Better together — exactly how

• AirDrop

  iPhone iPad Mac Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “Use AirDrop to wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more from one Apple device to another.”

  What you need

  • Both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ® turned on.
  • Your devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of each other.

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ How to use AirDrop on iPhone and iPad ↗ Use AirDrop to send items to nearby Apple devices ↗ Apple Vision Pro User Guide: Use AirDrop ↗

• AirPlay to Mac

  iPhone iPad Mac Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “Use AirPlay to Mac to stream or mirror content to your Mac from an iPhone, iPad, or other Mac.”

  Needs a Mac in the mix.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 14 or later
  • iPhone 7 or later
  • iPadOS 14 or later
  • iPad Pro (2nd generation) or later
  • iPad (6th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (3rd generation) or later
  • iPad mini (5th generation) or later
  • macOS Monterey 12 or later
  • iMac Pro
  • Mac mini introduced in 2020 or later
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2018 or later
  • To use this feature, your Mac must be set up to be an AirPlay receiver:
  • macOS Ventura 13 or later: From the Apple menu , choose System Settings. Click General in the sidebar, then click AirDrop & Continuity (or AirDrop & Handoff) on the right. Turn on AirPlay Receiver.
  • macOS Monterey 12: From the Apple menu , choose System Preferences. Click Sharing, then select AirPlay Receiver in the sidebar.
  • Older iPhone, iPad, and Mac models and operating systems can also AirPlay to Mac—at lower video resolutions—if AirPlay Receiver is turned on and the adjacent "Allow AirPlay for" menu is set to either Everyone or Anyone on the Same Network.
  • You can also use AirPlay to Mac to mirror your view on an Apple Vision Pro to your Mac. And starting with visionOS 2, other devices can use AirPlay to mirror their screen or view to Apple Vision Pro.

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗

• Apple Pay on Mac

  Mac iPhone Apple Watch

  Apple: “Use Apple Pay on your Mac to shop online, then complete your purchase using Apple Pay on your iPhone or Apple Watch.”

  Needs a Mac in the mix.

  What you need

  • Mac without Touch ID: Confirm the payment on your Bluetooth-connected iPhone or Apple Watch. Make sure that you're signed in to the same Apple Account on all devices.

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Make purchases using Apple Pay ↗

• Auto Unlock

  Apple Watch Mac

  Apple: “Use Auto Unlock with your Apple Watch to get instant access to your Mac when wearing your Apple Watch, or quickly approve other requests to enter your Mac administrator password.”

  What you need

  • Your Mac and Apple Watch have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
  • Your Mac and Apple Watch are signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • watchOS 3 or later
  • Using Apple Watch to approve requests for the Mac administrator password requires watchOS 6 or later.
  • Apple Watch (all models)
  • macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
  • Apple Watch Series 2 and earlier can use Auto Unlock with macOS Sierra 10.12 or later. Approving requests for the Mac administrator password requires macOS Catalina 10.15 or later.
  • MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2013 or later
  • If you're not sure whether your Mac supports Auto Unlock, press and hold the Option key while choosing System Information from the Apple menu . Select Wi-Fi in the sidebar of System Information, then look for "Auto Unlock: Supported" on the right.

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch ↗

• Continuity Camera webcam for Mac

  iPhone Mac

  Apple: “Use your iPhone as a webcam for Mac. Some video effects and mic modes have different requirements.”

  What you need

  • Your iPhone and Mac are signed in to the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.
  • Your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 16 or later
  • iPhone XR or later (all iPhone models introduced in 2018 or later)
  • macOS Ventura 13 or later
  • Mac (all models)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac ↗

• Continuity Camera webcam for Apple TV

  iPhone iPad Apple TV

  Apple: “Use your iPhone or iPad as a webcam for Apple TV.”

  Needs an Apple TV in the mix.

  What you need

  • Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap FaceTime, then turn on FaceTime.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 17 or later
  • iPhone XR or later (all iPhone models introduced in 2018 or later)
  • Center Stage requires iPhone 11 or later. Reactions requires iPhone 12 or later.
  • iPadOS 17 or later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (all models)
  • Center Stage and Reactions require iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) or later.
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) or later
  • Center Stage and Reactions require iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) or later.
  • iPad (8th generation) or later
  • Center Stage requires iPad (9th generation) or later. Reactions requires iPad (10th generation) or later.
  • iPad Air (3rd generation) or later
  • Center Stage requires iPad Air (5th generation) or later. Reactions requires iPad Air (4th generation) or later.
  • iPad mini (5th generation) or later
  • Center Stage and Reactions require iPad mini (6th generation) or later.
  • tvOS 17 or later
  • Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) or later

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Apple TV User Guide: Start or join a FaceTime call from your Apple TV 4K ↗

• Take photos or scan documents into your Mac

  iPhone iPad Mac

  Apple: “Use your iPhone or iPad to take photos and scan documents on Mac.”

