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

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 ))))

[@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?

[@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.

[@rasramo8088]

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

[@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.

[@eddyNYC]

Thanks Tim Cooky

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@eddyNYC oh how I wish that was true. I’d be happy with 10% of his wealth 😀

[@gehteuchnichtsan7911]

Ultimate portability to me would be if the ipad would be a full computer like with the microsoft surface tablets.

[@LearningandTechnology]

That would be great. I have some videos on remote access with the iPad that “sort of” let you use other Operating Systems with the iPad

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@otdosa]

BIG question: can you have 2 ipads as monitors instead of 1?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@otdosa hmmmm. I don’t “think” so, but I’m wondering… It’s not something I’ve done. The challenge would be in the software recognition of two monitors. I’m thinking it’s not possible.

[@otdosa]

@@LearningandTechnology ok. Let's see maybe this gets done in a while. For some work 2 displays really make a difference.

[@diegoomarguzmanaguilar8641]

Imagine iPad had a hdmi port with that iPad could turn into a any monitor not only just for a Mac mini

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@diegoomarguzmanaguilar8641 it can! This solution works with any inbound signal using the adapter I demo. I’ve used it for my Switch and Windows system too

[@diegoomarguzmanaguilar8641]

@@LearningandTechnology what could be interesting tho is that if you could Make a Mac mini as slim as posible to have its procesor and all the components of a Mac mini inside an iPad if someone could made a ps 5 as slim as a penny i think this project is able to do it or just paste a touch screen on a Mac mini an some good power bank or battery and there we have a portable touchscreen Mac mini

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@diegoomarguzmanaguilar8641 that would be fantastic

[@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

[@OGStoneVegas]

it would be so fuckin dope if it had iPad Pro Magic Keyboard support

[@respectandlove464]

I can not use this way, after connecting HDMI, there is not capture card in device option, I connect Mac mini m2 to i pad pro 2022 , but doesn't work, please guide me to handle this situation

[@LearningandTechnology]

Are you using the HDMI Capture cable? The output cable won’t work - you need the Capture one (which isn’t very expensive I put a link in the description)

[@respectandlove464]

Thanks, yes I have a capture card that connects to the ipad then HDMI cable connects to it, but still doesn't work!!! Can you guide me?

[@respectandlove464]

@@LearningandTechnology please answer

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@respectandlove464 is it the capture card I linked to? What brand and model is it?

[@respectandlove464]

@@LearningandTechnology d-net hd usb 3 (Chinese)

[@kimihzainah]

My iPad cannot connect to mac mini bcoz coma studio won't appear in the choices😊

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@kimihzainah the iPad has to allow the install of CAMO Studio - not all of them do.

[@miekwavesoundlab]

How do you KVM the iPad? (Use Mac mini as iPad tablet mode without ext keyboard/mouse?)

[@LearningandTechnology]

This is just the V part of KVM. You do need a keyboard and pointing device (I use a little Bluetooth folding keyboard and a touch pad - very compact.

[@trashtbyghosts]

thanks frank!

[@simonleesax4788]

Does this setup still work ? I’ve downloaded the software but I don’t see the options you’re taking about; maybe they’ve updated the software

[@LearningandTechnology]

Do you have the correct adapter? HDMI input. Not the typical output ones

[@simonleesax4788]

@@LearningandTechnology you have a point; I used one of the Anker hubs with hdmi, I’ll order the one you have and try again

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@simonleesax4788 It’s a common error. The HDMI Input is the “secret” to making this work. They are quite inexpensive and have some fun uses (like this video), but basically - any device that needs a screen. So you can use the adapter/CAMO set-up to attach game systems, laptops, etc. - it’s worth the few dollars it costs.

[@fanzei]

i have buy a type c to HDMI cable (not adapter but directly cable) to follow the video but it doesn't work :(

[@LearningandTechnology]

You need the capture card (link in description) It’s not very expensive.

[@tonybove2468]

What will work wireless on a 2011 Intel Mac Mini to M2 IPad Pro? Thanks.

[@ARLARAOFFICIAL]

Does it work with audio?

[@MrDaveCoresh]

USB-c / hdmi does video/audio

[@helenswinton]

Thanks

[@LearningandTechnology]

Thank you! That’s very kind and I appreciate it

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

Does it work with iPad Air?

[@AJWhatsIt]

Technically speaking, yes, it should work for iPad Air, as long as you’re updated to the latest iPadOS version

[@AdityaYada]

Battery?

[@LearningandTechnology]

Yes

[@JP-ez7vt]

Yeah, but not at full screen.

[@mtnguy]

I see the attraction, but this is too complicated. I have my air and thats perfect for me. But everyone gets thier bite of the apple.

