On your Mac, pair your devices first. Here’s how: Click the Apple menu icon → System Preferences → BlueTooth → Turn On BlueTooth. Select your iPhone → Connect.
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How do I pair my iPhone with my Mac?
On your Mac:
- Click the Bluetooth icon in the menubar at the top right of your screen.
- Select System Preferences and Bluetooth and you’ll see a list of Bluetooth items that you can connect to.
- Click the image of your iPhone and you’ll get a connection request from the smartphone.
- Choose Connect to make the connection.
How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac wirelessly?
Open iTunes on your Mac. Connect the iPhone to the Mac using a USB cable. Select the iPhone button in the iTunes application and enable the Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi option. You can also enable the Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected option if you want it to sync automatically.
How do I connect my iPhone to my macbook without USB?
Here’s how to start the sync manually from your iPhone:
- From the home screen, tap Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap iTunes Wi-Fi Sync. The screen shown below appears.
- Tap Sync Now. The iPhone will start syncing with your Mac.
Why does my iPhone not connect to my MacBook?
Make sure that your iOS or iPadOS device is turned on, unlocked, and on the Home screen. Check that you have the latest software on your Mac or Windows PC. If you’re using iTunes, make sure you have the latest version. If you see a Trust this Computer alert, unlock your device and tap Trust.
Why isn’t my iPhone syncing with my Mac?
Make sure that the date and time settings on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC are correct. Make sure that you’re signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of your devices. Then, check that you turned on Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders* in your iCloud settings. Check your Internet connection.
Can I mirror my iPhone to my MacBook?
On your iPhone or iPad, look for the AirPlay button in the Control Center or within supported apps. If you want to share the screen of your device over AirPlay, tap the Screen Mirroring toggle in the Control Center. Then select your Mac from the AirPlay list.
How do I pair my iPhone to my computer?
If you want to allow your computer to access information on your device, select your device in Finder and click Trust, or if you’re using iTunes, click Continue. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, confirm that you allow your computer or other device to access your data.
How do I get my iPhone to connect to my computer?
Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable, then open iTunes and select your device. Learn what to do if your device doesn’t appear on your computer. Click Summary on the left side of the iTunes window. Select “Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi.”
Why is my iPhone not connecting to my laptop?
Often, the failure of your iPhone to connect to your computer simply results from a faulty cable. As such, you should make sure you’re using the cable supplied with your iPhone, or at least an official Apple cable you purchased separately. Check the USB port. Try plugging the iPhone into a different USB port.
Where do I find devices on my Mac?
See the devices connected to your Mac
- In the Finder on your Mac, choose Finder > Preferences.
- Click General, then select the items you want to see on the desktop.
- Click Sidebar, then select the items you want to see in the Finder sidebar.
How do I sync my Apple devices?
Simply select the “Automatically sync when this [device] is connected” checkbox in the General pane, then turn on syncing for each type of content you want to sync. Your Mac and iPhone or iPad update to matching content whenever you connect them. Sync specific items: You can also select specific items to sync.
Is AirPlay an app?
From an iPhone to a Mac computer: There is no direct way to AirPlay from an iPhone to a Mac, but you can download a third-party app or use Apple screen mirroring.
How do I turn on AirPlay on my Macbook?
Enable AirPlay on your Mac
- Click on the Apple button in the menu bar in the top-left corner of your screen.
- Click “System Preferences”
- Click “Displays”
- Make sure “Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available” is selected.
How do I turn on AirPlay on my Mac?
How to enable AirPlay on a Mac
- Go to “Displays” in System Preferences.
- Make sure the box at the bottom of the Displays page is checked.
- In the AirPlay drop-down, select a device under “AirPlay To.”
- Click “Turn AirPlay Off.”
- Go to “Displays” in System Preferences.
- Click the drop-down arrows next to “AirPlay Display.”
How do I connect my iPhone to my MacBook via USB?
How can I tether an iPhone to a Mac via USB cable?
- Step 1: Turn on your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot.
- Step 2: Ensure that you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.
- Step 3: Connect (or “tether”) your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
- Step 4: Now it’s time to get you connected!
Why my phone is not connecting with laptop?
Make sure you’re using the cable that came with your device. Some cables can charge your phone, but not connect to a computer.Restart the device and your computer. Update the device software to the latest version.
How do I get my laptop to recognize my phone?
Check USB computer connection settings
On your Android device open Settings and go to Storage. Tap the more icon in the top right corner and choose USB computer connection. From the list of options select Media device (MTP). Connect your Android device to your computer, and it should be recognized.