Feel every tap and swipe like magic. A touchscreen monitor for iPhone turns your phone into a fully responsive, touchable powerhouse. In this article, we’ll show you how to choose the right monitor, connect it, and use it to control your iPhone effortlessly.
How to choose the right type of touchscreen monitor for iPhone?
Touchscreen monitors for iPhone can be divided into three types based on their applications: mini screens for mobile content creation, medium screens for larger displays, and large screens for interactive presentations and business displays. In the next sections, we’ll show you how to pick the right one for your needs.
For mobile content creation: Choose a mini iPhone touchscreen monitor (3–5”)
Small touchscreen monitors for iPhone, typically 3" to 5", are perfect for mobile creators who want to take selfies or vlog using the rear camera. These compact monitors let you control your iPhone directly from the touchscreen while mirroring your phone’s display in real time. They solve the problem of blind shooting with the rear camera, making them ideal for creators who want clear, high-quality mobile content on the go.
For example, the SYNCO XView M4 Touch is a touchscreen monitor for iPhone selfies, vlogging and streaming. You can monitor the iPhone’s shot on the M4 Touch within a 50-meter wireless range and adjust exposure, focus, and zoom directly on the touchscreen for precise, hands-free shooting.
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For larger displays: Choose a medium and portable touchscreen monitor for iPhone (10-16”)
Medium touchable monitors for iPhone, typically 10" to 16", are ideal for larger displays and desktop setups. They strike a balance between portability and usability, offering more screen space for viewing, editing, or monitoring your iPhone content. This feature makes them perfect for gaming, casual content review, or any situation where a bigger display helps you work more efficiently.
For presentations or business display: Choose a large touchable monitor for iPhone (40”+)
Large touchscreen monitors for iPhone, typically 40" and above, are designed for interactive presentations, trade shows, and business displays. These monitors provide clear visuals and responsive touch control, making it easy to showcase content to an audience or manage iPhone tasks on a much bigger screen.
How to connect iPhone to touch screen monitor?
In this section, we’ll show you the steps to connect your iPhone to a wired or wireless touchscreen monitor.
Use Screen Mirroring to connect a wireless touchscreen monitor for iPhone
Connecting your iPhone to a wireless touchscreen monitor is simple with screen mirroring. Follow these steps:
1️⃣Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
2️⃣Open the Control Center on your iPhone by swiping down from the top-right corner or up from the bottom on older models.
3️⃣Tap “Screen Mirroring” and select your monitor from the list of available devices.
4️⃣Enter the PIN code if prompted and wait for the connection to establish. The PIN code can be found in the user manual.
Once it’s established, your iPhone’s display will appear on the touchscreen monitor in real time.
Some iPhone touchscreen monitor manufacturers like SYNCO use the P2P transmission and achieve WiFi-Free connection, making the wireless connection more easily.
Use cables or adapters to connect a wired touch screen monitor to an iPhone
Connecting your iPhone to a wired touchscreen monitor may require an HDMI or USB-C cable and, in some cases, a Lightning adapter. Just follow these steps:
1️⃣Identify your iPhone model and port type.
- iPhone 15 series and newer (USB-C port): Use a USB-C to USB-C cable, or a USB-C to HDMI cable
- iPhone 14 and earlier (Lightning port): Use a Lightning Digital AV Adapter for an HDMI monitor or a Lightning-to-USB-C adapter for a USB-C monitor
2️⃣Connect the cable or adapter to your iPhone and the monitor.
3️⃣Power the monitor if needed.
4️⃣Select the correct input source, such as HDMI or USB-C, based on your connection.
Your iPhone screen will be displayed instantly on the touchscreen monitor.
How to control iPhone from touch screen monitor?
Controlling your iPhone from a touchscreen monitor depends on whether the monitor supports touchback (reverse control). Here are three common ways to do it:
📌Enable Zoom in Accessibility settings: Some iPhone touchscreen monitors, like the SYNCO XView M4 Touch, transmit touch input through a special wireless protocol. iPhone users should go to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom and enable Zoom, then they can touch the monitor to control the phone.
📌Wired USB-C connection: Some iPhone monitors with USB-C touchback transmit touch signals directly over the cable. This allows real-time interaction with low latency, making control smooth and responsive.
📌Built-in touchback hardware: Large touchscreen monitors for iPhone often have dedicated hardware that handles touch input internally. They provide stable and accurate control, whether connected via cable or wirelessly.