Use your iPad as a Mac Mini monitor - unleash ultimate portability

[@LearningandTechnology]

You will need a USB video INPUT adapter - Here is the Capture Card I use to connect amzn.to/4eVtMA9

[@DOGroove]

This is a great solution for me since I’m a professional musician who uses iPad in Portrait to read sheet music and my home computer is a Mac Mini for Logic and MuseScore. This would let me use my iPad as my Mac Mini monitor when I’m teaching lessons outside of my home and need to use programs that aren’t on iOS.

[@lexodus82]

wich adaptor do you use for hdmi? how do you keep the iPad charged while using the adaptor? THANKS

[@ChrisShin-jb9xq]

@@lexodus82There is an adapter that has a usb c charging input with hdmi alongside it!

[@leobinetti9866]

Can you link it please?

[@ChrisShin-jb9xq]

@@leobinetti9866 The model I have is named Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1)

[@privatename7634]

That is the coolest thing I learned this month. Thanks.

[@rasramo8088]

Trying to do this with my iPad and m2. External video source is selected l, but it’s not detecting Mac mini.

[@Part_121]

This is a great tip! The only real surprise for me is why, in 2024, Apple hasn't realized they need to do this natively.

[@LearningandTechnology]

Agreed!

[@Avsodvxizg167]

You can though, with sidecar.

[@georgelyras1978]

@@Avsodvxizg167 directly? as in ....set it up once, using you main monitor, and from then on ... just opening the mini, opening the iPad and simply the picture will appear?

[@akawave]

Because they want you to spend

[@Lewistoneb]

apple has monitors for sale!

[@Yuna-wc7dt]

This is literally amazing, i’ve been searching all over the internet and youtube how to connect my mac mini to my ipad without paying for apps ! Thank you so much sir very helpful, as a mobile dj with a mac mini i’ll be able to use a powerful device without bringing a huge tv monitor with me

[@anabs_wrenandrita]

This is fantastic! I honestly never thought of my Mac mini as portable!

[@Ded-Ede]

Actually this how I Mac compute and I love it. I use my iPad Pro as the main and only display for my headless M1 Mac mini with wireless sidecar via VNC. I wish Apple made this an easier out of the box connection. For example, a simple solution would be in Mission Control on the iPad Pro, I should be able to tap Screen Mirroring and “PULL” the Mac mini “screen” to my iPad if it’s on the same iCloud account and network. To start using my current setup, first I had to connect my Mac mini to my HDMI TV since I don’t have a monitor and I had to connect a mouse and a keyboard, but once set up to do all the necessary setup, I no longer need the mouse, keyboard or display to operate my Mac. I just launch VNC on my iPad Pro, type in my password and my Mac mini display shows up on my iPad and I can do all my my computing I need to. Luckily i don’t need to do anything pro and require fine touch point editing, the Mac is better at batch processing and batch editing like adding tags in the photo app and file management. Also, some BitTorrent archiving and backing-up to my personal iCloud. I wouldn’t mind if to get MacOS on the iPad Pro, Apple choose this route, wired or wireless as A Main use case instead of only as an alternate use case as it is now. Give us faster 1:1 response time. When connected, the Mac OS and the iPadOS merge into one cohesive experience instead of a mirroring experience, doubling the processing while exchanging data, in a synchronize experience. I’m sure this is hard to do because a risk of data loss for unexpected Disconnection either wire or Wireless. But I’m sure Apple can make it a great user experience and they will get the sale of a Mac computer like the Mac mini or the Mac studio or whatever and the sale of iPad Pro for people who want to compute this way. An individual Mac experience as it is now, an individual iPadOS experience as it is now, and a new unique combine computing experience for those who want macOS on iPad Pro hardware. I’ve suggested this use case in Apple feedback for years, but it seems to be falling in deaf ears, so I guess the more people who request this type of computing experience of a combine macOS and iPad hardware experience would have to file their own feedback suggestion also. My Mac mini is pretty much in one location at home because it connected to multiple external hard drives but I can use my iPad Pro wirelessly to Mac computer. But I like your solutions with the HDMI connection dongle, the wireless mouse and the Bluetooth keyboard. Whenever I get a new Mac mini with more internal hard drive space I’ll be able to eliminate the external hard drives and I will have more flexibility of a portable Mac mini all self-contained that I can physically connect to my iPad Pro and I have even greater best of both worlds of macOS and iPadOS and portability.

