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can you airplay a macbook to another mac

Is it possible to airplay from one MacBook to another MacBook to extend the display from one to the other? Using the second one as a second monitor basically?

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Posted on Apr 15, 2020 1:03 PM

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No. You cannot use another Mac as a display unless it is an iMac meeting the requirements. However, you can use Screen Sharing or Airplay Mirroring. But this can be slow, and is not the same as a second monitor.


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Posted on Apr 15, 2020 1:39 PM

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Apr 15, 2020 1:39 PM in response to Airplayquestions

No. You cannot use another Mac as a display unless it is an iMac meeting the requirements. However, you can use Screen Sharing or Airplay Mirroring. But this can be slow, and is not the same as a second monitor.


Help-How-To Guides for Mac-OS X-iOS Users - Everything from AirPlay to ThunderBolt Info

If AirPlay or screen mirroring isn't working on your device

AirPlay system requirements

How to AirPlay audio

iTunes- Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring

can you airplay a macbook to another mac

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