Multiple displays also on iOS?

[KFredje]

Hello,

With the release of the new OS X there was an announcement of better support for multiple displays. Is it possible to hook up an iPad onto your mac and use that as a 2nd display or only your mac and displays?

 

[cbs20]

No iOS device can be used as a display for a Mac.

 

[djtech42]

No, but that would be cool

 

[KFredje]

ohn guess I don't get a new iPad then

are there any other very good alternatives (free) ?

 

[Ledgem]

No iOS device can be used as a display for a Mac.

This isn't quite true. It's not as easy as plugging the device in to your computer and it's a bit kludgy, but it can be done.

I've seen a few guides touting different programs, but the basic idea is the same: get a VNC client for your iPad or iPhone (these can be had for free). Then get a program like ScreenRecycler (not free), which allows you to take control of a monitor on a networked computer running VNC or, in this case, your iPad/iPhone.

That sort of solution is decent if your systems are on a wired network together, but the iOS devices can only connect to networks wirelessly. It works, but the refresh rate is a bit sluggish. If you just want to put information up on a screen and don't require much animation or interaction, it's a decent solution.

 

[sexiewasd]

The app Air Display works nicely.
Link

 

[Manic Harmonic]

The app Air Display works nicely.
Link

+1 this is what I've used in the past, super easy to set up. The touch screen works too :-D

 

[KFredje]

The app Air Display works nicely.
Link

Is it easy to set up? And how many times do they release a new version they charge money for?