Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to control another device
So iPad now can use cursor with trackpad or mouse. That’s what Apple advertised on the new iPad. But not many known – at least for now, that cursor is also working on iPhone. In case you are not really following the tech news, finally after 10 years or so, Apple made iPad to be compatible with trackpad and mouse. First of all download and install the iOS app that is Remote Mouse FREE – mobile, wireless keyboard, trackpad, best remote for computer in your iPhone. Now visit www.remotemouse.net with your Mac / PC and then download & install the Remote Mouse server on the computer.
- Install Air Mouse Pro on your iPhone or iPod touch, and install the free Air Mouse Server on your Mac and you’ve got a remote control that’s capable of mousing, clicking, typing, and scrolling, as.
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- Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on both devices.
- If you want to control a Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences on your computer.
- Select Accessibility. In the sidebar, choose Switch Control.
- Check the checkbox next to 'Allow platform switching to control your computer.'
- If you haven't already, turn on Switch Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control menu. Select Device.
- Select Use Other Device.
- Select the device that you want to control, then select Connect. Now you can use the switch connected to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to control the other device.
Use your Mac to control another device
- Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on both devices.
- If you haven't already, turn on Switch Control on your Mac.
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control Home panel. Choose Devices.
- Select the device that you want to control, then select Connect. Now you can use the switch connected to your Mac to control the other device.
There is an app called Remote Control For Mac - Lite. There is a free version that allows volume control. I am not affiliated with the software.
Stop controlling another device
To stop controlling another device, press and hold your switch for ten seconds. Your switch will control the original device again.
You can also follow these steps:
Stop controlling a Mac
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control Home panel. Choose Devices.
- Select Disconnect. Your switch will control the original device again.
Stop controlling an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Use your switch to navigate the Switch Control menu. Select Device.
- Select Stop Using Device. Your switch will control the original device again.
Turn off Switch Control
Control Iphone From Macbook
If you'd like to turn off Switch Control entirely, follow these steps for your device:
Turn off Switch Control on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Use your switch to navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Switch Control, and turn the setting off.
You can also triple-click the Home button or the Side button on certain models at any time to exit Switch Control.
Turn off Switch Control on a Mac
Mouse Support For Iphone
Use your switch to navigate to System Preferences > Accessibility > Switch Control, and deselect Enable Switch Control.
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