There’s a new way to get your iPad/iPhone to display on the Mac screen that utilizes the built-in Airplay functionality in the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 with your Mac running Snow Leopard (10.6) or above. This makes it easy to demonstrate iOS apps with a video projector.
You need an application called Reflector. Then follow these steps to set it up:
- Open the Reflector app on your Mac.
- Make sure your iPad/iPhone are on the same WiFi network. (You may also need to disable Bluetooth if the Airplay icon doesn’t show up in step 4.)
- Double-tap the home button on your iPhone or iPad.
- Swipe right on the multitask tray until you see the AirPlay icon next to the volume slider.
- Tap the AirPlay icon and select your Mac from the list.
This method requires the additional processing power of the iPhone 4S and iPad 2…but it’s really cool!
Tim Cimbura – CEO, CFO and Software Engineer
Tim is an expert in creating custom business solutions that make businesses more effective, productive, and profitable. He specializes in rapid application development with the Claris platform including FileMaker, Laravel, and WordPress. He also knows Apple macOS technology inside and out.