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How to Play Music in iPhone on Mac

Learn how to play music in iPhone on mac with clear steps, practical tips, and troubleshooting guidance.

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This step-by-step guide explains how to play music in iPhone on mac. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

This is quite useful when you want to listen to a podcast from iPhone on Mac without exporting the file. Or you can listen to music from Spotify (or another streaming music service) with a better speaker system on your computer.

However, this job also has a drawback. You cannot use this way to listen to calls on iPhone. It is not the right method to record conversations. However, this is still a great way to enjoy better quality sound. Follow these steps to play audio from iPhone on Mac.

How to play audio from iPhone on Mac

Before following the instructions, you need a USB Lightning cable (you can also use a phone charger cable). You will need to use this cable to complete the setup process. When ready, follow the steps below:

  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.
  2. On your Mac, go to Apps> Utilities> Open Audio Midi Setup
  3. If you don't see the iPhone listed in the left panel, open Window> Show iOS Device Browser .
  4. Find the iPhone in the device list and select it.
  5. Select Enable . Now, your phone appears as a Mac input device.

No need to add any more steps, you can listen to music from iPhone on Mac. Any sound you play on your phone (except for calls) will be played back on the Mac.

If you want to turn off the audio, simply unplug the cable that connects your iPhone and Mac. And when you connect the cable again, the sound will continue to play. If you want to disconnect permanently, go back to Apps> Utilities> Audio Midi Setup , find your device in the left panel and select Disable .

You may want to see more:

  • How to create iPhone ringtones with iTunes
  • Instructions to play Wi-Fi with iPhone / iPad
  • Fix PC error not receiving iPhone in iTunes

FAQ

What should I check before following these steps?

Confirm device and software compatibility, save important data, and make sure you have the required permissions, files, and account access.

Why might the process not work?

Common causes include outdated software, missing permissions, incompatible hardware, an unstable connection, or completing a step in the wrong order.

Can I undo the changes if necessary?

That depends on the tool or setting. Use built-in restore options when available, keep a backup, and record the original configuration first.

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