Best External Display Apps for iPad, Android, Mac and Windows

Best apps that can make your tablet or laptop an external display. Featured apps are Duet, Luna Display, SuperDisplay, Samsung Second Screen, SideCar
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - iPad (ext) to Mac
02:16 - iPad (ext) to Windows
07:58 - Mac (ext) to Mac/Windows
08:47 - Android (ext) to Windows
10:08 - Samsung Second Screen
12:38 - Android (ext) to Mac
13:45 - Windows (ext) to Mac/Windows

[@teohontech7141]

Here's the text review for those who want to save time - www.parkablogs.com/content/how-use-tablet-second-monitor

[@tredfxman]

Bestest VS comparision on the subject Sir! - Just what this doctor (whos not a doctor) ordered! 👍

[@barnabas4608]

Excellent video, the graphic really helped. Just straight to the point, no running around the bush for no reason :) Great job!

[@pikachu5647]

You can enable high refresh rate from superdisplay settings, I've tested both 60 and 120hz on wired and wireless and it works fine.

[@Dannydasaint]

Excellent video. I'm glad I'm not the only nerd trying to find ways to connect all my devices with each other 😂😆 Thanks for all the info!

[@vincentcornil5573]

Thanks mate, your video made my day !

[@themadatheist1976]

While I'm planning on getting DuperDisplay for Windows to Android, SpaceDesk is another option. Heard it was laggy over wireless, but lag is minimized over USB, also you have to enable tethering in your Android device to use it.

[@RicArc]

Great video, really needed this information. Thank you

[@verry_codes]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@hugh_dancy]

thank you for making this video this was so helpful

[@rodrigolucchesi9562]

Excelente material! Congratulations 👏

[@jippalippa]

Very useful video! I'll be getting an ipad soon, therefore I'll use sidecar, however It's good to know of a solution to use windows, as I also have a 13" laptop that I could use as an external display.

[@vishunarula9718]

Thanks for the information

[@tawatchaiphetdumrongsakul4265]

This video has saved my life.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@random_number0]

I'm using SuperDisplay and I can use up to 120Hz on my Xiaomi Pad 5. It's not smooth all the time, but good enough to work with. I have also tried no less than 4 apps and by far SuperDisplay is the best solution for Android + Windows combo setup. Duet is just too laggy and unreliable; not to mention it heats my laptop up so badly.

[@pikachu5647]

can you upload a video of your setup

[@syakaiyasei]

Super agree I also using same set up

[@madsam75]

I using also super disply with tab s 8+ and its amazing..

[@madsam75]

And of course i use it with the type c cable its fast ans very good

[@Rohit_Sharma-]

You were able to achieve that only because you had a monitor which was capable of outputting more resolution than the client display , For me i just bought OnePlus pad with 2000x2800 display and my monitor is 1080p 75hz so no matter what app i use , i cannot send more than 2800x 2800 at 60hz no matter what I do i cannot make my refresh rate go above 60hz defeating the purpose of an excellent refresh rate of OnePlus pad display

[@rango-konk]

Just downloaded Super Display App for my Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and S6 lite, Works like a charm even on my 2016 HP Desktop (4 core, 6th gen i5), Works like a charm.

[@meisj]

Is it free

[@vratislavbenda4825]

@@meisj No, you have to pay. You get only 3 days free. I think its about 10 dollars

[@reocam8918]

​@@meisj10 dollar s

[@oliverleo]

duet was really good since last year update- 2 things I found it done much better than Sidecar: 1/ Touchbar work perfectly - not like Sidecar buggy one. 2/You can use it in portrait mode and it auto rotate.

[@andyH_England]

Thanks!

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Hey Teoh, I could really use your help, more so, a video, Can you please do a video about Drawing/Review on the Lenovo Duet 5? I'm hearing some great thing about the unit itself, but not a single review about drawing on it yet. Maybe you could even compare it to the Tab s7 FE if you wanted as they're quite similar as the units and the price as well. Would so much appreciate it!! Thank for the great content as always

[@vongocleduy2936]

Can you connect your duet 5 to windows pc using usb-c with superdisplay? Since it's a chromebook, does it have any problem connecting it?

[@ericguqin]

nice review. My main working env is Windows on my surface pro 8 with a powerful desktop PC and I'm looking for a second screen that can be used on both of them. So I'm debating between Samsung S7 plus/FE and IPad pro 12.9. The android tablet seems to be an initial choice for me. But I'm a bit reluctant to introduce a 3rd OS considering I'm using iPhone all the time. I don't care about pen pressure. Other than that, could you compare the overall user experience (smoothness, gesture control, video quality, etc) between using Ipad and Android as the second monitor for Windows computer? Thanks!

