Mirror & Control iOS/Android on PC/Mac

iMyFone MirrorTo is an easy-to-use and reliable software that allows you to mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Android screen onto a Windows PC or Mac. It offers a variety of useful features like mouse control, keyboard mapping, and screen recording, enhancing your mobile experience.

Follow our step-by-step guide to enjoy a smoother, more effective mobile experience on a larger screen with MirrorTo. Whether you're gaming, presenting, or multitasking, this tool makes it all simple and efficient.

 

Part 1. How to Mirror iOS Devices to PC

1. Mirror iOS Devices to PC via USB

Step 1 Launch iMyFone MirrorTo

Download and install iMyFone MirrorTo on your computer. Start MirrorTo.

Step 2 Connect your iOS Device to the Computer with a USB Cable

Connect your PC and iOS device using a USB cable. Once connected, if your iOS device asks to "Trust This Computer", click "Trust" and enter your password. (Your password is only used to authorize the connection between your device and PC. This process is provided by Apple, and we do not access your password.)

trust this computer

Step 3 Select the iOS Connection Mode

Open iMyFone MirrorTo on your PC. On the home screen, click "iOS", then click "USB". From the "Conectable devices" list, select the device you want to mirror.

select the ios connection mode 1

select the ios connection mode 2

Step 4 Install the Necessary Drivers

A screen mirroring window will pop up. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. MirrorTo will first install the necessary drivers for the mirroring process on your PC.

install the necessary drivers

Step 5 Replug the USB Cable

If the software prompts you to "replug the device", please disconnect the USB cable from your iPhone, wait for about 3 seconds, then reconnect it. The software will detect the action and automatically proceed to the next step.

replug the ubs cable

Step 6 Complete Screen Mirror Setup

Now you have finished the first-time connection. The future connection will automatically finished without the above steps.

mirror ios on pc successfully

2. Mirror iOS Screen to PC via USB-Pro Mode

Step 1 Launch iMyFone MirrorTo

Download and install iMyFone MirrorTo on your computer. Start MirrorTo.

Step 2 Download and Trust MPRDC App on iOS

Select the mirroring device as iOS, then open the "USB-Pro" page and click "Open MirrorTo Assistant".

download and trust mprdc app on ios 1

download and trust mprdc app on ios 2

Use "MirrorTo Assistant" to install the MPRDC app on your iOS device and trust the app in your device settings.

trust mprdc app

Step 3 Connect your iOS device to the computer using a USB cable, then select your device from the "Connectable devices" list.

connect your iOS device to the computer using a USB cable

Step 4 Follow App's Guide for Trust and Profile Setup

Follow the MirrorTo prompts to complete the "Trust This Computer" and "Mount Developer Profile" processes.

follow app guide for trust and profile setup

Step 5 Enter Password (Prompt May Appear During Process)

During the connection, your iOS device may display a prompt. Please enter the device password to enable the feature.

enter password

3. Mirror iOS Devices to PC via Wi-Fi

Step 1 Launch iMyFone MirrorTo

Start MirrorTo, make sure that your iOS device and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network. On the software home screen, click "iOS", then click "WiFi".

choose ios

select wifi mode

Step 2 Tap Screen Mirroring on iOS Device

Then tap screen mirroring on your iPhone/iPad. Then choose MirrorTo from the list. Now you can mirror your iOS screen on PC.

tap screen mirroring

choose mirrorto

If the iOS device shows a connection failure, try clicking the "Click here to refresh" button on your PC first, then initiate the connection on the iOS device.

click here to refresh if connect fail

4. Control iOS Device from PC via Bluetooth (Supports Wi-Fi and USB Modes)

After mirroring your iOS screen (via USB or WiFi), you can connect via Bluetooth to control your iOS device using your PC's mouse and keyboard.

Step 1 Complete iOS screen mirroring first.

