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0 pointslxgr1y ago0 comments

I don't think iPhone Mirroring requires both devices being on the same (or in fact any) Wi-Fi network. It does however require them to be signed in to the same iCloud account.

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unsnap_biceps1y ago

Pairing requires bluetooth, streaming requires WiFi,

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120421

Under iPhone Mirroring system requirements

Your iPhone and Mac are signed in to the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.

Your iPhone and Mac have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.

Your iPhone is not sharing its cellular connection (Personal Hotspot is not in use).

Your Mac is not sharing its internet connection or using AirPlay or Sidecar.

lxgrOP1y ago

Wi-Fi needs to be turned on, but the connected network is irrelevant, similar to AirDrop.

illiac7861y ago

Interesting that it works no matter the WiFi. But it’s still not tethering.

Lots of people who are entitled to a corporate smartphone also have a single phone with two sims for work/personal, because of the same reasons: cheaper, more convenient, large data plans on corporate device. These devices are MDM enrolled and the company will at least check what apps are installed.

dml21351y ago

I’ve noticed this as well, but actually not sure how the feature works if not over the LAN. Is it bluetooth? Or synced over icloud?

happyopossum1y ago

It's direct peer-to-peer wifi

floam1y ago

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