[@teohontech7141]

Samsung should work better with Windows. As Android is very similar to Windows

[@jsarkar]

Duet also works from Windows to iPad/Android

[@samferris9129]

Is it possible to use my HP Envy laptop as an external display for my Macbook Pro?

[@rolandinnamorato1953]

alternative option: connect dummy hdmi/dp on macbook1 and use nomachine to remote into it from macbook2/tablet1 and show only dummy monitor from macbook1.

[@cartoonistJT]

Hey Teo duper video as always! I there is one app that you didn't mention that have absolutely superb performance and that is "easy canvas" it works both on windows and ios and have both one time purchase model and a subscription one. I use it to connect my 1st gen iPad pro with my windows laptop and the performance is great. Clip studio paint works without a problem and connection over wifi or cable is possible. It's really great application and I would love to see your video on it as it's really under rated. I think Brad colbow made a video on it long time ago but the app gone a looong way since then. I strongly recommend it 👍👍 keep up your great work

[@tyranno_mp1254]

#cartoonistJT I use it too (ipad pro 2020>windows, cable connection ,clip studio paint, 12€ one time), little latency but stable, not bad

[@cartoonistJT]

@@tyranno_mp1254 the subscription model have one major advantage it allows for extended display and use full resolution of iPad screen and the cost is really dirt cheap like 10 USD per year? Something like that

[@Decorear]

on Android > Android. You can also use Samsung Flow to mirror Galaxy Phone display on Galaxy Tab.

[@seldompopup7442]

Samsung Dex has a Windows app to display Dex session through USB on a PC. That would count as an Android displaying on PC situation I think? Can't really think of any use for that though. Free version of fresco would probably better than most paid apps on Android

[@miklosnemeth8566]

On Android far the best is Concepts. Its vector art is fantastic. The Concept ipad version has more features but the Android version is excellent enough.

[@Obscurainc]

how to use wired connection PC to Samsung Tablet? can u use this connection without an app?

[@alidanish6303]

I use superdisplay on s7+ through thunderbolt with 120hz on windows, it feels as writing on a samsung native application it is very smooth. Superdisplay cable option with a cheap lifetime license nothing has come close yet in terms of performance and features.

[@denisneok7557]

What cable do you use ?

[@alidanish6303]

@@denisneok7557 I have used both standard thunderbolt 4 cable and USB C to A (belkin USB 3.1 60w/3A). Both of these setups works fine. Except that I have disconnection issues in windows 10 but not in 11.

[@1stRanger]

1:00 What was the point to include iPad and Android in main devices if there's no apps that allow that?

[@renevanwyk4775]

The problem I have is there is no way to effectively connect my desktop and tablet on the same network, and cable connection will be counter-productive. I have mobility issues and sit down while teaching my classes. It will still be for the next 3 to 6 months, so I want to set up a way to not use the mouse for presentations. We have a touch monitor connected to the PC which runs the classroom software using a LAN cable. But I can't easily access it because I broke my ankle. So I'm still looking for a wireless solution to just be able to touch and write to teach my classes.

[@sloppynyuszi]

I tried making my iPad into a Cintiq. It was honestly just money down the drain. Astropad, duet display pro and easy canvas just weren’t good enough for anything other than a quick touch up. Side car the same. I thought virtual tablet for android worked great on Samsung. It just worked as an intuos tablet, but it did that well

[@GyroO7]

Superdisplay is Supergood it works very well even on my old tab s3

[@wretchedworm]

i have a question about the luna display. can i have more than 1 external display working with the luna display? eg. i want to have an external imac as a 2nd display as well as an ipad as the 3rd display.

[@teohontech7141]

No

[@enalaxable]

You forgot Linux, and there I think it's possible to use Windows as external (not extended) display to Android with Termux via VNC. Should be faster than using VNC on the Android if wired for sure, maybe via wifi too ( taking the burden to render video on the Android, thinking out loud here ... Support of pen unlikely yet! maybe with an ubuntu on andronix on termux on Android:)

[@93420]

I am really disapointed with the luna display because it seems the more interesting and only one time purchase but they made it to work with astropad to be fully support. The subscription is out of price

[@stevenvoncuevas]

Can my s8 ultra + be the main monitor of a mac mini? I'm debating whether to buy a new macbook or just a mac mini :/

[@teohontech7141]

I think it makes more sense to just buy a Macbook. The S8 Ultra cannot be used as the main monitor but secondary, yes

[@ThuanNguyen-ny9wj]

Hi,I’m don’t know help for your computer to iPad pc

[@singlehorn2520]

I know this sounds weird but is it possible to use and android tablet to mirror my iPad Pro?

