Do you ever find yourself wishing that you could see your iPhone screen on your MacBook? Maybe you want to show someone a photo or a video, or maybe you just prefer the larger screen of your MacBook. Whatever your reason may be, the good news is that there is a simple and free solution that you can use. In this post, we will show you how to show your iPhone screen on your MacBook using QuickTime, without the need to download any additional software.
First, connect your iPhone to your MacBook using a cable. Make sure that your iPhone is charging and that it is compatible with your MacBook. If needed, you may need to use an adapter.
Once you have connected your iPhone to your MacBook, open QuickTime on your MacBook. You can find QuickTime in your dock or in your Applications folder. Ignore any pop-up notifications and select “File” from the sidebar. From there, select “New Movie Recording”.
You will see that QuickTime automatically brings up the FaceTime HD camera. However, you will not use this camera. Instead, click on the little arrow located next to the record button. You will see your iPhone displayed on the list. Select it and that’s it! Your iPhone screen will now be displayed on your MacBook screen.
You can use your iPhone as you normally would, and it will be mirrored on your MacBook. The best part is that there is no delay, and the process is extremely responsive. You can even use this feature to increase productivity. For example, you can have your iPhone screen on one side of the screen and another application, such as Safari, on the other side.
If you want to record your iPhone screen while using this feature, you can easily do so. Simply click on the record button in QuickTime. This is a great feature if you want to create a tutorial or share a video with someone.
In conclusion, showing your iPhone screen on your MacBook is easy and free thanks to QuickTime. It’s a great solution if you want to increase productivity or simply prefer the larger screen. Give it a try and let us know what you think!