On your iPhone app tap on ‘Scan QR code’. A small pop-up window will appear with a QR code. To connect via QR code, click on ‘Show QR code’ on your macOS app. Now select the IP address option and insert the IP address shown on your macOS app. On your iPhone app where you tapped on the ‘+’ sign. If the app is launched it’s probably sitting on your menu bar as it has no such interface.Ĭlick on Show IP Address and you’ll see a small pop-up window with the address. To connect the devices via IP address, first head to your macOS application. Or if you are a new user head to the other options. Click on history to connect to the device you have previously connected. You’d still need to be on 3G or 4G network though. If you’re not on a Wi-Fi connection you can simply tap on the ‘+’ sign on the top right corner to explore more options. Step 3: Connect via IP address or QR code Once visible, simply tap on it to connect. If you still don’t see your device name, launch the macOS app again. Remember to keep both the devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Tap on the marked section and you should be able to see your MacBook’s name. Initially, it will say ‘Connection Failed’. Once you’ve downloaded the apps on both the devices, open the app on your iPhone and look for connections on top of your screen. Links are shared above and both the app versions are available natively on the app store.

To use your iPhone to control your Mac you’ll need to install Remote Mouse on both your iPhone as well as Computer. But for most parts, you can perform all necessary actions in the free version itself.ĭownload Remote Mouse iOS | macOS (free, $2) Step 1: Download the apps on both the devices

While the landscape keyboard, media controls, and system control are all part of the pro version of the app. Services like mouse controls, app launcher, portrait keyboard are available in the free version. The app has both free and paid versions which differ in services. To use the iPhone as a trackpad on your Mac, we’ll use a simple app called Remote Mouse. Read: How to Use iPhone as Speaker For Mac Use iPhone as Mouse For Mac

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