[@JunYamog]

Interesting, so coupled with VNC sidecar will work headless? The new Mac minis have thunderbolt ports will that be able to get use the data for display?

[@guycortesi]

I’m looking forward to the new Mac Mini, which is expected very soon (late Oct 2024), which will be extremely portable so this can be even easier to do.

[@max_tube]

Yam Display app is more than enough My stuff in road: - Mac mini - USB to Lightning cord - iPad - Ecoflow River 2 - Keyboard Prestigio Click&Touch 2

[@LearningandTechnology]

There are a few options - I like CAMO Studio for this and more. It actually has many more features besides just the screen input. I’ll have to check out some of the things you mentioned too.

[@max_tube]

@@LearningandTechnology I use Camo for iPhone as Web cam. But Yam is great too. Working by standard usb cable. And can run automatically when Mac starts.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@max_tube I’m definitely going to check it out - thanks!

[@carter6041]

Thanks so much Yam is so good

[@max_tube]

@@carter6041Definitely! My Air M1 now has 2 monitors ))))

[@joerama]

TY! Your solution is great for when a monitor fails (or gets fiddly) and you need backup. But it’s even better for headless Mac Mini (or Studio) setup and maintenance. Furthermore, this is great to make Mac Mini/Studio travel-worthy… without some (huge or fiddly mini) monitor. I already have an iPad so using it makes all the sense in the world, and reduces extra gear (like buying/carrying a monitor just to get a headless computer running). Thank you!

[@JoelGorostieta]

I got a 2018 ipad pro to use as a laptop while im saving for an m1 macbook. I got an ipad because I can still use it after I get my macbook. I cant wait to use use it as a second screen!

[@MarkHaley-h7d]

This was fantastic and worked perfectly. Thank you for making this. I changed the resolution on the Mac mini to make it larger, but haven’t found a perfect solution to getting rid of black border in cameo.

[@LearningandTechnology]

In CAMO, you can play with the templates to change borders - that may work - I’ll need to test this.

[@bastienplanson5055]

Very interesting. Has your test been conclusive? Thanks.

[@Annette_Hons]

Great video, but I wish you would have shown how it looks on the screen to use the Mac Mini, for instance, pull up an excel document or a word document and edit it or create new.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@Annette_Hons good idea! I should do more with that - I always struggle with balancing the length of the video - but that’s a good idea.

[@ChunkyDogWater]

@@LearningandTechnologymy honest feedback: this video had a perfect amount of content for how long it was, i didnt feel like my time was wasted, although i felt like i wish you added a minute or two to go over usage more.

[@mrjeffjob]

AstroPad is a wireless device that plugs into a USB-C port on my mini and it works great. You first load a free app on the mini, open it, open the app on your iPad and it automatically detects it and done! I just got it last week to turn my 2017 iMac into a primary screen for the mini when I’m at home. So with one tiny device I saved my beautiful 27” screen from oblivion and have both an iPad AND a MacOS screen for the mini. Mac Continuity automatically shares the keyboard and mouse across devices also without wires. $79 one time price and no subscriptions. Very cost effective and efficient powerhouse flexible system! 😊🎉

[@LearningandTechnology]

I will absolutely check that out.

[@JeffKellyMedia]

With the new much smaller Mac mini coming soon,this solution is even more viable for portability. I Have iPad Pro and on occasions when you need full Mac operating system. I just have a tiny black box to carry. It seems the foldable key board and portable track pad could be used on both devices. I don’t like the iPad keyboards, iPads have a keyboard built in. Just more weight. What I’m I missing? Is it just better to buy MacBook Pro, then I have battery.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@JeffKellyMedia the MacBook Pro definitely a good option - this solution is more “occasional” than something that you would want to use continuously - although it is possible. Power on the iPad would be an issue for long periods of use, but there’s the possibility of an adapter for that too! I think I’ll do a quick video on that setup. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Shreshya.stuart]

Hey nice. Two questions - First can we run literally any program of mac studio that show up in ipad ? Second Will ipad works as main screen using this app with mac studio as well ?

