If you own an iPhone, then you know how important it is to have control over your device. Whether you’re using it to stay connected to the net or just to take pictures and videos, having control over your iPhone is essential. And that’s where the power of Macs comes in. With the ability to access all your apps and settings on your computer, MacBooks are perfect for those who need complete control over their iPhones. However, if you want to be able to use your iPhone on a Mac as well, you need to learn how to use AirPlay.
How To Control iPhone From Mac
1. Set up a Wi-Fi connection
While you can connect to your iPhone from your Mac through Bluetooth, it’s not the most stable connection you can get. If you want to be able to play music or videos on your iPhone without any problems, the best way is to set up a Wi-Fi connection between your devices. To do this, simply go to Settings>Wi-Fi on your iPhone and turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Once you’re connected via Wi-Fi, it will show that you’re connected on both your Mac and iPhone as well.
2. Add AirPlay Mirroring
Once you are connected over a Wi-Fi network, you need to add AirPlay mirroring in order for everything to work smoothly between the two devices. To add AirPlay mirroring, simply open the app that has what you want to play on your iPhone (iTunes for instance) and click on “AirPlay” in the menu bar at the top of your screen. When a list of available devices appears, select “iPhone” from the list and then click “Mirroring” at the bottom of the list. It will now show that everything that is played or streamed through iTunes will be shown on both screens.
3. Play Music or Videos
Once everything is set up properly between both devices, all that is left is for you to start playing music or videos through iTunes or other compatible apps. Simply start playing what you want to play on your iPhone and it will appear on your Mac as well. It’s that easy.
4. Adjust Settings
In case the video or music is not shown on the second screen, there are a few settings that you can change in order to make sure everything goes smoothly. The first thing you should look at is the resolution of your iPhone’s screen and whether it’s high enough to be displayed properly on your Mac. To do this, simply go to “System Preferences” under “Apple Menu” and select “Displays” from the list of options available, then click “Display Preferences”
Another thing that you should look at is whether or not AirPlay mirroring is enabled from the menu bar or not. This can be done by going to your Mac’s bar at the top of your screen and checking if there is an option for AirPlay Mirroring under sound. If it isn’t enabled, simply click on it and select “Mirroring” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it and then click “Turn On Mirroring”
5. Adjust Audio Settings
In case there are any problems with audio coming out of your iPhone while using AirPlay mirroring, you should check if both devices are using the same audio setting in iTunes or other apps where audio is played through. To do this, go to “System Preferences” under “Apple Menu” and click on “Sound” from the list of options available. Click on the drop-down menu next to the “Output” option and select the audio setting that you want both devices to use.
6. Adjust Mirroring Settings
In case you are having problems with the video or audio being played through your Mac not matching up with what is shown on your iPhone, there are a few settings that can be adjusted to make sure everything is synced between both devices. The first thing that you should look at is whether or not AirPlay mirroring is enabled in iTunes or other apps where you want to play audio or video. You can adjust this by going to your Mac’s bar at the top of your screen and checking if there is an option for AirPlay Mirroring under sound. If it isn’t enabled, simply click on it and select “Mirroring…” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it and then click “Turn On Mirroring…”
The second thing that you should look at is whether or not AirPlay mirroring is set to high-performance mode. This can be done by clicking on “Displays” in the System Preferences menu and selecting “Arrangement” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it. Then, simply check if the “Mirror Displays” box is checked.
Another thing that you should look at is whether or not AirPlay mirroring is set to “Best for Display” mode. This can be done by clicking on “Displays” in the System Preferences menu and selecting “Arrangement” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it. Then, simply check if the “Mirror Displays” box is checked.
7. Adjust Video Settings
In case you are having problems with video being shown on your iPhone not matching up with what is shown on your Mac, there are a few settings that can be adjusted to make sure everything is synced between both devices. The first thing that you should look at is whether or not AirPlay mirroring is enabled in iTunes or other apps where you want to play video. You can adjust this by going to your Mac’s bar at the top of your screen and checking if there is an option for AirPlay Mirroring under sound. If it isn’t enabled, simply click on it and select “Mirroring” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it and then click “Turn On Mirroring”
The second thing that you should look at is whether or not AirPlay mirroring uses high-performance mode when playing video content on your iPhone through your Mac. This can be done by clicking on “Displays” in the System Preferences menu and selecting “Arrangement” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it. Then, simply check if the “Mirror Displays” box is checked.
The third thing that you should look at is whether or not AirPlay mirroring uses high-performance mode when playing video content on your iPhone through your Mac. This can be done by clicking on “Displays” in the System Preferences menu and selecting “Display Resolution…” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it. Then, simply check if the resolution of your iPhone is set to a lower setting than what your Mac is outputting.
The Differences Between AirPlay And Other Desktop Apps
1. AirPlay Is Not a Desktop App
While AirPlay is capable of mirroring your iPhone’s display to your Mac, it doesn’t actually show up as an app that you can run. Instead, it is integrated into the system itself and allows you to choose which applications you want to output on your Mac. This makes it different from other desktop apps that are specifically designed for mirroring or streaming content from one device to another.
2. AirPlay Mirroring Can Be Done With Other Apps
While AirPlay is limited in terms of what apps can be mirrored with it, there are other apps that allow you to stream video and audio content from one device to another. Some of these include Splashtop RemoteFX, iShowU, Reflector 2, X-Mirage, and MiraCast. These apps are not limited by the same restrictions as AirPlay and thus allow you to play content from any app on your iPhone on your Mac without any limitations.
3. You Can Use Both at the Same Time
AirPlay can be used alongside other desktop streaming applications without any problems whatsoever so long as they don’t interfere with each other in any way whatsoever and adhere to Apple’s guidelines for using AirPlay with their devices and software.
Conclusion
AirPlay is a great way to control your iPhone from your computer. You can use it to play music, movies, photos, and more on your iPhone without ever having to leave your desktop. You can also use it to control the sound of your iPhone, as well as control other devices in the home.
