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How to use external monitor with iPad + first look at Shiftscreen app

by Mindy C

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Published 11 Apr 2021

In this video, I will use an external monitor with my iPad Pro. I have made videos on how my iPad as my laptop replacement but today let's see, can I make my iPad as a desktop replacement? I will have my first try in using Shiftscreen! Timestamps: 0:00 intro 0:53 monitor & usb-c adapter 2:39 charging the iPad when connected to monitor 2:57 using the iPad with monitor - Which apps use full screen - How the black borders look like 4:34 turn off iPad screen when connected to monitor 5:02 Using magic keyboard & Logitech M340 mouse 5:25 multitasking & mouse gestures on the monitor 6:46 installing Shiftscreen app 7:27 impressions! first time using Shiftscreen 9:47 ultimate multitasking mode using Shiftscreen! - Leave a comment if you want more videos on Shiftscreen! Music credits - Music from https://freetousemusic.com - Title: Sunset by LuKrembo - (no copyright music) jazz type beat - Link: /watch/wOjnCXch7vghn These are Amazon affiliate links, it will help my channel if you purchase via one of the links! Magic Keyboard 2 - https://amzn.to/3dXWuDV (brand new) ; https://amzn.to/2OndbhE (Amazon renewed model) iPad Pro 2020 Renewed model https://amzn.to/31NHHEL Dell Monitor S2419H https://amzn.to/3umeg8H Dell usb c + adapter https://amzn.to/3ml2h8H Dock I use for my AirPods is actually the iPhone lightning dock https://amzn.to/3wb6f8 Shot on my iPhone, Edited on my iPad Pro #shiftscreen #ipadprosetup

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@MindyC3 years ago I made a new video for the new Shiftscreen 4X & iPad as desktop 11
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@mlbevis3 years ago Your video is done really well; its articulated and presented extremely clear. I have been trying to increase the use of my ipad to replace my macbook air, so i will be definitely viewing more of your videos! 9
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@cornishviewnorth89943 years ago Best ever presentation style and clear info. If only they all took a hint from you! 3
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@Merle-vz7tg3 years ago Hey thank you for this video. Your voice and general style of speaking is really relaxing, i also liked the background music. The information you provided . ...Expand 19
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@vetrowa3 years ago Thanks for the video! It was useful, while the app itselfseems a little not useful for my workflow. 22
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@psykik_pot2 years ago Thank you so much for this video! Your videos have always been so helpful to me since i' m getting used to my 9th gen ipad and how i can get the most use out of it for my needs. Gt; 1
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@locos19522 years ago Awesome video, now i know that i can do more with my ipad pro 11. Much appreciate it!
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@victormartins42963 years ago Thanks for the video! I deal with a lot of documents in my workflow, i have a computer but i only use the ipad in work, ill really gonna try that! 4
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@coopertrump11852 years ago Great video, you' re really good at conveying information clearly, although i have one question. Would this work with using a chromebook as a monitor? 3
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@maximderevenko63523 years ago Thank you for this detailed review. It' s very interesting to see how it will work on 49 inch monitor? 3
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@a-niche12862 years ago Wow thank you! This helped a lot with my setup! 1
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@pandukawb2 years ago Thanks! This is exactly the setting i wanted.
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@samuelfilleul96603 years ago Merci beaucoup,
trs bonne video j' ai appris pas mal de trucs grce a vous. 7
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@alisanerkan92953 years ago Hello, i want to ask a question about ipad. I watch 4k and high quality movies. When you want to watch tv via usb, sometimes the tv has difficulty processing . ...Expand 5
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@jlborish3 years ago Awesome, thank you very much for the demo. 2
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@JteslaR7052 years ago How did you expand the screen like that to get rid of the black bar? 4
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@augxst12 years ago Really good video, i just recently got the ipad air and i am using it on my monitor with a usb dongle from aukey. I also connected a micro so card from . ...Expand 1
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@Laura-fw1jolast year Can a monitor and mouse be used with just the basic ipad 9 and 10? Not air or pro ) i like your delivery and the way it is easier to follow along. 1
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@osmifer76222 years ago Sper vdeos, thank you, i have unterstand und it help me so much to use my ipad. Aprciate it so much.