[@LearningandTechnology]

Yes and yes!

[@Shreshya.stuart]

Will there be lag in using it ?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@Shreshya.stuart I haven’t tested games, but everything I’ve used has worked well

[@Shreshya.stuart]

Thanis

[@aYt1816]

Thx! Already had an ipad and was planning to buy a macbook, but thx to this i think i can replace the macbook with mac mini instead!

[@chaelstorm7155]

Did it work fine for you?

[@damianwojcikiewicz3623]

I thought it was Tim Cook 🤣

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@damianwojcikiewicz3623 I get that a lot! Don’t know why? Or - the old man from the movie “UP” 😀 I sure wouldn't mind having Tim Cook’s bank account!

[@ChrisRockJr1]

Great content! One question, does the magic keyboard on the iPad work as you receive the video output? Thanks!

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@ChrisRockJr1 thanks! Unfortunately, the Magic Keyboard does not work. It’s not Bluetooth so the MacMini can’t connect to it

[@jayintheweeds2629]

I have an old gen1 iPad Air running iOS 12.5.7… cam studio won’t work on it… any suggestions for an alternative app?

[@Gerkozielman]

Thank you for posting this, i was just wondering about this.

[@dplj4428]

some older ipads do not have a setting to never go to sleep. My 9.7 max stay awake if no activity is 30 minutes. Annoying to the point, I would not want to use it.

[@dougcampbell2814]

Very cool. I have an iPad with lightning connector. Is there a hdmi-to-lightning adapter that can be used rather than the USB? Thanks so much. 🎵

[@LearningandTechnology]

I haven’t found one … yet! 😀 The thing is to check the compatibility of the software with your model of iPad as well. CAMO Studio doesn’t work with every iPad

[@NestoRides514]

So I have been researching this very thing and have seen several methods to do this from several KZbin channels. I am interested as well because I do photo editing and use Lightroom and Photoshop frequently. I needed some more on the go however I did try this as described in this video and what I found is that I would lose signal, and my screen would look like the old TVs where you can adjust the verticals in a horizontals, it was out of adjustment and couldn’t figure out how to fix it. I looked at two other options, the first I found that there was a severe lag time from operating my mouse or keyboard to the output device. The second was a Pay software and I didn’t think $80 was worth it. The last option I tried is to use the proprietary Mac software for screen sharing, which works very well however, the full desktop version of Lightroom or Photoshop requires a lot of screen area to control the different options available.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@NestoRides514 I haven’t used this for photo editing (although there is a native Lightroom App for the iPad you may wish to look at) The “test” pattern should not show up with CAMO Studio (free) - it may be a time out? This is the solution I’ve been using and it has been working well.

[@NestoRides514]

Light room from iPad is a mobile version and doesn’t have the full functionality of the desktop version

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@NestoRides514 ah. I haven’t used it personally - that’s unfortunate.

[@antoniofernandez-caballero3014]

Can you use a similar setup using HDMI and Camo Studio for a Mac min and iMac 2019 display?

[@Teeum5]

Oh yes, this was interesting. Have to think of some scenarios still but the idea is GREAT. Thank you for sharing.

[@maybach007]

Camo is not showing the capture card as an option ? Any help I have iPad Air 4th gen running iOS 17.3

[@ozlemoci7022]

same here, dont know what to do

[@startsomewhere1]

Thank you this is really cool. Looking at buying an ipad soon & never thought of doing this.

[@nousavonsable]

Thanks for this solution! I recently bought a 2013 mac Pro and I don't have a monitor, I will try this solution with my Ipad air 5th generation.

