M1 Mac Mini - IPAD DISPLAY ONLY! Ft. Luna Display (HEADLESS mode + initial setup)

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[@rnerissa3843]

‼️ Take into consideration - automatic log in = no password protection

[@LiranPeleg]

All and all its a good solution, but the security issue is a turn off for me

[@V4D2]

yeah . :/ it won’t defeat its purpose, but it surely is a major setback, imo.

[@asdlb4]

iPad still has a password. Risk would be someone connecting a monitor to mini.

[@njthebaud]

If it's not too much trouble could you try something for me? Disable automatic login, then power on the mini without a monitor connected. Theoretically the login screen should be there within 30 seconds of powering on even though you can't see it. After waiting about 30 seconds just type in your password using the connected keyboard to your mini and press enter to log in. I just want to see if Luna can still connect this way in headless mode. If it works you can then try to see if having file vault turned on is also possible. Anyways, let me know if you can ;)

[@rnerissa3843]

@@njthebaud I did attempt it without automatic login and I never saw the sign in screen. I even tried to just type my password blindly and it didn't work either. I wonder if there was an update preventing this because I saw another Luna Display video showing the password screen showing up

[@jean-paulschmeitz5015]

Great review! Very helpful...didn’t know something like this did exists

[@Kevin6t8]

Great video as always.👍 You outdo yourself every video. You have the utmost respect from me. Being a full time nurse, going to school, and KZbin, I don't know where you find the time , but thanks for all you do. 🤘😎👍

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you so much Kevin! This means a lot. I always appreciate all your comments 🙏

[@HeyitsMario65]

This is what I was looking for, I could not find a video that exactly explained it like you did. Thank you, my Ipad pro is now my main monitor for my mac mini! Thank you!!!

[@RobertEngelmann]

Thanks for the detailed review. Some good things to know.

[@HasaniTempest]

Thanks! Found out about the Luna Display and was deciding whether to use my ipad like this or get a portable display. Very helpful video.

[@MrMiaLar]

Thanks for the information. Such a nice, comforting voice you have for making videos!

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you for the kind words Larry 🙏😊

[@asdlb4]

This was excellent. You covered my questions much more in depth than any other video I could find. Currently I use the Screens app which works pretty well but not perfect. I’d like to find a better solution but Luna Display seems pretty hit or miss. Some videos show it working perfectly but yours made it seem less reliable. Good to know about the magic keyboard trackpad since I use that heavily with my iPad.

[@banned_from_eating_cookies]

Very helpful review, thank you

[@JB-tm6rd]

Thank youuuuuu!!!! I got everything set up now but thank you for your help 😄

[@rnerissa3843]

Glad you got it working!

[@aslanmichael]

You can keep password protection, do not allow automatic logon! However, if you enter Accessibility options and enable voiceover, you can follow the audible instructions to enter your user name and password. Win-Win!

[@nihonxs]

So helpful ! I got an ipad but my old macbook pro is dead. New ones are so expensive, I could buy the entry level mac mini and use my ipad as the main screen now. Seems promising !

[@KevinRossRN]

Kind of crazy I just saw you over on my latest. I was literally looking at this setup last week. Not digging the reliance on sidecar, so was looking for a hardware solution to test.

[@rnerissa3843]

It’s not perfect, but it definitely has its perks for certain users!

[@LamarMK]

Great Video! Nice and Smooth. 👍💪

[@rnerissa3843]

I've been leveled up 💯

[@LamarMK]

@@rnerissa3843 🚀🚀🚀

[@Mike_Esto]

Cool!

[@benbunch4159]

Really well made video thank you!

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you Ben! 🙏☺️

[@benjaminpastrana9662]

Great professional voice and video💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you Benjamin!

[@user-zh3ip1fw8d]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@mxnjones]

I like how they note that LunaDisplay and their other product, Astropad, can be used together so an iPad can be used as a drawing tablet. That appeals to me, except I already have a drawing tablet. I guess I’ll see what my needs are once I get my Mac Mini and other peripherals.

[@richarddblythe]

Amazing video!! This has been so helpful! Is an external keyboard required for text input?