[@LearningandTechnology]

If you already have an Air - then that’s the way to go for sure. This is sort of a “you CAN do this” type of video. The decision of whether you SHOULD do this is personal :) I’ve been buying new computers every few years for …. Years. My favourite computer just happens to be the Mac Mini. Whenever I buy a new laptop I feel like I’m forced to buy a new screen when all I want is a new computer. That’s why this iPad/Mini combo is working so well for me.

[@gatorcellman]

Um, I think Apple already came up with a solution. It's called the MacBook Air. If you really want to use your ipad as a monitor, you could use either the MacBook with Sidecar. Benefits: Smaller footprint and lighter, use it with a battery, extra monitor, no cables. The only real scenario where it may make sense is if you only have an ipad and no other Apple computer and are looking for the least expensive way to use MacOS, assuming you already have a keyboard and mouse. Yet if you buy a keyboard and mouse from Apple, the price for a basic Mac Mini, keyboard, and mouse, comes to $847. An M2 Macbook Air is $999 so you're really only saving $152, but with the Air, you're truly portable. Not trying to be too critical, but can you explain why use the setup you suggest instead of a MacBook Air?

[@LearningandTechnology]

This isn’t a video suggesting what you SHOULD do - it’s just a video showing what you CAN do. Obviously, if you are in the market for a completely new technology refresh - then there are many options. This is more of a “hey… I have an iPad and a Mac mini - I wonder if there’s a cheap way to use them together?” Video.

[@gatorcellman]

@@LearningandTechnology Ahh, I see. Well I guess I COULD stuff a Mac Pro and iPad into a carry-on and use them as a portable solution! Oh, maybe not, weight restrictions. The airlines spoil all the fun😂

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@gatorcellman haha. A Mac Pro would definitely be pushing it. The Minis are a cool solution though. I’m admittedly a bit of a fan of them. So anything I can use them in different ways I try to. They provide a lot of power for the money - and, at least where I work, there’s always a monitor I can use. (Or, my iPad 😀) That said - plugins are required for power - so they are “semi” portable in that regard. They sure can give a lot of power for less money though.

[@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

[@privatename7634]

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

[@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.

[@anabs_wrenandrita]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@startsomewhere1]

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

[@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.

[@kacsoac]

Thanks for letting me know about camo Studio

[@RagnarCrumpets]

Just so you’re all aware, using an iPad you can only get a refresh rate of 60 Hz. So if you want to get 90 or 120 frames per second with an iPad Pro, it’s not possible. The reason is because you need to use a video capture card like he does in the video and currently video capture cards only support up to 60 frames per second. so yes this is all great, but personally I want to be able to utilise the 120 frames capable of my Mac mini. Other than that good video.

[@Valerie-ek5ly]

Excellent presentation… thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@LadySamurai88]

Good video but this s*cks that Apple makes it so difficult to just use your iPad with side car as the main screen

[@Teeum5]

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

[@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?

[@dplj4428]

capture card, hdmi to usbc video input, camo studio. 2022? If main mac mini external display not functioning, might be good for emergency?

[@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!

[@VoltX_1]

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

[@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

[@chaelstorm7155]

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

[@armpauloferreira]

Great video! wow i am now the 1000 like... incredible!

[@JeffPom]

Dang. Wish I had seen this a month ago!

[@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)

[@Whopickedthisname]

Great video! 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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@Sebastianquezadas]

I got a cable that has HDMI on one end and USB C on the other and it didn't work 😪 Is it possible that it doesn't work because I don't have an adapter? I mean: should I have an end to end hdmi cable and this cable connect it to a usb c adapter?

[@LearningandTechnology]

It has to be an HDMI input adapter (link in description) it may be that you have an output adapter - which most of the ones are.

[@IngridCasas-qp3li]

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

[@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

[@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 😊

[@MattEldridgeFilm]

Capture Card is not an option under devices....

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@MattEldridgeFilm do you have the capture card for INPUT? This is a special cable (link in description). HDMI OUT will not work.

[@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?

[@TheIsaiahDuncan]

I have an iPad Pro 4th Gen with iPadOS version 17.6.1 installed. I also have the Video Capture Card you suggested with a Female HDMI Input to a Male USB-C Output. I have Camo Studio installed. Under the external video source option, I only see “None” as an option. Could you help point me in the right direction? Am I missing something?

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@TheIsaiahDuncan that does seem odd. Is the HDMI source plugged in and trained on? The signal should be active to be recognized

[@TheIsaiahDuncan]

@@LearningandTechnology Yes, and the Blue LED on the Capture Card is lit as well.