[@5Bird5]

I have an older iPad with lightning connector. I presume that I could use a video capture card into the camera connector (USB - lightning)?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@5Bird5 I haven’t tested that - so I can’t say 100% The first step would be to see if CAMO Studio lists your model of iPad as one it runs on. I’d CAMO Studio does run on it, then the next step would be to find an HDMI capture cable with a lightning adapter.

[@5Bird5]

@@LearningandTechnology Thank you!

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@5Bird5 no problem - happy to help. Make sure you look for the HDMI INPUT adapter - the output one will not work.

[@Maggooster]

Does the iPad have to be a Pro version? I have an 8th gen iPad and a Mac mini 2017.. I'm guessing that the Mac mini only needs an HDMI output. It's the iPad that has to have the horsepower (and correct port for the interface). I'm also guessing that most devices with an HDMI output might work? DVD player? Streaming device?

[@suttonsuede]

Great video, Frank! Thanks! I'm just wondering if you can use SIDECAR simultaneously with your set-up.

[@LearningandTechnology]

I haven’t tied that - but now it’s on my list!

[@steveholzwarth7030]

Mac mini m2 usb C to iPad Pro usb C works awesome. Without Cameo studio. Not sure why you say it is needed.

[@LearningandTechnology]

Are you using the iPad as a full monitor or just with Sidecar?

[@candyKane117i]

How?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@candyKane117i exactly as shown in the video - just replace the Mac Mini with the HP

[@candyKane117i]

@@LearningandTechnology thank you 😊

[@WXyzaa]

4:38 it’s not quite full screen can you use it in 4:3 aspect ratio?

[@Unknown-ud1og]

This is a very good solution, and it has helped me a lot. However, I still want to ask if there is a way to solve the current top and bottom black bars in the Como studio?

[@LearningandTechnology]

I haven’t been able to get those gone - yet. I’m trying to figure out a way by changing the display properties on the Mini.

[@Unknown-ud1og]

@@LearningandTechnology thanks for help !

[@jeffreylaw4169]

Can you just use the magic keyboard connected to your iPad instead of having to use the extra keyboard and mouse ?

[@BBQPitmaster626]

Did you ever find out because I am curious to know also

[@gregsilva7271]

I use both Magic Keyboard and trackpad with my IPad…but you have to disconnect them from the mac, unfortunately

[@tejasraman6913]

That’s a great use of a Mini! I like laptops but this is a pretty good pen/touch Mac (Macbooks with touch/pen don’t really exist in any official capacity)

[@alexanderibehre3435]

Very neat hack. 😊 Wish I had this a while ago. Really needed it on a trip back then.

[@LearningandTechnology]

It’s a good solution in a pinch.

[@raylachman8101]

Interesting setup! Would it also work using the MacBook Air as screen ? (I was planning buying MBA anyway, though I have no need for a new IPad (Air)

[@LearningandTechnology]

The short answer is yes. However, the longer answer is that the MacBook Air won’t run the software I demonstrate in this video. So you would need to use different software. The HDMI Input cable still works on a desktop. This is a video I can make. It’s something that I find handy for tutorials and such. So I’ll get that into my schedule to film. It won’t be a MacBook Air (I don’t have one), but I do have an older 2015 MacBook somewhere around here that I can use to demo.

[@techmap4191]

Such a great video! Question.. does it HAVE to be a capture card? Could I simply use a usb c to hdmi cable with camo ? How about latency? Any issues ?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@techmap4191 it does need to be the capture card - it requires the INPUT direction. Fortunately, they are reasonably priced - I linked to one below.

[@i3bady9]

Magic Keyboard work with mac mini ?

[@LearningandTechnology]

Do you mean the iPad one? No.

[@i3bady9]

@@LearningandTechnology yes with ipad one , thank you

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@i3bady9 ah… sadly not. It would be nice. I just use the tiny folding one - it’s okay.

[@RiahWillow]

THANK YOU! I have been slamming my head against the wall trying to figure out how to get a portable screen for my Mac mini, when I have an iPad Pro 5th gen 12 inch I use more than the mini. My question is. The adaptor you should allows the hdmi to go into the iPad BUT how do I then charge the iPad? Because it runs down so very fast.

