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.)
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.
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.
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.
Step 6 Complete Screen Mirror Setup
Now you have finished the first-time connection. The future connection will automatically finished without the above steps.
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".
Use "MirrorTo Assistant" to install the MPRDC app on your iOS device and trust the app in your device settings.
Step 3 Connect your iOS device to the computer using a USB cable, then select your device from the "Connectable devices" list.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
If you're using iOS 17 or later, enable AssistiveTouch in Settings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Now you mirror your Android screen on PC and you can control your Android screen with the mouse and keyboard.
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.
Follow the instructions to "go to Settings" and 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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
(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".
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Step 5 Enjoy PUBG on PC
Now you can enjoy shooting on PC with a better visual experience.
Tips: Keys Instruction
These are hot keys introduction:
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.
Step 3 Set Minecraft Keyboard
Click the "keyboard mapping" feature once again, you can setup the keyboard. Choose Minecraft keyboard configuration and click "Save".
Step 4 Key Locations Instruction
You can refer to the following image of the keyboard loaction.
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.
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.
Step 2 Choose "To Conference Software" Option
Enable the "Stream Window" and "Stream Microphone" options. Next, please click the "Start Streaming" button.
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".
Next, choose your system speaker to the "Voice Changer Virtual Audio Device WDM" option.
Then click "Mute My Audio" to select the Microphone and Speaker settings. Both of them choose the "Voice Changer Virtual Audio Device WDM" option.
At last, please make sure your audio setting in MirrorTo app is working.
- MirrorTo App Home page.
- Settings > General Settings > Audio input > All sounds.
Step 5 Stream to the Conference Software Successfully
Now you can use your phone or tablet as your camera and microphone to organize meetings.
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.
Step 2 Choose "To Live Streaming Platforms" Option
Please choose the "To Live Streaming Platforms" option on the toolbar.
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.
Step 4 Copy And Paste Your Streaming Code to the Window below
Step 5 Stream to Live Streaming Successfully
Now you can stream your phone to live streaming successfully. Start your happy live streaming right away!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Or you can directly drag and drop the files to transfer.
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.
You can also directly share the files on other apps like Album.
Step 3 Choose Your Computer
Then choose your computer from the list to transfer.
Part 8. Help Center
1. MirrorTo Buttons & Sidebar Features Overview
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.
Step 2 Get in the game and click "Keyboard Mapping"
Drag and drop the button to the corresponding position and customize the keys.
Below are Mechanical Button for reference:
[Add key] : Drag to the specified position and edit the 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]: After locking the center of aim left click to shoot.
[Reset]: Will revert to default keys.
[Delete] : Key setup will be wiped out.
[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.
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.