Apple’s iPad Pro can act as a secondary display, but that depends on the source device.
Apple’s latest iPad Pro, the iPad Pro M2, is a premium tablet that is pretty much an exact copy of its predecessor, featuring the exact same technical specifications and exterior design. The only noticeable differences between the two are the slight chipset bump from the M1 to the M2 and the new Apple Pencil feature. Still, it’s still a welcome addition to the versatile iPad line.
For those who are not familiar with it, this iPad comes in 11-inch and 12.9-inch variants, and its screen is large and clear. Not to mention the Mac chip you’re running. As a result, many people rely on the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement. Though, given the limitations of iPadOS, many PCs Features not available on this tablet. So, for example, can you rely on it as a secondary screen? Here’s everything you need to know about this particular issue.
The iPad Pro can officially act as a secondary display for your Mac
With macOS Catalina, Apple introduced a Continuity feature called Sidecar, which lets you use your iPad as a secondary display for your Mac. To be expected, given that it’s from Apple, the feature doesn’t require any advanced technical setup or expertise. Simply place the two devices side by side and make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on both. Your iPad will then appear as an option in the Screen Mirroring section of your Mac’s Control Center.
Windows users can rely on third party solutions
If you are a Windows user, as you might have guessed, there is no official workaround for using the iPad Pro as a secondary monitor for your computer. Instead, you can rely on third-party software – like Spacedesk and Splashtop. However, as you might expect, the process is not straightforward or stable. For example, many depending on the previous software have reported errors and glitches. Meanwhile, the latter requires a wired connection between your iPad and PC at all times. They’re valid options, but not as reliable as Sidecar — which Apple baked in at the operating system level.
There is no direct way for iPhone users to use the iPad Pro as a secondary display
If you are an iPhone user hoping to AirPlay content from iOS to iPadOS, you will be disappointed to know that this is not an option. Alternatively, if you’re running macOS Monterey or later on your Mac, you can mirror the contents of your iPhone to your Mac through AirPlay.
Using the iPad Pro as a secondary display makes sense if you’re a Mac user. Those trying to achieve the same result while relying on other platforms will likely find the process more complicated. Whether the hassle is worth it depends on your priorities.
Apple iPad Pro M2
iPad Pro M2 (2022) is available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch. It’s the highest-quality tablet the company sells, and it boasts an amazing screen, Apple Pencil 2 support, and more.
How does the iPad Pro fit into your daily workflow? Let us know in the comments section below.
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