How to Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor (on Windows & Mac)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2024
- Once I saw someone else using their iPad as a second monitor I knew I had to figure out how to do it. So in this tip and trick, here's how to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Windows PC or Mac computer.
Let me know what you think and how it works for you!
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You helped me a lot and saved lots of money i would have spent on a monitor. Thanks so much!
So happy I could help!
no airplay icon for me
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Oh and also, duet is free now! I searched it up on the App Store and it’s free!
Does the pencil work?
$20/year? GTFO. These subscription services are getting more and more out of hand. The wireless feature should be a one-time purchase.
or if you just get a macbook you wont need duet
Dad yeah but who tf wants a MacBook, it’s so locked you can barely do anything
@@AFrame06 vmware/parrelels desktop :)
@@alexanderwallaard4621 Except those programs run like garbage.
Aframe06 Have you used one before?
Decided to try and set up my iPad Pro as a 3rd monitor to my ThinkPad X1 Extreme laptop (2nd monitor is an hp curved screen tabletop...definitely NOT mobile). I used the Splashtop Wired XDisplay app because I am a grad student and always pinching pennies. After a bit of work through and self-troubleshooting, I got it to work...beautifully!! This will be great to have my iPad Pro as a 2nd monitor when on campus or traveling. Thank you for the info and tips TheUnlockr!! Awesome!
FYI- If you are running macOS 13.xx Ventura, you can simply add the iPad as another monitor from settings/ display, as long as handoff is enabled on both devices. Works more consistently than connecting via bluetooth menu where mine simply refused to connect calling it "not allowed" for a brand new iPad Pro and mbp16. Also, you can add multiple iPads this way, if you need to to give yourself more workspace... if you are say, working at a hotel for a few days trapped, like I was recently. Nice vid and very straight forward. kudos!
Hey I tried this but I keep getting an error code.(-6709). Been trying connect many ways but it just won’t budge.
@@BETOCHIVAS7 it sounds as if you might have missed turning on “hand off to other devices” on either the ipad or the macOS device. Double check that, as well that you are on macOS 13 (Ventura) and ios, (16.3.1). Finally, this will not work with older ipads. I am not sure which model it stops at but I have connected a mbp16 (2021) to a brand new ipad pro 12.9 (4th gen) with no issues. I have also successfully connected while already connected (wired) to (2) 27inch apple 2k displays (linked) and a third acer 25inch lcd monitor just to test the limits of the video card.
does macbook pro intel i5 work
does it work with the older ipad pro (2015/17)?
@@julyreverie as long as its on the latest ios version and your mac is on Monterey it should, yes. That also supports “mouse over” where you put an ipad near your mac and you can move you mouse over to it like an additional monitor and manage any local apps you have running like music or chat programs.
I really like your way and voice. Your style is comfort to hear :D
Ha thanks!
Thank you for the great video. I started learning coding at my university and always need a second screen when coding in university with my laptop. I freaking love it to work with duet display. Thank you so much!
Good example! I didn’t think about this, buy a monitor may not help in this case, but an iPad & Laptop is perfect!
What iPad did you bought to use as a second screen with your laptop in university? I study coding too and I don’t know what iPad I should buy…
I just got Duet to work for my PC and it's like magic! Thank you so much for this concise guide on how to get Duet Display to function between our computers and iPads. This is literally a game changer. Again, thank you so much!
