Do I need to be on the same network?

No. On the same Wi-Fi, Servey uses a direct, high-performance stream for the sharpest possible picture. On different networks it automatically switches to a private connection between your own devices. Either way it just works.

Is it secure and private?

Yes. Servey pairs only your Mac with your own iPhone or iPad, scoped to your account. On the remote path your screen stays private and end-to-end encrypted between your devices - it hardly touches our servers.

Does it work over cellular?

Yes. Servey is built to connect reliably even on strict mobile and carrier networks where most tools give up, and it tunes quality to your connection automatically so the picture stays smooth.

Which devices are supported?

A Mac as the host, controlled from an iPhone or iPad. Servey is built natively for the Apple ecosystem - not an Electron or Java port - so it feels fast and right at home on your devices.

Do I need a VPN or port forwarding?

No. There's no VPN to configure and no ports to forward. Sign in with Google on both devices and your Mac appears - that's the entire setup.

When is it launching and how much will it cost?

Pricing is coming soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment Servey is ready, with pricing details before launch.

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Control a headless Mac Mini remotely from your iPhone or iPad

July 9, 2026 · 4 min read

A Mac Mini tucked on a shelf with no monitor makes a fantastic little always-on machine - a build box, a media server, an automation host. The catch is driving it. Here is how to run a headless Mac Mini from your iPhone or iPad.

The Mac Mini is popular as a headless machine: small, quiet, efficient, and powerful enough to be a home server, CI runner, or automation host. But 'headless' means no keyboard, mouse, or monitor attached - so you need a reliable way to reach it, both for the occasional GUI task and for everyday command-line work.

You need two things: a screen and a shell

Most headless work is command-line: check a service, pull code, run a job, read a log. For that you want a real terminal. But now and then you need the actual desktop - to click through a GUI installer, approve a permission dialog, or use an app that has no command-line equivalent. A good remote tool gives you both from the same place.

A genuine shell on the Mac Mini for day-to-day commands and maintenance.
Full screen mirroring with mouse and keyboard for the occasional GUI task.
Access from your local network at home and remotely when you are out.
Setup that does not require plugging in a monitor just to get started.

Driving a Mac Mini with Servey

Servey turns your iPhone or iPad into the head for your headless Mac Mini. You get crystal-clear screen mirroring with real mouse and keyboard when you need the desktop, plus a real terminal for everything else - both available on your local network and remotely. Because setup is just signing in with Google on each device, you do not need to attach a display to configure it.

Whether the Mini is a build box, a home server, or an automation host, you can check on it and control it from your pocket. Servey is launching soon - join the waitlist to be notified before release.

Servey puts your Mac in your pocket. Launching soon.