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I have a Macbook Pro, Iphone XS Max, and Ipad. All are up to date. I am trying to screen mirroring from my computer or ipad to the other. I have bluetooth on, I have airplay on. When I try to screen mirror - only apple tv and another smart tv are my choices. I have found several articles saying that I should be able to do this. Can anyone offer advice?
Thanks.
iPad, iPadOS 13
As QuickPost notes, Macs, iPhones, and iPads don't natively act as AirPlay receivers, but there are some solutions for some combinations of devices.
Mac-to-iPad:
If your hardware and software are up to date enough, you may be able to use the new Sidecar capability to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac, including mirroring the Mac screen to the iPad. See how here: Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar - Apple Support
There are also third-party solutions that allow an iPad to control a Mac and view the screen.
iPad-to-Mac:
There are several third-party Mac applications which can act as AirPlay receivers. I played with a few of them before Sidecar came out, but never found one I liked enough to purchase.
iDevice-to-iDevice:
I do not know of a current general solution between iPads and iPhones. There used to be some limited solutions for specific situations; there may still be some for things like using your iPad as a viewfinder for a camera app on your iPhone.
As QuickPost notes, Macs, iPhones, and iPads don't natively act as AirPlay receivers, but there are some solutions for some combinations of devices.
Mac-to-iPad:
If your hardware and software are up to date enough, you may be able to use the new Sidecar capability to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac, including mirroring the Mac screen to the iPad. See how here: Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar - Apple Support
There are also third-party solutions that allow an iPad to control a Mac and view the screen.
iPad-to-Mac:
There are several third-party Mac applications which can act as AirPlay receivers. I played with a few of them before Sidecar came out, but never found one I liked enough to purchase.
iDevice-to-iDevice:
I do not know of a current general solution between iPads and iPhones. There used to be some limited solutions for specific situations; there may still be some for things like using your iPad as a viewfinder for a camera app on your iPhone.
Hello,
An iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Macintosh cannot be used as an AirPlay mirroring destination. You cannot AirPlay your iPad to your Macintosh or vice-versa.
Boo! Thank you for the quick answer!
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