iPhone / iPad
Recording iOS devices with Tuka is plug-and-play. No extra software needed.
Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac using a USB cable (Lightning or USB-C).
If prompted on your device, tap Trust This Computer and enter your passcode.
Open Tuka. Your device will appear automatically in the source picker.
Select your device, hit Record, and you're capturing.
For the best quality, use a USB cable instead of Wi-Fi. This gives you lower latency and higher resolution capture.
Android
Android requires two free tools installed on your Mac: ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and scrcpy (screen copy).
Install ADB and scrcpy
Open Terminal and run:
brew install android-platform-tools scrcpy
If you don't have Homebrew, install it first from brew.sh.
Enable USB Debugging on Android
Go to Settings â About Phone and tap Build number 7 times to unlock Developer Options.
Go to Settings â Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
Connect your Android device via USB. When prompted, tap Allow USB Debugging.
Record in Tuka
With ADB and scrcpy installed and your phone connected, open Tuka.
Your Android device will appear in the source picker alongside screen and window options.
Select it, hit Record, and capture your mobile screen.
Some Android manufacturers disable USB debugging by default or require additional steps. Check your device manufacturer's documentation if the option is not visible.
Tips for Better Mobile Recordings
- Use Do Not Disturb on your mobile device to prevent notifications from appearing during recording.
- Charge your device â screen mirroring can drain battery faster than usual.
- Clean your screen â fingerprints and smudges won't show in the recording, but a clean screen helps you navigate smoothly during capture.
- Landscape mode works great for app demos and presentations. Rotate before you start recording.