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These instructions are for anytime you need to connect your iPhone to your Mac over Switch Control — whether it’s your first time during setup or you’re reconnecting later.

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Step 1: Open the Switch Control menu

  • During onboarding: The Mac app will show a dedicated page — click Open Switch Control Menu.
  • After onboarding: In the Mac app, click Open Menu in the bottom left, then click Open Switch Control Menu.
A black bar called the Switch Control Home menu will appear on your screen.

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Step 2: Connect to your iPhone

  1. Click Devices in the Switch Control bar.
Switch Control Home menu bar showing Keyboard, Pointer, Dock, Menu Bar, System, Custom, Location, and Devices options
  1. Select your iPhone from the device list.
Switch Control Devices panel showing iPhone and Searching
  1. Click Connect.
Switch Control panel showing Back and Connect buttons
Once connected, your phone’s screen will appear in the Mac app and you’re ready to go.
Your iPhone must be plugged in via USB for this step. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and iCloud are needed later for pairing but not for the initial connection.

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Troubleshooting

Make sure Switch Control is enabled on your Mac. Go to System Settings > Accessibility > Switch Control and verify it’s turned on with the correct switches configured.
Make sure your iPhone is still plugged in via USB and that Switch Control is enabled on the phone. Try unplugging and replugging the cable.
Restart the Mac app and try again. If the issue persists, check that both devices have Switch Control enabled and that no other Switch Control sessions are active.
If you’re experiencing issues not covered here, contact our support team.