You can connect additional iOS devices to the Mac if you have an available USB port. It might take a little time for the iPhone to start using the connection, but it should not take more than five minutes. The iPhone will be able to use the internet connection from the MacBook. If you have WiFi and/or mobile data enabled, you can turn it off if you want. Connect the iPhone to the Mac via the data cable, and it will automatically power on. Regardless of which iPhone model you have, if it’s running iOS 12 or later, you can open the Settings app and go to General.If you have an iPhone with no Home button, you have to press and hold the side button, as well as the volume Up and volume Down buttons, until the Slide to power off switch appears.If you have an iPhone with a Home button, you can press and hold the side button, and the Slide to power off switch will appear.Once it is enabled, select the ‘Internet Connection’ option on the same screen. It takes a little time for it to start up. In the column on the left, look for ‘Content Caching’ and enable it. Open the Settings app and go to the Sharing group of settings. A MacBook can’t connect to a Wireless network and also allow other devices to connect to its wireless network card. In order for this to work, you need to use a USB/data cable because the connection will be shared via the cable.