[@RiahWillow]

I figured out how to charge and plug in the video capture card. But on camp when I click external video source then go to click device it doesn’t recognize the capture card. The iPad saw it right away. But the app doesn’t. I’m so confused and I know it is staring me in the face I just cannot see it.

[@alexxander6584]

Hi, superb! I don’t know this can be done. But why can’t you use the iPod keyboard and trackpad with Continuity feature as the mac keyboard? They are on the same wifi and Apple id right?

[@Miguel-fm8xh]

Actually this should work

[@mariamunozpiz6070]

Lots of wisdom in this channel 👌🙌

[@RosalynRose777]

It doesn’t give me the opinion to choose the capture card. What can you do in that case?

[@JunYamog]

This would work well with the new M4 Mac mini which is substantially smaller. Can’t you use sidecar to do this? Or because it has to boot and you can’t get sidecar running is the issue before login. Also I think display data should go through thunderbolt ports, are the adapter necessary? I am contemplating on a Mac mini instead of a MacBook Pro this time, I used to use a SFF box (ATI 9700 gpu) and a foldable LCD 2 decades ago as my portable desktop. This setup might work for me as I have already an iPad Pro.

[@buddypage11]

With the new smaller M4 Mac mini, this is a good option.

[@Dulcilady]

Love this idea. Is it possible to use an iPad keyboard such as a Logitech slim combo that works with my iPad?

[@LearningandTechnology]

It depends on the keyboard - if it’s Bluetooth then yes. There are even some keyboards that can pair to multiple devices, so you could pair with the iPad AND the Mac Mini and switch between them. I have one somewhere and will test this - great idea!

[@Chris-op7yt]

i'm using a nextech keyboard with trackpad and tv, and hope to use ipad when i dont want to use the tv and keyboard. not for taking it outside of home, just want to use the mac mini not on a desk. i'll be using the mac mini mostly as our iphones backup/transfer for photos. dont want icloud plans and accidental transfers of videos/photos over mobile network. i dont work cables though..the mac mini will sit on some furniture, and i use it from my bed etc.

[@storyboardman9459]

Hey hey ,, awesome well presented info,, was just wondering if 1. it’s possible to draw directly on the iPad screen , using the Apple Pencil 2. Also if softwares like toonboom can be installed on the Mac mini m2 and worked on ! Drawn etc on the iPad screen ( of course saved on Mac mini) that WOULD BE AWESOME … Been thinking about this ..and walla I see your awesome video here 😊

[@LearningandTechnology]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Sadly, the iPad in this scenario is strictly a one-way display. It doesn’t feed “back” to the Mac Mini.

[@storyboardman9459]

@@LearningandTechnology appreciate timely reply sir, I had a feeling it wouldn’t work ..saved me from buying up stuff on impulse 😅,, installing toonboom on a regular laptop and working with a regular Wacom tab would do the job just fine for me just fine 🙏

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@storyboardman9459 if you have the Wacom tablet already then that’s a fantastic choice.

[@gatiskandislive9284]

Would an hdmi adapter to usb c cable work going straight from Mac mini to iPad ?

[@LearningandTechnology]

No - you would need the INPUT cable in the link I pinned to the first comment. It's not very costly, but does allow INPUT to the iPad

[@eliasm.gutierrez4341]

It seems like a very good solution to me, I bought a cable on one end that has USB C and the other HDMI to connect to a mini Mac, but it doesn't give me an option, after I chose "external video", no device show up.

[@LearningandTechnology]

The cable you need is the one I link to in the description (it’s not expensive) - it has for input rather than output.

[@jeffreylaw4169]

Do we need to do a first time configuration with the mac mini connected to a monitor first before we can use camo studio to connect the mac mini to the ipad ?

[@CarmonSandiego]

Nope! I used this video to connect my brand new Mac mini up to my iPad Pro and it worked instantly. I used the iPad to set up the Mac mini!

