如果您有 iPhone 和Mac，则有多种连接设备的方法，以便同步数据(sync your data)、提高工作效率并轻松地在任一设备之间传输文件。
建立连接的最简单方法之一是使用常规USB电缆。但是，您还可以使用更灵活、更强大的选项。这些选项包括通过USB-C、蓝牙(Bluetooth)和使用 Continuity 进行连接。
本指南介绍了将 iPhone 连接到Mac的所有选项。
1.如何使用电缆将 iPhone 连接到 Mac(How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using a Cable)
将 iPhone 连接到Mac的最简单方法是使用iPhone 随附的线缆(cable that came with your iPhone)。当您想要同步数据或传输文件时，电缆方法也是连接两个设备的更快方法，并且当您想要将 iPhone 恢复到其出厂设置时是必要的。
您可能希望将 iPhone 连接到Mac以便同步数据或传输文件(transfer files)。在这种情况下，您可以使用 iTunes（macOS Mojave或更早版本）同步您的照片、视频、专辑、电视节目、播客、播放列表、电影、有声读物、日历和联系人。
注意(Note)：如果您已升级到 macOS Catalina，您将找不到 iTunes，但您可以使用Finder同步、更新、备份和恢复您的 iPhone。您可以使用USB或USB-C 数据(USB-C)线将 iPhone 连接到Mac，打开Finder ，然后从(Finder)Finder窗口 的左侧窗格中选择您的 iPhone 。
2.如何使用 WiFi 连接将 iPhone 连接到 Mac(How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using a WiFi Connection)
如果两台设备都连接到同一个网络，您可以通过WiFi将 iPhone 连接到Mac 。
您仍然需要使用 USB 或 USB-C 电缆(USB or USB-C cable)将设备连接到Mac，然后启用WiFi同步。您正在使用的 iPhone 应该有 iOS 5 或更高版本才能使此连接正常工作。
与 iTunes 一样，如果您想同步或移动文件，您可以在边栏中选择您的 iPhone。要断开 iPhone 与Mac的连接，请选择 Finder 边栏中的“弹出(Eject )”按钮。
注意(Note)：如果您将 iPhone 连接到Mac以同步数据，则WiFi同步方法比使用电缆要慢得多。
3.如何使用 iCloud 将 iPhone 连接到 Mac(How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using iCloud)
连接 iPhone 的另一种方法是使用 iCloud，它可以让您的内容在所有设备上保持最新。这样，您就可以访问Mac上的媒体文件和其他内容，而无需使用 iTunes。
要连接 iPhone 和Mac，请确保您在两台设备上登录到相同的 iCloud 帐户，并且您有相同的同步设置。您在任一设备上对内容所做的任何更改都将首先同步到 iCloud，然后再同步到设备。
- 前往iPhone 上的设置(Settings)，然后轻点您的姓名(name)。
- 接下来，点击iCloud，然后使用您的Apple ID登录名登录。
- 要在Mac电脑上登录 iCloud，请选择Menu > System Preferences。
- 选择iCloud。
- 使用您的Apple ID和密码登录，然后设置iCloud。
使用 iCloud，您可以同步Apple 新闻(Apple News)、Homekit数据、笔记、Safari文件和书签、股票(Stocks)等数据。将 iPhone 和Mac连接并登录到 iCloud 后，您可以使用相同的设置同步它们。
4.如何使用蓝牙将 iPhone 连接到 Mac(How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using Bluetooth)
(Bluetooth)当您没有电缆时，蓝牙是另一种将 iPhone 连接到Mac的快捷方式。(Mac)当您想连接到个人热点以在(connect to a Personal Hotspot to share your mobile data connection)无法访问 WiFi 网络(can’t access a WiFi network)时共享您的移动数据连接时，此方法非常有用。
- 为此，请在 iPhone 上打开“设置” ，然后点击“(Settings)通用”(General)。
- 点击蓝牙(Bluetooth)。
- 打开(on)/绿色(green)切换蓝牙滑块。
- 在 Mac 上，选择Menu > System Preferences，然后选择蓝牙(Bluetooth)。或者，转到Mac上的菜单栏并选择蓝牙(Bluetooth)图标。
- 从Mac上的(Mac)蓝牙(Bluetooth)项目列表中选择 iPhone 的图像。
- 检查您的 iPhone 是否有连接请求提示，然后选择Connect。
注意(Note)：如果这是您第一次尝试通过蓝牙将 iPhone 连接到(Bluetooth)Mac，您可能需要确认码才能完成该过程。使用两个设备上的说明并完全按照显示输入代码。如果设备无法“找到”彼此，请确保它们之间的距离足够近，以便蓝牙(Bluetooth)工作。
5.如何使用连续性将 iPhone 连接到 Mac(How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using Continuity)
Apple 的 Continuity 功能(Apple’s Continuity feature)允许您将 iPhone、Mac、iPad、Apple Watch和 iPod touch 连接在一起。
在所有这些设备上登录您的Apple ID后，您可以使用(Apple ID)连续互通(Continuity)功能在设备之间移动并执行以下操作：
- 将您在Mac(Mac)上查看的网页传输到 iPhone
- (Write)在您的Mac上(Mac)写一封电子邮件并从您的 iPhone 发送
- 在 Mac地图应用程序(Maps app)中获取路线并将其发送到您的 iPhone 以供日后使用