[@Ruskivotka]

Hi thanks for the vid. Could you make updated video about this and mac + ipad magic keyboard? thx ))

[@BCE-111]

Thanks Nerissa! This is a really great and useful video! And I'll be viewing your other videos related to the M1 iPad Pro too. And am watching the "M1 Mac Mini + iPad Pro - This is the way" video now too. I just bought a 2TB 12.9" M1 iPad Pro with WiFi & Cellular yesterday on Woot for $1119 plus tax = $1221. Hard to beat that. My first iPad. :) And I have a 2TB M1 Mac Mini too which I love. Was looking for a way to use the iPad Pro as an external monitor and looking at the Luna Display option. But some reviews complained about latency issues. But you've shown here where that may be arrising from. Directed another KZbin creator who just bought the Luna Display for his M2 Mac Mini to your video here. Thanks so much!

[@mrkleverapps]

Awesome video. Is there a way to mirror wireless Mac Mini M1 to an Apple TV 4K 2021 (located in separate room)?

[@russcastella]

Looks interesting. I’m using Splashtop to connect my iPad to Mac mini. Latency is super low and it’s real convenient as I move around my house throughout the day.

[@rnerissa3843]

I've never heard of this. Thank you!

[@eyeonart6865]

What is splash top?

[@dwikyarihanggoro6926]

So even when both are connected via cable, it’s still needs wifi? So it can’t be used on the outdoor without wifi?

[@box4aza]

Thanks

[@Dimasphotographer]

I was excited until noticed that we need to turn off the “Filevault”… Excellent video ! Thank you!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Hey awesome video! I work and travel out of a van, I have a M1 iPad for navigation in the car. I also have a M1 Mac mini at home and was wanting to take it with me so I could have a mobile editing studio. I already have an iPad to use as a monitor so this is a good option for me. I’m looking at exclusively looking at using the iPad as my main display wired in. I won’t need the wireless. Can you use it without the dongle at all as I won’t have wifi everywhere I travel? Appreciate your time to reply and the awesome video!

[@Ephemeral9862]

Did you manage to do this? Interesting!

[@user-mj2cy5gb8w]

Hiya, great video - what resolution does the iPad run when using it has a monitor with a Mac Mini (headless mode) Many thanks :)

[@fazebusta47]

Can I do this with a 2012 MacBook and a 4th generation iPad Air? (I also have gigabit internet so that should not be a problem)

[@roshanzameerbepari]

Can you show the way to use without LUNA display

[@MrJerkfaceKevin]

There are other options out there, I think Duet display (paid app on iOS/iPadOS, free on desktop) as well as Jump (paid) which is a RDP (remote desktop protocol) app. And if u wanted to do the same on PC, the above 2 would work, as well as Moonlight (if u have a nVidia gpu).

[@davido9450]

Can you edit in final cut on the iPad with the iPad being headless mode? Can I sit on the couch and edit in final cut with the Mac mini or Mac studio across the room 🤔?

[@carrtb]

So, in a way the hardware dongle “fakes out” a “monitor” being connected to the mini. I’m guessing mini won’t function without a physical “monitor” detected? There appears to be more to the dongle if apps and settings are required on the mini and iPad for the system to function… I was hoping Sidecar on its own would be sophisticated enough, the mini wouldn’t need a physical-always present “monitor” connection, therefore no extra hardware (dongle or real monitor) needed. I can see myself using the resources of the M1 mini via an (appropriately featured) iPad from anywhere with the mini securely tucked away from view. Thank you for this content. I enjoyed learning more about my potential ideal set-up!

[@bryans8656]

I enjoyed this even though I don't own an iPad :-)

[@Kevin6t8]

Same!😁

[@abosz007]

When plugged in via cable, does it also charge? Also how does one charge the ipad while the cable is in or does that put a break into the workflow without wifi, because one has to charge the ipad?

[@cocompi]

Hey, thanks for showing Luna Display! I was hoping Duet Display would be working by now? Attempting to connect my 2012 MacBook Pro to my M1 Mac Mini but I was holding on to see if it is working, before I actually buy anything

[@rnerissa3843]

It’s still not displaying for me correctly 🥲

[@Conv1cti0n]

what if you go to a cafe and the Mac mini isn't connected to wifi but your iPad is, would it still connect? or would the Mac mini have to be connected to the wifi for it to connect?

[@user-qn6yt3zx3w]

I use the “screens” app on my iPad, which finds all the Mac’s on my network and allows me to remote login to any of them. Works extremely well, minimal setup required (just enable remote login on the source machine) and no hardware dongles etc

[@rnerissa3843]

I’ve never tried it! Thank you for sharing!

