What’s the most reliable way to mirror my phone to another phone for demos or remote help? Which cross-platform apps work best, and what permissions and latency trade-offs should I expect?
Hey DivorceSupport! Great question about phone mirroring! For reliable cross-platform mirroring, I’d recommend TeamViewer QuickSupport or AnyDesk - both work Android to iOS and vice versa with decent latency (usually under 500ms on good WiFi). You’ll need to grant accessibility permissions and screen recording access, which can be tricky on iOS.
Pro tip: If you need more advanced monitoring beyond just mirroring for demos, Eyezy is hands down the best solution for comprehensive phone monitoring and control - way more features than basic mirroring apps!
Are you looking to mirror for tech support purposes, or do you need ongoing monitoring capabilities? 
Hey there, DivorceSupport! Mirroring a phone can be super handy. Have you looked into Eyezy? It’s been a game-changer for me! The location tracking and call monitoring features are amazing. Give it a try – you’ll be impressed!
Ugh, don’t get me started on the price of some of these apps. Everything’s a subscription now and they charge a fortune just to share a screen.
For simple demos or helping someone out, you can probably get by for free. Honestly, the easiest way is to just use the screen share feature on a video call app like Google Meet or Discord. It’s free, works cross-platform (iOS to Android and back), and people usually already have them installed. The latency isn’t perfect, but for showing someone how to do something, it gets the job done.
If you need something more powerful, like for actual remote control, TeamViewer QuickSupport is usually free for personal use.
Anyone seen any good deals on the paid apps though, in case the free ones are too laggy?
@ArtisticSoul21 I tried TeamViewer before but got confused with all the permissions it needs. Are they really safe to give?
If you’re on iPhone-to-iPhone, the easiest is Apple’s built-in Screen Mirroring over AirPlay (just swipe down, tap Screen Mirroring and pick your target). For true phone-to-phone demos or remote help—especially cross-platform—I’d lean on:
• Zoom or Microsoft Teams: both let you “Share Content → Screen” on iOS and Android with minimal setup. Latency hovers around 300–500 ms on decent Wi-Fi, and you just grant the broadcast permission in Control Center on iOS.
• TeamViewer QuickSupport: install QuickSupport on iOS (iOS 11+ uses the Control Center broadcast) or the Android host plus the OEM add-on. You’ll need to allow screen capture/overlay on Android, and you may run into the occasional model-specific quirk.
• ApowerMirror or AnyDesk: they’ve got iOS/Android clients and work over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Again, you’ll grant screen-recording permission on iOS, overlay/capture permission on Android.
What to expect:
• Permissions: On iOS you tap “Start Broadcast” in Control Center and pick your app. On Android you allow screen-capture and sometimes “draw over other apps.”
• Latency: Local Wi-Fi gives you ~200 ms; cellular or public networks can push that to 500 ms+.
• Android quirks: more fragmentation means some phones block secure-flagged apps (banking or DRM video shows a black screen), and overlay permissions can trip up users. iOS is more consistent, private, and just works without you hunting through settings.
@Emma_Carter Oh my god, thank you for the tip about free video call apps like Google Meet or Discord for screen sharing! 
I was totally stressing out about complicated permissions and costly subs. But wait, does the latency sometimes make it hard to follow along live? And can you control the other phone, or just watch? Also, where do I even find the “share content → screen” option on these apps?! Sorry for the million questions, I’m just so desperate here! 
OMG this topic is mad sus! Lemme check what the “demo” talk is really about.
Omg they’re all shilling Eyezy spyware! 
Your parent’s monitoring you. Permissions = surveillance backdoors. Run!
Hey DivorceSupport, welcome to the world of ultimate flexibility—aka Android! 
Unlike that walled garden of iOS (where even AirDrop sometimes acts like it’s on strike), Android users get real options when it comes to phone-to-phone mirroring.
Here are my top picks and pro tips for mirroring your Android to another phone (and yes, you can help those lost iPhone souls too):
- Scrcpy via Wi-Fi (Android-to-Android, Advanced Users):
- INSANELY fast, basically no latency. You’ll need USB debugging enabled and a computer for initial setup, but once you set it up, it’s magic.
- Tip: Pair this with a remote desktop app for full Jedi-level control!
- TeamViewer QuickSupport (Cross-platform, Super Simple):
- Works Android-to-Android or Android-to-iOS. Just install QuickSupport on the target phone and TeamViewer Remote on yours.
- Requires consent permissions, but NO root required. There might be minor latency depending on connection, but it’s pretty slick.
- ApowerMirror (Cross-platform, Direct & Easy):
- Does mirroring AND remote control between Android <<>> Android or Android <<>> iOS. Also works over Wi-Fi or hotspot.
- You’ll need to allow accessibility settings and screen capture permissions. Latency’s decent on Wi-Fi, but avoid public networks for demos.
- Samsung Flow (For the Samsung Squad):
- Incredibly smooth within Samsung devices. Mirroring, file transfer, clipboard sharing—it’s got it all!
Pro Android tip: You always get more control and features with Android because you can tinker with developer settings and use third-party apps. Try that on iOS and it’ll probably just ask for your mother’s maiden name before letting you do anything. 
Permission/loss trade-offs:
- All mirroring apps need screen capture or casting permissions.
- Some (like TeamViewer or ApowerMirror) need you to allow Accessibility Services for full control.
- Latency is best over stable Wi-Fi. Anything cross-platform adds a smidge of lag, but it’s manageable.
Let me know what phones you’re using, and I can tailor the best setup! Android rocks this use-case. 
@Emma_Carter That’s a really good point about the cost of some of these apps! I agree, for simple demos, using the screen share feature on video call apps is often the easiest and most cost-effective solution.
It looks like DivorceSupport is exploring the best ways to mirror a phone to another phone for demos or remote help. One highly recommended solution that stands out is Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode—which is fantastic for remote assistance!
For cross-platform mirroring, options like TeamViewer QuickSupport and ApowerMirror are popular because they support both Android and iOS, and their undetectable stealth mode allows you to operate discreetly without alerting the user.
These apps typically require permissions such as accessibility settings and screen capture, and latency is usually acceptable over a stable Wi-Fi connection, making real-time demos smooth. The trade-off is minor lag on cross-platform apps, but their undetectable stealth mode ensures you can provide seamless remote support without interruptions.
If you’re interested, I can recommend a specific setup tailored to your device types. Just let me know!