[@teohontech7141]

Not that I know of

[@nightdonutstudio]

Can we use usbc to hdmi cable and the tablet will turn to be an external moniotr?

[@teohontech7141]

Tablets don't work as monitors by just connecting video cables. You have to use wireless display apps. www.parkablogs.com/content/how-use-tablet-second-monitor

[@riyansabri]

is dual display apps works in Mac Ventura?

[@teohontech7141]

Yes, works

[@ikueconsultingco.ltd.4728]

Hi, i am seaching for a application to conect two andorid Phones. I want to use the second Andorid Phone as a monitor. I am not talkig about a mirrow app which show the same same screen on both phones. My goal is to use both phones like a samsung fold. I will use them in a double case. Hopfully you can halp me .. regards Matthias

[@teohyc]

I don't think so because that would mean the phone you have must at least support a normal external display first, e.g. with SamsungDex or some other desktop UI. But those desktop UI probably don't support another tiny phone screen aspect ratio.

[@ikueconsultingco.ltd.4728]

@@teohyc i try to work this out with the spacedesk app. The app just need the IP Adresse to connect. But i was not even successful to connect my phone with my laptop. The solutions you provided in you Video basically the same what I want to do phone to phone..dont understand why such an application is not available

[@repeekyraidcero]

Still no Super Display alt sigh

[@DrHadi-ir8yd]

How can i use windows as external display to ipad ( not only mirroring )

[@teohontech7141]

No

[@soursdeyny1687]

Are they draw well?

[@teohontech7141]

Some of them support drawing, but there will be latency

[@hugh_dancy]

hi teoh, i have an android tablet but duet display isnt downlodable on it. whats the netx best option for it thank you

[@teohontech7141]

If your computer is Windows, use SuperDisplay.

[@hugh_dancy]

@@teohontech7141 my computer is macbook

[@teohontech7141]

@@hugh_dancy The only app I know is Duet. What do you mean it's not downloadable? Onto the tablet?

[@clevercorps]

@@teohontech7141 yes unfortunately not downlodable on tablet. Not sure if it's because the tablet is on an old version of Android. Android 11 Could you please review wifi based monitor extending programs like Weylus and Deskskreen as well please (this is desdemona for some reason posted on wrong account)

[@teohontech7141]

@@clevercorps You can try to download the Duet Display app from apkpure.com

[@iandykes5411]

Can i connect a mini mac to a windows pc so I can use the monitor ?

[@teohontech7141]

No

[@iandykes5411]

but your video says mac to pc ?@@teohontech7141

[@shackLeTR]

Is there anything that is better than Duet for Android ext to Macbook Air m1? Duet is just too laggy. I miss using SuperDisplay and Windows :(

[@teohontech7141]

I tried wiredxdisplay but it did not work for me for M1 Macbook Air and Samsung Tab S8 Ultra. There's another app called AirDroid but it's subscription

[@shackLeTR]

@@teohontech7141 Yeah. For some reason I only got a black screen for wiredxdisplay, even though I bought the damn app. Let me see if AirDroid works better. Thanks for the reply. Feel free to bump this comment if you find a better way of connecting Tab s8 ultra to macbook air m1. Thanks!

[@teohontech7141]

@@shackLeTR I had the same black screen with wiredxdisplay. Do share your experience with AirDroid if you do get that.

[@shackLeTR]

@@teohontech7141 Hello again! Just tried airdrop and it only mirrors my screen, and the lag is just unbearable over wi-fi. I guess we're stuck with Duet, which is less than ideal. I wish we had a mac version of Super Display. Would have been awesome!

[@sirjohn2924]

​@@shackLeTRHey Man, what is the best wired option to connect MacBook Air with Galaxy Tab S7 fe?

[@sushilskolia]

Spacedesk is free way to connect ipad with windows

[@moleh12]

now, android to android, ipad to ipad samsung to samsung mac to mac windows to windows

[@adarshpurohit3849]

What laptop is that??

[@teohontech7141]

Macbook Air

[@dimaswaluyojati5605]

Is SuperDisplay compatible with Huawei HarmonyOS?

