Connecting two MacBooks and using one as external Display of the Other

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Connecting two MacBooks and using one as external Display of the Other

Hi,

since a while now I have two MacBooks (air) which I can connect to my Apple TV (with Airplay and Display Mirroring) an external Monitor (through a Thunderbolt or USB C cable) But I never was able to connect the two MacBook Air´s with each other. I assumed this was something Apple did not want to, so I would buy a Apple TV. Until Monterey! They advertised the new OS by boasting about the new ability to connect two Mac´s through Airplay now! All solved, I was hoping, finally I can use my two MacBooks in Conjunction, one as a external display!

Updated my OS to Monterey, and: I still don't get the option to connect the two and use one of the two as external monitor? How do I activate this function. Surely now with the M1 (Both my MacBook Airs are M1´s) there is no technical limitation so where did Apple hide the button to make this work. Someone has a solution?

Posted on Nov 12, 2021 5:36 AM

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Answer 1

MVegas21

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Nov 13, 2021 8:36 AM in response to Pans_dance

Hi Pans_dance,

Thanks for participating in the Apple Support Communities. The best step would be to reach out to Apple Support directly. They can be contacted here: Get Support, or by calling the most applicable phone number from this list: Contact Apple for support and service.

Take care.

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Answer 2

Nov 14, 2021 7:55 AM in response to Pans_dance

Hi Pans_dance,

Make sure both Macs are signed in to your Apple ID in System Preferences -> Apple ID.

Then, on both Macs, make sure the checkbox for AirPlay Receiver is checked in System Preferences -> Sharing.

If you're ok with the risks, you can also allow anyone on the same network, or everyone nearby, to AirPlay to your Macs. This could be useful as a troubleshooting tool, but it's probably best not to leave those options enabled.

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