- (Answer)使用Mac(Mac)接听iPhone 电话等
一些可用于将 iPhone 连接到Mac的(Mac)Continuity功能包括Handoff、iPhone 蜂窝电话和通用剪贴板(Universal Clipboard)。
借助Handoff功能，您可以在 iPhone 或Mac上开始工作，切换到附近的另一台设备，然后从上次中断的地方继续工作。
iPhone 蜂窝电话功能允许您从Mac拨打和接听电话，而通用剪贴板(Universal Clipboard)允许您在 iPhone 上复制照片、文本、视频和图像并将其粘贴到Mac上，反之亦然。
注意(Note)：您需要 iOS 8 或更高版本，以及 macOS 10.10 Yosemite及更高版本才能运行Handoff和Continuity。要使用通用剪贴板(Universal Clipboard)，您需要一台运行 macOS 10.12 Sierra或更高版本的Mac 。
其他Continuity功能包括短信转发、Instant Hotspot、AirDrop、Auto Unlock、Continuity Camera、Continuity Sketch、Continuity Markup、Sidecar和Apple Pay。
- 要使用连续互通(Continuity)，请确保您的所有 iPhone 和Mac都使用同一个 iCloud 帐户登录并连接到同一个WiFi网络。
- 在 iPhone 和Mac上打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)。
- 通过转到Menu > System Preferences > General在Mac上启用Handoff。选中允许此 Mac 和您的 iCloud 设备之间的切换(Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices)框。
- 在 iPhone 上，通过转到Settings > General > Handoff。
- 将 Handoff 滑块切换到On。
注意(Note)：如果您将 iPhone 连接到Mac以复制音乐文件，请注册 iTunes Match以将音乐复制到您的 iPhone，然后通过云(Cloud)同步您的音乐。
轻松将您的 iPhone 链接到您的 Mac(Link Your iPhone to Your Mac Easily)
我们希望您能够使用上面列出的任何方法将您的 iPhone 连接到Mac。我们有更多资源可帮助您通过 USB(connect your iPhone to a TV via USB)或使用无线方法(using wireless methods)将 iPhone 连接到电视、如何将iPhone 屏幕镜像到 Mac(mirror your iPhone screen to your Mac)或在 Mac 上备份 iPhone 以及其他指南(backup your iPhone on Mac among other guides)。
5 Ways to Connect an iPhone to a Mac
If you have an iРhone and a Mac, there are several ways to connect the devices so as to sync your data, be more productive, and easily transfer files to and from either device.
One of the easiest ways to make the connection is to use a regular USB cable. However, there are also more flexible and powerful options at your disposal. These options include connecting via USB-C, Bluetooth, and using Continuity.
This guide looks at all the options you have to connect your iPhone to a Mac.
1. How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using a Cable
The simplest way to connect an iPhone to a Mac is to use the cable that came with your iPhone. The cable method is also a faster way of connecting both devices when you want to sync data or transfer files and is necessary when you want to restore your iPhone to its factory settings.
You may want to connect your iPhone to a Mac so as to sync your data or transfer files. In this case, you can use iTunes (macOS Mojave or earlier) to sync your photos, videos, albums, TV shows, podcasts, playlists, movies, audiobooks, calendars, and contacts.
Note: If you’ve upgraded to macOS Catalina, you won’t find iTunes, but you can use Finder to sync, update, backup, and restore your iPhone. You can use your USB or USB-C cable to connect your iPhone to a Mac, open Finder, and select your iPhone from the left pane in the Finder window.
