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adamjmacd77
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone Screen Mirroring to MacBook Pro fails after first use

iPhone Mirroring on my MacBook Pro works once after restarting my iPhone then never again. After I either close mirroring or unlock my phone, then I go to try mirroring again, it says connection interrupted. It probably fills up 10-20% of the progress bar displayed in the words I have a 17 Pro and an MacBook Pro 14" M5. Both operating systems are up to date. Full bars for wifi, speeds are good. Not connected to VPN's on either devices. Same Apple ID for both.


I've tried the following:

  1. Restarting both devices (restarting iPhone fixes temporarily)
  2. Turning on Airplane mode, waiting 10 seconds, turning back on
  3. Turning on and off bluetooth and wifi
  4. Forgetting laptop in Mirroring settings on phone
  5. Signing out of Apple ID on both devices and reconnecting

Posted on Oct 2, 2026 6:30 PM

1 reply

TheLittles
User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)

Oct 2, 2026 10:07 PM in response to adamjmacd77

"iPhone Screen Mirroring to MacBook Pro fails after first use: iPhone Mirroring on my MacBook Pro works once after restarting my iPhone then never again. After I either close mirroring or unlock my phone, then I go to try mirroring again, it says connection interrupted. It probably fills up 10-20% of the progress bar displayed in the words I have a 17 Pro and an MacBook Pro 14" M5. Both operating systems are up to date. Full bars for wifi, speeds are good. Not connected to VPN's on either devices. Same Apple ID for both."

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Troubleshooting iPhone-to-Mac Screen Mirroring:


A. Force Restart iPhone:

Go Here: Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


B. Turn ON(and Off) Screen Mirroring:

See if you intermittently turned off Screen Mirroring. If so, turn it back on. If not, then turn Screen Mirroring off, and then turn it back on.

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Screen Time
  3. Tap: Apps & Websites
  4. Tap: Screen Mirroring
  5. Tap: Block App
  6. Tap: Block App


C. Delete or Turn Off VPNs:

Have any VPNs installed on these devices? If so, delete them. If required for school or work, keep them, and just turn them off.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256369390