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  1. Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on your iPhone and Mac.
  3. Enable Switch Control on your Mac.
  4. Navigate the Switch Control panel to Devices.
  5. Select your iPhone from the list.
Feb 22, 2022

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How to remotely control your iPhone from your computer?

Top 2: How to Control iPhone from Computer with ISL Light

  1. Download ISL Light. To control iPhone from computer, firstly you need to download the ISL Light for your computer, and the other ISL Light app for your iPhone.
  2. Turn on ISL Light. After downloading, install and open ISL Light on your computer. ...
  3. Connect iPhone to computer. ...
  4. Get control to iPhone. ...

Can you unlock an iPhone from a computer?

Unlock iPhone using iTunes (or Finder)

  1. Connect your iPhone to the computer using USB cable.
  2. Open up iTunes. Make sure that iTunes is updated to the latest version.
  3. If your iPhone has been synced with this computer via iTunes, an iPhone icon will show up in the top left corner of iTunes window after iTunes detects it. ...
  4. In the left of iTunes screen, click Summary. ...

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How to remote control your iPhone from your PC?

  • First of all, download and install the iOS app that is Remote Mouse on your iPhone.
  • Now visit www.remotemouse.net on your Mac via a web browser and then download & install the Remote Mouse server.
  • Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your computer.

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How do I access my iPhone from my computer?

Way 3: How to Access iPhone Contacts on Computer via iCloud

  • Open iCloud and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  • After signing in, navigate to the Contacts app and click on "All Contacts".
  • Click on the "Export vCard..." button to export contacts from your iPhone to the computer.
  • After that, you should be able to access iPhone contacts on PC.

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About This Article

This article was written by Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field.

Part 1: Control iPhone from Mac

You can remote access the iPhone from Mac. It is indeed helpful to get access to your iPhone from long distances. But to be able to control your iPhone from a Mac, you'll need to possess iOS 8 or later versions.

Part 2: Control iPhone from PC with Extension

To control iPhone PC, you'll need to acquire a Remote desktop extension. In the past, the Chrome Remote Desktop extension was only available for Android. But recently, Google allowed it for iOS devices.

Part 3: 5 Fantastic Methods to Control iPhone from PC

Let's talk about the four best methods that'll help you to control the iPhone from your PC.

Summary

Finding worthy software isn't easy if you want to control the iPhone from a PC. The problem various software had that they can't maintain a stable connection for a long time. However, the methods we have discussed above are pretty useful for you.

Way 1: How to Control iPhone from PC with Screen Mirror

If you want to control your iPhone directly from PC without going through complicated operations, then using professional screen mirroring software - Screen Mirror is your best choice. It enables you to cast the screen of your iPhone or Android phone to a PC, allowing you to use the mouse and keyboard to remotely access iPhone from computer.

Way 2: How to Control iPhone via PC with ISL Light

If you want to control your iOS device directly from your Linux PC or Windows, then ISL Light is your ideal choice.

Way 3: How to Use iPhone through PC with Chrome Remote Desktop

In the past, the Chrome Remote Desktop extension was developed for Android users. But later, to cater to iOS users, this extension was allowed to be used on iOS devices. It allows you to access content on remote devices, transfer files, text chat, and more from your main computer.

Way 4: How to Control iPhone from Computer with Veency

Another software that can help you mirror and control iPhone on PC is Veency, which supports screen sharing and allows users to access all the functions on the phone from the computer, including locking and unlocking iPhone, launching browsers and apps, etc. However, this tool only works on jailbroken devices.

Way 5: How to Control iPhone from Desktop with ApowerMirror

ApowerMirror is a popular screen mirroring program that allows you to quickly cast your iPhone or Android device to your PC in simple steps. It lets you send and receive messages on your PC, run mobile apps, and play mobile games using your keyboard and mouse.

Way 6: How to Remotely Access iPhone from Computer with TeamViewer

We have another remote control solution - using TeamViewer. This app doesn't need bluetooth or WiFi, just mirror your iPhone to PC with an auto-generated ID. It provides a screen sharing feature that allows you to share your iPhone's screen with your friends and family.

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