[@zackaryhaddon5445]

Does it require an adapter? I have a hdmi to usb-c cable (HDMI out from MacMini directly into the USB-C port on IPad) and Camo doesn’t recognize the “capture card” it just says “none” in the drop down. OK just tried it with an adapter and it still doesn’t work…. Is there a minimum hardware version for the Mac mini? Mine is from 2012… Does it need a silicon M series?

[@suzubraz]

I'm having the same issue and I have a Mac mini m2 pro

[@EVP-Voices]

@@suzubraz any joy yet linking the m2 and ipad yet? Am wanting to try the same thing.

[@kimihzainah]

Same issue here. Captured card is not recognized

[@chaelstorm7155]

Do you recommend powerbanks if there are no wall/power outlet nearby

[@kacsoac]

Thanks for letting me know about camo Studio

[@IngridCasas-qp3li]

Thank you for sharing this information!! That’s all I needed to know 🙌🏻

[@AdhiNarayananYR]

Can we use the keyboard that’s connected to ipad to control the mac mini? That would make it a real mac book killer.

[@LearningandTechnology]

That would be awesome indeed - but the Magic Keyboard does not have this magic :) A Bluetooth keyboard is the way to go this this setup.

[@अमनचोपड़ा]

this just saved me money from buying a portable screen for my new Mac mini! thank you!

[@kimihzainah]

Hi there sir. Ur video helps me a lot to use my ipad as monitor to my mac mini. However after logging I cannot access my files. Did I miss something sir?

[@kimihzainah]

I mean i cannot work on my files

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@kimihzainah the iPad is just acting as a monitor. You should be able to work on your files as you normally would.

[@satch487]

i dont know if the question is dumb, but if i connect my ipad via hdmi->usb c to my windows laptop, it should also work with camo studio as a second display, right? Great Video

[@LearningandTechnology]

Not dumb at all! It won’t work exactly like that - you need the input cable - so the one I link in the description. However, it can work and I’ll do a video on that for everyone

[@LearningandTechnology]

It works great! I made a video for you How to Use an iPad as a Second Windows Display kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWq7hqWDrsmeq6s

[@NightShift_EDC]

Great video! Thank you!

[@PhillyZibit]

Thank you!! Does it support HDR brightness of the Mini LED-Display of the 13“ iPad for color grading of HDR Video in Final Cut?

[@LearningandTechnology]

I haven't tried that - I'm not a Final Cut user - so I'm not quite sure about that :)

[@PhillyZibit]

@@LearningandTechnology Okay, thank you. Is there any way to get the Magic Keyboard and Trackpad‘s inputs into the Mac? Than we would almost have the full macOS on iPad experience.

[@philcooper7044]

Can you use the Apple Pencil on the iPad well it’s being used as a monitor? For example can it be used like a Wacom tablet with the Mac mini well using a program like photoshop?

[@user-yj2hu5cn4v]

Great video and great concept! One question: Do you use Camo Studio rather than using Apple Sidecar because it is better or (perhaps) because your iPad doesn't support Sidecar? Thank you!

[@LearningandTechnology]

Good question! Sidecar is when you want to use your iPad as a second monitor. In this set up, I want to use my iPad as the main (and only) monitor. So that’s how CAMO Studio helps.

[@user-yj2hu5cn4v]

@@LearningandTechnology Thank you!

[@Jim-BobWalton]

If you can set your output to 4:3 ratio, then you can take advantage of a full iPad screen (rather than have black bars top and bottom)

[@flappospammo]

It’s pretty mind blowing tbh saved me buying a monitor

[@carroux4050]

It's a bit unfortunate, that you can obviously not use the Magic Keyboard and Trackpad. That would remove the necessity for the external devices. Maybe there is an App which makes this possibles?

[@dplj4428]

i wonder if you can use wired keyboard and mouse on the Mac's screen?

