iPhone 12 = Desktop Computer | Portable HDR monitor for iPhone

[@PatrickRambles]

My viewers can get the WIMAXIT portable monitor at 10% DISCOUNT. Just click on the link below and use the code: WickedGamer Wimaxit portable touch monitor - geni.us/11C3sen (Amazon)

[@RjeyTech]

Ok using the rear camera's of the iPhone for zoom calls with that monitor is also genius

[@PatrickRambles]

Right?

[@neelanjanmukherji]

That's the reason I will use Desktop Mode

[@trey_a_12]

I guess that’s where Apple got it from with MacOS Ventura, perhaps!

[@RjeyTech]

Using shiftscreen on an iPhone was genius

[@PatrickRambles]

The app is getting better and better

[@simar7777777]

can't wait for a version of Dex for iOS, even if it comes through jailbreak. The A14 bionic has more than enough power for this

[@PatrickRambles]

Definitely

[@dicekidhedz247]

Same been waiting for Apple to catch up to Android once again

[@perrys9872]

Can Dex edit 4k60fps

[@leonardodavinci7425]

@@perrys9872 Actually it can

[@GABADGIman]

That would never happen ... Apple wants you to buy a macbook instead of using your phone/tablet as a laptop

[@AWSVids]

Even though I know that Apple would probably never do this, because it would step on the toes of their laptop lines, I wish Apple would design a “Desktop Mode” into iOS. The devices that run iOS these days are so much more capable than what iOS allows them to do. The chip in my iPhone is more powerful than the one in my 2017 Macbook Pro. Yet I can’t run full desktop apps on my iPhone when connected to an external monitor? Would be really nice if I could just select “Desktop Mode” and iOS essentially turns into MacOS. Maybe some day it will happen once trends force Apple to do it, but I feel like it’s one of those things that hyper-capitalist practices will deprive us of for as long as possible. Apple doesn’t want to give you a laptop in your phone, because then it wouldn’t sell as many laptops. Same reason the iPads, even iPad Pros, are still limited by iPadOS, despite having literally the same chip as the M1 Macbooks now. For all the nice things we’re allowed to have these days… we still can’t have the REALLY nice things. 😩

[@BagerGman]

You are exactly right. Ive been wanting this for ages for all devices. I was mad when sony cut display out of the psp and livid when they removed hdmi and ds3 support from the vita to not hurt console sales. I was supper excited around when Moto was doing the atrix line. As i have watched over the past 15 years companies have have played with pocketable all in one solutions and quickly backtrack. They know 85-95% of the market is basic web and productivity tasks and if you can use a phone or handheld console to do it all you wont buy more. Imagine sony with the vita, looked almost as good as the ps3 in graphics, had more built in chat and messaging systems, and games were cheaper. That system would have stripped the ps3 of sales and may have killed the ps4 as handheld gaming is huge in asia. A all in one would have been too much. Nintendo did it and became the biggest thing in asia with the switch.... Now look at big players like Apple. My 2008 first gen macbook 13 base model will still edit any word or excel document, surf the web, read email, and even watch 1080p youtube. The only thing it cant do on a base productivity basis is what got blocked out by not being able to update the OS so I lost access to some software. Because of that I got a 2017 mac air a couple years ago. Once they implement desktop on phones as an actual feature, they will almost completely lose the asia market for laptops, especially in China as I know the market here. The US will lag a few years as the old hats wont understand a phone as a computer, but once they do it will be gone there too. When this happens the only way for them to make money will be to OS version lock people to make them upgrade as I had to do with my macbook. But it will be more aggressive, maybe 5 years and then no software really works. Sorry for long reply, just wont ya said brought out the rage.

[@asianflex]

Dude what kind of iPhone do you have? That phone being more powerful in terms of cpu and gpu is definitely cool, but there’s just one issue. If we ran desktop apps on our phones, we may run out of ram considering the most expensive iphone 13 pro still have 6gb of ram for over $1000 while something like the oculus quest 2 $300 headset has the same amount of ram

[@Gabriel_Aybar]

@@asianflex apple operating systems are optimized differently 4gb of ram in an iphone is more than enough

[@asianflex]

@@Gabriel_Aybar I know, i'm just thinking about the future even though apple will still be fine as they are apple. they are great at optimizations

[@jacek-jan]

You got point. The sad thing if they would think with heads not wallets, they would sell much more accessories and keep pace with innovations too. From home iCinema and HiFi with wireless connection by smart blenders to smart home sensors.

