Use your iPhone as a trackpad for Mac

You need an iPhone running iOS 17 or newer, a Mac running macOS 15.6 or newer, the Maccess iPhone app, and free Maccess Helper on the Mac. Put both devices on the same Wi-Fi network for local control. The core touchpad and keyboard controls are included in the Free plan.

1. Download Maccess from the App Store. 2. Install Maccess Helper on your Mac and keep it open in the menu bar. 3. Add your Mac in the iPhone app, then scan the QR code or enter the passcode shown by Helper. 4. Open the paired Mac and choose the touchpad control. For the complete pairing walkthrough, see How Maccess works.

Move one finger to guide the Mac pointer, tap to click, use the right-click control for contextual menus, and scroll through pages or documents with familiar gestures. Open the keyboard when you need to type into the active Mac app. Pointer behavior can be tuned in Maccess so it feels comfortable for your screen and grip.

Use it to control a Mac connected to a television, advance a presentation, pause media from the couch, operate a Mac mini without a nearby mouse, or make a quick change while standing away from the desk. The touchpad view is faster and lighter than opening a full remote desktop when you only need pointer or keyboard input.

The Free touchpad is best when you can already see the Mac display and want quick pointer or keyboard control. Maccess Pro's Mirror & Control shows the Mac screen on your iPhone when you also need a live visual view. Both start from the same paired Mac, so you can choose the lighter control for each situation.

Yes. After pairing, local touchpad and keyboard sessions work when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and do not need session traffic routed through the cloud. Internet access is needed when you use Pro Online Access to reach the Mac from outside your local network.

Confirm that the iPhone and Mac are on the same main Wi-Fi network, Maccess Helper is running, and the macOS permissions requested by Helper are enabled. Guest networks often block one device from seeing another. If pairing still fails, follow the Support steps before reinstalling either app.

Get Maccess and Helper, compare Free, Pro, and Max, or explore everything on the Maccess features page. For remote control away from home, read Control your Mac from iPhone.