  Needs a Mac in the mix.

  What you need

  • Both devices must have both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
  • Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 12 or later
  • iPhone (all models)
  • iPod touch (all models)
  • iPadOS (all versions)
  • iPad (all models)
  • macOS Mojave 10.14 or later
  • MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2012 or later

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Continuity Camera: Use your iPhone or iPad to scan documents or take a picture on your Mac ↗

• Continuity Sketch and Markup

  iPhone iPad Mac

  Apple: “Use Continuity Sketch and Continuity Markup with your iPhone or iPad to add sketches, shapes, and other markup to a Mac document, and see the changes live on your Mac.”

  Needs a Mac in the mix.

  What you need

  • Your Mac and iPad or iPhone have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
  • Your Mac and iPad or iPhone are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 13 or later
  • iPhone 6s or later, including iPhone SE models
  • iPod touch (7th generation) or later
  • iPadOS (all versions)
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (5th generation) or later
  • iPad Air 2 or later
  • iPad mini 4 or later
  • macOS Catalina 10.15 or later
  • MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2012 or later

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Use iPad or iPhone to sketch in or mark up Mac documents ↗

• Handoff

  iPhone iPad Mac Apple Watch Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “Use Handoff to start work on one device, then switch to another nearby device and pick up where you left off.”

  Needs an iPhone or an iPad or a Mac in the mix.

  What you need

  • Make sure that each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple Account.
  • On each device, make sure that Handoff is turned on. It’s turned on by default.
  • Apple Watch supports handing off from your watch to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 8 or later, or iPadOS (all versions)
  • Handing off a FaceTime call requires iOS 16 or later, or iPadOS 16 or later.
  • iPhone 5 or later
  • iPod touch (5th generation) or later
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (4th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (all models)
  • iPad mini (all models)
  • OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later
  • Handing off a FaceTime call requires macOS Ventura 13 or later.
  • MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2012 or later
  • watchOS (all versions)
  • Apple Watch (all models)
  • You can also hand off a FaceTime call to and from Apple Vision Pro.

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Use Handoff to continue tasks on your other Apple devices ↗

• Instant Hotspot

  iPhone iPad Mac Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “Use Instant Hotspot to connect to the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) from your other Apple device without entering a password.”

  Needs an iPhone or an iPad in the mix.

  What you need

  • Make sure that the devices are near each other and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
  • Make sure that each device is signed in with the same Apple Account. Or for family members, make sure that you’ve set them up to connect to your Personal Hotspot.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • Requirements for the device providing the hotspot
  • iOS 8.1 or later, or iPadOS (all versions)
  • The iPhone or iPad must have an activated carrier plan providing Personal Hotspot service.
  • iPhone 5 or later
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (4th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (all models)
  • iPad mini (all models)
  • Requirements for the device connecting to the hotspot
  • iOS 8 or later, or iPadOS (all versions)
  • iPhone 5 or later
  • iPod touch (5th generation) or later
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (4th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (all models)
  • iPad mini (all models)
  • OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later
  • MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2012 or later
  • visionOS (all versions)
  • Apple Vision Pro (all models)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Use Instant Hotspot to connect to your Personal Hotspot ↗

• iPhone Cellular Calls

  iPhone iPad Mac Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “Use iPhone Cellular Calls to make and receive calls from your Mac or iPad when those devices are on the same network as your iPhone.”

  Needs an iPhone in the mix.

  What you need

  • Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on and your iPhone is connected to the same network as your other devices that will make and receive calls.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 8 or later, or iPadOS (all versions)
  • The iPhone that you’re using to relay calls to and from your other devices requires iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.
  • iPhone (all models)
  • iPad (all models)
  • iPod touch (all models)
  • OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later
  • Mac (all models)
  • Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro also require an external microphone or headset.
  • visionOS (all versions)
  • Apple Vision Pro (all models)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Make and receive phone calls on Mac, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro ↗

• iPhone Mirroring

  iPhone Mac

  Apple: “Use iPhone Mirroring to wirelessly interact with your iPhone and its apps from your Mac, as well as receive notifications and Live Activities from your iPhone. Your iPhone stays locked, so no one else can access it or use it to see what you’re doing.”