[@bandofcrazies7082]

Do you use bluetooth mouse? Magic Keyboard? Bluetooth keyboard? Are they fully functional? Any lag?

[@user-qn6yt3zx3w]

@@bandofcrazies7082 keep in mind that the keyboard and mouse connect to the viewing machine (iPad in my case). The host computer (Mac) is in another building in my case. I use my iPad with a keyboard/trackpad case and it works very well. My son came home from university and was really perplexed while watching me work, as it looked like my iPad was running Mac OS, but it was just remotely connected to my Mac.

[@bandofcrazies7082]

Thank you for the reply. That is phenomenal. This seems to be the cheapest option and keeps the usb-c open on the Mac mini as well. I will surely give that a try in a few days when I receive the Mac mini.

[@bandofcrazies7082]

I999. I purchased Screens 4 app and it seems to work well after some hiccups with initial settings. Are you able to use full screen on the IPad without the black space above and below? I disabled the menu bars. I see Luna is full display and this may be a benefit of Luna. However, for $20 and being able to use my IPad Magic keyboard and trackpad (without have to buy separate units) I’ll take the bars. Let me know if you figured it out.

[@FolksUniverse]

hi !!..is the touch screen still functional even it was on computer mode with mac mini...or we still need keyboard and mouse for it...Thanks

[@davidpatrick1813]

My iPad connects to the internet via the cell tower and is used as my hot spot. I don't think I can connect both internet and the display at the same time. I hope this works.

[@angelo6147]

Can you game on the ipad screen using mac mini sidecar?

[@MarioVarong]

Great videos 👌🏿. What about videocalls on headless mode? Can you still use the iPad cam/mic? Or do you need to use external ones?

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you! Unfortunately not. You will still need an external input

[@zenshothesecond1188]

Just one question is it work with the apple pencil for drawing?

[@flove7808]

are you able to type the filevault2 passwort on boot / login screen blindly ?

[@macanohussein580]

Any link/ name for the iPad stand on the mac mini??

[@cutupmusic]

Great, I'll use it for a headless Mac mini so this video was on spot! I'll be using autologin anyway and launching certain applications at login. The iPad is used to assure everything has booted and being able to control it wirelessly if necessary. Have you tried internet sharing from the Mini for acting as the WiFi access point? Does that affect anything in terms of lag?

[@Controla33]

Hi! How would this work for games like call of duty warzone?

[@cmgerner]

What about editing through lumafusion?

[@giuliodreosto]

I don't know if it will work but... maybe using duet display you can also have a monitor for your mac mini... maybe

[@rnerissa3843]

Duet display wasn’t working for me. Their customer support last told me they needed to update their systems for Big Sur

[@leonardodavinci7425]

Is that type c luna cable on amazon?

[@einnortube]

Hey @Riss, Did you order that Luna Display dangle from Luna/Astropad? I was checking in Amazon, it's not available in my area.

[@rnerissa3843]

Yeah I got it from the Luna Display website

[@michelladouceur4704]

Do i need wifi tu use luna display.

[@ericdelrio4614]

Can you use adobe cc with this set up?

[@tylerhohulin]

Does anyone know if Luna Display works on Samsung TV or Google TV?

[@javashy9649]

Aw I want to get this since it could fit on my budget! I heard there was a subscription though? Is it a one time purchase now? Also if the Mac mini I get is new could I start it up on the iPad without a monitor? I don’t really have any monitors except the tv.

[@rnerissa3843]

It's a one time purchase. You will need to set it up first with an external monitor, but I had someone in my comments say he used his TV to set it up

[@javashy9649]

Thanks for the reply! I ended up getting a MacBook for school.

[@beschidayaprakash6587]

I have an iPad Air 3. I want to upgrade to an M1 device. But I got an idea of buying a Mac mini M1 since it's cheaper and can run iOS apps and use my iPad as the monitor with the help of Luna display touch and use luma fusion. By this way I can also use the Mac also if needed for any other purpose. What do you think?

[@rnerissa3843]

If I were you, I would keep the iPad Air 3 for now with the M1 Mac mini for now. Since WWDC didn't really dive into the M1 iPad Pro "power", we might still be a ways away until we can see what it really can do. Your idea leaves you to still have the best of both worlds of iPad OS & MacOS

[@devinp923]

Random question. What keyboards are you using ? Loki g for something small that also uses the number pad on the right. BTW great video !