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@sergios.vazquez24563 years ago Would any monitor work? Im thinking of getting one from costco to connect it with my ipad air and macbook. 1
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@douglasporto25643 years ago Great content! It was pretty helpful for me. I hope apple can allow full screen in the next ipados. 8
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@lotharolson71152 years ago My monitor connects to computer with 9 pin male cable. Can i use a female 9pin cable with usb to my ipad 9 gen. I know i will need a usb dock to attach the ipad. What is the best dock for this thank u phil.
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@plasticman2k3 years ago Thanks for sharing. I was really looking forward to getting an ipad and replace my laptop, but doesnt look like itll address my current setup. 3
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@shaikhmuzamil58752 years ago @mindy - turn off ipad screen when connected to monitor by using bluetooth keyboard and mouse
is this still working for you with ipados 16. 1. It can you please check.
now when i close my ipad cover and try to wake it up using my bluetooth keyboard it doesnt wake up and screen is black. ...Expand
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@azechu2 years ago Hi mindy totally unrelated but i was wondering if you take out the monstera plant for sunlight every now and then? I love you setup and i would love to have a plant near my desk too. Thank you~.
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@mikeraptorh68883 years ago Gracias, lo que yo quera saber era si podia cerrar el ipad y seguir reproduciendo contenido en la pantall externa.
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@anandshah712 years ago I connected my 12. 9 ipad to benq 4k 32 monitor the resolution on the monitor is not sharp nor crisp. It looks mediocre. What am i doing wrong. Is this i . ...Expand
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@mikereyes40663 years ago Nice video! Just wondering where you got the airpods dock? It looks so cool standing. 2
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@magicalcapture48903 years ago Is it work on any monitar? And please give link where i can buy it. 1
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@Gagan.singh79978 months ago Would you please explain how did you put the ipad in clamshell mode and still use it with only external display on?
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@vijaypandian5352 years ago Cool idea. However will the ipad life or screen time or baterry health affects because of this usage?
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@jonathongraham48333 years ago Great video! When you have your ipad screen shut, is it just displaying on the dell monitor or is the screen of the ipad also on, even though the folio keyboard is shut? Thanks. 1
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@kimiariff3 years ago Hi i would like to ask. The shiftscreen apps can only open website is it? Or it can open apps inside ipad too? Like pages and books?
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@alishnik3 years ago I have a question: if we will use goodnotes5 (i' ve noticed in your video) on ipad, what will be shown on the monitor: all the screen or just only the page without interface? 1
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@gregr.85973 years ago Great video! Ive read that closing the ipad and working on the external monitor is possible but that the screen stays on while the ipad is closed. Is t . ...Expand 5
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@joelthomas8133 years ago Does the dell usb hub work with older ipads? Which have lightning instead of usb-c)
i wanna get it for my ipad mini 5 which uses lightning and i wanna know if it' ll work with the dell usb hub.
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@otata2 years ago I have a dell u2722de but it doesnt work with my air 2022 (ios16. 1) over 8k usb c. Aky idea? I guess loading and display signal at the same time is possible?
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@foutoon3 years ago I really like your desk! Where did you get it? 2
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@BLAKEEATS19883 years ago Would totally be awesome if you can use the monitor as an extended display. 1
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@brhoom20132 months ago Can i but 2 external mointir? Thx for the vid a lot.
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@deed74382 years ago Can this setup be used with the ipad closed or does it have to be on /open (in case youre using with magic keyboard)
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@JessaCamacho3 years ago Did you use any apps to enable using the ipad in clamshell style?
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@maevexu63533 years ago Hi, thanks for the explanation. When i play videos from youtube, sometimes is full screen via airplay, but a lot of the times it is not full screen. How can i use airplay all the time when playing videos?
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@andrikristianto25773 years ago Nice post! Imagine if in new ipad os, it can accomodate full display for screen mirroring, and even as extended screen. 4
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@thebookhopper3 years ago So, i understand that, if you have to close the lid of the ipad, you can do that, but it needs to be attached to the power adapter, am i right?
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@ansel31713 years ago May i know can support 4k 60hz to monitor, when use this apps.
