Want a simple and free way to see your iPhone on another screen? Here’s how to mirror iPhone to monitor wirelessly in just a few easy steps:
- Check if your wireless iPhone monitor supports AirPlay
- Connect both devices to the same WiFi
- Open Screen Mirroring on your iPhone
- Select your monitor from the list
- Enter the AirPlay code if prompted
Watch the quick video below for an overview, then follow the steps one by one.
Video made by Paul Feinberg
Step 1: Choose a wireless iPhone monitor that works with AirPlay
Learning how to mirror an iPhone to monitor wirelessly starts with picking a monitor that supports AirPlay.
Before buying a wireless monitor for iPhone, look for terms like AirPlay, AirPlay 2, or Screen Mirroring in the product page or user manual. Smart monitors with Wi-Fi often support it.
If your current monitor doesn’t support AirPlay, you can still mirror your iPhone screen using a third-party AirPlay receiver. Just plug it into the monitor’s HDMI port, and you’re ready to go.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone and mirror screen monitor to the same WiFi
To mirror the iPhone screen to monitor wirelessly, both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. This lets them communicate smoothly and ensures lag-free mirroring.
Make sure your iPhone is connected to your network, and check that your monitor is online. Most monitors show a Wi-Fi icon or network name in the settings.
💡Tip: Public Wi-Fi or crowded networks can slow down mirroring, so a stable home network is best.
If you want to skip Wi-Fi entirely, a P2P wireless monitor like the SYNCO XView M4 connects directly to your iPhone. You can mirror your screen without using any Wi-Fi network, making setup faster and more reliable, especially on the go.
Step 3: Turn on the Screen Mirroring on your iPhone’s Control Center
Third, turn on Screen Mirroring on your iPhone to connect to the wireless monitor. Here’s how:
1️⃣Open the Control Center. On iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top-right corner. On iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom.
2️⃣Find or add the Screen Mirroring button. It looks like two overlapping rectangles. If you don’t see it, follow these steps to add it:
- Tap the "+" in the top-left corner of Control Center
- Choose Add a Control
- Search for Screen Mirroring and tap it to include
3️⃣Enable Screen Mirroring by tapping the button
Step 4: Select your screen mirroring monitor for iPhone from the device list
After enabling Screen Mirroring on your iPhone, you’ll see a list of available devices. Look for your monitor’s name and select it.
💡Tip: The name of the iPhone monitor is usually listed in the user manual or visible in the device’s settings.
If your iPhone monitor doesn’t appear in the list, try these troubleshooting steps:
✅Make sure the monitor is powered on.
✅Confirm it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone (For a P2P monitor, make sure iPhone Wi-Fi is on).
✅Check the monitor’s own settings - some models have an AirPlay or Screen Mirroring option that must be enabled first.
Once all these are set up correctly, your monitor should appear in the device list.
Step 5: Enter the AirPlay Code if prompted on your iPhone
If you mirror an iPhone to monitor wireless for the first time, your phone may be asked to enter an AirPlay Code.
The AirPlay Code usually appears in a corner of the monitor screen. If you don’t see it, check your monitor’s manual to find the default password.
Enter the AirPlay Code on your iPhone and tap “OK”. Then, your iPhone screen will be mirrored on the monitor.
👉To explore more wired and wireless ways to mirror your iPhone to a monitor, see our guide on how to display phone screen on monitor.
FAQ
Have more questions about how to mirror an iPhone to monitor wirelessly? The FAQs below cover the most common issues - from connection problems to full-screen display - so you can mirror smoothly without guessing.
How to stop iPhone screen mirroring to monitor?
To stop mirroring, open the Control Center on your iPhone. Tap Screen Mirroring, then select Stop Mirroring. Your iPhone will immediately disconnect from the wireless monitor.
How to mirror iPhone on a monitor to full screen wide?
After your iPhone is mirrored, check the monitor’s display or aspect ratio settings. Most monitors offer options like 16:9, 4:3, or Stretch/Full Screen — choose the one that fills the screen.
Some apps, such as videos or games, may require adjusting your iPhone’s portrait/landscape orientation for the best full-screen mirroring.
⚠️Note: Full-screen mirroring requires an AirPlay-compatible monitor or a third-party monitor app. Some monitors may allow casting individual apps like YouTube or Netflix with Chromecast or Google Cast, but this does not mirror the full iPhone screen.
How to mirror an iPhone to a computer monitor?
Modern smart monitors can mirror your iPhone screen wirelessly using Screen Mirroring - follow the steps outlined earlier in this guide.
For older monitors or Windows PCs, you may need a third-party app installed on the computer to receive the mirrored screen.
To mirror your iPhone screen to a MacBook, use the built-in iPhone Mirroring feature by going to Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity > iPhone Mirroring.