[@devinp923]

Never mind. I see it in the description

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you!

[@anthony01311982]

We need the link for that awesome keyboard ⌨️

[@rnerissa3843]

Mine is Grape Milk, but they have others! iqunix.store/products/f96-wireless-mechanical-keyboard

[@aldara234]

This device cost $129 since this video was create a $50 increase is it really worth it?

[@V4D2]

thanks very much for the video (#1?) on the Luna . when u say u noticed “minimal to non-existent latency when hardwired the Mac Mini, to the iPad”.... what do you mean exactly ? 1. You still need the 2 devices to being connected on the same WiFi, even when hardwired ??(!) (i thought that..once hardwired, one wouldn’t need to rely on the wi-fi connection) 2. do u still notice it not being seamless ? A slight lag, or inconsistencies ? Or both ? The Luna performance will definitely play a major factor on my upcoming setup....which i am planning to be this exactly [MacMini M1X/M2 & iPad Pro 12.9”] i’ll be thankful for any solid feedback ;) PS: your voice is incredibly soothing..hehehe i reckon that if u tried to expand to any sort of audio/radio broadcast/podcast you’d be pretty ‘hireable’. ;) cheers from Portugal

[@rnerissa3843]

Hi, thanks for watching! So you can technically connect either on the same WiFi or wired connection. I've tried both and noticed that on WiFi, the KZbin videos I was watching was stuttering (my WiFi router is 2 feet away), especially when I was multitasking. When I hardwired the Mac mini to the iPad, the video was MUCH SMOOTHER. However, I was also watching the videos and multi-tasking with some video editing and noticed a small stutter when I was pushing my Mac mini. However, it didn't affect my work at all as it was very minor. This minor stutter, when wired in, is such a rare occurrence when heavily multitasking, but doesn't occur when I'm only doing one or two things at a time. Hopefully, I made sense ☺️

[@musikcenter6086]

Can I ask what cable you used for hardwiring macmini to ipad?

[@brintamatic]

Hello, with Luna display and the iPad Pro, can I use the Magic Keyboard/trackpad that connects to the iPad?

[@bandofcrazies7082]

She showed in the video...scrolling does not seem to work and the trackpad use can be intermittent. Can still use touch on the screen though.

[@alexfr811]

Nice video... can i ask, do you really need that dongle or is it possible to skip it if you use Luna wired? I suppose that this gives the Mac mini total portability, right? So I can use it anywhere along with and iPad even if there isn't wifi... Thx very much

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you! I believe you have to use the dongle regardless. Otherwise, sidecar is the way to go! Do you have an older ipad?

[@alexfr811]

@@rnerissa3843 yeah, that's what I thought... not sure if Im going this road. My Ipad is quite current, just 2 years old... I'm in two minds between a Macbook air or this setup. I'm a musician and i need both, performance and portability... But also looking to save some bread... thx very much for your reply Nerissa

[@sweetlol2390]

@@alexfr811 what did u chose in the end ?

[@alexfr811]

@@sweetlol2390 the MacBook air... I figured it was just simpler... Thx

[@luperciomario]

Does anyone have a code for checkout

[@goesinevent]

The main question is: can you access the camera? How do you do Zoom calls?

[@rnerissa3843]

Unfortunately, you cannot use the camera on the iPad when on Luna. You will still need to use an external cam.

[@rxsyea]

I have a question.. Will the the external Mac device also have the content you use on your iPad when you first start up? and how do you disconnect the device from the Mac mini after you set it up on your ipad?

[@rnerissa3843]

Are you able to provide an example of the content you would use on the iPad that you are referring to? In regards to disconnecting, you simply close out the Luna Display app. Ultimately, you are running MacOS through the Luna Display app and you can easily switch back and forth between iPad OS mode and MacOS (via Luna Display)

[@rxsyea]

ah sorry wrong wording what I meant to say is.. when setting up the Mac to the Mac mini does the Mac mini transfer all of the data onto the Mac?

[@bandofcrazies7082]

You can simply swipe up and you are back to your iPad iOS.

[@PhilippaRichard]

Hi. To connect via cable (if WiFi isn't great), what kind of cable is needed? And does the luna dongle still need to be plugged in?

[@bandofcrazies7082]

What are you trying to connect to? Does your iPad have USB-C? If not they you will need a hub that will have HDMI.