  What you need

  • 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.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 18 or later
  • iPhone (all models)
  • macOS Sequoia 15 or later
  • Live Activities from iPhone requires macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
  • Mac with Apple silicon
  • Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ iPhone Mirroring: Use your iPhone from your Mac ↗

• iPhone widgets on Mac

  iPhone Mac

  Apple: “Use widgets from your iPhone right on your Mac, without needing the corresponding app to be installed on your Mac.”

  What you need

  • You’re signed in to the same Apple Account on your iPhone and your Mac.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 17 or later
  • iPhone (all models)
  • macOS Sonoma 14 or later
  • Mac (all models)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Add and customize widgets on Mac ↗

• Mac Virtual Display

  Apple Vision Pro Mac

  Apple: “Use Mac Virtual Display to use Apple Vision Pro as a private, portable 4K display for your Mac.”

  What you need

  • Sign in to the same Apple Account with two-factor authentication on both devices.
  • Turn on iCloud Keychain on both devices.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • visionOS (all versions)
  • Apple Vision Pro (all models)
  • macOS Sonoma 15 or later
  • Mac (all models)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro ↗

• Mirror My View

  Apple Vision Pro iPhone iPad Mac Apple TV

  Apple: “Use the Mirror My View feature on Apple Vision Pro to mirror what you see on Apple Vision Pro to an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or AirPlay-compatible smart TV.”

  Needs an Apple Vision Pro in the mix.

  What you need

  • Make sure that both of your devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • visionOS (all versions)
  • Starting with visionOS 2, other Apple devices can use AirPlay to mirror their screen or view to Apple Vision Pro.
  • Apple Vision Pro (all models)
  • iOS 17 or later
  • iPhone (all models)
  • iPadOS 17 or later
  • iPad (all models)
  • macOS Monterey 12 or later
  • Mac that supports AirPlay to Mac
  • tvOS 14.5 or later
  • Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) or later
  • Mirror My View also works with AirPlay-compatible smart TVs.

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Mirror your Apple Vision Pro to another device ↗

• Sidecar

  iPad Mac

  Apple: “Use Sidecar to use your iPad as a second display that extends or mirrors your Mac desktop, or as a tablet input device to draw with Apple Pencil in Mac apps.”

  What you need

  • Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.
  • To use Sidecar wirelessly, both devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on. Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iPadOS 13 or later
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (6th generation) or later
  • iPad mini (5th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (3rd generation) or later
  • macOS Catalina 10.15 or later
  • MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
  • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2016 or later

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac ↗

• Text Message Forwarding

  iPhone iPad Mac Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “Use Text Message Forwarding to send and receive SMS, MMS, or RCS text messages from your iPhone on your Mac or iPad.”

  Needs an iPhone in the mix.

  What you need

  • Make sure that each of your devices is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple Account.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 8 or later, or iPadOS (all versions)
  • iPhone (all models)
  • The iPhone used to relay SMS, MMS, or RCS messages to and from your other devices requires iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.
  • iPod touch (all models)
  • iPad (all models)
  • OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later
  • Mac (all models)
  • visionOS (all versions)
  • Apple Vision Pro (all models)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices ↗

• Universal Clipboard

  iPhone iPad Mac Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “Use Universal Clipboard to copy content such as text, images, photos, and videos on one Apple device, then paste the content on another Apple device.”

  What you need

  • Each device is signed in with the same Apple Account.
  • Each device has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.
  • Each device has Handoff turned on (it's turned on by default).

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • iOS 10 or later, or iPadOS (all versions)
  • iPhone 5 or later
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (4th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (all models)
  • iPad mini 2 or later
  • iPod touch (6th generation) or later
  • macOS Sierra 10.12 or later
  • To use Universal Clipboard to copy entire files from one Mac to another, each Mac requires macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later.
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2012 or later
  • visionOS (all versions)
  • Apple Vision Pro (all models)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Use Universal Clipboard to copy and paste between your Apple devices ↗

• Universal Control

  Mac iPad

  Apple: “Use Universal Control to use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of your Mac to control up to two other nearby Mac or iPad devices, and work seamlessly between them.”

