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    • Installing ScreenKite
    • System Requirements
    • Setting Up Permissions
    • New Recording
    • Recording Full Display
    • Recording a Window
    • Recording an Area
    • Webcam & Microphone
    • System Audio
    • Recording iOS Devices
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Auto Zoom
    • Configuring Zoom Settings
    • Project Editor Overview
    • Timeline & Tracks
    • Trimming & Splitting
    • Appearance Customization
    • Device Frames
    • Agentic Video Editing
    • Export Settings
    • Common Issues
    • Permissions & Access
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    Guide/Recording

    Recording iOS Devices

    iOS Device Recording

    ScreenKite can record your iPhone or iPad screen when connected via USB cable, capturing the device's display directly.

    Setup

    1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac with a USB cable
    2. Trust the computer on your iOS device if prompted
    3. Open the Recording Hub and select Device as the recording source
    4. Your connected device will appear in the list

    How It Works

    ScreenKite uses separate sessions for capture and preview:

    • Capture session — records the device screen to a video file
    • Preview session — shows a live preview on your Mac

    Automatic Device Frame Detection

    When you record an iOS device, ScreenKite automatically detects the device model by matching the video resolution. The appropriate device bezel/frame is applied automatically in the Project Editor.

    Device Preview Window

    During recording, a floating preview window shows the live device feed. This window is resizable, movable, and joins all Spaces.

    💡

    USB connection is required for iOS device recording. This provides the lowest latency and highest quality capture.

    ✅

    For the best recording quality, use a direct USB cable connection rather than a USB hub.

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