Accessing screen sharing resolution different from physical connections

Question

Level 1

4 points

Accessing screen sharing resolution different from physical connections

Is it possible to login to a mac studio with a 4k display attached, from an iMac5k and then share a screen at 5k resolution? I know the studio can handle a 5k display, but I want to get the 5k resolution remotely from a login from my iMac5K. In this case the studio would be processing everything for a 5k display which would utilize the entire screen on the iMac5K, without a physical 5k display attached. I'm trying to maximize screen space utilizing 2 monitors.

Posted on Jan 10, 2024 4:21 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Jan 10, 2024 4:41 PM in response to gp_in_sd

You can share a screen in a window using Mac screen sharing. Update speed depends on the speed of your network connection. Scaling down or same size are options.

There is not nearly enough bandwidth available for Mac screen sharing of Full-motion video. Forgetaboutit.

Full motion video requires an actual display, not another computer, and a very short high-spec cable.

Reply

Answer 2

gp_in_sd Author

Level 1

4 points

Jan 10, 2024 4:46 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

"Scaling down or same size are options."

Ok, this was the restriction I was trying to bypass. I wanted to scale up to a higher resolution than the directly connected display. I was not using the shared screen for anything more than basic stuff so speed was not an issue.

Reply

Answer 3

Jan 10, 2024 5:36 PM in response to gp_in_sd

There are third-party workaround products – Luna Display (Astropad) and Duet Display. Out of these two, I think the only one that supports 5K (after a fashion) is Luna Display, and it has limitations.

On the Luna Display site, they say

"Like any product, Luna Display does have limitations and it’s not recommended for high motion content. For example I wouldn’t recommend using Luna Display for gaming or video editing."

https://astropad.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-how-to-use-your-imac-as-a-monitor/

Reply

Answer 4

gp_in_sd Author

Level 1

4 points

Jan 10, 2024 5:51 PM in response to Servant of Cats

The Luna Display will certainly get serious consideration. Thanks for the link.

Reply

Accessing screen sharing resolution different from physical connections

Similar questions