iPhone Mirroring "Timed Out"

I'm trying to use the new iPhone Mirroring feature in Sequoia. I have a MacMini (2018 - Intel) and an iPhone 13 mini running iOS 18.0. I'm able to get macOS to recognize my phone and vice-versa in the setup process. However, when it comes time to actually connect to the phone, I consistently get a "Timed Out" error - "Timed out starting iPhone Mirroring."

I've checked some other online resources and have tried: 1. restarting the MacMini and the iPhone, 2. Dissociating the iPhone from the MacMini and relinking the devices again, 3. Double-checked that both devices are signed into my Apple ID, and have Bluetooth and WiFi on.

Any suggestions?

Steve

Mac mini, macOS 15.0

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 7:29 PM

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clairity

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45 points

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 2:42 PM

What worked for me after the connection timed out on my first couple of tries:

restarted my phone
entered my passcode
locked my phone with the side button
re-initiated the mirroring connection from my desktop app. I didn't unlock my phone while it was pairing.

Hope this works for you!

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gregtx2

Level 1

9 points

Sep 30, 2024 5:08 PM in response to Stephen Epstein

It worked for me and I thank you.

Having said that, it will be inconvenient to repeat the aforementioned steps each time I want to use mirroring.

Sep 30, 2024 5:14 PM in response to bongoherbert

My failure was due to an older version of Sentinel installed by my IT department. It installs a Network extension that, once disabled / removed allowed it to work.