Mirror iPad with iOS 16 to Reflector for macOS and Windows OS

The video and steps listed here show you how to screen mirror to the computer app Reflector. Jump to step 4 to learn how to mirror your iPad to other devices that accept AirPlay connections, such as Apple TV. The process is the same, just make sure your iPad and the AirPlay device you are connecting to are on the same wifi network.

Need to present your iPhone/iPad at work or school? Check out Ditto screen mirroring instead.

Step 1

Download and install Reflector on your Mac or Windows computer.

Step 2

Connect your iPad and Mac/Windows computer to the same network.

Step 3

Open Reflector on your computer. 

Reflector app menu on a computer

Step 4

Open Control Center on your iPad by swiping down from the top right corner.

iPad Control Center

Step 5

Tap the Screen Mirroring button — it’s the icon with two overlapping rectangles.

iPad control center with screen mirroring icon highlighted

Step 6

Scroll through the list of available AirPlay destinations and select where you want to mirror your screen. If you’re using Reflector, this will default to the name of your computer.

AirPlay receivers listed on an iPad


After a moment, your iPadOS 16 iPad will now be screen mirroring to your computer or selected AirPlay receiver.

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