Use an iPad, Apple TV or another Mac as a display
Use an iPad, Apple TV or another Mac as a display
Wireless and iPad displays are added from the Displays menu.
In Displays, click the Add Display (+) menu, choose your iPad, Apple TV or other Mac, then mirror or extend with Use as. An iPad needs the same Apple Account with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Handoff on.
Displays›Add Display
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How do I use my iPad as a screen?
Wireless and iPad displays are added from the Displays menu. In Displays, click the Add Display (+) menu, choose your iPad, Apple TV or other Mac, then mirror or extend with Use as. An iPad needs the same Apple Account with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Handoff on.
Can I use my iMac as a monitor?
Wireless and iPad displays are added from the Displays menu. In Displays, click the Add Display (+) menu, choose your iPad, Apple TV or other Mac, then mirror or extend with Use as. An iPad needs the same Apple Account with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Handoff on.
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Wireless and iPad displays are added from the Displays menu. In Displays, click the Add Display (+) menu, choose your iPad, Apple TV or other Mac, then mirror or extend with Use as. An iPad needs the same Apple Account with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Handoff on.