Apart from health, finance, entertainment, and calling, there is one more exciting way you can use your iPad and iPhone; it’s gaming. iPhone and iPad are fully equipped to play high-quality games. One of my favorites is Need for Speed No Limits by Electronic Arts.
Here’s a look at how to download and play games within iMessage on iOS 10. To start, users can browse iMessage-compatible games by going to the new Apple iMessage App Store within iMessage.
But what haunts me is the desire to play it on a big screen in order to get the best out of it. There is one way by which we can enjoy such high-quality games: play them on Mac using QuickTime player. It is the safest and best way because there are no third-party apps involved.
How to Play iPhone or iPad Game on Your Mac Using QuickTime Player
Step #1. Connect your iPhone or iPad with your Mac using lightning cable.
Step #2. Open QuickTime player once your device is connected to your Mac.
Step #3. Click “File” from the menu bar in QuickTime player.
Step #4. Now click on “New Movie Recording.”
Step #5.“FaceTime HD Camera” would be selected by default; just change it to your iPhone or iPad located just below this option.
QuickTime will now start mirroring your device display on your Mac. To have a full-screen display, simply click on the green full-screen icon.
The best part is that your iOS device will work as a controller while your Mac will be used as a display.
In addition, QuickTime will automatically move from landscape to portrait mode depending on your device movement. So you will enjoy the same excitement of gaming on Mac as you do on your iPhone or iPad.
So? Which is the first iPhone game you played on your Mac? Share with us in the comment.
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GamePigeon is an interesting app that allows you to play games with your friends over iMessage. These games include 8-ball, poker, Anagrams, Gomoku, and Sea Battle. If you need to try out more games, check out our list of best iMessage games.
While GamePigeon is interesting to play on the iPhone, it can feel even better and easier when played on a big screen, whether an iPad or your TV. In this post I will show you how to play GamePigeon games on your Mac, PC, or TV.
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How do I play GamePigeon on Mac?
To play GamePigeon on your Mac, follow these steps:
- Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac using a lightning cable
- Open QuickTime on your Mac once your iPhone has been connected
- On QuickTime, click File, then New Movie Recording
- Click the dropdown next to the red record button and under camera, select your iPhone or iPad
You can now proceed and open GamePigeon on your iPhone or iPad while viewing it from your Mac screen. It is important to note that with this method you are only mirroring your iPhone screen. You can also check out how to control your iPhone or iPad from Mac or PC.
Can I play GamePigeon on Apple TV?
If you want to display GamePigeon on a large screen, then you can do it through AirPlay. This service is provided by Apple and it is indeed simple to use. Follow the steps below to play GamePigeon on Apple TV:
- On your iPhone, swipe the home screen from bottom to top to display the Control Center
- Tap on AirPlay and select your AppleTV device
- Turn on Mirroring and wait for your iPhone’s content to appear on your TV
Unlike the first method that requires a lightning cable, casting your iPhone’s screen to Apple TV is done wirelessly. Just make sure you have connected both devices to a Wi-Fi connection.
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How to play GamePigeon on PC
To play GamePigeon on PC, follow these steps:
Game Pigeon On Mac
- Connect your PC and your iPhone or iPad on the same network
- Install Reflector on your PC and run it
- Open Control Center on your iPhone or iPad, then tap AirPlay
- Select your Mac or PC and turn on Mirroring
- On your device, open iMessage and start playing GamePigeon games
You should now see your iPhone’s display on the PC. Currently, you can only use this third-party app and others like X-Mirrage and AirServer. Apple haven’t yet provided a way to mirror an Apple device to a PC directly. You can’t play GamePigeon on a Mac without an iPhone too.
How To Download Game Pigeon
Go to this guide if GamePigeon isn’t working on your iPhone. On the other hand, if you have encountered any issues mirroring GamePigeon on Mac, PC, or Apple TV or if , then let me know in the comments below.