Hi, does it have some input lag or lack of "smoothness"? Thank you
@@c0vinsky There is a lack of “smoothness” when I connect my devices. Even if I were to set the frame rate to 60fps, the actual frame rate is below that ratio. As for the input lag, the most I would see is the brief but occasional frame freeze when video playback is displayed on my iPad. I’m not too bothered by these issues, however. I’m just happy to have the convenience of not having to alt-tab between windows/programs all the time. 😄
@@c0vinsky yeah, it's like 20-25 fps with the lowest resolution. suitable for text reading without scrolling or having video on the background. Typing, scrolling, etc makes your eyes hurt in an hour. making its better quality makes fps even less.
didnt notice ANY difference with free xdisplay when wired
i know it's been 8 months but how is the cpu usage? because on splashtop is like 15-20% sometimes with high quality and high framerate
@@guillembz Duet's CPU usage runs at 0.5-2% for me, even on maxxed out settings. I haven't heard of Splashtop before. What sort of experiences have you had with that particular program/app?
on my MacBook Air my airplay setting is only on OFF. I tried changing it to ON but it does not let me.
Can I use the Apple Pencil as an pencil for windows? Or is it just a monitor?
Dude no joke I love your videos they are so clean and informative even if I can't do it I still find it so interesting.
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Sadly duet changed to a subscription system which is way more expensive (~30€ a year). Are there any solid alternatives?
I'm late to the party as well, I'm so frustrated
Very clear explanation and demo. Nicely done, sir.
Thanks!
Can you interact with the ipad screen using touch while connected?
You arm looks like you've been attacked by my cat! Great video mate.. stay safe..
Oh damn... you’re right
Well this company got excessively greedy. Everything is on a payment plan now with the minimum cost of 30 dollars a year. Might aswell get a cheap second monitor at that point.
Which monitor are you getting for 30 dollars bro ☠️
@@Bollsockbut multiply by how many years you will use it? 😂man dont be dumb apple user
@@Bollsockaliexpress
30usd is extremely cheap
$30 a year is expensive. In 5 years that's $150. You could get a used monitor from a garage sale for $20-40.
If it was a one time payment, maybe it'd be reasonable
This really helped me. I used the slapshot display>> Thanks man❤❤
Trying to the airplay i connected my apple id to my mac and it just shows “looking for apple tv” and nothing else
same :(((((
Ugh! Thank you! Your walk through was so clear and straight to the point. I was able to easily follow and set up... good clear instructions are hard to come by 😅... new sub! 😊
My iPad does not show up when I click on the airplay icon on my laptop. I have a 2015 MacBook Pro and iPad 7th gen. Please help
According to Apple, Sidecar only works with 2016 or newer Macbook Pro's.
How do you get the displays to match when mirroring? My Mac ends up with fuzzy bars on both sides.
I do not have a camera on my pc, i want to use my ipad for zoom as a dual monitor, will the iPad camera work?
Men you are amazing i was about to spend 300 for a monitor now i have my ipad set up!!!!!!!!!
I was able to use my iPad as a second screen without being connected to the same WiFi. I am just logged in to the same Apple ID on my MacBook Air (2019) and iPad Pro (2020).
can you use the apple pencil on the ipad screen while doing this?
My iPad doesn’t show up in the AirPlay section
Mine neither. But I clicked on the bluetooth icon / open bluetooth preferences and I found it. Alternatively you can search your Mac on your iPad and connect.
@@jtanaami hey! I found the Ipad with bluetooth preferences, my mac and ipad are now connected together, but what do you do next?... I can't seem to figure that out....
Sunshinevante on your Mac go to System Preferences, Displays, AirPlay Display. You should be able to see your iPad there. Select your iPad and that should solve your problem. To disconnect, select Off from the same drop down menu.
jtanaami hi i did that but still not showing up on airplay
@@jtanaami it’s not showing up for me
Will this work with a 2015 macbook pro and an iPad Mini 4? I tried it but it did not come up, just airplay to TV.
What kind of cable should I use to connect my iPad to Windows if my windows laptop doesn’t have a usb-c port? :/
This is great.
Both the content, the creator and this comment.
Maybe not the last one..
I was wondering if this would work on an ipad air 1? I have the new mini but well... It's too small to be a second monitor and my ipad air 1 still works although the battery life is very short. I was wondering if I can repurpose it?