[@raylachman8101]

Sir the portable keyboard is not linked ; could you please reply with a link ; if you have suggestion how to use MacBook as a screen for the Mac mini please let me know the cable and software to use

[@venomplayzs4674]

Does the IPad touch screen works with the Mac or you have to use the mouse and keyboard? 🤔

[@LearningandTechnology]

Unfortunately not - it’s just a screen display

[@venomplayzs4674]

@@LearningandTechnologyI found a way by using your method then opting a app like team viewer eta and since I am close to it I won’t lag that much

[@venomplayzs4674]

⁠@@LearningandTechnologyI’m doing this because my school don’t aloud laptop because they got hacked once by it so the make us get iPads and since I want to troll the school with Kail Linux on my Mac in the back of the classroom is full of desks and teachers can’t see I will plug in my Mac and use the hdmi wire then quickly go open up the viewer and sign in then go back to my seat and use the Mac to hack the smart board and the Wi-Fi

[@mekman4]

Thank you for the app recommendation.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@mekman4 You’re very welcome - hope you have fun!

[@mekman4]

Thank you for the like!

[@mekman4]

@@LearningandTechnology I will! Take care!

[@miekwavesoundlab]

Can you KVM the iPad without keyboard and mouse to Mac Mini? I’d like to do that.

[@VoltX_1]

Can you change the Mac’s aspect ratio to fill the iPad screen with no black bars?

[@orlando030784]

Does it charge the iPad as you use it? or does it rain the battery? what accessories can you use to have the iPad connected as your screen and charge at the same time

[@VincentTapia]

I was wondering the same thing. Is the fix as simple as just connecting with a USB-C to USB-C cable?

[@alancruzr]

Now you can improve this setup with the newest mac mini m4!

[@RishabhManna]

Hey can a usb c to lightning work on my 5th gen iPad? Or is the display cables needed?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@RishabhManna you do need the input cable - but I’m. It sure if it can be adapted to lightening. The CAMO Studio software is also required and it may not run on older iPads.

[@RishabhManna]

@@LearningandTechnology got it. Thankyou for your inputs.

[@maestrojrfaux1]

THIS IS AWESOME 👏 THANK YOU

[@Valerie-ek5ly]

Excellent presentation… thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@niichan3291]

Does it work with windows and nice vid

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@niichan3291 it does - I did a video showing it with Windows as well. Basically the same setup.

[@oida10000]

Nice thus this need an iPad Pro though or would an iPad Air be enough?

[@LearningandTechnology]

The CAMO App has a list of compatible iPads it can run on. Any of them will work.

[@amangp3735]

Is there a similar setup which can be used for macbook [i have an old intel mac which has become sluggish] , so is there a way to use macbook display, trackpad and keyboard with mac mini ?

[@woodchip2782]

Would it be possible to plug my iPhone 15 on my older iPad?

[@dbfoxybrown]

question for you with the new mac mini due to come out i was thinking of ditching my lap top and replacing it with the latest iPad good or bad move...

[@eliasm.gutierrez4341]

I bought the same one but it still doesn't detect the Mac mini, do you have a more exact description of the cable? thanks for your help

[@LearningandTechnology]

I have a link in the description to the exact one I’m using. It has to be HDMI capture

[@ranadeep8318]

Will it work on Android tablet?

[@rich5729]

This is a great solution for working from bed - I have my ipad mounted on an arm over my head, split keyboard by my sides. My bad back thanks you!

[@tomdearie5165]

Hey, Frank - interesting video. Is there anyway to use the iPad Magic Keyboard as the Mac MIni keyboard?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@tomdearie5165 sadly not. The Magic Keyboard uses a connector to the iPad and not Bluetooth - so the Mac Mini can’t “see” it and connect

[@tomdearie5165]

@@LearningandTechnology Thanks, Frank. That’s what I thought. 👍

[@raroyston]

Why doesn't this work like Sidecar, or get added as an external display from Settings? Thinking the third-party apps (eg. Duet) may have an additional cost and can be wonky.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@raroyston Sidecar is an option if you want the iPad as an additional monitor. This video is about using the iPad as the main monitor (only monitor). In many cases, I just use the iPad as a monitor to set-up the mini and then install remote access Apps to run the mini “headless” and go from there. It’s not something I might use on an extended or regualar basis, but it’s very useful in the right circumstances.

