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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

Level 1

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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Sep 19, 2024 10:48 AM in response to Matthew Strange1

My MacMini is a 2018 with a T2 security chip (Mac computers with the Apple T2 Security Chip - Apple Support), so that's not my issue, at least.

Sep 19, 2024 5:37 AM in response to James CH Henderson

OK, just found out the iPhone needs to be charging for it to work ...and it worked.

I thought it's not good to keep the iPhone on charge all the time?

Sep 19, 2024 10:45 AM in response to Stephen Epstein

Mine’s a 2018 (Intel) Mac mini.

Sep 19, 2024 1:38 PM in response to Stephen Epstein

Same, M3 MBP. Furthermore, 'sidecar' doesn't work anymore with my iPad, Screen Mirroring in general is weird.

Samanix

Level 1

20 points

Sep 22, 2024 6:20 PM in response to Stephen Epstein

2023 M2 Imac mini and Pro13 - worked like you said - thanks

Sep 26, 2024 8:57 PM in response to James CH Henderson

Not true that you need it to be charging to work. Mine is able to connect even when my iPhone is not charging.

jsim18

Level 1

8 points

Sep 28, 2024 1:22 AM in response to PG3474

@PG3474 // This worked like magic for me. Thanks for your comment, what a lifesaver!

Sep 28, 2024 2:23 PM in response to PG3474

Worked for me. Thanks!

Sep 30, 2024 12:16 PM in response to Stephen Epstein

If you use tools like Lulu or Little Snitch, then you have to configure a specific rule or you have to disable them while using iPhoneMirroring on Mac

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.

Oct 1, 2024 12:54 PM in response to PG3474

This is what worked for me.

Oct 3, 2024 10:25 AM in response to clairity

This fixed my same issue perfectly. Thank you for submitting!

Oct 5, 2024 5:50 PM in response to PG3474

This worked for me! Thanks!

haylow77

Level 1

8 points

Oct 9, 2024 8:29 AM in response to clairity

This worked for me, thanks!

iPhone Mirroring "Timed Out"