[@Meganatomy]

@@bandofcrazies7082 hi, my ipad pro 10.5 has a lightning charging port. What type of cable will work with it to connect with mac mini? Thank you

[@davewong1792]

Hi, are you able to use Luna display with 2 other monitors on the Mac mini?

[@rnerissa3843]

In order to have 3 monitors total? I would say it would be dependent on how you will be connecting your monitors, since one of the Mac mini USB-Cs will be taken up by the Luna Display adapter. Though I haven't tried it with Luna Display, theoretically, if you connect one monitor with HDMI & the other via USB-C (to HDMI if applicable), Luna Display shouldn't have a problem as it is technically running through the app.

[@davewong1792]

@@rnerissa3843 thank you!

[@davidfreeman8863]

Does Luna support key input thru the iPad screen keyboard, or is a physical external keyboard a must? Ordered a Luna and coming soon! Thx for the idea!

[@rnerissa3843]

The iPad Screen keyboard wouldn't pop up since it still recognized the keyboard which was technically connected to the Mac mini (via bluetooth). Theoretically, you could prompt the MacOS on screen keyboard instead.

[@davidfreeman8863]

@@rnerissa3843 didn't know there *was* an on screen Mac keyboard. Rather cumbersome, but maybe in a pinch! Learn something new every day...

[@g.mandril7975]

Can an iPad with a lightning-to-USB-cable be used for the same, possibly without the Luna-adapter?

[@bandofcrazies7082]

I have seen multiple post with this same question. I would also like to know if you can just connect an iPad directly to a Mac for a second display. I am waiting for my Mac mini M1. Should arrive in a few days. Sure it would be cool to be wireless but not necessary for me if I can buy a 79" USB-C cable from OWC. We shall see.

[@Ephemeral9862]

Is this possible? Did you try it?

[@g.mandril7975]

And did it work? 😃

[@stephanes.]

So the magic keyboard, or Logitech has to be connecter to the Mac mini only ?

[@rnerissa3843]

In regards to bluetooth, yes

[@Quell_Walden]

Silly Question.. let’s say I have a wired connection from iPad to Mac and I’m at a place that has no Wifi, can I still use the Luna display?

[@raihanuddin2615]

Yeah sure

[@Cookiechan10]

Do we need an external monitor before connecting it to iPad?

[@rnerissa3843]

On initial setup, yes

[@njcimaging]

So WiFi strength plays a part when connected with a wire too?

[@rnerissa3843]

Not when wired. The only minor stuttering I notes when wired was when the tasks were more on the intensive side

[@njcimaging]

@@rnerissa3843 Great! Thank you. Im planning on doin a lot of video editing and photo editing so I appreciate the input.

[@JeffreyChiaSatuIndah]

After watching your your video I purchased a Luna Display. Initially it worked. I left it in the USB C and did not connect to a iPad for a while. I bought a new USB C monitor, and so I use one port of my Mac mini M1 for the Luna Display and the other for the Dell usb monitor. Now I can't get it to work at all. The Luna Display tries to configure on powering up and just tells me that it cannot find a display, unplug the dongle and try again. I have pinged the iPad and vice versa to proof that it is on the same Network but I can't get it to work, Even hardwired the iPad to the Mac. Really frustrating. I had written to the manufacturer and they auto replied that they are small team and will take a little time to get back to me. Well it has been almost 24 hours. If I had known it was this flaky I would I would not have bought it. I asked the manufacturers if I could have my money back. Well those who have not purchased it do consider my predicament and really consider well before making the purchase, they are a small team and will take some time to respond. The FAQs are not much of a help.

[@rnerissa3843]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this...I truly wonder if something is hindering it from connecting since your other USB-C hub has been utilized for the monitor. However, I thought each USB-C was independent of each other, so it shouldn't have interfered.

[@JeffreyChiaSatuIndah]

Hurray, Astopad Support had replied and explained that there is a conflict of two monitors on my setup as I am also using a USB C Dell 4K monitor and the Mac. Mini Mac M1 can only output to one display with the same industrial display protocol standards used. Well this is another consideration before you buy this fine product.Hopefully we will see an alternative product that is ablate to use it's unique transport/protocol. Regretfully as we get faster computers we are getting more gadget interfacing restrictions. I miss the old days of the Apple II.

How about sound? How about camera? How about general app switching workflow?

[@MITCH1221]

Why didn’t they make this Bluetooth connection so you wouldn’t have to rely on Wi-Fi

[@philippenicolai5378]

Sidecar

[@Mockedarche_old]

So this makes it a macbook?