Hi, I am wondering what if my PC is a desktop that does not come with the WIFI option? is it still possible for me to connect my desktop with my IPAD wirelessly? I thought the WIFI is connected with the same IP as my desktop so the duet should be able to detect the device but I attempted to connect the two devices manually but failed.
Thank you, I did exactly what you said but my ipad is showing my desktop but the touch function is not working, can you help me?
Great video. Did you notice any latency difference between Air and wired using Duet? Also, will the touch/pencil functionality for the ipad still work when running in extended mode on Windows 10? Please let me know. Thanks!
> Also, will the touch/pencil functionality for the ipad still work when running in extended mode on Windows 10?
I have the same question
Hi. I heard that with ipad you cant use office apps the same as efficiently as with a computer. If I use it as a display like said in this video, will I be able to use Word or Powerpoint with all normal features?
does the cable work with older versions?
Hows the quality? I have iPad Pro first generation. I'm not sure if you know but is there alot of difference in terms of lagging and smoothness? Many Thanks
sweet!! i knew there had to be a way. this really helped me save some space with my dual monitor set up AND i can take it on the road now!
Is AirPlay an app you download? I followed the steps until you click on the airplay icon but my Mac doesn’t have one
Bluetooth pairing on my Corporate MBP appears to not be supported. I'm guessing duet does not require icloud, blurletooth, etc and is installed on my personal iPad, not the laptop, correct?
Thank you so much for this! Question of a guy that is completely ignorant with tecnology: is there a problem if the Ipad doesn't charge when it is connected with the PC as a second Monitor? I mean, it causes some problem to the Ipad Battery?
Thanks for this video. For me... this seems to only work if you have wifi enabled on your mac mini on, rather than having them both on the same network, through say ethernet on the mini, and wifi on the ipadpro. It's a bit of a clunky setup, when you need to be connected to the lan through eth for your workflow, rather than wifi just to see if the ipad will work too. Oh well. I'll keep trying. :)
Very helpful, but I have one question, if I have it on duplicate, will the touch and the iPad keyboard work? In case I have to continue my work away from my pc
Same ques
The response to writing using a stylus pen on the ipad is extremely slow. I wonder using Duet Pro or Duet Air will help. Any comments?
Can I use my 2018 MacBook Pro as a second monitor for my work thinkpad? Both are usb-c
Even though I am on the same iCloud account on my Mac and iPad. Also connected to the same network. I do not see the iPad option in the airplay. What could be the reason and solution for this?
Do the inputs from touching the ipad register as inputs while using it as a second screen?
Do any of these options allow the iPad/2nd monitor to function as a touch screen or something can can be used with Apple Pencil?
u can use apple pen and touch screen
Are there any apps that don't require an app to be loaded to the PC? Trying to use this for a work machine that I'm not authorized to load software on.
Can you teach me how to make ipad air 5th Gen to be an external monitor for my macbook pro year 2015?
Hey I cannot install any external programs on my work PC. do you know any way to extend the display from PC to iPad without installing softwares on pc side.
Thanks so much, my laptop screen is horrible. I can finally do school work during the day.
Can you use the Ipad as a camera for the PC while it is a second monitor?
Bro, this was so helpful, saved me from spending extra money and carrying a third device.
Glad I could help!
works with ipad 9? i was thinking on buying one to use on presentations to be able to write on those
Is the cable you used simply a USB-C to USB-C cable?
Hi, im working in IT field and im trying to find a solution for screen mirroring , but also with support for apple pencil. Could it work ?
OMG! I'm so glad i found your channel! I was about to buy a portable monitor but thanks to this i can save some money and my iPad become much more useful! Thank you so much!
does the touch still work on ipad while it in use
i don't see my ipad as an airplay option
wonder if this would working when trying too use a steamdeck mirrored on a ipad
⁉ can I use my iPad mini 4 as a second screen with MacBook Pro 2020? thanks..
Where to find the airplay icon on top. i dont have... help :)
Would it work with 2015 MacBook Pro?
