Как использовать iPad в качестве второго монитора для Mac?

Apple users can turn their iPad into an additional display for a MacBook or another Windows computer. This will help increase the working area of the screen. Connecting the tablet is very simple: use the Sidecar function if you have a Mac, or the Spacedesk application if you have Windows. Here are the details.

iPad as a Second Monitor for Mac

Sidecar lets you use your iPad as a Mac monitor. Before you get started, make sure Sidecar is available for your tablet and computer. Also, make sure that both your iPad and Mac are signed in with the same Apple ID.

Sidecar works wirelessly, but to avoid running out of battery while you're working, it's best to connect your iPad to your computer via its charging port.

To use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac, both devices need to be set up.

Setting Up Sidecar on iPad

Go to Settings > General.

Select AirPlay & Handoff. Turn on Handoff.

Setting Up Sidecar on Mac

On your computer, go to System Preferences.

Go to General > AirPlay & Handoff.

Toggle the switch next to Handoff to On.

Next, go back to System Preferences and go to Displays.

Click the + sign.

Select your iPad in the drop-down list.

Done? Now your iPad has become a second screen for your computer. If you wish, you can activate display extension or duplicate the image from your computer on your tablet. To do this:

Open System Preferences on your computer and go to Displays.

In the Use As section, specify the desired action.

iPad as a Second Monitor for Windows

The Spacedesk program will turn any iPad into a second monitor in just a few taps. You need to download the application to both your tablet and your computer. By the way, you can download it absolutely free from the official website, you only need to select the type and version of your operating system. You can download Spacedesk on iPad from the App Store.

You can connect your iPad to a Windows computer either wirelessly or with a cable.

How to connect iPad to a computer via cable? Follow these steps:

Launch Spacedesk on your computer;

In the "Network Adapters" section, tap "USB Cable Driver iOS";

On the right side of the screen, check the box next to "USB Cable iOS" and wait for the download to complete.

If you plan to connect your iPad wirelessly, you will need to configure the tablet.

Let's go to the iPad settings

After downloading and installing the app, give it permission to search for devices on the local network.
Connect your iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
Next, in the "Connect to Primary Machine (Server)" section of the app, you will see available computers on your network.
Select the IP address you need and the connection will be established.

How to transfer an image from a computer to an iPad?

When you connect a second monitor to a Mac or Windows, their desktop will be expanded automatically. And to move something to the iPad, you just need to drag a file, program or window beyond the computer screen.

Please note: when connecting the iPad to a computer via a wire, the elements on the tablet screen will look too small. To adjust them to the size of the icons on the computer, right-click on the tablet screen, select "Screen settings" and set the desired scale.

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