You can use macOS' built-in **QuickTime Player** app (under Applications) to stream/mirror/screenshare an Apple iOS device (an iPhone or iPad) to the video-conferencing software Zoom (both, from the official Zoom app from the macOS App Store, and from a zoom.us instance using a modern/supported web browser)
Follow these step-by-step instructions:
NOTE: Before starting, both your mobile device (iPhone/iPad) and your host computer (macOS only) must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac:
- Take your iPhone/iPad and connect it to your Mac using a Lightning to USB cable.
- If prompted on your iPhone/iPad to "Trust This Computer," tap "Trust" and enter your device passcode if necessary.
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Open QuickTime Player:
- On your Mac, click on the "Finder" icon in the dock (the smiling face).
- From the top menu, select "Go" and then choose "Utilities."
- In the Utilities folder, double-click on "QuickTime Player" to open it.
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Start a new movie recording:
- In the QuickTime Player menu bar, click on "File" and select "New Movie Recording."
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Select your iPhone/iPad as the video source:
- In the QuickTime Player window that appears, you'll see a small arrow next to the red record button.
- Click on the arrow to open a dropdown menu.
- From the menu, choose your iPhone/iPad under the "Camera" section. It might be displayed as "iPhone" or "iPad."
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Adjust settings (optional):
- If you want to include audio from your iPhone/iPad, click on the small arrow next to the record button again.
- In the dropdown menu, choose your iPhone/iPad under the "Microphone" section.
- You can also adjust other settings like video quality, orientation, and volume.
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Start screen mirroring:
- On your iPhone/iPad, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access the Control Center.
- In the Control Center, tap on the "Screen Mirroring" or "AirPlay" button (it looks like a rectangle with an arrow).
- A list of available devices should appear. Look for your Mac's name and tap on it to start screen mirroring.
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Confirm screen mirroring on your Mac:
- In QuickTime Player, you should now see your iPhone/iPad's screen displayed in the window.
- If the screen doesn't appear, click on the small arrow next to the record button and make sure your iPhone/iPad is selected as the video source.
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Open Zoom and join or start a meeting:
- Minimize or close QuickTime Player (the screen mirroring will continue in the background).
- Open the Zoom application on your Mac.
- Join an existing meeting, or start a new meeting as you wish.
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Share your screen in Zoom:
- Once you are in the Zoom meeting, locate the toolbar at the bottom of the Zoom window.
- Click on the "Share Screen" button.
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Select the QuickTime Player window:
- In the Screen-Sharing options, you should see a list of available screens to share.
- Look for the QuickTime Player window displaying your iPhone/iPad screen.
- Click on the QuickTime Player window to select it.
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Start screen sharing in Zoom:
- After selecting the QuickTime Player window, click the "Share" button.
- Your iPhone/iPad screen mirrored through QuickTime Player will now be visible to the other participants in the Zoom meeting, played through your participant stream (under your name, just like your audio/video from your face would be).
Violà! That's all! You've successfully screen-casted your iOS device to Zoom using macOS' built-in video software, QuickTime Player.
When your meeting is done, or you stop screen-sharing your iOS device, remember to disconnect your iPhone/iPad from the Mac by unplugging the Lightning to USB cable when you're done.
P.S. A privacy reminder… Double-check your iOS device's Settings > Notifications and Privacy & Security before sharing your display to others. And be sure to temporarily stop screen-sharing if you need to enter a password, a PIN, or any sensitive data whilst sharing your screen in a video call.