[@RoseburyATL]

Was thinking of trying to convince my wife why so should drop 699.00 on an iPad Air 4. You just saved me quite a few dollars and I love the one device idea. What a disruptive solution to potential iPad buyers!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man! I wouldn't call it an iPad replacement just yet but it's definitely got potential!

[@joynulhaque]

It would be nice to see lumafusion on shiftscreen! Since the iPhone 12 is powerful enough to be used as a pc, it would make a good companion to an external touch monitor.

[@PatrickRambles]

Agreed.

[@Miguel-fm8xh]

Anyone who wants to just watch netflix, youtube or browse the web a bit can totally do this if you own a iPhone 7 or up, you wouldn‘t need a brand new iPhone 12 just be sure to buy the original adapter from apple 😉. It‘s expensive but other adapters give you delay, won‘t charge your phone or won‘t connect properly as i used this already.

[@kericsX]

Anyone maybe know a alternative without delay?

[@Miguel-fm8xh]

@@kericsX I can give you a quick answer, not sure if even the original adapter gives you a delay. But i‘m pretty sure it won‘t as it‘s confirmed that the expensive lightning to hdmi adapter has a computer inside of it which has 512MB of ram. The reason I think this is so because iPhones have a USB 2.0 lightning port and it‘s not easy to translate it to HDMI…

[@DavidAVelez1]

Thank You for the plug, Patrick! It is sincerely appreciated!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks for the track 😁

[@QUADBOYification]

It would be great if some developers made an app to do DEX-like stuff with older iOS devices like the iPhone 4S or SE. Maybe that would lift some eyebrows. The era of slide-out large screens is coming and this market will be a booming one.

[@PatrickRambles]

Definitely exciting innovations on the horizon and a lot to look forward to.

[@jonaforja]

Samsung dex station

[@Miguel-fm8xh]

Really didn't expect such great content on this channel! I mean those tasks that you did there could also be accomplished with a iPhone 7 or 8 and you weren't really testing the limits of the chip. But when it comes to gaming, boy this has a better CPU/GPU than the 2020 iPad Pro!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, appreciate it! The gaming does look sick. It's a very nice display and they have a 4K version too. Wonder what that's like.

[@Miguel-fm8xh]

@@PatrickRambles i‘m just not sure if the HDMI adapter supports 4K, i doubt it even supports 120Hz when the support comes out. The iPhone only has a „Lightning USB 2.0“ port. The iPad Pro 10.5 and 12.9 (Gen 2) were the only iOS devices that had a Lightning USB 3.0“ port with more capabilitys.

[@PatrickRambles]

It probably wouldn't, no. But other devices might work. I'm currently using the display as a camera monitor 👌

[@TechPhD]

Great video Patrick! You're killing it, this was really well done, as always!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks Johannes! Appreciate that 😁

[@MrJasonworkman]

Thanks, Hooking up a normal monitor and the keyboard and mouse in detail would be great, thanks

[@BrettSmithDaniels]

I think you are right about the future of computing… Have you heard of Steve Lacy? Guy makes all his records on an iPhone and has won several Grammys. It’s only a matter of time before the chips become powerful enough to do the sort of video, audio work that most people get a Mac for.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hi Brett, yep. Just look at how similar the M1 chips are to the mobile ones.

[@BrettSmithDaniels]

@@PatrickRambles I’m currently running a home studio recording and writing music off of an iPad… You can, with the right apps record unlimited audio tracks and in 32 bit float audio… ProTools, and Logic are not yet available, but the DAW available is almost as good. Especially with an external monitor, Bluetooth mouse, Bluetooth keyboard, and a good studio speakers… It is getting the job done very well!