2. How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using a WiFi Connection
You can connect an iPhone to a Mac over WiFi provided both devices are connected to the same network.
You’ll still need your USB or USB-C cable to connect your device to your Mac and then enable WiFi syncing. The iPhone you’re using should have iOS 5 or later for this connection to work.
As with iTunes, you can select your iPhone in the sidebar if you want to sync or move files. To disconnect the iPhone from your Mac, select the Eject button in the Finder sidebar.
Note: If you’re connecting your iPhone to a Mac so as to sync your data, the WiFi syncing method is much slower than using a cable.
3. How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using iCloud
Another way to connect your iPhone is to use iCloud, which keeps your content up-to-date across all your devices. This way, you can access your media files and other content on your Mac instead of using iTunes.
To connect the iPhone and Mac, ensure that you’re signed in to the same iCloud account on both devices, and you have the same sync settings. Any changes you make to your content on either device will be synced up to iCloud first, and then down to the devices.
- Go to Settings on your iPhone, and tap your name.
- Next, tap iCloud, and then sign in with your Apple ID login.
- To sign in to iCloud on your Mac computer, select Menu > System Preferences.
- Select iCloud.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password, and then set up iCloud.
With iCloud, you can sync data such as Apple News, Homekit data, notes, Safari files and bookmarks, Stocks, and more. Once your iPhone and Mac are connected and signed in to iCloud, you can sync them using the same settings.
4. How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth is another quick way to connect your iPhone to your Mac when you don’t have a cable. This method is useful when you want to connect to a Personal Hotspot to share your mobile data connection when you can’t access a WiFi network.
- To do this, open Settings on your iPhone, and tap General.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Toggle the Bluetooth slider on/green.
- On your Mac, select Menu > System Preferences and then select Bluetooth. Alternatively, go to the menu bar on your Mac and select the Bluetooth icon.
- Select the image of your iPhone from the list of Bluetooth items on your Mac.
- Check your iPhone for a connection request prompt, and select Connect.
Note: If this is your first time attempting to connect your iPhone to a Mac via Bluetooth, you may require a confirmation code to complete the process. Use the instructions on both devices and enter the code exactly as displayed. If the devices have trouble “finding” each other, make sure the distance between them is close enough for Bluetooth to work.
5. How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using Continuity
Apple’s Continuity feature allows you to connect your iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and iPod touch together.
Once you sign in to your Apple ID on all these devices, you can use the Continuity features to move between the devices and do things like:
- Transfer a web page you’re viewing on a Mac to an iPhone
- Write an email on your Mac and send it from your iPhone
- Get directions in the Mac Maps app and send them to your iPhone to use later
- Answer iPhone calls using your Mac, and more
Some Continuity features you can use to connect iPhone to Mac include Handoff, iPhone cellular calls, and Universal Clipboard.
With the Handoff feature, you can start work on your iPhone or Mac, switch to another nearby device, and continue from where you left off.
The iPhone cellular calls feature allows you to make and receive calls from your Mac, while the Universal Clipboard allows you to copy photos, text, videos, and images on your iPhone and paste it onto your Mac, or vice versa.
Note: You need iOS 8 or later, and macOS 10.10 Yosemite and up to run Handoff and Continuity. To use the Universal Clipboard, you need a Mac running macOS 10.12 Sierra or newer.
Other Continuity features include text message forwarding, Instant Hotspot, AirDrop, Auto Unlock, Continuity Camera, Continuity Sketch, Continuity Markup, Sidecar, and Apple Pay.
- To use Continuity, make sure all your iPhones and Mac are signed in with the same iCloud account and connected to the same WiFi network.
- Turn on Bluetooth on the iPhone and Mac.
- Enable Handoff on your Mac by going to Menu > System Preferences > General. Check the Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices box.
- On iPhone, enable Handoff by going to Settings > General > Handoff.
- Toggle the Handoff slider to On.
Note: If you’re connecting your iPhone to a Mac to copy your music files, sign up for iTunes Match to copy music to your iPhone, and then sync your music via the Cloud.
Link Your iPhone to Your Mac Easily
We hope you were able to connect your iPhone to a Mac using any of the methods listed above. We have more resources to help you connect your iPhone to a TV via USB or using wireless methods, how to mirror your iPhone screen to your Mac, or backup your iPhone on Mac among other guides.
