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Ipad as a second monitor

To use my IPAD Pro as a second monitor with the MacBook Pro, do I have to download an specific app or Apple has it's own way to do it?


Posted on Feb 7, 2023 10:45 AM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2023 11:35 AM

This is a GREAT tool that Apple finally made "native" a couple of years ago.


On your MacBook go to:

Settings

Displays

Click the "+" tab and select your iPad Pro.


Make sure the iPad is awake and connected to WiFi.

This is called "SideCar"

Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support


That should do it!


There is another option to control your iPad Pro with your MacBook, but this does not make the iPad a second monitor. It just makes it so the iPad is controllable with your MacBook. This is called, "Universal Control".

Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support


Yes, "Duet" is a great app. Ive used it many times! Especially with video editing.


And don't forget about simply adding desktop windows to your MacBook!

If "Gestures" are enabled on your MacBook:

Swipe UP with 3 Fingers to view all open applications and to add a new desktop window.


After adding a new desktop window

Swipe LEFT with 3 Fingers to switch between Desktops.

Swipe RIGHT to return to first Desktop.

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Feb 7, 2023 11:35 AM in response to ALCBA

This is a GREAT tool that Apple finally made "native" a couple of years ago.


On your MacBook go to:

Settings

Displays

Click the "+" tab and select your iPad Pro.


Make sure the iPad is awake and connected to WiFi.

This is called "SideCar"

Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support


That should do it!


There is another option to control your iPad Pro with your MacBook, but this does not make the iPad a second monitor. It just makes it so the iPad is controllable with your MacBook. This is called, "Universal Control".

Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support


Yes, "Duet" is a great app. Ive used it many times! Especially with video editing.


And don't forget about simply adding desktop windows to your MacBook!

If "Gestures" are enabled on your MacBook:

Swipe UP with 3 Fingers to view all open applications and to add a new desktop window.


After adding a new desktop window

Swipe LEFT with 3 Fingers to switch between Desktops.

Swipe RIGHT to return to first Desktop.

Ipad as a second monitor

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