Can you control a Mac using your iPhone?

By Ines, 5 August, 2025

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iOS and iPadOS


Hi everyone πŸ˜Šβ€¨I wanted to ask you if the Control Nearby Devices feature under Accessibility on the iPhone works for you? I was trying to control my Mac using my iPhone by enabling the Control Nearby Devices option (I hope that’s the correct English name for it), but I’m not entirely sure about the exact translation β€” hopefully, you know what I mean.
Now, when I try to use this feature, it doesn't detect any nearby devices. I’ve followed all the Apple guidelines: both devices are signed in to the same Apple ID, Handoff is enabled, and all necessary settings are in place β€” and still, no nearby devices are found.
So my question is: have any of you tried this option? Does it work for you with VoiceOver enabled? And is it accessible at all for a blind user?
I’d really appreciate any tips or advice.
Sending warm greetings your way 😁

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By SeasonKing on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 08:35

Imagine Touchpad commander, but, using your iPhone's touchscreen.
Not sure if you can get everything done that way, but, doing the same VO gestures we are use to on iPhone on mac's touchpad, that too wirelessly using iPhone, might convince me to go for a Mac right away.