To set up Wi-Fi syncing between your iPhone and Mac, follow these steps:
1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB or USB-C cable. This initial connection is necessary to establish the sync settings.
2. Once your iPhone is connected, open the Finder on your Mac (if you’re using macOS Catalina or later) or iTunes (if you’re using macOS Mojave or earlier).
3. In Finder or iTunes, select your iPhone from the sidebar. This will display the device summary page.
4. On the device summary page, you’ll find various tabs such as Summary, Music, Movies, and more. Click on the “General” tab.
5. Scroll down on the General tab to find the section labeled “Options”. Here, you’ll see an option called “Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi”. Check the box next to this option to enable Wi-Fi syncing.
6. Once you’ve enabled Wi-Fi syncing, you can customize the sync settings by clicking on the various tabs (e.g., Music, Movies, Photos) and selecting the options that you want to sync between your iPhone and Mac.
7. If you want to enable automatic syncing, check the box next to “Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected” in the General tab. With this option enabled, your iPhone will sync automatically whenever it is connected to your Mac over Wi-Fi.
8. After configuring your sync settings, you can disconnect your iPhone from the USB or USB-C cable. Your iPhone will now be available for syncing over Wi-Fi.
9. To initiate a Wi-Fi sync, ensure that both your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, open Finder (or iTunes) on your Mac and select your iPhone from the sidebar. Click on the sync button (usually a circular arrow icon) to start the syncing process.
10. During the Wi-Fi sync, your iPhone will appear in the sidebar of Finder (or iTunes) under the “Devices” section. You can monitor the progress of the sync and view any errors or messages that may arise.
11. Once the sync is complete, your iPhone and Mac will be updated with the latest changes you made in terms of apps, media, and other synced data.
It’s worth noting that Wi-Fi syncing requires both your iPhone and Mac to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and within range of each other. Additionally, keep in mind that the sync process may take some time depending on the amount of data being transferred and the speed of your Wi-Fi network.
I hope this detailed explanation helps you turn on sync between your iPhone and Mac. If you have any further questions or need assistance with any specific aspect, feel free to ask!