How To Mirror Iphone Mac With Sound

How to Mirror iPhone to Mac with Sound

Mirroring your iPhone to your Mac allows you to share your iPhone's screen and audio on your larger Mac display. This is a useful feature for presentations, demonstrations, or simply for viewing your iPhone content on a bigger screen. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to mirror your iPhone to your Mac with sound:

Requirements

An iPhone with iOS 11 or later
A Mac with macOS Catalina or later
A Lightning to USB cable

Step 1: Connect Your iPhone and Mac

Connect your iPhone to your Mac using the Lightning to USB cable. Unlock your iPhone and tap "Trust" when prompted to allow your Mac to access your device.

Step 2: Enable AirPlay Mirroring on Your iPhone

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone to access the Control Center. Then, tap the "Screen Mirroring" button and select your Mac from the list.

Step 3: Allow Screen Recording on Your Mac

A pop-up message may appear on your Mac asking for permission to record your screen. Click "Open System Preferences" and then click "Security & Privacy." Under "Screen Recording," check the box next to "QuickTime Player" to allow it to record your screen.

Step 4: Open QuickTime Player

Launch QuickTime Player on your Mac. From the File menu, select "New Screen Recording." A small window will appear with various recording options.

Step 5: Choose Microphone as Input Source

Click the drop-down arrow next to "Microphone" and select "iPhone Microphone" to ensure that the audio from your iPhone is captured.

Step 6: Start Recording

Click the "Record" button to start mirroring your iPhone's screen and capturing the audio. The recording will appear in QuickTime Player's window.

Step 7: Stop Recording

When you're finished mirroring your iPhone's screen, click the "Stop" button in QuickTime Player. The recording will be saved to your Mac's Documents folder.

Tips

Ensure that your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Restart your iPhone or Mac if you encounter any issues during mirroring.
Adjust the microphone volume on your Mac to ensure that the audio from your iPhone is clearly audible.
You can also use third-party apps like AirServer to mirror your iPhone to your Mac wirelessly.