[@PatrickRambles]

The iPad is amazing for audio production. I'm not a producer but I dabble. I love beat maker 3

[@TechAreUs]

This is such a genius idea! A game changer for photographers, graphic designers, video editors and more! I bet this'd work so well for thumbnails!😅 Thanks for the awesome idea Patrick!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks Charlie 😁

[@ivanaybar7760]

I need this video for now 2023 with iPhone 15 usb C. PLEASE!!!!

[@paulcostache6733]

We ve had this kind of setup and enough performance for 10 years now. The software always held it back but it will get there...in another 10 or so.

[@PatrickRambles]

Let's hope a little sooner 😁

[@robertanthonybermudez5545]

Wow iphone is doing screen mirroring! So revolutionary! So brave!

[@DediStyawan_]

With this, I no longer need to buy a camera, and a computer for my content creation needs. Thank you for sharing. ️ 😅🙏🏼

[@shqtvideos]

I’ll definitely be trying this out.

[@Lina.Initiate]

This was such a helpful video. One day we can actually replace our laptops with our phones.

[@silasnoyes1]

Can I use this product for the iPhone 8 plus???

[@PatrickRambles]

With the right dongle , sure !

[@silasnoyes1]

Thanks for the quick response!

[@simonpandey1241]

You just earned a new subscriber.Plz dont be biased in future after getting more subs.

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man! Don't worry, I'll always give you my honest opinions.

[@thehawkstv]

You just made your iPhone have a Dex like experience. 😃

[@PatrickRambles]

LOL exactly 😁 (I love Dex, btw)

[@TechPhD]

Damn, the versatility is unprecedented

[@PatrickRambles]

You can hook up pretty much anything to it. Pretty cool.

[@TechPhD]

@@PatrickRambles 🔥🔥🔥

[@GeetMadan]

that looks amazing. I would want to try it with an Android as well.. Something with Dex support

[@PatrickRambles]

I'm sure Dex would look amazing on this. AND the touchscreen would work!.

[@wfqsfg]

I think this may be the way things are going. You can carry your PC or Mac (whichever) in your pocket. This will be interesting. These phones are already way more powerful than the 90's 286, 386 and 486. Those were state of the art for their time. My iPhone 12 Pro has more storage than I thought possible in the 90s. I thought 1 gig was huge. I think in the future you will be able to buy a screen and keyboard with a dock for your phone/pc/Mac. I'd like to see any and all software be available for these phone/computers sometime down the line. Have it work like a legitimate PC/Mac. I have no interest in gaming, just working from home and other business.

[@PatrickRambles]

It’s incredible , the technology in these small devices.

[@GatisKandis]

Can we have the link for the shift screen app, please?

Ok, I was assuming this monitor was expensive, which would make this concept a waste of time and money, since an iPad would be more portable (because of its battery), more affordable and easy to use. But I was wrong since this type of monitors cost around 150$ and has bigger screens than an iPad, and there’s a plethora of models to choose from (although if you have an iPad already maybe this is an unnecessary gadget). That being said, nice idea and nice video 👍🏼 (Subscribed) 😉

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. This is definitely not a replacement of an iPad. But you're right there, relatively inexpensive. And you can hook him up to much more than iOS devices. So they're pretty versatile. But most of all, this was just a fun Little experiment :)

[@Mohammadparvazi]

Amazing video, you are very brave to do this when there are almost no videos tackling the iphone desktop issue but we need influencers to encourage apple to do it, I'm subscribing because of this video

[@PatrickRambles]

I appreciate that!

[@ShayaanAzeem]

Great video as always Patrick and the new background color looks really nice and classy.👌🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks Shayaan ! New paper 😁

[@JebsTennisJourney]

Cell phone + built in projector + roll out keyboard/touchpad = future? 🤔

[@theearlba]

Thank you. You answered my question. Iphone is not that bad after all. But shift screen is crazy good.

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you, I'm glad it was useful!

[@rokko_fable]

is it a subscription app? It's it is one time payment I will consider it. However, I do not subscribe to apps as a matter of principle.

[@barbietripping]

Is the reason why we can’t use lightning-to-USBC just because the monitor needs to receive power through USBC?

[@PatrickRambles]

That too. But I also don't know if the lightning connector would transfer image and sound. I don't think it does.

