And while it doesn’t support advanced touch gestures on the iPad, there is Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard integration. You can also choose a wired connection using USB-C and/or lightning cable. It uses AirPlay for wireless operation so you can expect nearly lag-free performance. Sidecar (iOS, Mac)įor those who own a recent Mac and iPad and need basic secondary screen functionality, Sidecar is baked right into your devices. This is not to be confused with the company’s marquee offering, a remote access application named Splashtop Remote. If that’s not an issue, Splashtop Wired may be your best bet. As the name suggests, there’s no Wi-Fi option and this app requires a USB connection.
Perhaps the biggest selling point is the ability to support up to 1080p at 60fps.
It works like the rest – download drivers onto your computer, the app onto your tablet or phone, and you’re off to the races. This is another multi-platform solution that’s been getting very good feedback. Splashtop Wired XDisplay (Android, iOS, Kindle, PC, Mac) With more recent updates and better customer feedback, we’d suggest this one as the first to try. There’s by no means a 100% success rate with every tablet and computer, but current feedback seems to suggest your chances with Duet are pretty good. While the iOS version remains the more robust, offering a bunch of features and backward compatibility that Sidecar does not, the Android version also performs quite well.
This was originally the go-to for Mac and iPad users, but since Apple has added native support using Sidecar, Duet Display has expanded to support Android and PC as well. Unfortunately, we’ve got to use that old cliche: these apps are to be used at your own risk. In some cases, users have also experienced stability issues (computers crashing etc). Whether they work for you and how well doesn’t only depend on the type of computer and tablet, but also which operating system and many other factors. As a result, users have reported wildly varying levels of success. While we’d be the first in line to thank the geniuses behind these apps, the fact remains that what they do, in essence, is allow two devices to work together in ways they weren’t designed to. Thankfully, there are a number of ingenious apps that attempt to solve the problem. Of course, your smart devices don’t have video connections like a monitor.
You can check out our full list of helpful video conferencing tips here. Two screens are nearly indispensable when it comes to video conferencing as well. You’ll be able to split your windows between two screens, therefore avoiding having to play peekaboo with your open apps. While it may be smaller, using your tablet or smartphone as a second monitor has the same benefits as a true second display. You can quickly and easily use your tablet or phone as a second monitor! One thing we know for sure – we’re really missing those second monitors from the office. Since work from home has long been part of how things work here at Ting, we’ve been happy to share what we’ve learned. Some of us are already old pros, while for others it’s a whole new world. The installation requires you to reboot the machine.Right now, more of us are working from home than ever before.
Once downloaded, you can install the software in just a few clicks. IDisplay is available for Windows and Mac and both work the same way. When connecting via Wi-Fi, you have to make sure both tablet and computer are connected to the same network. (I found this method worked inconsistently, if ever.) To connect via Wi-Fi instead, you have to download iDisplay for your PC or Mac (see step 2), before this option appears.
Once installed and opened, you'll see one option - connect via USB. No, the apps aren't free, but they're cheaper than a new monitor.
You can easily find the app in the Google Play Store ($5.99) or Apple App Store ($19.99).
A PC running Windows XP, Vista or 7 (32-bit or 64-bit), or a Mac computer running, OS X Mavericks 10.9 or newer.An Android tablet running Android 2.01 or newer, or an iPad running iOS 7 or later.Use your tablet as a second display to multitask easily.