Step 2 Pair iPhone Bluetooth to the Computer

Click the mouse control feature in the sidebar and follow the prompts to complete the Bluetooth connection. Once the button lights up, you can use the mouse and keyboard to control your iOS device.

pair iphone bluetooth to the computer 1

pair iphone bluetooth to the computer 2

If you're using iOS 17 or later, enable AssistiveTouch in Settings.

enable assistivetouch

5. Control iOS Device from PC via USB (Supports USB-Pro Mode)

After mirroring your iOS screen (USB-Pro mode), you can use your PC’s mouse and keyboard for touch control and text input on your iOS device.

Step 1 Complete iOS USB-Pro screen mirroring first.

Step 2 Enable Mouse Control and Keyboard Input

After completing screen mirroring, find and click the "Mouse Control" button in the sidebar to use mouse control and keyboard input.

enable mouse control on usb pro mode

 

Part 2. How to Mirror Android Phones to PC

1. Mirror Android Devices to PC via USB

You can mirror your Android device screen to this PC using a USB cable with MirrorTo. Here are the connection steps:

Step 1 Connect Android & Computer via USB

Once connected, click "Android" on the software home screen, then click "USB". Next, select the device you want to mirror from the "Connectable devices" list.

connect android and computer via usb 1

connect android and computer via usb 2

A screen mirroring window will pop up. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

If your device doesn't appear in the device list after connecting via USB, select MTP mode (also known as File Transfer mode) on your phone's USB options. If it still doesn't work, try other modes like PTP or MIDI.

choose mtp mode

Step 2 Choose USB Mode on Android

Follow the instructions to enable USB debugging. If the software still prompts you to enable USB debugging after turning it on, try switching to a different USB mode.

enable usb mode

Step 3 Enable Developer option and USB debugging

Follow the instructions to authorize USB debugging on your phone. Check "Always allow from this computer" and then click "Allow". If the authorization pop-up doesn’t appear on your phone, click "Show Again" in the MirrorTo software on your PC, and the pop-up will appear on your phone.

enable developer option

Step 4 Mirror Android on PC Successfully

Once you've completed the previous steps, you'll enter the "Loading" page. This means you've finished all the setup. Please wait a moment, and your phone's screen will be displayed on the PC, completing the mirroring.

mirror andorid on pc successfully

2. Mirror Android Devices to PC via Wi-Fi (MirrorTo App Needed)

MirrorTo also supports wireless WiFi connection to mirror your Android device screen to this PC. Here are the connection steps:

Step 1 Same Wi-Fi Network

Launch MirrorTo on both your Android and computer. Make sure your they are on the same Wi-Fi network. Click your computer name on MirrorTo app or click your Android name on the computer to connect.

Step 2 Install iMyFone MirrorTo App on Android

On the software home screen, click "Android", then click "WiFi". Before starting the connection, make sure your Android device has the "MirrorTo" app installed. You can scan the download QR code on the Android Wi-Fi connection page or search for the app in major app stores to install it.

install imyfone mirrorto on android 1

install imyfone mirrorto on android 2

scan qr code to install the mirrorto android app

Step 3 Mirror Android Successfully

Open the MirrorTo app on your Android device. In the app's device list, click the corresponding PC name or scan the QR code on the PC to start screen mirroring.

mirror android to pc via wifi successfully

3. Control Android Devices from PC via USB

Enable mouse control. Then click the Mouse icon on the sidebar. It will turn blue. Now you can type, search, and play mobile games without emulators.

enable mouse control

Now you mirror your Android screen on PC and you can control your Android screen with the mouse and keyboard.

control iphone screen on pc

4. Control Android Devices from PC via Wi-Fi

(1) Enable Mouse Control

After successfully connecting the phone screen, click "Mouse Control Guide" on the connection success page to be redirected to the mouse control guide page.

click mouse control guide

Follow the instructions to "go to Settings" and enable MirrorTo to use the AssistiveTouch feature.

enable mirrorto to use the assistivetouch feature

After completing the above steps on your phone, click the mouse control button on the left sidebar of the mirroring window on your PC. When the button lights up, the feature is successfully enabled. You can then use your PC's mouse to perform touch operations on your phone.