[@ARAMAdventures]

VERY VERY VERY GREAT WORK DUDE. I SO MUCH APPRICIATED IT !!!!!. PLEASE MAKE ALSO A VIDEO LIKE THIS FOR IPAD. THANK YOU. GOOD WORK MEN!!!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you 😊😊

[@soniccinos]

Samsung Dex users will drop a laugh after seeing this troublesome solution to connect your phone to a external display and TRY to use it as something remotely as a pc.

[@pepito69]

I know right and even this year's model has to do all of this 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@josh3326]

It’s more of a computer when you use Samsung Dex with the monitor. You can watch more content using Dex than an iPhone.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hi Josh, no doubt! Samsung Dex works much better than this. I've used android phones and tablets for many years and I still have a lot of love for them. To be fair to Apple, they haven't built a platform like Dex (yet?) and this is just me experimenting a little :)

[@mishkattashdid8239]

I would definitely buy it if it works wirelessly over WiFi 6.

[@PatrickRambles]

The monitor?

[@mishkattashdid8239]

Yes. And thanks a lot for making this unique video. I Really mean it ❤️. I wish it has it's won battery and can work wirelessly over anything like desktop laptop phone over same wifi. And it's slimmer like surface duo or iPad pro.

[@PatrickRambles]

That would be awesome. And thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@joshe2420]

Can you do this with older iphones? for example I have one 6s that is laying around and I could use it for something like this, obviosly if my guesses are right that the only thing that matters is the ios version, which should be good enough at 15.8.1

[@handicamper101]

yes

[@СашаЛобанов-я8в]

Cool :) btw, I pressed 800th like

[@PatrickRambles]

Haha that's awesome! Thank you 😁

[@Techkhamun]

Awesome video and that app is so cool!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man! Appreciate you stopping by 👊

[@tt-rama2246]

This looks fantastic. I would have loved to know if Apple Mail, Notes and Safari work fullscreen.

[@smartp5430]

really hope u can use it as ipad without touch but will apple allow it to happen because who will buy ipad if we can do that?

[@KapitalElement]

Patrick your reviews are so good I’m seriously considering this external monitor. Stellar content as always

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you!

[@DavidAVelez1]

Why don't I remember the Shiftscreen utilization here 😂 Great video, Patrick!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks Dave!

[@akoretlaw7793]

Dex works perfectly on this even multitask..

[@mendodave]

Yes, definitely want to see what this does with iPad

[@PatrickRambles]

On the list for January! :)

[@srikanthroopa2933]

Just got magic key board to use it with iphone, but not all keys are working with it. Also checked with other devices the key board works fine. Please guide us to use it with Iphone.

[@PatrickRambles]

Which keys are not working?

[@larissawilson51]

Hi Patrick, sorry if this i a repeat question - can i ask if you would recommend another touch screen external monitor for iphone? thanks. Great work

[@larissawilson51]

or should i just buy knowing that it does not work with touch screen and wait till apple updates software???

[@silviavanderpers7606]

Nice screen...love that want that😁nice video patrick👍

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks :)

[@SteveHinrichs]

Thanks for the review. I have been thinking about getting an external portable monitor for when I start traveling again.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hi Steve! Honestly, I never planned to buy one, but having spent some time with this one, I'm really impressed!

[@SteveHinrichs]

@@PatrickRambles the value for me is I travel to my service network. I have to present reports. I can use my iPad and spin the monitor around for them to view the data. I do not need to carry a screen and projector any more. Thanks for the great videos.

[@LegendTheAnonymous]

I don’t see much of a point to this over a tablet, but maybe if you want to connect both Android and iOS devices this monitor has a use...

[@PatrickRambles]

You can connect many things to it. Gaming consoles, dslr camera, phones, computers, etc. Of course I will grab my iPad Pro for some Netflix as it doesn't require any cables. But not everyone has a tablet and this is an inexpensive and versatile alternative. Mostly I just wanted to have some fun with the iPhone and it's capabilities though :)

[@LegendTheAnonymous]

@@PatrickRambles I get your point! I think that these kinds of devices will gain more and more popularity in the future, as we will slowly transition to using our phones more and more as our primary devices also for productivity work.

