iPhone Mirroring is an exceptionally useful feature that has landed in macOS 15 and iOS 18. Using this new Continuity add-on, you can access and use your iPhone on your Mac. Whether you want to keep a close tab on the never-ending alerts, drag and drop files between the two iDevices, or use apps, this all-new Continuity feature has got you fully covered.
But what if you are concerned about the private information of your iPhone and wish to lock the device so that unauthorized people won’t be able to access it? Well, don’t worry as you can safeguard your iPhone’s access using Touch ID or macOS user password. That said, let’s learn how to lock iPhone Mirroring with Touch ID in macOS 15 Sequoia.
Lock iPhone Mirroring with Touch ID on Your Mac
By default, your iPhone is accessible without any roadblock through the iPhone Mirroring feature whenever your Mac is unlocked. From a privacy perspective, it may cause headaches as unauthorized people can easily dive into the deep settings of your iPhone. To ward off this terrible privacy intrusion, make sure to shield this Continuity feature – sooner rather than later.
- First off, click on the iPhone Mirroring icon located in your Mac’s Dock. For whatever reason, if the iPhone Mirroring icon is not present in the Dock, click on the Launchpad -> look for the iPhone icon and double-click on it.
- Then, hit the iPhone Mirroring option showing in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- When the drop-down menu shows up, choose the Settings option to proceed.
- Finally, check the box for “Ask every time” and you are all set!
From now onward, you (for that matter anyone else) will need to enter your macOS user password or authenticate using the Touch ID in order to access your iPhone with iPhone Mirroring. Hence, you can rest assured that the prying eyes will no longer be able to access and use your iPhone on your macOS device.
Remove Touch ID Lock from iPhone Mirroring on Your Mac
Later, if you ever want to get rid of the Touch ID lock and access your iPhone through iPhone Mirroring without any hindrance, click on the iPhone icon in the dock -> iPhone Mirroring icon at the top left -> Settings -> and tick the box for Automatically authenticate. Going forward, anyone can access your iPhone on this Mac whenever this Mac is unlocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I upgrade to macOS 15 Sequoia?
Though the macOS 15 Sequoia is a worthy upgrade, you shouldn’t rush as it’s still a work in progress and needs to go through a lot of refinements. Once the update has been rolled out officially, you can install it for a much smoother and safer daily driving experience.
Why is my Mac draining battery after the macOS 15 Sequoia update?
The unexpected battery drain on your Mac after the macOS 15 update could be due to many factors including incompatible apps, power-hungry features, and software glitches.
