Mirror Phone Camera to Computer

We would like to share some problems we collected:

“I want to mirror my iPhone camera to the computer, what can I do?”

“Hello, I would like to mirror my Samsung Galaxy A 71 camera to the computer. Can you help me?”

“Hi, my computer camera is broken, can I temporarily replace it with my  iPhone 12 camera.”

If you also encounter the similar situation above, don’t worry, you can try our “Mirror Phone Camera to Computer” feature to mirror your phone’s camera to computer with a few clicks. The following instructions will help you do it.

Tech Specs

Windows Win 11(64 bit), Win 10(64 bit), Win 8(64 bit), Win 7(64 bit)
Mac 11 (macOS Big Sur), 10.15 (macOS Catalina), 10.14 (macOS Mojave), Mac OS X 10.13 (High Sierra)
iOS iOS version 11 and above
Android Android version 5 and above
Hard Disk Space 100 MB and above free space
RAM 512 MB system memory
CPU Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or above
Sound Card Windows-compatible sound card
Graphics Card Accelerated 3D graphics – 64MB RAM
Others Apple Device Driver (iTunes)
Others USB & ADB Drive ( For Android)

Before running AnyMirror, you’re supposed to download iTunes to help detect iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

Supported iOS 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 mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 5, iPad mini 6, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 3, iPad 5, iPad 6, iPad 7, 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.

Supported Android Device Models

AnyMirror can support all Android brands with Android 5 and above. For example, Samsung, HUAWEI, Xiaomi, LENOVO, etc..

Part 1. Mirror iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Camera to Computer.

Step 1. Download And Install AnyMirror on Your Computer.

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

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

Step 2. Connect  iOS Device to Computer via a USB Cable/Wi-Fi.

A. Connect Your Device Via a USB Cable.

After completing installation progress, please launch AnyMirror on your computer.  And then connect your iOS device to the computer with a USB cable. Then, you will see the interface below. Please choose “Camera Mirroring” and click OK.

Choose Choose Camera Mirroring Mode

Choose Choose Camera Mirroring Mode

When you connect your iOS device to your computer via USB, the software will pop a window “Click “Trust” on your mobile device.” After you click Trust on the iOS device, it will ask you to enter the passcode to unlock the device. Otherwise, your device is unable to be detected.

Click “Trust” on Your Mobile Device

Click “Trust” on Your Mobile Device

1. If you connect iOS device to the computer for the first time, you need  to click “Trust” on your device.

2. If you use this feature for the first time, please grant Camera and Microphone permission on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

And then please select “Camera Mirroring” mode at AnyMirror app on your iPhone/iPad > Select “USB” > Click the “Camera Mirroring” button on your computer> Choose iOS device on your computer.

Choose iOS Device

Choose iOS Device

1. Please make sure you’ve installed iTunes on your computer to help detect your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

2. If AnyMirror is unable to recognize your iOS device, you can try to fix this issue by following troubleshooting steps:

① Please download the latest version of AnyMirror.

② Check whether your USB cable is loose. If it is, please reconnect it. If the USB cable is broken, please give a new one a try.

③ Reinstall iTunes.

④ Please log in your computer as Administrator account (For Windows Computer Only).

⑤ If the problem persists, please contact our Support Team for further help.

B. Connect iPhone/iPad/iPod touch  to Computer via Wi-Fi.

Method 1. Auto Detect

(1). Please keep your iOS device and computer connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

(2). Launch AnyMirror app on your iOS device and computer.

(3). Click the “Camera Mirroring” option on your computer> Click “iOS”> Click “Wi-Fi”.

(4). Then drag and drop computer icon to connect when it appears on the AnyMirror app interface on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

Drag the Icon of Your Computer

Drag the Icon of Your Computer

Method 2. Scan Connect

(1). Please keep your iOS device and computer connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

(2). Launch AnyMirror app on your iPhone/iPad> Click “Camera Mirroring” > Select “Wi-Fi” > Select “Scan QR Code” to scan.

Connect the Device by Scanning QR Code

Connect the Device by Scanning QR Code

Step 3. Mirror Phone Camera to Computer.

After your iOS device is detected successfully, your device’s camera will be mirrored into AnyMirror. You will see the interface below. Then you can mirror anything captured by the device’s camera to AnyMirror.

Mirror Camera to Computer

Mirror Camera to Computer

You can draw, record the screen and take a screenshot.

Edit the Mirroring Screen on Your Computer

Edit the Mirroring Screen on Your Computer

You can front or rear camera, mirror camera, turn off or turn on the microphone on your device.

Edit the Mirroring screen on Your Device

Edit the Mirroring screen on Your Device

If you want to exit mirroring, you can just click “Exit”.

Exit Camera Mirroring

Exit Camera Mirroring

Part 2. Mirror Android Camera to Computer

Step 1. Download And Install AnyMirror on Your Computer.

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

At the same time, you need to download AnyMirror app on on your Android device from Google Play to help establish connection between Android device and computer.

Step 2. Connect Your Android Device to Computer via a USB Cable/Wi-Fi.

A. Connect Your Device Via a USB Cable.

Please launch AnyMirror on your Android device and computer first. Please choose Camera Mirroring mode on your device.

(1). Please connect your Android device to the computer with a USB cable.

(2). Please turn on USB debugging on your Settings on your device.

Turn on USB Debugging

Turn on USB Debugging

1. If you need to know how to turn on USB debugging please refer to the page.

2. If AnyMirror is unable to recognize your Android device, you can try to fix this issue by following troubleshooting steps:

① Please download the latest version of AnyMirror.

② Please check if you have enabled USB debugging option in Settings on your Android device.

③ Please check whether your USB cable is loose. If it is, please reconnect it. If the USB cable is broken, please give a new one a try.

④ Please make sure your Android device can be detected by your computer.

⑤ Check whether you have the latest version of USB Driver and ADB Driver on your computer and device. If not, download and update them from Android device official website.

⑥ If the problem persists, please contact our Support Team for further diagnosis.

B. Connect the Device Via Wi-Fi.

Auto Detect:

(1). Please keep your Android device and computer connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

(2). Launch AnyMirror app on your device and computer.

(3). Click Camera Mirroring on your device.

(4). Drag and drop your computer icon to connect when it appears on the AnyMirror app interface on your phone.

Drag the Icon of Your Computer

Drag the Icon of Your Computer

Scan Connect

(1). Please keep your Android device and computer connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

(2). Launch AnyMirror app on your Android phone/tablet > Click “Screen Mirroring” > Select “Wi-Fi” > Select “Scan QR Code” to scan.

Connect the Device by Scanning QR Code

Connect the Device by Scanning QR Code

Step 3. Mirror Android Camera to Computer

After your Android device is detected successfully, your device’s camera will be mirrored into AnyMirror. You will see the interface below. Then you can mirror anything captured by the device’s camera to AnyMirror.

Mirror Camera to Computer

Mirror Camera to Computer

You can draw, record the screen and take a screenshot.

Edit the Mirroring Screen on Your Computer

Edit the Mirroring Screen on Your Computer

You can front or rear camera, mirror camera, turn off or turn on the microphone on your device.

Edit the Mirroring Screen on Your Computer

Edit the Mirroring Screen on Your Computer

If you want to exit mirroring, you can click “Exit”.

Exit Camera Mirroring

Exit Camera Mirroring