[@PatrickRambles]

It does seem to go in that direction. I do love my ipad too though. Whatever happens, we live in technologically exciting time and I can't wait to see what's next 😁

[@TechHypedProduction]

Great video G

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks dude !

[@imgonbastar114]

Cool video! May I say you rocked that double chin? Lol 😂 Subbed!

[@PatrickRambles]

Double chin FTW 😂😆

[@imgonbastar114]

@@PatrickRambles 😆 👌🏻

[@AbdulRahman-gq1rs]

I appreciate your videos 😃 Love your videos :)

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, and I appreciate you!

[@AbdulRahman-gq1rs]

waiting for your apple pro video

[@ShirazChanawala]

Great reviews ' and great idea of reviewing the iPhone as a PC

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks Shiraz! It was fun experimenting with it.

[@mrmartywaring]

This is dope!! This reminds me of Samsung Dex

[@PatrickRambles]

It does resemble it a bit!

[@nightcoder5k]

By the time you get the keyboard, mouse, AV adapter, monitor, cables, stand, battery pack, clam, Shiftscreen, etc, you might as well just get a cheap Chromebook and call it a day.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey man. Sure. Or just get a Samsung and use Dex. Or get a laptop. Or even an M1 MacBook. But that wasn't the point of this video. This was just a fun little experiment to see where we can currently push the iPhone.

[@NileshR12]

I'd love to see what this would look like with the 11" iPad Pro

[@PatrickRambles]

I'll definitely incorporate that into a video for January. It will be the 12.9 inch but the result will be the same.

[@lawlessfpv]

I don't think it's the display's fault not supporting touch on iPhones or macs - it's just that those devices suck.

[@PatrickRambles]

I agree with you, it's definitely to do with Apple, not the display.

[@khaosluxifer]

Amazing future. Can you tell about the battery of your phone with this experience since I think the battery technology still be the barrier for using the phone as a PC?

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey man. The lighting to HDMI adapter has a pass through lightning connector. So you can keep your phone I powered whilst using it like this. No battery issues :)

[@khaosluxifer]

@@PatrickRambles Thanks. I missed this info.

[@PatrickRambles]

No worries :) thanks for the comment

[@jacek-jan]

Now smartphone cameras are good enough for great majority of people. The same is going to be with computing power. That's why such devices for booth Android and iOS are starting to show.

[@feyzi7817]

Wow thanks! Im considering on buying one of those 😍

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey man! Cool. If you do, there's a 10% discount code in the video description.

[@tevschannel8898]

I don’t see why apple don’t already have this billed In the new once it’s a good idea

[@shqtvideos]

I’ll definitely check out shift screen

[@PatrickRambles]

Makes it more desktop-like

[@shqtvideos]

@@PatrickRambles yeah. It costs money tho😢 lol

[@PatrickRambles]

Not much though.

[@shqtvideos]

@@PatrickRambles yeah. Is there a code that u can use so that I can support u?

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks very much for considering to do that! Unfortunately there's no code.

[@mrhobs]

Would love to be able hook a future iPhone into my 2017 iMac and use its big screen as a second work station or something. (Future because my iMac still has some good years of service left on its own, and second work station because by that time I’ll be lusting after some new M6 OLED 120hz ultra sexy colorful iMac lol)

[@Blackbeltsamurai_]

Really appreciated that video.. helped me with my telework issues...

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, glad it was useful!

[@shqtvideos]

I might get this monitor

[@PatrickRambles]

It's very nice.

[@mara23ification]

Really really good video! Exactly what I was searching for!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you :)

[@First.Last.99]

yea if u play games and use word. Where are all the other things. I dont want big box in my room but where are all the use cases?

[@MedoUnboxing]

Love the David & Rjey plug

[@PatrickRambles]

Gotta spread the love man ❤️

[@muaazaq]

Great video Patrick! Keep it up!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks for your support man!

[@ki7184]

Do you know if extended use of a non-built in battery monitor would destroy my iPhone battery?

[@PatrickRambles]

I don't know but that seems unlikely to me.