[@Cupheadburndmyhousedown]

Its tim cooks stunt double

[@LearningandTechnology]

At a much lower rate of pay!

[@garyrobinson6247]

An M1 MacBook Air plus an iPad would mean you would have twice the screen real estate using sidecar and still have the benefits of a full OS. Yes the MacBook Air is more expensive than the Mac mini but not significantly so.

[@LearningandTechnology]

Except then you wouldn’t have an iPad

[@Fotovliegtuig]

Apple mini is a great little machine for editing videos. When the SSD drive breaks due to heavy use one can just replace it. Oh, wait ...........

[@LearningandTechnology]

True - the new Macs all have to go into Apple for repairs.

[@mariamunozpiz6070]

Lots of wisdom in this channel 👌🙌

[@Videomac]

I don't see the link of the HDMI adapter, I have one, but only get Crome to the ipad, with no audio, no desktop of the mac mini also no test pattern

[@LearningandTechnology]

Here’s the link amzn.to/4a0t2ru This is an INPUT cable and is the one needed. Fortunately, they are not too expensive and have other uses to (I some other videos on connecting game systems for example)

[@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

[@_Username__]

DOES NOT MAKE SENSE what's this ?? Macbook is much cheaper and slimmer !!!

[@LearningandTechnology]

There are many reasons it makes sense: 1) you already have a mini and iPad 2) you want to use an iPad sometimes 3) you want a more powerful computer (mini) Obviously, you could buy a MacBook if that’s what you want.

[@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.

[@kisho2679]

How can installed softwares in MacMini interact with iPad's apps, e.g. sharing audio and documents?

[@LearningandTechnology]

Not through this method - this is just for display of the Mac Mini.

[@TomasGarza-b5d]

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]

@@TomasGarza-b5d it works with regular iPads as well. If you check out CAMO Studio on the App Store it lists all of the models.

[@Verocapote]

Will this work with a mac mini 2018?

[@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.

[@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

[@stevemcclure2879]

Genius thanks! I'm thinking of a MacBook Air but maybe I'll do this instead!

[@LearningandTechnology]

This is great if you already have the iPad and Mac Mini. An Air is basically a complete system in one - so it sort of depends on how you intend to use things and what you may already have.

[@pablofierro9801]

anything is a montitor with a video converted card, this is so full of shit, the app remain useless and works as a shiity OBS knock off

[@LearningandTechnology]

Really? I don’t believe OBS runs on an iPad - and this App does and works very nicely. It’s also free. Have you actually tried this? Or, is your opinion based on something else?

[@23jonatan01]

Hi! Its posible the combination with mac mini late 2014 with iPad mini 6?

[@lostgleammedia]

You should just be able to usbc to usbc and it works without a third party app. Why doesnt Apple do things like this

[@LearningandTechnology]

That would be great. Sadly, they don’t have that feature. Maybe one day.

[@onestophigher]

luna display headless mode is, what I went for with a Mac.

[@LearningandTechnology]

I haven’t tried that (maybe they’ll reach out to sponsor a video!). It’s a little more expensive, but does look promising.

[@ritamartin311]

Soo neat! it works and works well thank you :)

[@LearningandTechnology]

Awesome 😎

[@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.

[@Sebastianquezadas]

This is great! but it would be great if I could use my iphone as a mouse😢

[@LearningandTechnology]

That would be cool!

[@Sebastianquezadas]

Thanks for answering! My Mac Mini is from 2014 and my iPad Pro is from 2020. Do you think I can connect them?

[@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.

[@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 😀

[@hilalrefaiehhilal.designs3795]

just sell all of this and buy a proper macbook

[@LearningandTechnology]

Only if that’s what you want.

[@petucker548]

Because you can do something doesn’t mean you should do it. This is a perfect example. Just bought a new MacBook Air or if you want to really get a deal by a refurbished MacBook Air.

[@LearningandTechnology]

@@petucker548 This has great utility in the correct circumstances. I like the power and functionality of a Mac Mini and find that this solution allows me to bring it with me to more environments - without the need to carry or arrange a monitor. Although not a solution that may work from you - it does for others. Also - a MacBook Air does not run iOS Apps - so this solution allows you to have more functionality in that regard (but less for the mini - as it does require power). So you have to figure out what you want.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Well i checked and im only getting like 200 for the Mac mini, and i have everything else, no where close to being able to get an MacBook with that so this is great for me

[@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.

[@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!

[@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. 👍

[@Andrew-rz9ck]

ultimate portability ? why do all that and even tether yourself to an power outlet. Just use a laptop. it has a battery.

[@LearningandTechnology]

In the video

[@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.

[@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.