[@rnerissa3843]

Almost!

[@alright272]

@@rnerissa3843 Yeah, all you got to do is find some type of battery and you got yourself a macbook on steroids.

[@mxnjones]

What is that iPad stand?

[@rnerissa3843]

It was a trial product from Procase, but they never released it. This is something I found that's pretty similar geni.us/JqL82

[@evergreenfu4458]

Mac already has airplay function. The only problem is how to do it automatically when boot in. You can write simple code to make it happen.

[@Withlovekathryne]

What does hardwire mean?

[@rnerissa3843]

Plugging in with the thunderbolt 🙂

[@sinnermetal9067]

Is this work with davinci resolve?

[@rnerissa3843]

I don’t use Davinci Resolve however, I saw that it’s still in Beta version. I don’t think Luna Display will negatively impact its use-case.

[@cdespins4003]

I might have figured something out. This whole disable password log in problem was very off putting.. I was looking to run my Mac Mini with the iPad Pro and a Bluetooth keyboard, just as you are, except with the Mini across the room. I had thought I could circumvent the password problem by connecting my BT keyboard wirelessly to the Mini, at power up, log in (blindly) and then transfer the BT connection to my IPad Pro and everything would be good to go. Wrong Because if the keyboard is connected to the Mini and I swap it to the IPad. It wont connect itself to the Mini just because I powered it on. Maybe if I disconnected the keyboard from the IPad before I powered up the Mac Mini? But that’s an afterthought.. now. Either way it would be a bunch of unnecessarily jockeying of Bluetooth connections, given the solution that I came up with. That being the - Rii mini X1 It’s a tiny AF keyboard with a trackpad that connects to the Mini Mac via USB With this simple and affordable option, I simply.. power the Mini Mac up! Wait 10 seconds.. type in my password, launch Luna from my IPad. With Luna set to launch on the Mac Mini, it automatically connects. The Mac Mini goes to sleep mode.. touch the Rii mini X1 keyboard and its back in 10 seconds or less. Your Mac Mini remains password protected! and MAYBE you don’t have to disable encryption either? (Maybe you could try and make a video update?) But, someone else needs to try that part out. I’m not very tech savy for a guy banging out a log in fix for Luna that nobody else seems to have discovered or at least bothered sharing. This is a 20 dollar fix that requires only giving up one of your USB ports to keep your Mac Mini password secure. I am thrilled to have this solution!

[@PatrickChang78]

In my opinion, the headless mode is not worth the security risks. I like how you used it with your iPad magic keyboard setup. I like the idea of using my Mac Mini remotely with my iPad on my couch away from my basement office. I think only certain users will benefit from Luna Display over SideCar. I'm using both SideCar and Duet Display. The reason why I use Duet Display sometimes over SideCar is, Duet display allows me to use the iPad in the portrait orientation, which is great for things like work chat (ie. Slack). SideCar is landscape only. Can you use Luna Display in the portrait orientation? Great video as always!

[@rnerissa3843]

Agreed. That’s definitely a big consideration when choosing this method. I attempted Duet Display last week and I was still having issues 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ll give portrait mode a try

[@PatrickChang78]

@@rnerissa3843 I just installed it today on my M1 Mini and it worked. I don't know if you have an older version or not. It is a bit laggy. I don't think it is M1 native. I don't think they have too much motivation to make it native with Sidecar being available. They are probably concentrating on other platforms.

[@rnerissa3843]

Just tried it, it didn't automatically rotate. Also I found this on their Q&A - help.astropad.com/article/248-portrait-mode-luna

[@shivarma9658]

Sidecar in 2023 is 1000 times better than Luna display

[@mikengo9306]

Very good video. Thank you. Everything is perfect except for one thing. The background music is utmost annoying. That's quite a put off.

[@rnerissa3843]

Thank you for the feedback

[@flove7808]

don't like the video because your desktop clock is rushing by 3 minutes (04:02) which drives me crazy (#troll)

[@vitaliykharin3997]

just buy portable monitor

[@iPoru]

BAYOT!!!!!

[@John-nw8uj]

Thank you decent vid. However you suffer from the GEEK problem, as do most computer aces. You assume that you are teaching experts, many are not. Teach from absolute basics. Please. John

[@Z15TEENG]

Stupid design and color.

[@RV-kl2wl]

Your voice ❤️