[@Tigerex966]

It does not have a dex mode or stylus or usbc mode like the Samsung series and the huge notch is no match for Samsung display. Samsung also works with mice and tracpads seamlessly in its windowed mode and you can use usbc docks and accessories and you have a SD card slot for extra capacity and backup. Not to mention compatibility with the nexbook laptop accessory for usbc smart phones. That gives you a fully functioning laptop using your phone as the brains. Not to mention Sony's LDAC and Qualcomm's APTXHD hires wireless Bluetooth is aboard for the best sound quality. Did I mention 120hz screen to play fast 3d games at 120hz. And full monitor support...the Apple will win in geekbench synthetic benchmarks of course, until it quickly thermal throttles. Both are great, but Apple is letting the iPad hold back the iPhone, with features the iPhone should have.

[@PatrickRambles]

Of course, it's nothing like Dex. Apple hasn't developed a platform yet. This was just a fun little experiment :)

[@Tigerex966]

@@PatrickRambles True. I am hoping 13 will be. Love em' both.

[@davalente]

Please, more content, setup and hardware to use iphone as a desktop computer.

[@mannydrives]

Can you plug the lightening to usb-c cable directly and then power the screen with its own power supply?

[@PatrickRambles]

You can.

[@mannydrives]

@@PatrickRambles thank you for responding. So, let me get this straight. I can get the mirrored image from my iPhone to the monitor with a lightening to usb-c cable. Then power the monitor.

[@PatrickRambles]

Yeah with a lightning dongle. I'd recommend the official apple one. I've got some off brand ones that didn't work.

[@mannydrives]

@@PatrickRambles that’s too bad. I was hoping to connect my iPhone to this monitor with the lightening to usb-c it came with. No dongle needed. Thanks for clarifying.

[@PatrickRambles]

Ah got you. The lightning cable doesn't transfer that kind of data.

[@MrElwood1985]

Wow that screen is amazing!

[@PatrickRambles]

It is 👍

[@MrElwood1985]

Got my Divoom Timebox today by the way! I love it!!

[@PatrickRambles]

Yeeeeeeeew!!!

[@alde.n001]

Real genius👍🏻🙌🏻.

[@PatrickRambles]

😁

[@brucekennedy5274]

Great video. Very cool indeed. I don’t need this, but I still love it 👍

[@PatrickRambles]

Haha, thanks Bruce! I don't think anyone needs this but it sure was a fun experiment :)

[@ianrjm969]

Hi, why can't I use my regular laptop as a monitor for my iPhone? I see plenty of videos showing how to do the opposite.

[@PatrickRambles]

That’s something Apple doesn’t allow us to do. Even iPads can’t do that. I guess they are trying to keep that separation between their devices and make sure you don’t replace one with the other.

[@ianrjm969]

@@PatrickRambles Thanks for yr feedback. How about a regular computer monitor? I read you can use an Apple Lightning adapter and HDMI cable to hook up an iPhone to a monitor.

[@rusty._.salsa7777]

If you go on chrome instead of shift screen just click the “Aa” then request desktop view

[@nunitclw]

Hello Patrick. Thanks for this VDO. But at this moment I think iOS 14.6 does not allow iPhone to Bluetooth connect with any mouse or trackpad., even Apple Magic Trackpad.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hi there! Sure it does :) you see me do it in the video

[@nunitclw]

@@PatrickRambles Did you use 3rd party mouse or Apple’s Magic Mouse 2 or Magic Trackpad 2 ?? I am unable to connect iPhone with Magic Trackpad 2

[@PatrickRambles]

Which version of ios are you on.

[@Tdevelops]

Awesome video Patrick

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man!

[@TechbyParker]

Very cool concept. I edit all my videos on my phone

[@PatrickRambles]

Luma Fusion?

[@TechbyParker]

@@PatrickRambles no actually. VN, when I get monetized I’ll splurge on luma tho 😂💰

[@PatrickRambles]

😂 fair enough.

[@traxytroy]

Hello Sir, my biggest concern is if this setup support wired keyboard/mouse?

[@PatrickRambles]

With the right dongle.

[@HarrisonSCook]

Can someone tell me why you would want to do this rather than getting an iPad with keyboard & mouse??

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey man! That's not what I'm advocating :). I have an iPad and magic keyboard which is obviously much much better. This was just a fun little experiment. The external monitor is under 200 dollars and can be used with a ton of devices (laptop, gaming consoles, cameras, etc) and this is just something you could do with it.

