How to Use Vision Pro as a Monitor for Your Mac
Apr. 22, 2024While the Vision Pro is a standalone device, you can squeeze quite the utility out of it by connecting it to your Mac as well. In other words, your Vision Pro can become your Mac’s monitor. So, why not utilize those double micro-OLED displays for the better? However, if you’re new to the Vision Pro experience, it may not seem as easy to navigate around. So, to make it easier for you, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use your Vision Pro as a monitor for your Mac.
Convert Vision Pro Into Mac Monitor
Before taking a look at the steps, there are a couple of things you need to ensure. First and foremost, make sure that you are using anM-seriesMacBook model and the feature requires you to be onat least macOS 14 Sonoma.
Next, you will need tosign in to the same Apple IDon both devices for the Mac Virtual Display feature to work. Next, connect to a Wi-Fi network on both devices. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the same network. Once you are done, there are two ways to go about making your Vision Pro a Mac monitor. Take a look:
While the first method is super convenient, theConnectbutton doesn’t show up most of the time. In that case, you can save yourself from the embarrassment of pointlessly staring at your Mac, and try these steps instead:
Now, to stop projecting your Mac’s screen onto your Vision Pro, you can simply retrace the steps and simply click onEnd Sessionon the Mac Virtual Display page. Otherwise, you can simply look at thecross iconunder the projected Mac display on your Vision Pro and select it to close the window. Just closing the window disconnects your Mac from the Vision Pro.
While you are now well equipped with the knowledge to turn your Vision Pro into a Mac monitor, it doesn’t end there. The default projection may seem too small or too big for your taste. Moreover, you may also find the positioning of the projected Mac screen awkward. The good thing is that you can easily adjust the projection in your Vision Pro. To do so,
An important thing to note is that you can onlyviewyour Mac screen on the Vision Pro. You will need to use your Mac’s trackpad and keyboard to navigate your way around that projection, just like with a monitor.
The Vision Pro has quite a few tricks like these up its sleeve, like theGuest Modefunctionality. You just have to use the device thoroughly to understand the ins and outs better. Oh, talking about the Vision Pro’s Guest Mode feature, Applestatesthat you can’t use the Mac Virtual Display feature in this mode.
Well, during my testing, I could still use the functionality in Guest Mode. So, if your friend wants to connect his Mac to your Vision Pro, he or she can have a taste of that experience. At least for now.
Anyway, that brings us to the end of this guide. I sure do hope that this article helped you connect your Vision Pro to your Mac and make the most out of the experience. However, if you run into any issues, do take to the comments down below. I’ll be happy to be of help.
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
