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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richmondsim

Level 1

89 points

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 8:57 PM

This also happened to me after I clicked on the "iPhone Mirroring" app on my Mac while my iPhone's bluetooth is switched off. In addition, my iPhones WiFi kept disconnecting while I was having this issue.

I did reboot my Mac, and hard-restarted my iPhone, but no luck.

What I did that fixed it is to reset network settings on my phone. Then, on my Mac, I opened the "iPhone Mirroring" app, went to Settings, and then "Reset iPhone access..." It's now connecting again. I don't know if you need to go through both of these steps, or just one of these, but at least one of these fixed it

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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!

HD2050

Level 1

8 points

Oct 4, 2024 6:27 AM in response to Stephen Epstein

this is still outstanding, does not work even with 18.0.1 update today

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!

Oct 10, 2024 3:41 AM in response to clairity

It worked for me. But I did this procedure with iPhone 15 Pro charging in the Macbook Air M1. During the mirroring it asked for my phone passcode.

Oct 10, 2024 5:05 PM in response to Stephen Epstein

No firewall in use here, but I have the same problem. It is NOT just a firewall issue.

Oct 10, 2024 5:06 PM in response to sandrivalmatos

Yes, it asks for passcode. Then it spins for 2 minutes and times out.

msbryte

Level 1

13 points

Oct 16, 2024 8:23 AM in response to PG3474

Didn't work for me. Both settings were automatically enabled.

msbryte

Level 1

13 points

Oct 16, 2024 8:27 AM in response to clairity

Thanks! Worked for me.

Thirdd

Level 1

12 points

Oct 25, 2024 12:12 AM in response to James CH Henderson

oh my god, yes!!! I can't even begin to describe how annoying this has been.

what_i

Level 1

8 points

Oct 28, 2024 9:48 AM in response to etresoft

I hate having to do this for any app that can't get through VPNs. Any idea why this is?

Oct 28, 2024 11:39 AM in response to robertobado

This solution worked for me, thank you!

Nov 1, 2024 10:08 AM in response to Stephen Epstein

Tried all of the above suggestions. Still not working on iPone 15 pro max, ios 18.1 and mbp m2 pro chip with macos 15.1

Nov 5, 2024 7:21 AM in response to robertobado

Thank you! After lots tries of fixing the problem with resetting network settings etc. it works right after this fix!

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iPhone Mirroring "Timed Out"