[@NeelkanthMehta]

I have an iPad 2 and a Mac Mini can you explain how I use both? Thank you.

[@philipdanielpiano]

he just did lol

[@EVP-Voices]

Apologies if this is a stupid question, but why can't you just use a HDMI>USBc cable? Thank you :)

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@EVP-Voices it’s a good question - the reason is that the direction of signal has to be IN if you want the iPad to act as a monitor. If you want the iPad to act as a SOURCE then you would use the OUT cable. Here we are doing the opposite- using the iPad as the Destination

[@EVP-Voices]

@@LearningandTechnology ah thank you, understood! Cables ordered 😊

[@tacovlogsbutfirsttacos6939]

Can the touch screen on the iPad still be used to select apps on the Mac mini, or is a mouse still necessary?

[@LearningandTechnology]

You will still need a mouse - it only acts as a screen for showing what’s on the Mini. There is a way around this if you use Parallels and Remote Control your mini - however, that’s a different process (and I do have a video on it as well 😀

[@hipidipi20157max]

Does it work with basic ipad or just ipad pro? The title just says Ipad but you say youre using an ipad Pro which is a lot more expensive.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@hipidipi20157max it works with regular iPads as well. If you check out CAMO Studio on the App Store it lists all of the models.

[@banuafamily9026]

Can you do this on a windows laptop instead of an ipad? Thanks

[@LearningandTechnology]

Yes! With the adapter and software that would work. I’ll plan a video on that.

[@banuafamily9026]

@@LearningandTechnology id appreciate that

[@kunchography3725]

Why can't you set the Mac to auto login on startup and use Sidecar directly to your iPad? Then all the inputs on the iPad would work to control the Mac. Sidecar can be set to either extend (a second display) or mirror and be the primary display.

[@LearningandTechnology]

That’s an option that does require some additional configuration, but would potentially work. In this video, the only requirement is a cable and free software on the iPad - making it easy to both setup and troubleshoot. If you use the auto start sidecar option there are potential challenges should the mini not start correctly.

[@NicholasOwen-g4s]

You can do this with Sidecar wired via thunderbolt or over the same internet connect :-)

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@NicholasOwen-g4s that is somewhat true 😀 Sidecar is useful, but often assumes you are using your iPad as an additional monitor - not the primary display.

[@CabinetFramingUK]

Can you charge your iPad while doing this? Or only if you have the iPad case that takes a charger? And I’m guessing you can’t use that iPad keyboard/trackpad built into the case to do work on the Mac mini?

[@gentlemangeek]

If you enable continuity on your mac and ipad you can actually then use the ipads keyboard and trackpad.

[@keleston]

Without the apple Magic Keyboard can you use your iPad as a monitor and charge it at the same time ?

[@LearningandTechnology]

You would need an adapter that passes power through.

[@mjw0009]

Hi there, will this work on an iPad with a Lightening connector or must it have USB 2?

[@LearningandTechnology]

It does need to be a newer iPad. You need to have an iPad that you can run CAMO Studio on as well as find an HDMI capture cable for

[@mjw0009]

Okay, thank you for that. I'll wait until I need a new iPad - I generally use the MacMini at home, anyway, with my existing monitors. Many thanks for your lightening USB 2 response! @@LearningandTechnology

[@KIMIZAINAH]

Hi sir. I was able to use my iPad as monitor for my Mac mini. I was able to log in. However after logging in I cannot work on my files. The screen is stuck. Seems like it's just a photo I see on the screen. However I still can move my cursor to navigate my iPad. But not on my Mac. Thanks

[@Megan.Reeves]

Is there something that is a higher resolution than the 1080 P? Is there anyway I can use apple Magic Keyboard (with trackpad embedded) with mini?

[@ralphruiz8439]

Is there an option to fill up the black bars on top & bottom and go full screen?

[@LearningandTechnology]

The full screen will maintain the aspect ratio of the Mac - don’t may be possible if you adjust the display settings in OSX. I haven’t tried this yet, but will check.