I've been trying to do this with a 2017 macbok air and it isnt working. Is the 2017 mac compatible?
I am trying to use my iPad as the main screen and then use an HP lap top as the second display. I can’t seem to figure out how to get the dual app to recognize the iPad instead of my hp laptop as the main screen. Any advice?
Thanks for this video. It saved me a lot of money
Can i connect lighting port on ipad to type c/ usb type A (3.0/3.1) on PC? Does it still work?
Is there any way to do this but be able to keep the laptop screen on the iPad when the laptop is turned off?
Hey- your video is outdata3d. There is no longer an Airplay icon in the menu bar.
any tips on what to do when its not charging
when Ipad is connected to the windows montiner with the cable, does it CHARGE as well?
Any way to run as second display with macbook pro with 120hz?
Great Video. There is another solution. I use "Yam Display" (Mac+iOS install) via lightning cable with an iPad mini gen. 1 (!) . There is also a wireless version I think.
This feature is also for ipad pro second generation?
Does the apple pencil still work when the ipad is set up as a second monitor? I'm curious if I could write stuff down while having the ipad connected to my pc.
yes!
I'm having issues with connecting. I'm at work though on their Wifi so that probably has something to do with it. Do you know any work around? If I connect both to my phone's hotspot?
Nice video!! But one doubt will i be able to use my iPad like Wacom cintiq with this App?
You have to be signed into the same icloud account for this to work? I have a work laptop (one account) and my personal ipad (another account) but I would like to utilize my ipad at work... I am guessing this won't work without buying the app?
can i can log in and out to the ipad any time go back and forth any time ?
can you still use FaceTime and iMessage if connecting an iPad to a PC?
Does this work on IPad 5th gen to computer? I see only airplay to automatically connect to T.V. on my ipad and my Mac won't sense it. My ipad will however sense my mac using screen mirroring but i need it to be the other way around. Both Bluetooth are on, both on same wifi. Have Montery OS
When ipad is connected as a monitor to pc, can it be used with stylus as a graphics tablet for example in adobe or blender?
Is there anyway to do this without installing anything on my PC? My company has my laptop on lockdown...
hey could help me? i have both devices and i still cant use them as a second device
Is it possible to use touch input on the ipad with windows?
why is there a thin strip of green light at the top of the screen when you airplay to the ipad at 53 seconds? This light comes on my screen as well and I have a 16 inch macbook bro. This never used to happen in earlier models. In my 15 inch models when I airplay mirror screen to apple tv, the screen would go completely dark and come back on without any green strip, as it shows some glitch.
Can we use the ipad for note-taking?
Would it work for an old Mac (2011 high sierra)
hi , on my iMac my airplay display will not turn on ,, can you help thanks
Hey just wanna ask, can i use a 9th gen ipad as a monitor for mac 2018?
You just saved me 600$$$ plus shipping!!! Thank you so much!!!!
I generally would use my ipad to draw and sketch. If I connect my windows computer to the ipad, will I still be able to access photoshop and to sketch and draw on the ipad?
Thanks i wanna make vroid stuff and i have a apple pencil which i could use for textures
So the pen works while using the ipad as a second screen?
Thanks for the video. Could you help me answer a question ? Which model can be do that ? Can Ipad air2 do that ?
Im planing to use my ipad as a second monitor for mixer in logic.Will duet display app make this happen? If network connection fails I want solid error proof tool for working on music. Great vid. Thanks
do u need a new ipad for the duet display and the splash??
Can I use an iPad 10th gen as a monitor with a MacBook Air 13 2020?
Can you use a 2015 MacBook Air with the first method?
According to Apple, it'll only with with Macbook Air 2018 or newer.
do you have to have duet downloaded on the windows and the ipad?
I’ve got an M1 Pro iPad and I just bought the m2 pro Mac mini would that work
just wondering - can you use the touch screen on your ipad display then?
Yup