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Bruce Johnson3
User level: Level 1 (27 points)

Cannot use iPhone Mirroring without entering phone Passcode every time

Why does my iPhone (iPhone 12 IOS 26.6.2) always need to be unlocked when using iPhone Mirroring on my Mac (M2 MacBook Air Golden Gate 26.0)


I have read the Apple directions and have confirmed they're both on the same WiFi and bluetooth. I have set the app settings on the Mac to always Authenticate Automatically, but still every time I try to connect it I have to enter the passcode on the phone.


Since the main reason I want to use this is to access my phone from a different room in the house, having to get up and go put in the passcode really negates the utility of the app.


What am I missing?

Posted on Oct 5, 2026 3:04 PM

1 reply

sberman
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)

Oct 5, 2026 3:35 PM in response to Bruce Johnson3

One of the bullets in the “directions” article you linked advises you to check for VPN, third party security software, and firewall protection. Have you done that?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371056