How to use an iPad as a second monitor

How to use an iPad as a second monitor

If there's one thing that's better than the Retina display on your MacBook or iMac it's plugging in a second screen. That's all very well if you have a spare screen, or the cash for an additional display, but what if you don't? Can you use your iPad as a second monitor? The answer is, yes you can, although you may encounter problems with the latest version of macOS, as we will discuss below. Using an iPad as a second monitor is an ideal solution for those who only have access to a small-screen laptop like Apples 12in MacBook or 11.3in MacBook Air, as it effectively doubles the size of the display, allowing users to be more productive. Read on to find out how to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac. These apps use DisplayLink USB graphics technology, which can be used to connect computers and displays via USB, Ethernet, and WiFi. Unfortunately, macOS 10.13.4 broke DisplayLink and therfore apps like Duet Display and those mentioned above may not work if you have installed the update to High Sierra. It may still be possible to use the iPad as a display but only in clone mode. To do so, it's recommended that the DisplayLink 4.3 drivers are downloaded. allows you to use the tablet as a second display not just on your , but a PC too. Duet Display also provides limited touchscreen support, allowing you to tap and swipe your way around MacOS. It means you dont have to spend your time moving your mouse between the two screens, which becomes especially laborious when using a trackpad and again, enables users to be more productive. We'll show you how to set up Duet display to use your (or any other iPad or ) as a second display for your Mac or PC. Heres an overview of how to use your iPad Pro as a second display using Duet Display, with more in-depth instructions below: