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This isn't about tethering. It's about mirroring which requires the iPhone and Mac to be on the same WiFi. And you can't route data from the Mac through the pho
by unsnap_biceps 2y ago
This isn't about tethering. It's about mirroring which requires the iPhone and Mac to be on the same WiFi. And you can't route data from the Mac through the phone via mirroring
- lxgr 2y agoI 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.
- dml2135 2y agoI’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?
- happyopossum 2y agoIt's direct peer-to-peer wifi
- floam 2y agoGoogle "awdl"
- unsnap_biceps 2y agoPairing requires bluetooth, streaming requires WiFi, https://support.apple.com/en-us/120421 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.
- lxgr 2y agoWi-Fi needs to be turned on, but the connected network is irrelevant, similar to AirDrop.
- illiac786 2y agoInteresting 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.