With the iPhone Mirroring (introduced in macOS 15 Sequoia and iOS 18), you can keep your iPhone at hand and easily access it right from your Mac. Whether you want to seamlessly drag and drop files between your Mac and iPhone, manage alerts, or use specific apps, the Continuity feature has got you covered. For times when you are deeply engrossed in a task on your Mac, this is precisely what you need to take control of your iPhone without slowing down your workflow.
Sadly, for many users, the iPhone Mirroring icon is not showing in the Mac’s Dock. If it’s playing hide and seek with you as well, you’ve landed at the right guide to resolve the issue.
How to Fix iPhone Mirroring Icon Not Showing Up in Mac’s Dock
Hardware incompatibility and software bugs aside, the lack of clear idea about where the iPhone Mirroring icon resides could be the major reason why most folks are not able to bring this new add-on into action.
Is Your Mac Compatible with iPhone Mirroring?
While it does sound a bit novice, I would recommend you ensure that your Mac is designed to work with the iPhone Mirroring Continuity feature. Note that it supports only the Macs that are equipped with T2 Security chip or the Apple M1 chip and later.
Make Sure Your iDevices are Connected to the Same Apple ID
As iPhone Mirroring is a Continuity feature, you will need to make sure that both your iPhone and Mac are linked to the same Apple ID. Go to the System Settings app on your Mac and the Settings app on your iPhone -> hit the Apple ID banner at the top to check the Apple ID.
Ensure That Your Mac and iPhone Are Updated
If your iDevices are not updated, be sure to update the software as a bug might be coming in the way.
- On your iPhone, fire up the Settings app -> General -> Software Update -> then download and install the latest iOS 18 update.
- On your Mac, dive into the System Settings app -> Choose General in the sidebar and hit Software Update -> Now, download and install the latest macOS 15 update.
Find the iPhone Mirroring Icon and Launch It on Your Mac
I don’t think many folks would be aware of the fact that Apple has launched the iPhone Mirroring feature as a full-fledged app (as of macOS 15 beta 4 and iOS 18 beta 4).
- Once you have taken care of all the basics, click on the “Launchpad” icon in the Dock.
- Now, find the iPhone Mirroring icon and double-click on the icon to make it appear in the dock
- Next, authenticate and unlock your iPhone to get started with the iPhone Mirroring feature.
- Bear in mind that the feature currently doesn’t work at its best. Therefore, you should be fully prepared to deal with sluggishness and random freezing of the iPhone’s screen. Give it a long spin and be sure to share your invaluable feedback via the comments below.
