iPhone mirroring with hotspot
I have my macbook air connected to wi-fi via my iphone's mobile hotspot, but I'm not able to use iPhone mirroring when doing so
MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.0
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iPhone Mirroring system requirements
iPhone Mirroring can be used with only one Mac and one iPhone at a time. Your devices must meet these requirements.
- Your computer is a Mac with Apple silicon or Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip and is using macOS Sequoia 15 or later.
- Your iPhone is using iOS 18 or later.
- Your iPhone and Mac are signed in to the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.
- Your iPhone and Mac have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.
- Your iPhone is locked and near your Mac. It can also be charging and using StandBy.
- Your iPhone is not sharing its cellular connection (Personal Hotspot is not in use).
- Your Mac is not sharing its internet connection or using AirPlay or Sidecar.
iPhone Mirroring: Use your iPhone from your Mac - Apple Support