Why Can’t I Switch Keyboards When Mirroring iPhone to MacBook? Try These Easy, Positive Solutions

Feeling Stuck With the Wrong Keyboard on iPhone Mirroring? What Steps Will Quickly Fix It?

Struggling with keyboard problems during iPhone mirroring on a MacBook is frustrating. When you try to switch keyboards and it just doesn’t work, it can slow you down and even make it hard to type in your chosen language. But there are simple and clear ways to fix this issue so you can quickly get back to work or play, feeling confident and in control.

Why won’t the keyboard switch during iPhone mirroring?

• If you use more than one keyboard language or layout on your iPhone, you can usually switch by tapping the globe key.
• When you mirror your iPhone to your MacBook, the keyboards on your phone might not automatically connect with those in your MacBook.
• Pressing the keyboard switch key right on your iPhone doesn’t always work when mirrored. This happens because, while mirrored, the MacBook takes over the input control.

What’s the easy solution?

To solve this, you have to use your MacBook’s own shortcut key—not the iPhone’s. This gives you the full list of your iPhone’s installed keyboards and makes it easy to pick any language or layout you want.

Steps to Fix Keyboard Switching While Mirroring Your iPhone

1. Start mirroring your iPhone to your MacBook as usual.
2. Click the iPhone Mirroring icon in your MacBook dock so your iPhone screen appears on your MacBook.
3. Press the Fn (Function) key (or globe key) on your MacBook keyboard. This action brings up the keyboard switch menu right on your iPhone, even though you control it from your MacBook.
4. Choose the keyboard you need from the list that appears.

This method works well if you have several keyboard layouts or languages. You can change from English to another language, or even choose a custom keyboard, all without reaching for your iPhone.

Things to note:

• This fix works best with Apple’s own MacBook keyboards.
• It might not work if you use a third-party or non-Apple keyboard since some of those keyboards do not have the right shortcut key or do not communicate the same way with iPhone Mirroring.

Fixing the Keyboard Issue After a System Update

A few users noticed the keyboard switching stopped working after updating their MacBook’s system software (especially after the Sequoia 15.5 update). If pressing the Fn or globe key no longer brings up the keyboard menu, try updating your MacBook to the latest version. Updates may include bug fixes that restore this important feature.

To update your MacBook:

1. Open System Settings from your applications or the Apple menu.
2. Go to General and look for Software Update.
3. Click Check for updates and install any updates you find.

After the update, test the keyboard switching again using the Fn or globe key as described.

Key Takeaways

• Problem: Keyboard layout or language won’t change while iPhone is mirrored to MacBook.
• Quick Fix: Use the Fn or globe key on your MacBook, not on your iPhone, to open the keyboard switch menu.
• Compatibility: Works best with Apple keyboards; not always reliable with non-Apple or third-party keyboards.
• System Bugs: If it stops working after a MacBook update, install the latest update to see if Apple fixed the bug.

Troubleshooting Checklist

• Make sure your MacBook and iPhone are both fully updated.
• Use the Apple MacBook keyboard rather than a third-party one.
• Restart both devices if problems continue.
• If keyboard switching fails, update your software, or try mirroring again.
• Still not fixed? Check Apple Support for wider system issues or report the problem.

Having keyboard problems during mirroring can cause stress, especially when using multiple languages. By following these steps, you’ll boost your sense of control, reduce hassle, and get back to communicating comfortably.