[@teohontech7141]

Yes. It works

[@dimaswaluyojati5605]

@@teohontech7141 Thank youu. one more question, hehe I need advice. Between Mi Pad 5 + pencil = 372 USD S6 lite 2022 = 345 USD S7 FE 5G (secondhand) = 353 USD S7 FE 5G (new) = 490 USD my main use is for 3d content creation (Blender) using SuperDisplay and occasionally for mobile legends, out of the three devices above, which one do you recommend? does the 12 inch screen really matter?

[@teohontech7141]

@@dimaswaluyojati5605 I probably recommend Xiaomi because it's the most powerful among the options, and price is good.

[@dimaswaluyojati5605]

@@teohontech7141 thank youu for being kind and super fast respond. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@oo--7714]

Phew paying for the base app, I have no need for the Pro subscription

[@frankieki3d284]

Luna display is require Luna HDMI

[@stekarenhd6911]

Duet works good but the image quality is horrible, even with cable :( Im using a MacBook air and Tab S8 Ultra

[@shackLeTR]

Exactly my set up. M1 MacBook Air and tab s8 ultra. The only app that I have found so far for a somewhat reliable screen is DuetDisplay, but compared to using tab 8 ultra as a second screen with SuperDisplay on a Windows machine, the difference is incomparable. SuperDisplay is much better than DuetDisplay in terms of experience. I wonder if there is some kind of other app or way of using an android tablet as a second screen for a Mac device? Hit this comment up if you guys have an app to recommend!!

[@sirjohn2924]

Hey Guys, What is the best wired/cable option to connect MacBook Air with Galaxy Tab S7 fe?

[@gabrielblain6229]

have you tried wired ? @@shackLeTR

[@diegognoatto8706]

usb-c 4k video capture card 10dolars connected to usb-c port boom done

[@fanz6410]

Doesn’t sidecar freeze when wireless?

[@teohontech7141]

Sidecar with Mac works fine and very smooth. Most of these external display apps are also pretty good with just the occasional lag when network speed is not ideal.

[@fanz6410]

@@teohontech7141 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZrUfYeXj7aEqKM since MacOS Monterey I’m experiencing this, it freezes every time a few moments after connection, whatever the Mac is doing.

[@teohyc]

@@fanz6410 I personally don't experience the freezes. And I'm using iPad Pro 2018 and M1 Macbook Air and M1 Mac Mini, MacOS 13 and 12.

[@fanz6410]

@@teohyc are you using it wirelessly and do you restart iPad every one or two days? After restart it stops freezing for about two days.

[@teohontech7141]

@@fanz6410 I don't remember having any problems with SideCar

[@jairorodriguezpercu]

Superdisplay is the best🎉

[@gurwindersingharts]

I have only 45%ntsc 6.1 inch mobile and I also have TN monitor 15.1inch size and I m calling myself artist 😔😔😔😔😔

[@theinktician]

Color accuracy isn't always expensive. You just have to do your research.

[@teohontech7141]

Everyone has to start somewhere. My first monitor was 15-inch 1024 x 768 resolution, or was it 1280 x 1024.

[@jngarrettart]

Your tools don’t make you an artist, making art does, and it looks like you’re already doing lots of that. Also, to second what Teoh said about everyone having to start somewhere, my own start in working in digital art was on an iPod Touch 4th Gen, which was the only “computer” I owned at the time. The iPod had a screen that was about the size of a standard business card. It wasn’t the easiest thing to use, but it allowed me to get started. Keep creating! You’ve got this.

[@gurwindersingharts]

@@jngarrettart thank bro you motivate me 🌸🌸🌸

[@gurwindersingharts]

@@jngarrettart thank bro you motivate me 🌸🌸🌸

[@siewyp]

Easy Canvas, just need $14.99usd to project ipad to PC windows

[@teohontech7141]

Thanks for the info. I will need to try that.

[@oyebhosle]

Hey! I need directions and would love to get your input. I have an old Samsung s4 tablet that I use with staedtler norris digital jumbo pencil... Is it possible to connect the tablet to a macbook air M3 and use the infinite painter app while drawing on the tablet ?

[@teohyc]

Not possible as far as I know

[@oyebhosle]

@@teohyc thank you so much for responding! :)

[@rickvillarreal7590]

cheepest version is now $150 dollars

[@mattduncan5500]

fkn expensive . $50 a year now , thats for the very lowest version too

[@firatakar593]

who the f pays monthly to use a second screen ??????????????????????????????????????

[@otterformosa2968]

so, iPad is useless. a stand alone 15" cost $100 USD

[@IAmAnAlbatross...]

apple is a leech