enable mouse control

(2) Enable Keyboard Input

After successfully connecting the phone screen, click "Go to Settings" in the "Keyboard Input Guide" module on the connection success page of the mobile app. You will be redirected to the system settings page, where you can add the MirrorTo keyboard.

enable mouse control

Once completed, return to the connection success page in the mobile app. In the "Keyboard Input Guide" module, click "Switch" to change the keyboard to the MirrorTo keyboard.

enable mouse control

After completing the above steps on your phone, click the mouse control button on the left sidebar of the mirroring window on your PC. When the button lights up, the feature is successfully enabled. You will then be able to use your PC's keyboard to input text on your phone.

enable mouse control

 

Part 3. Capture and Record Screen

 

1. Capture Phone Screen on PC

Get to the page that you want to capture, click "Screenshots" and then the picture will be easily saved.

mirrorto-screenshot-on-games

2. Record Phone Screen on PC with Audio

(1) Mirroring Window Recording

You can record the screen of your mirrored mobile device. Follow these steps:

Step 1 Complete screen mirroring first

Based on your device's system, follow the guide above to complete screen mirroring first.

Step 2 Select "Mirror Recording"

Click "Record screen" in the sidebar and select "Mirror Recording".

select mirror recording 1

select mirror recording 2

Step 3 Start and Stop Screen Recording

Screen recording will begin after the countdown ends. You can click the sidebar function again to stop the recording. Once the recording is finished, a "Recording Ended" popup will appear. You can click "Open Folder" to view the video you just recorded.

start and stop screen recording

(2) Full-Screen Recording

You can record the entire computer screen, including the MirrorTo mirroring window and other applications. Follow these steps:

Step 1 Complete screen mirroring first

Based on your device's system, follow the guide above to complete screen mirroring first.

Step 2 Select "Full Screen Recording"

Click "Record screen" in the sidebar and select "Full Screen Recording".

select full screen recording 1

select full screen recording 2

Step 3 Start Full-Screen Recording

The top right corner of the monitor with the mirroring window will display "Recording Component". Click the record button to start recording the full-screen display.

start full screen recording

Step 4 Stop Screen Recording

Screen recording will begin after the countdown ends. You can click the sidebar function again to stop the recording. Once the recording is finished, a "Recording Ended" popup will appear. You can click "Open Folder" to view the video you just recorded.

stop screen recording

 

Part 4. How to Play Mobile Games on PC with MirrorTo

 

1. Play PUBG Mobile on PC

Step 1 Download & Launch MirrorTo

Launch MirrorTo on your computer, sign in.

Step 2 Enable Keyboard Mapping

Turn on keyboard mapping on the toolbar.

enable keyboard mapping

Step 3 Choose PUBG Keyboard Configuration

Get into the PUBG Mobile game, you can choose the PUBG configuration of the gaming keyboard built-in. Click "Save".

choose pubg keyboard configuration

Step 4 Set Your Gaming Keyboard

You can also set the keyboard mapping according to your own habits.

Here is a recommend setting for PUBG mobile keyboard.

recommended pubg keyboard settings

Step 5 Enjoy PUBG on PC

Now you can enjoy shooting on PC with a better visual experience.

play pubg mobile on pc

Tips: Keys Instruction

These are hot keys introduction:

hot keys instroduction

 

2. Play Minecraft on PC

Step 1 Download & Launch MirrorTo

Launch MirrorTo on your computer, sign in.

Step 2 Enable Keyboard Mapping

Get into Minecraft by mirroring your phone on your computer. Turn on the Keyboard Mapping feature on the tool bar.

enable gaming keyboard

Step 3 Set Minecraft Keyboard

Click the "keyboard mapping" feature once again, you can setup the keyboard. Choose Minecraft keyboard configuration and click "Save".

choose minecraft keyboard configuration

Step 4 Key Locations Instruction

You can refer to the following image of the keyboard loaction.

keys location

You can also set up your Minecraft keyboard according to your own gaming habits.

