Connect iPhone to Computer

Whether you encounter the similar situations below?

“I want to mirror the iPhone screen to the computer, how do I connect?”
“If I don’t have a USB, how can I mirror the iPad screen to the computer?”

If you encounter the similar situations above, don’t worry, “Connect iPhone to Computer” guide will help you connect your iOS device to the computer quickly. Please refer to the detailed instructions to connect your iOS device to the computer quickly and easily.

Tech Specs

Windows Win 11(64 bit), Win 10(64 bit), Win 8(64 bit), Win 7(64 bit)
Mac macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and above
iOS iOS version 11 and above
Hard Disk Space 500 MB and above free space
RAM 512MB system memory
CPU Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or above
Graphics Card Accelerated 3D graphics – 64MB RAM
Sound Card Windows-compatible sound card
Others iTunes 9.0 or above; iTunesMobileDevice driver installed

Supported Device Models

iPhone Series iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6 (Plus), iPhone 6s (Plus), iPhone SE, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), iPhone 7 (Plus), iPhone 8 (Plus), iPhone X, iPhone Xs (Max), iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro (Max), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, etc.
iPad Series iPad 5, iPad 6, iPad 7, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 5, iPad mini 6, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 3, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (2nd Generation), iPad Pro (3rd Generation), iPad Pro (4th Generation), etc.
iPod touch Series iPod touch 6, iPod touch 7, etc.

Part 1. Connect iOS Device to Windows Computer Via a USB Cable.

Step 1. Download And Install AnyMirror on Windows Computer.

Before you perform any function operation, please get the tool downloaded onto your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing AnyMirror on your computer.

Step 2. Connect iOS Device to Windows Computer Via a USB Cable.

After completing installation progress, please launch AnyMirror on your computer.

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

At the same time, you need to download AnyMirror app on iPhone/iPad from your device’s browser or from App Store to help establish connection between iOS device and computer.

After connecting your iOS device via USB cable, the iOS device will ask you to trust this computer. Once you enter the screen passcode and click Trust and your device is detected, you will see the interface below.

Trust Your Device to Computer

Trust Your Device to Computer

When using AnyMirror app for the first time, please trust the computer on your device. Then please disconnect and reconnect your device to the computer.

Step 3. Connect iOS Device to Windows Computer Successfully.

Once your iOS device is connected to the computer successfully, you will see the interface below. And you can select the mirroring type to utilize AnyMirror now.

Your Device Is Detected

Your Device Is Detected

Please make sure you’ve installed iTunes on the computer to help detect iPhone/iPad.

Part 2. Connect iOS Device to Windows Computer Via Wi-Fi.

Step 1. Download And Install AnyMirror on Your Computer.

Before you perform any function operation, please get the tool downloaded onto your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing AnyMirror on your computer.

Step 2. Connect Your iOS Device to Your Computer(Via Wi-Fi).

After completing installation progress, please launch AnyMirror on your computer.

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

Connect iPhone and Windows computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Take the screenshot below as an example, please click Wi-Fi (iMobie Free) on Windows computer.

Computer Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

Computer Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

At the same time, please click Wi-Fi (iMobie Free) on your iOS device.

Device Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

Device Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

Step 3. Connect iOS Device to Windows Computer Successfully.

After that, your device will be detected automatically. After that, please open Control Center on your iPhone/iPad, click Screen Mirroring button and select “AnyMirror_your computer name“. (Take Screen Mirroring as an example.)

Your Device Is Detected

Your Device Is Detected

Part 3. Connect iOS Device to Mac Computer Via a USB Cable.

Step 1. Download And Install AnyMirror on Mac Computer.

Before you perform any function operation, please get the tool downloaded onto your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing AnyMirror on your computer.

Step 2. Connect iOS Device to Mac Computer Via a USB Cable.

After completing installation progress, please launch AnyMirror on your computer.

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

At the same time, you need to download AnyMirror app on iPhone/iPad from your device’s browser or from App Store to help establish connection between iOS device and computer.

When you connect your iOS device to your computer via USB, the software will pop a window “Trust This Computer?” After you click Trust on the iOS device, click OK on the software, and your device will be automatically detected.

Trust Your Device to Computer

Trust Your Device to Computer

When using AnyMirror app for the first time, please trust the computer on your device. Then please disconnect and reconnect your device to the computer.

Step 3. Connect iOS Device to Mac Computer Successfully.

If you select a specific function before connecting the device, it will automatically start the function after the device is read. But if you don’t choose a specific function, just enter the homepage of the software, then once your iOS device is connected to the computer successfully, you will see the interface below. And you can select the mirroring type to utilize AnyMirror now. (Take Screen Mirroring as an example.)

Your iOS Device Is Detected

Your iOS Device Is Detected

Part 4. Connect iOS Device to Mac Computer Via Wi-Fi.

Step 1. Download And Install AnyMirror on Your Computer.

Before you perform any function operation, please get the tool downloaded onto your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing AnyMirror on your computer.

Step 2. Connect Your iOS Device to Your Computer(Via Wi-Fi).

After completing installation progress, please launch AnyMirror on your computer.

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

Launch AnyMirror on Your Computer

Connect iPhone and Mac computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Take the screenshot below as an example, please click Wi-Fi (iMobie Free) on your Mac computer.

Computer Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

Computer Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

At the same time, please click Wi-Fi (iMobie Free) on your iOS device.

Device Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

Device Connected to WiFi ( iMobie Free)

Step 3. Connect iOS Device to Mac Computer Successfully.

After that, your device will be detected automatically. And then, please open the Control Center on your iPhone/iPad, click the Screen Mirroring button and select “AnyMirror_your computer name“. After that, your device will be detected automatically. (Take Screen Mirroring as an example.)

Your Device Is Detected

Your Device Is Detected