Hello!

Do you want to share your iPhone screen on your Mac during a video call (for example in Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or FaceTime)?

If you tell me:

  • which video call app you’re using, and
  • whether your Mac and iPhone are on the same Wi‑Fi network

I can give you a short, step‑by‑step guide tailored exactly to your setup.

In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of the main options:

# 1. Use FaceTime’s Built‑In Screen Sharing (Apple‑Only Calls)

If everyone is using Apple devices, FaceTime has built‑in screen sharing.

On iPhone (iOS 15+):

  1. Start or join a FaceTime call.
  2. Tap the Share Content button (a person icon in a rectangle).
  3. Choose Share My Screen.
  4. Your iPhone screen will be visible to everyone in the call (on Macs, iPads, iPhones).

No Mac‑side setup is needed — the iPhone shares its own screen.

# 2. Mirror iPhone to Mac with AirPlay, Then Share That Window (Wireless)

On macOS Monterey or later (check here for your macOS version), you can use AirPlay to Mac:

  1. Make sure iPhone and Mac are on the same Wi‑Fi network.
  2. On the Mac, open System Settings → General → AirDrop & Handoff
    • Ensure AirPlay Receiver is turned On.
  3. On your iPhone, open Control Center (swipe down from top-right on iPhone with Face ID; swipe up from bottom on models with a Home button).
  4. Tap Screen Mirroring.
  5. Select your Mac in the list.
  6. Your iPhone screen now appears on your Mac.

Then, in your video call app on the Mac (Zoom, Teams, Meet, etc.), use Share Screen and pick the window showing your mirrored iPhone.

# 3. Use a USB Cable with QuickTime to Show iPhone on Mac (Wired)

If wireless is unstable, use a cable and the built-in QuickTime Player:

  1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac via USB.
  2. Open QuickTime Player on the Mac.
  3. Go to File → New Movie Recording.
  4. Next to the red record button, click the small arrow.
  5. Under Camera, select your iPhone.
  6. Your iPhone screen is now visible in a QuickTime window.

In your video app on the Mac, share the QuickTime window. This works well with:

# 4. Share iPhone Directly in Zoom (Special Built‑In Option)

If you use Zoom on your Mac, Zoom can handle the iPhone share directly.

Method A – Wireless (AirPlay):

  1. On your Mac, start a Zoom meeting.
  2. Click Share Screen.
  3. Choose iPhone/iPad via AirPlay.
  4. Follow Zoom’s on-screen instructions:
    • On the iPhone, open Control Center → Screen Mirroring.
    • Select the Zoom‑XXX target that appears.
  5. Your iPhone screen will be shared in Zoom.

Method B – Cable (USB):

  1. Connect iPhone to Mac with a USB cable.
  2. In a Zoom meeting on your Mac, click Share Screen.
  3. Choose iPhone/iPad via Cable.
  4. Follow the prompts (you may need to trust the computer on your iPhone).

More details: Zoom – Sharing your screen content.

# 5. Using Google Meet or Microsoft Teams on Mac

These apps don’t directly “see” your iPhone, so use Method 2 (AirPlay) or Method 3 (QuickTime), then:

  1. Join the meeting on your Mac.
  2. Click Share (or Present now in Google Meet).
  3. Choose Window (or Screen) and select:
    • the AirPlay mirrored window, or
    • the QuickTime iPhone window.

Official resources:

# 6. Common Problems and Quick Fixes

  • Mac not showing in Screen Mirroring list

    • Ensure both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi.
    • On Mac, check AirPlay Receiver is on (see Method 2).

  • No iPhone option in QuickTime

    • Make sure the cable works for data, not just charging.
    • Unlock the iPhone and tap “Trust This Computer” if asked.

  • Lag or delay during call

    • Prefer USB cable (QuickTime or Zoom via cable) for more stable sharing.

If you tell me:

  • your macOS version (e.g., Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey),
  • your iOS version (approximate is fine: iOS 16, iOS 17, etc.), and
  • your video calling app (FaceTime, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, others),

I can reply with a very short, tailored set of steps that matches your exact setup.