“To start using Apple Watch Mirroring, you'll need an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS 9”
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How to Control Your Apple Watch With Your iPhone
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That's randomly quite cool. Now if we could remote control other iPhones/iPads. It would be wonderful if I could help my mom remotely.
Not quite remote control, but there is screen sharing
Share your screen in FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Screen sharing lets everyone in a FaceTime call look at photos, browse the web, or help each other out.
This year's SE or the original SE?Does anyone know if the SE supports this? Can’t see the option
The original SE had, I believe, the same chip as the S5, so it probably doesn't work, as this feature works only for S6 or later.
The thing I like about this is that if you first airplay mirror your iphone to apple tv ... and then airplay mirror your apple watch to the iphone you can then display the apple watch on a big tv screen and control it from the apple watch.
Not sure if you can airplay mirror directly from the apple watch to the apple tv without the iphone though.
You may recall a few years ago the old-style apple events where they would plug a special cable into the apple watch during their presentations to display the apple watch screen on a big screen. That cable was never publicly released. So the fact now we can do it via airplay instead is really cool!
Not sure if you can airplay mirror directly from the apple watch to the apple tv without the iphone though.
You may recall a few years ago the old-style apple events where they would plug a special cable into the apple watch during their presentations to display the apple watch screen on a big screen. That cable was never publicly released. So the fact now we can do it via airplay instead is really cool!
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The only scenario I can think of is to do a screen recording for a video tutorial. Apart from that, I don’t know. Still, I think this is pretty cool!
Why are people asking if this is useful!? It’s under accessibility for crying out loud. Perhaps someone with one arm would like to enjoy the benefits of a Smart Watch so controlling/customizing it on their phone when needed is an awesome thing.
Yep, the OG SE. Whenever Apple mentioned features as S6 or later it tended to include the OG SE, that’s why I was confused for a bit
That option does not exist on my iPhone 12 Pro with IOS 16.0.2 and Apple Watch series 4 with WatchOS 9.0.
It is not at all obvious what use that option has, but I thought I'd take a look.
It is not at all obvious what use that option has, but I thought I'd take a look.
It's useful when you're dropping a deuce and read all the articles and comments on this forum already
In iOS 16, Apple introduced a new Apple Watch Mirroring feature that lets you see and control your Apple Watch screen from your paired iPhone. Keep reading to learn how to use it.
With Apple Watch Mirroring in iOS 16, Apple utilizes its AirPlay wireless protocol to make Apple Watch more accessible. The addition of the new feature means you can use touch or assistive features like Voice Control, Switch Control, and more on your iPhone to interact with your Apple Watch.
To start using Apple Watch Mirroring, you'll need an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS 9, along with a paired iPhone running iOS 16. You can check if your iPhone needs updating by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update.
How to Control Apple Watch Mirroring
- On your iPhone, launch the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Accessibility.
- Under "Physical and Motor," tap Apple Watch Mirroring.
- Toggle on the switch next to Apple Watch Mirroring.
After you've performed the last step, a graphical representation of your Apple Watch will appear on your iPhone's screen, while a blue outline will appear around the face of your Apple Watch to indicate that mirroring is enabled.
You'll now be able to control your Apple Watch by tapping and swiping on the watch image that appears on your iPhone. You can even tap the Side button and swipe the Digital Crown to mimic the same physical actions that you would perform on your watch. When you're done using Apple Watch Mirroring, simply tap the X in the top-right corner of the Apple Watch card on your iPhone.
If you want to make Apple Watch Mirroring quicker to access, you can add it to Apple's Accessibility Shortcut menu, which, once set up, can be invoked using a triple click of the Home button or Side button.
Article Link: How to Control Your Apple Watch With Your iPhone
Thanks but this isn’t really what I want. I’m looking for full remote functionality so that I can leave my iPhone docked but use it from anywhere in my home using my iPad mini (or possibly a larger iPhone). This looks to be only a few basic controls and requires both devices in front of you since there is no mirroring. Also it seems to be the iPhone controlling another iPhone or iPad, whereas I want the opposite. Hopefully this is a prelude to full mirroring functionality.
I had a case where this would have been super helpful if it worked on a Series 4 Apple Watch. The screen on my series 4 stopped working but everything else works (vibrations, touch, etc.). The screen stopped working because the waterproof seal degraded and sweat got into the watch and caused a screen hardware failure. It would have been super useful to mirror the screen on my phone and be able to control it but nope. It doesn’t work on a series 4 so I had to use the screen reading feature instead.
Then I upgraded my watch to the Apple Watch ultra. So I think Apple knew and wanted me to upgrade…
Then I upgraded my watch to the Apple Watch ultra. So I think Apple knew and wanted me to upgrade…
It seems odd that a feature built for people who have more challenges in life due to physical limitations can't be considered at all by people making comments. Anyone with these physical limitations are overlooked by society as a whole as if they don't count. While we can't run the world based on the minority, seeing companies like Apple putting effort and energy into making these people's lives just a little bit better.....well you would think it would bring joy and supportiveness into the world. It does, just evidentially not to a lot of MR forum users.
Many people have already stated many "why's" but at the end of the day, I think people look for criticism over joy.
I am excited for the people this will help. I am happy Apple is supporting the disabled community. Keep up the good work!
You actually make a list of all the offenders. A list.
Anyway, I think you missed one or two. For what it's worth, I didn't think of the disabled community, and agree with you.
Iphone 14pro running 16.0.2, iWatch Series 6 (Model A2294) running version 9.0 (20R361).
But Screen Mirroring is not there.
Any ideas?
But Screen Mirroring is not there.
Any ideas?
nope, i do not see that option on my iP12Does anyone know if the SE supports this? Can’t see the option