Step 5 Play Minecraft on PC

Now enjoy building your world in Minecraft with MirrorTo.

enjoy minecraft on pc

 

Part 5. How to Live Stream on Conference Software & Live Streaming Platforms from Your Phone

 

1. Live Stream on Conference Software

Step 1 Choose the "Streaming" Button on the Toolbar

After connecting your phone and computer successfully, then choose the "Streaming" button on the toolbar.

choose stream button in toolbar

Step 2 Choose "To Conference Software" Option

Enable the "Stream Window" and "Stream Microphone" options. Next, please click the "Start Streaming" button.

stream to conferencing software

Step 3 Complete the Settings on the Conference Software

Take Zoom for an example, firstly launch Zoom on your computer and host a meeting. Then, please find the "Camera" to choose "MirrorTo Virtual Camera64".

camera settings for stream to conference

Next, choose your system speaker to the "Voice Changer Virtual Audio Device WDM" option.

voice setting in your computer

Then click "Mute My Audio" to select the Microphone and Speaker settings. Both of them choose the "Voice Changer Virtual Audio Device WDM" option.

microphone settings

At last, please make sure your audio setting in MirrorTo app is working.

  • MirrorTo App Home page.
  • Settings > General Settings > Audio input > All sounds.

audio setting in mirrorto

Step 5 Stream to the Conference Software Successfully

Now you can use your phone or tablet as your camera and microphone to organize meetings.

stream to conference software successfully

2. Live Stream to Live Streaming Platforms

Step 1 Choose "Streaming" Button on the Toolbar

After connecting your phone and computer successfully, then choose the "Streaming" button on the toolbar.

choose stream button in toolbar

Step 2 Choose "To Live Streaming Platforms" Option

Please choose the "To Live Streaming Platforms" option on the toolbar.

choose to live streaming option

Step 3 Find And Copy the Stream Code

Take YouTube for an example, start youtube live streaming by clicking the "Create" option and choose "Go Live". Then Find and copy the stream code in the Youtube interface.

youtube live streaming key

Step 4 Copy And Paste Your Streaming Code to the Window below

copy and paste your streaming code to the window

Step 5 Stream to Live Streaming Successfully

Now you can stream your phone to live streaming successfully. Start your happy live streaming right away!

stream to live streaming successfully

Note
"Live streaming" function is not supported on 32-bit in computers systems currently. If you have any questions or problems about MirrorTo, please feel free to contact us.

 

Part 6. Annotate on Mirroring Screen

Step 1 Launch MirrorTo

Download & instal MirrorTo on your computer. Then launch it.

Step 2 Mirror Your Phone

Mirror your mobile devices to your computer following Part 1 or Part 2 according to your device system.

Step 3 Enable Whiteboard

Click "Whiteboard" on the toolbar to enable the annotation feature.

enable whiteboard

Step 4 Annotate on Shared Screen

Now you can You can create circles, underlines, add text notes, write, make highlight marks, and more to annotate on the mirror screen.

annotate on shared screen

Step 5 Record Annotation Process

If you simultaneously enable the screen recording feature, you can capture your annotation process and save it to your computer.

record annotation process

 

Part 7. Transfer Files Between Android and PC

1. Transfer Files from PC to Android [via USB or WiFi]

Transferriing files from PC to Android requires screen mirroring. Then follow the steps:

Step 1 Click the "File Transfer" Button on the Toolbar

Choose the "File Transfer" button on the toolbar and add the PC files you want to transfer.

add-files-to-transfer

Or you can directly drag and drop the files to transfer.

drag-and-frop-files

2. Transfer Files from Android to PC [via WiFi]

Transferring files from your Android device to PC rewuires no screen mirroring. You can directly transfer files via WiFi.

Step 1 Download MirrorTo App on Your Android Device

Download and install MirrorTo on your Android and launch it.