[@HarrisonSCook]

@@PatrickRambles No don’t get me wrong! I love that you made the video and I think you did a great job. Just asking the question .. I have the iPad Pro & Magic Keyboard as well and I love it. But I still love the content. Keep up the good work!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Love my iPad too, big time! See you around!

[@The_PlagueDoctor]

What’s the smallest external monitor for iPhone? I’m looking for something for photography, almost like how some cameras have a flip out screen. Thank you! 🙂

[@PatrickRambles]

Ooh. Good question. Maybe an external camera monitor, they use HDMI as well.

[@quchi7232]

Does this work on iPhone xs max too? Because I’m going to swap my iphone with my friend’s Samsung s10+ exynos.

[@PatrickRambles]

Should work on any iPhone, as long as it take the adapter. The Samsung has DEX on board which is obviously superior to any of this :)

[@dalu_]

Can you generally connect an iphone to a monitor, idk 32" 27" 24" via HDMI or DP and use it like a desktop computer? Also keyboard and mouse via wires. Without restrictions. For Samsung Galaxy series there's Dex which isn't all that great, netflix and hbo max doesn't work, as I read also disney+ doesn't. There are also some issues with chrome and tabs. So yeah how about the iPhone?

[@ryancrouch3238]

How will would it work in vertical mode? Also, where did you get the piece that physically holds the iPhone when it’s attached to the desktop clamp?

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey Ryan, Vertical mode works well when paired with a computer. Withe the phone, landscape works better. Here is a link to the smartphone clamp I used amzn.to/37YEuEV but you can get much cheaper ones on Amazon too.

[@TurboT8]

Will it work with my laptop ?? I have a HDMI TO LIGHTNING ⚡️. Finally ads on your video I will not skip them for you lol

[@PatrickRambles]

Yes it will work with laptops. Thank you for your support always !

[@HiznardoDiaz]

Apple is just incredible greedy. An iPhone could be iPad OS when plugged in to a monitor but they don't want to kneecap the iPad ("your next computer is not a computer") Heck, iPhones are getting so powerful that could run the new Big Sur. Imagine an iPhone with a "Samsung Dex" type of mode.

[@PatrickRambles]

Exactly.

[@marcello4258]

do you need to have the screen of the iphone turned on all the time? if so this is not a solution

[@technfun9992]

Great content, subscribed!

[@PatrickRambles]

Thank you, and thank you! 🙂

[@mbaxter22]

I LOVE this concept, but could I run TurboTax or QuickBooks from a setup like this (I have an iPhone 11). I like to catch up on my business stuff when traveling and would rather pack a small monitor, keyboard & mouse vs a laptop, because I hate using laptop keyboards. Before someone says "just get used to it and use a laptop ya dummy!", I should emphasize that when I'm working on financials, I pretty much have to have a full sized keyboard with a proper numeric keypad; laptop keyboards, even the bigger ones, don't cut it for this type of work.

[@PatrickRambles]

Hey there! This was a fun experiment more than anything else. A glimpse at what COULD be. Apple unfortunately doesn't seem to have any ambitions in this direction, so view this as an interesting workaround, rather than an actual business solution.

[@daveswatch5825]

Does the battery of the iphone get charged while you're using it in this setup?

[@PatrickRambles]

If you hook up a lightning cable to the adapter

[@freescape08]

I’m sorry, laptops are bulky compared to this laptop-sized device with a set of cables and dongle for using it? That’s not true.

[@lodhabelleza5716]

With a lightning to USBC cable, can the iPhone stream video output to a monitor?

[@sasmitha8446]

Does iOS have support for screen extension, as opposed to screen sharing? For example, say, can I have a video playing on the external display while taking a note on OneNote on the iPad?

[@PatrickRambles]

iPadOS does, I don't think IOS does. But you can get a lot more functionality out of it by using the shiftscreen app.

[@Solidcastrecords]

Can I use other way around , I want to use my IPhone as mirror monitor from my mac book ? Is it passible to do that ?

[@PatrickRambles]

Nope.

[@Solidcastrecords]

@ disappointed same like iPhones can’t play flac files lol