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iPad to monitor

So I have a MacBook Air 2018 and I have been wanting to replace it with an iPad Pro but one the is, I have the LG 5k monitor and if you plug a Mac into the monitor you are able to close your Mac if you have a connected keyboard and mouse and still use it like a standard desktop. I was wondering if the iPad can do the very same thing.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 11:55 PM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2020 9:02 AM

Hello,


At this time iPad can only mirror its display to an external display meaning that you could not lock iPad’s screen and solely use it from the external display.

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iPad to monitor

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