Step 2 Choose File Transfer

Choose File Transfer > tap "+" to add files > select files you want to transfer.

select-android-files

You can also directly share the files on other apps like Album.

share-files-to-pc

Step 3 Choose Your Computer

Then choose your computer from the list to transfer.

to authorize

 

Part 8. Help Center

1. MirrorTo Buttons & Sidebar Features Overview

mirrorto functional introduction

1 [Brand Name]: iMyFone MirrorTo.

2 [Settings]: Go to General Settings for Screenshot Format, save path for Screenshot, Shortcut Key Setting, Picture Quality, and other setups.

3 [Message Center]: Find messages from iMyFone MirrorTo.

4 [Pin to Top]: Pin iMyFone MirrorTo to top.

5 [Minimize]: Minimize the interface of iMyFone MirrorTo.

6 [Close]: Close the interface of iMyFone MirrorTo.

7 [My Account]: Get to know detailed information about the account, including User ID, License Plan, Expiration Date, and Used PC.

8 [Mouse Control]: Use the mouse of a computer to control the phone screen.

9 [Keyboard Mapping]: Customize virtual keys for gaming apps on iMyFone MirrorTo to play mobile games on PC with keyboard and mouse.

10 [Screenshot]: To capture your screen in just one click.

11 [Turn off Screen]: Turn off the phone screen and display on iMyFone MirrorTo.

12 [Record Screen]: Record mobile screen content displayed on the computer screen.

13 [Files Transfer]: Transfer files from the PC to Android devices.

14 [Live Streaming]: Live stream the phone screen to conference software and live streaming platforms.

15 [Full Screen]: Maximize iMyFone MirrorTo on PC.

16 [Back]: Return to the previous step.

17 [Home]: Go to the home page of the phone with a click.

18 [Menu]: Check the apps that run in the background of the Android phone.

19 [Disconnect]: Disconnect the phone and PC to stop screen mirroring.

20 [Audio]: Tap to allow iMyFone MirrorTo to record audio.

21 [View Transferred Files]: Tap to view the files transferred from the PC.

2. Shortcut Key Setting

1. Alt + K: Wake keyboard popup

2. Alt + A: Screenshot action

3. Alt + R: Rest screen

4. Alt + 1: Hide/show window

5. Alt + V: Record screen

3. How to Use Keyboard Mapping on A Computer

Step 1 Cast your Android phone to a PC

Connect your Android phone to the PC with a USB cable after launching iMyFone MirrorTo.

cast phone to pc

Step 2 Get in the game and click "Keyboard Mapping"

Drag and drop the button to the corresponding position and customize the keys.

keyboard mapping setting

Below are Mechanical Button for reference:

add key [Add key] : Drag to the specified position and edit the key.

focus key [Focus key] : To achieve the view steering and aiming after pressing the "~" key under the shooting game lock/unlock the center of aim.

fire button [Fire button]: After locking the center of aim left click to shoot.

keyboard mapping reset [Reset]: Will revert to default keys.

keyboard mapping delete [Delete] : Key setup will be wiped out.

button help [Button help] : To show button tips.

Step 3 Click Save button to save your customized keys

Click Save button to get your customized keys saved. Then start your games and gain advantages from keyboard mapping. Thus, you can get better mobile gaming experience on a PC with keyboard.

keyboard mapping save

Note
iMyFone MirrorTo APK must be installed on your Android device if you want to use keyboard mapping. If you delete the APK negligently, just click the icon of keyboard Mapping. The APK will be downloaded automatically.

4. How to Adjust Mirrored Screen Size?

MirrorTo allows you to resize the mirrored screen between the default and full-screen modes. Hover your mouse over the corners of the screen to reveal a two-way arrow, then click and drag to adjust the size. Click the full-screen button to maximize the view.

5. How to Keep the Mirroring Window on Top?

Click the "Pin" button to keep the MirrorTo window always on top of other windows. Click it again to unpin and return to normal.

keep mirroring window on top

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