Connection interrupted in iPhone mirroring on MacBook (WiFi via starlink)

I'm using an iPhone 16 pro mirroring on my MacBook Air (M1).

It went really well in all places where wifi is provided by normal network.

However when I was in remote area where starlink internet is the only available option, iPhone mirroring is not working. Always showing connection interrupted after 1-2 seconds connected and showing the screen of the iPhone. I have tried most of the solutions in this forum such as change wifi private address to rotating, and restart several times for both devices, but the problem still exist.

Is there any solution for this?

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 08:16 PM

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Jun 18, 2025 09:10 PM in response to 法平

"Connection interrupted in iPhone mirroring on MacBook (WiFi via starlink): [...]when I was in remote area where starlink internet is the only available option, iPhone mirroring is not working.[...]"

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Mirroring iPhone to Mac with Starlink:


A. WiFi and Bluetooth are Required:

Without WiFi and Bluetooth enabled, this is not an option to you.

  1. Go here: iPhone Mirroring: Use your iPhone from your Mac - Apple Support
  2. Scroll to: iPhone Mirroring system requirements
  3. As it Reads: Your iPhone and Mac have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on


B. Location Resections:

Without providing your location, note that if your are in the EU, iPhone mirroring is not an option.

  1. Go here: iPhone Mirroring: Use your iPhone from your Mac - Apple Support
  2. As it reads: To use iPhone Mirroring, it must be available in your country or region. iPhone Mirroring is not currently available in the European Union.

Jun 18, 2025 09:53 PM in response to 法平

"Yes, I know that WiFi and bluetooth is required using iPhone mirroring. I've been enjoying it very well if Wifi is provided normal internet resources. It only failed when Wifi provided by starlink router and I can't solve the problem."

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Screen Mirroring with Start Link:

Here is what Starlink's Help site provides: Starlink Help Center


Viewing all the HTML code, only one record of the word "phone" pops up. Putting the letters "shar", nothing pops up. So, nothing is really mentioned about phones.

Screenshot:


Viewing HTML:

Here is how to create a bookmark for ease of skimming through an entire site: How to: View a Web Page's HTML Code in Plain Text (Courier New) - User Tip

Jun 18, 2025 09:33 PM in response to TheLittles

Yes, I know that WiFi and bluetooth is required using iPhone mirroring. I've been enjoying it very well if Wifi is provided normal internet resources. It only failed when Wifi provided by starlink router and I can't solve the problem.


I've read several posts about the EU problem. I am staying in a Pacific small country called Tuvalu. It actually works well when I was in my office where Wifi internet is provided by government building. It just failed when I go to other places in the same country where starlink is the only option.


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