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@liendonevillena79593 years ago Does the dock support charging at the same time?
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@AshwinMisra2 years ago How is it that your ipads screen is turned off while the content is being displayed on external monitor? I cant seem to get my ipad screen to turn off without the external monitor also going blank.
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@kiminterviewer2 years ago Hi, can i use my 2011 mac thunderbold display monitor with my 2021 ipad? If so, how do i go about it?
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@D_cerpamusic3 years ago How can you get sound out of your monitor? When connected to your monitor.
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@moroccosmartstore21703 years ago Can i use de monitor as a second screen like use some apps in the monitor and the other in the ipad screen?
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@luisdotto79443 years ago Is there an app free for extend the monitor? 1
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@TheJoinqwerty3 years ago Onestly all setapp look like a creep compromise at all. I prefer to use normal mac os instead. A lot more opportunities and use cases.
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@bitechtraining84443 years ago Can shiftscreen be used with pdfs while i am anotating on the doc?
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@MANISHSHARMA-vz3yb3 years ago Is it possible to screen down(turn off screen ) while using it with external monitor?
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@hl236last year Does audio to the ipad work through usb c to the display?
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@sirAvdul2 years ago What a very mind boggling implementation of hdmi connection. It should be a screen extension with full display on the monitor instead of mirroring(even . ...Expand
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@trey_a_122 years ago Guess what? With ipados 16, youll never need this app again - ipads now have full external monitor support! 1
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@leonchen16563 years ago For lots of people i believe you certainly can but it is not a good idea to cross the ocean via a boat. 1
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@boycali013 years ago Yes just bought the same mouse in pink color:
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@mysticmindstarot3 years ago Can we use different apps on ipad and the sterna screen?
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@MyMiracle19last year Can i connect i pad (9th generation) to dell monitor.
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@helloauie2 years ago Hi mindy very informative! Was thingking to buy imac or macbook but now thingking how to maximize the use of my ipad. Can u tell again what is the magic keyboard and can i use it for 9. 7 pro? Thanks!
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@zaryl2k3 years ago Shiftscreen only works on a handful of apps despite its a paid app yes?
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@damnthatscrazywth3 years ago Do you only need a monitor for that thing?
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@ninjalightning26312 years ago You are so amazing you talk my language
i' m using ipad 11" on my music gigs parties etc screen is too small for my eyes i need 15. 6 " is there any lag i' m using a dj traitor app lag is not good
thank you so much. ...Expand
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@deany2523 years ago Does it work with all apps and browsers?
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@asisbaishya634910 months ago How about the reverse, i mean displaying my laptop display on my ipad air 4.
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@RNKeta2 years ago U hv to buy l apple lighting cable for full screen.
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@josemanuel22442 years ago I have a regular ipad, can it be use as a monitor for a mac mini?
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@MD-eo2wy2 years ago Can an ipad pro print with a thermal printer?
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@vanessaavendano89422 years ago Does anyone know why the audio doesnt work when you connect the usb-c or hdmi cable?
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@kadaveelast year How can i use my ipad connected to my monitor while the ipad screen is closed?
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@alex-c8083 years ago Does anyone know any other ways to charge if you dont have the apple magic keyboard.
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@Papa-oj7io2 years ago How to play sound on 2 devices. Ipad and the monitor speaker?
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@vetrowa3 years ago Important question tho. Does it support any keyboard shortcuts still? 2
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@anandshah713 years ago I have tried m1 ipad pro and m1 macbook with my benq 32 monitor the external display of ipad is not acceptable for me so went back to mac. I wonder how people use ipad on monitor full time i cant even use for 1 hr.
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@swastik_dash3 years ago I have the same keyboard and mouse in dark grey!
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@javiermonzonsanchez35562 years ago Hi, i need to do this with my android tablet. What do i need to do the same as you and also to use it with the tablet screen stopped as you do too, greetings.
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@egetutkun3 years ago Hi, does it work with older ipads which of those have a lightning port? 1
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@darlinger28383 years ago Do u need internet for shiftscreen or just type c to hdmi cable.
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@paulstretton30013 years ago Do you have a link for your airpod charger? 1