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Hi,
I would like to share my iPad air 4 screen with my Mac mini 2018, that is, I want to be able the content of the iPad screen on my Mac screen, the reason is I want to be able to use my iPad and apple pencil to sketch / mark up and use my big screen as a display.
Mac mini, macOS 12.3
You can use QuickTime Player while your iPad is connected to your Mac mini via USB-C. Just select New Movie Recording from QT's File menu and select your iPad as the camera source. Don't actually record, just use QuickTime Player to view your interactions with the iPad. The iPad can be turned either horizontally or vertically.
With the monitor in horizontal orientation:
With the monitor in vertical orientation and QuickTime Player in fullscreen mode (menubar not hidden):
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation), iPadOS 15.4.1, Mac mini (2018), macOS Monterey 12.3.1, LG 27UK850 monitor
You can use QuickTime Player while your iPad is connected to your Mac mini via USB-C. Just select New Movie Recording from QT's File menu and select your iPad as the camera source. Don't actually record, just use QuickTime Player to view your interactions with the iPad. The iPad can be turned either horizontally or vertically.
With the monitor in horizontal orientation:
With the monitor in vertical orientation and QuickTime Player in fullscreen mode (menubar not hidden):
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation), iPadOS 15.4.1, Mac mini (2018), macOS Monterey 12.3.1, LG 27UK850 monitor
While it is possible to use iPad as an extended display for a Mac computer, iPadOS does not natively support use of your Mac computer as an external display for iPad.
You can, however, connect your iPad directly to an external display using an HDMI connection and an appropriate HDMI display adapter.
Hi,
Thank you for your answers.
@LotusPilot, I thought that could be the case (i.e. iPadOS not supporting Mac as an external display) although I find it odd that it works with AppleTV and not with a Mac.
@Roote, that actually does the trick!
You’re welcome.
The reason for this limitation is relatively simple. Unlike an AppleTV, the Mac is not an AirPlay receiver.
How can I share iPad screen on Mac?
