Free app for iPhone and iPad · Coming soon
Mirror your iPhone to your PC, even when Screen Mirroring can't find it.
Some networks hide your PC from Screen Mirroring. Castpane Link for iPhone and iPad does not depend on that list: pair once by scanning a QR code on the PC, then send your screen and sound with one tap.
Free, no in-app purchases. iOS 17 or later. Works together with Castpane for Windows.
When you need it
On most home networks you do not need any app: Screen Mirroring in Control Center is enough. Castpane Link is for the cases where it is not:
Office, school and campus Wi-Fi
Managed networks often filter the discovery traffic Screen Mirroring relies on, so the PC never appears in the list.
Mesh systems and Wi-Fi extenders
Some of them drop the PC's announcements before they reach your iPhone or iPad.
The PC is missing and the checks pass
Castpane's connection help finds nothing wrong on the PC, but your device still does not list it.
If the network blocks all traffic between devices (client isolation, common on guest and hotel Wi-Fi), no app can connect. Use a phone hotspot instead.
How it works
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Install Castpane on your PC
Get the free Castpane from the Microsoft Store and open it.
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Pair once
In Castpane on the PC, open Settings and choose Pair iPhone or iPad. Scan the QR code with Castpane Link, or type the PC address and the 6-digit code.
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Start mirroring
Tap your PC, tap Start Mirroring, then Start Broadcast. To stop, tap the red indicator at the top of the screen.
What you get
- Screen and sound. The sound of your apps plays on the PC; your microphone is never sent.
- Remembers your PCs and shows which ones are ready on this network.
- Turn your iPhone or iPad and the window on the PC follows.
- One free app for iPhone and iPad.
Private and encrypted
Only devices you paired
The PC only accepts devices that were paired with the code shown on its own screen. You can remove a device at any time.
Encrypted, on your network
Screen and sound travel encrypted, directly from your device to the PC on your local network. No server in between.
No account, no tracking
Nothing to sign up for. No analytics and no ads.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. Castpane Link for iPhone and iPad is free and has nothing to buy inside it. Castpane on the PC is a free download too. Free download, 15 minutes per connection. A one-time in-app purchase removes the limit.
Do I need it if Screen Mirroring already shows my PC?
No. If your PC is in the Screen Mirroring list, use that. The app is for networks that hide the PC.
Why do I tap Start Broadcast?
iOS only lets apps share your screen through its screen broadcast feature, so you confirm it once each time you start. The red indicator at the top of the screen shows that your screen is being shared.
Can I watch Netflix or other streaming apps through it?
No. Streaming apps with protected video block screen sharing, so the PC shows a black picture. More about protected video.
Details
- Requires
- iOS 17 or later
- Devices
- iPhone and iPad
- Price
- Free, no in-app purchases
- Get it from
- App Store (coming soon)
- Works with
- Castpane on a Windows 10 or 11 PC on the same network
Castpane Link for iPhone and iPad
Free for iOS 17 or later. Coming soon to the App Store. Install Castpane on your PC now and it is ready when the app arrives.