Hearth
Set up your way back to your Mac
Hearth connects your iPhone or iPad to a Mac you own. Keep both devices beside you for the first pairing.
First connection
A Mac with Apple silicon is required. iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 18 or later. Your Mac must stay powered on, signed in and connected. Hearth cannot unlock FileVault after a restart or recover a Mac from power loss. Both devices need an internet connection. Connect securely, without another account.
1. Prepare the Mac
Open the ZIP, then move Hearth Host to Applications.
2. Allow the Mac permissions
Open Hearth Host. In System Settings, allow Screen Recording so your Mac can send its screen and Accessibility so it can receive mouse and keyboard input. Return to Hearth Host after granting access. If macOS asks you to quit and reopen Hearth Host after granting access, do so before connecting.
3. Create an invitation
In Hearth Host, turn on remote access and create a pairing QR code. Keep the devices beside you for setup. The invitation is valid for five minutes; do not share it.
4. Pair and approve
On your Mac, create a pairing QR code. In Hearth on your phone, scan it or enter the code manually. Invitations expire after five minutes. Check that the device fingerprints match, then approve the device on your Mac. Never share an invitation.
5. Connect away from home
Turn remote access on in Hearth Host. On the phone, connect and verify your identity with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. Leave the Mac awake, signed in and connected. Keep a laptop plugged in with its lid open.
I cannot find or reach my Mac.
Check internet on both devices and confirm that Hearth Host is open, remote access is on and the Mac is awake and signed in. Use the current versions of both apps. If you are setting up a connection, create a fresh QR invitation and approve the matching device fingerprint on the Mac.
The screen is blank or controls do not work.
Check Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions on the Mac. A locked, sleeping or disconnected Mac may need local attention. Hearth cannot unlock FileVault immediately after a restart.
I am changing phones or lost a device.
You can remove this device’s Mac connection in pairing details. If you lose a device, also revoke its access in Hearth Host on your Mac.
How do I use the controls?
Use Trackpad mode for pointer movement and two-finger scrolling. Direct Touch taps where you touch. Pan mode moves the enlarged screen. Pinch to zoom and use the minimap to navigate. The tools provide keyboard, right-click, shortcuts and Mac actions.
How much does it cost?
Hearth is free with a direct connection. Some networks may prevent a connection.
How do I request help?
Email contact@nativeuno.com with your device model, OS version, Hearth version, connection method and a short description. Do not include pairing codes, keys, credentials or screenshots of private desktop content.