  What you need

  • Before continuing, make sure that each device meets the Universal Control system requirements, including that each is signed in with the same Apple Account.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • To use your Mac computer's keyboard and trackpad to work on your Mac within Apple Vision Pro, use Mac Virtual Display instead.
  • iPadOS 15.4 or later
  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (6th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (3rd generation) or later
  • iPad mini (5th generation) or later
  • macOS Monterey 12.4 or later
  • iMac and iMac Pro introduced in 2017 or later, plus iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
  • All other Mac models introduced in 2016 or later, excluding MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)

  Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices ↗ Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad ↗

• Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch

  Apple Watch iPhone

  Apple: “To allow Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone for Siri requests or when an obstruction prevents Face ID from recognizing your face, do the following:”

  What you need

  • On iPhone, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, then enter your passcode.
  • Scroll down to Unlock With Apple Watch, then turn on the setting for your watch.
  • Note: To unlock your iPhone, Apple Watch must have a passcode, be unlocked and on your wrist, and be close to your iPhone.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • An iPhone that uses Face ID (iPhone X or later) and has iOS 14.5 or later
  • An Apple Watch Series 3 or later with watchOS 7.4 or later
  • Your Apple Watch needs to be paired with your iPhone.
  • Your iPhone and Apple Watch need to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. (You don't need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network.)

  Apple Watch User Guide: Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch ↗ Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a face mask or sunglasses ↗

• Ping your iPhone or Apple Watch

  Apple Watch iPhone

  Apple: “Apple Watch can help you find your iPhone nearby by playing a sound.”

  What you need

  • Press the side button to open Control Center on Apple Watch.
  • You can use your iPhone to help you find Apple Watch if it’s nearby. (Requires iPhone with iOS 17 or later.)
  • If your iPhone isn’t in range of Apple Watch, try using Find My from iCloud.com.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • Note: Precision Finding is supported on Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and iPhone 15 and later, excluding iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e.

  Apple Watch User Guide: Ping your iPhone with Apple Watch ↗ Apple Watch User Guide: Ping your Apple Watch with iPhone ↗

• Camera Remote

  Apple Watch iPhone

  Apple: “With the Camera Remote app, you can use your Apple Watch as a viewfinder for your iPhone camera and take photos and videos from a distance.”

  What you need

  • To function as a camera remote, your Apple Watch needs to be within normal Bluetooth range of your iPhone (about 33 feet or 10 meters).
  • The photo is saved in the Photos app on your iPhone.

  Apple Watch User Guide: Use Camera Remote on Apple Watch ↗

• iPhone notifications on Apple Watch

  Apple Watch iPhone

  Apple: “By default, the notification settings for the apps on an Apple Watch that you set up for yourself mirror the settings on your iPhone.”

  What you need

  • Go to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  • Tap My Watch, then tap Notifications.
  • Note: Mirrored settings don’t apply to an Apple Watch you manage for a family member.

  Apple Watch User Guide: Change notification settings on Apple Watch ↗ Apple Watch User Guide: See and respond to notifications on Apple Watch ↗

• Apple Watch Mirroring

  iPhone Apple Watch

  Apple: “With Apple Watch Mirroring, you can control Apple Watch using iPhone’s assistive features like Voice Control and Switch Control, and use inputs including voice commands, sound actions, head tracking, or external Made for iPhone switches as alternatives to tapping the Apple Watch display.”

  What you need

  • Go to Accessibility > Apple Watch Mirroring, then turn on Apple Watch Mirroring.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • Note: Apple Watch Mirroring isn’t available on Apple Watch SE.

  Apple Watch User Guide: Control Apple Watch with your iPhone ↗

• AirPods automatic switching

  AirPods iPhone iPad Mac Apple Watch Apple Vision Pro

  Apple: “When you’re signed in to the same Apple Account on your Apple devices, your AirPods seamlessly connect to whichever device you’re listening to (on supported AirPods).”

  Needs AirPods in the mix.

  What you need

  • To switch between devices automatically, update all your devices to the latest versions of their operating systems and sign in to your devices with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication.
  • Sound should not switch from one device to another automatically if you're in a conversation, like a phone call, a FaceTime call, or a video conference.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • AirPods 2 and later
  • AirPods Pro (all models)
  • AirPods Max (all models)
  • In macOS Sequoia and later, compatible AirPods can switch automatically between your Mac and your other Apple devices.

  Switch your AirPods to another device ↗ AirPods User Guide: Switch AirPods between Apple devices ↗

• Apple TV Remote on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch

  iPhone iPad Apple Watch Apple TV

  Apple: “With the Apple TV Remote app, you can use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch as a remote control for Apple TV 4K.”

  Needs an Apple TV in the mix.

  What you need

  • If the Apple TV Remote app isn’t on your device, download it from the App Store.

  Apple's device and OS requirements

  • Note: If you have an iPhone with iOS 12 or later or an iPad with iPadOS 13 or later, remote controls are automatically activated when the device connects with Apple TV 4K.

  Apple TV User Guide: Use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch as a remote for Apple TV 4K ↗

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