Can I screen-share (Mac to Mac) a mirrored iPhone over Messages?

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Can I screen-share (Mac to Mac) a mirrored iPhone over Messages?

I'd like to support my elderly mother (remote support, she's in a different country) in her use of her laptop and iPhone. I'm considering switching her (Windows) laptop to a Mac, since I know I can screen-share over Messages. Share your screen using Messages on Mac – Apple Support (AU)

I'm also aware that if I got her a Mac she would be able to screen-mirror her iPhone on to the Mac's screen. Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (AU)

My specific question: if she shares her Mac screen with me over Messages, will I be able to see (and control) her iPhone if she screen-mirrors it to her Mac?

If not, my broader question is whether there is some other way I can help her with her iPhone remotely? (telling her how to control it isn't working, I have to be able to see and interact with her phone directly).

MacBook Pro 14″

Posted on Nov 21, 2024 10:45 PM

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Nov 22, 2024 7:45 PM in response to Paul_C_G

Actually, I'll clarify. I know I can screen-share her Mac, and that while sharing she can grant me *control* of her Mac. That's helpful, I can make adjustments for her on her Mac directly, rather than having to instruct her to do things.

I'm also aware that under Sequoia, she can display and *control* her iPhone from her Mac using iPhone Mirroring. https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-sequoia/#iphone_mirroring

My question is, do those two features work together? That is, if she sets up iPhone mirroring to her Mac, and then shares (and grants control of) her Mac screen with me, can I *control* her phone over that screen-sharing session? If so, that would be amazing, it would make it so much easier to support her when issues arise.

Note: I'm aware that I she could directly share her iPhone screen with me over Facetime, but that doesn't have an option to allow me to *control* her screen, only see it, so that would be a lot less efficient.

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