Oct 10, 2012  Screen Sharing is extremely easy to setup, follow along or watch the video below for a quick demonstration. How to Set Up & Use Screen Sharing in Mac OS X. To make things easy, the Mac screen being shared will be called the “server” and the other Mac connecting to it.

Apple’s iOS supports several ways to display itself on a larger screen like PC, Mac, and TV. AirPlay mirroring technology is the most common method used to share iPad screen on Mac. While in this article, we will show you another two feasible ways to display your iPad screen on your Mac’s display so that you can share contents with others, host an interactive webinar, or even record your iPad on Mac’s large screen.

1. Feb 16, 2015  There is a Screen Sharing application on all Macs (search for Screen Sharing.app) but you can also launch screen sharing by choosing Network from the Finder Go menu.
2. Oct 24, 2019  For my penelope.gardner@gmail.com account – Screen share on zoom will only offer whiteboard or desktop as application options on my MacBook Air. It does not have the option to select iPad/iPhone or iPad/iPhone cable. I therefore cannot mirror screen my ipad. I was able to use the ipad application option for screen share for more than 2 weeks but as of Sunday 20 April the ipad options.
3. Mar 31, 2020  The easiest way to access the screen of another Mac is by using Finder. Open a new Finder window and click on Network, under Locations in the sidebar. You should see every computer in your network, select each one to see a Share Screen option. Find the computer you want to connect to in Finder, then request permission to share its screen.

Terrific Ways on How to Mirror iPad to Mac

QuickTime Player – Default Way to Share iPad Screen on Mac

QuickTime Player is bundled with MacOS and you can use this default app on Mac to share your iPad screen. There are many pros with Quicktime to cast your iPad content to Mac’s screen. It costs nothing, provides instant responsiveness and can be set up easily. You can follow the guidance below to screen share iPad to Mac.

1. Connect your iPad to your Mac with a USB cable.
2. Launch QuickTime on your Mac after connection.
3. Tap on “File” button and then find “New Movie Recording” from the list.
4. As the input device will be set to the iSight camera on your Mac, please hit the down arrow next to the record button. Select iPad from the camera list and then you can show iPad screen on Mac.

Tips: In addition to mirroring iOS screen on Mac, you can also use QuickTime Player to record iPad screen on a Mac display.

ApowerMirror – Wirelessly and Conveniently Share iPad Screen on Mac

If you do not have a wire at hand, another good way that you can use to wirelessly cast your iPad screen to your Mac is called ApowerMirrror. It is a popular screen mirroring application for iOS and Android devices. And it can work smoothly both on your Windows PC and Mac. As long as your iOS devices enjoy AirPlay capability, you can mirror the iOS screen on PC or Mac with this tool. Now let’s take a close look at steps below to show iPad screen on Mac.

1. Visit ApowerMirror website on your Mac and then download this app.
2. Install this tool and launch it on your Mac.
3. Set your iPad and Mac under the same wireless network.
4. Click “AirPlay Mirroring” and “Apowersoft” after swiping up from the bottom of your iPad’s home screen.
5. Once finished, you can share iPad Screen on Mac and enjoy contents on a larger screen.

The amazing part of ApowerMirror is that it allows you to mirror multiple iOS devices on PC or Mac simultaneously. What’s more, it empowers you to mirror iOS to Android or vice versa. Due to its steady performance and easy operation, this app has been well-received and applied to serving various purposes. You can use it in the classroom, office, presentation center and so forth. In addition to its mirror function, ApowerMirrror can also record your iOS or Android screen on PC or Mac.

LetsView

Another iPad supporting screen-sharing app that you can consider using is LetsView. LetsView is a multitasking platform that allows you to mirror your device to your Mac and other devices’ platform. It can do screen mirroring as the main function, screen recording, screen capturing and annotating. All these great features for free if you download LetsView on your iPad and PC. Also, aside from mirroring it to your Mac, you can do cross-platform mirroring. You can mirror it on Android, Windows, and TV. It’s worth the try. On the other hand, if you decided to use it, a walkthrough is written below.

• Download and install the app on your iPad by going to your App Store. For your PC, click on the download button below.

• Connect both devices under the same Wi-fi network
• From the home screen of your phone, swipe up to reveal your control panel.
• Tap on “screen mirroring” then choose the name of your Mac and tap it.
• The mirroring will then begin.

Note: for iPhone X and XS users, swipe down from the upper right side of the home screen to reveal your control center.

Conclusion

The above content introduces you both the wired and wireless methods to share iPad screen on Mac. With this guidance, you can easily demonstrate your iPad screen on your Mac’s big screen. Of course, there are other methods available to serve this purpose. To make this article more readable, we warmly welcome you to recommend more apps in the comment below.

Messages on the Mac works a lot likes its sibling app for iPhone and iPad, letting you keep in touch with friends and family through standard text messages or iMessage. But the Mac app has something extra to it as well: you can share your screen or view the screen of other Mac users.

You can invite someone to share your screen, or request or be invited to share the screen of another person's Mac, and it's all done through Messages. This is a great way to help troubleshoot problems on a remote Mac, and with a little help from QuickTime, you can even help with issues on an iPhone or iPad, too.

Here's what you need to know about screen sharing on Mac.

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How to share screens with another Mac user

1. Open Messages from your Dock or Applications folder.

2. Click on the conversation with the person with whom you want to share screens.

3. Click Details.

4. Click on the Screen Share button.

5. Click Invite to Share My Screen if you want them to share your screen, or Ask to Share Screen if you want to share their's.

On the other person's Mac, they'll need to accept the request.

To stop screen sharing do one of the following:

1. Click the screen sharing icon in the Menu bar if you're sharing your screen.

2. Click End Screen Sharing.

3. Click on Screen Sharing in the Menu bar if you're viewing someone else's screen.

4. Click on Quit Screen Sharing.

How to control another Mac user's screen

Controlling a remote user's screen lets you fix a problem yourself, even if you're not physically near their computer.

1. Click Control in the screen sharing window when viewing someone else's screen.

2. Wait for the other person to click Accept on their computer. You'll then be able to control the Mac as needed.

3. Click the Observe button (looks like a pair of binoculars) to stop controlling the other person's screen.

How to help someone fix a problem with their iOS device using Messages screen sharing

If you've got a problem with an iOS device, you can get some remote help with it using Messages screen sharing and QuickTime Player on your Mac. While the person from whom you're seeking help won't be able to remotely control your iOS device, they will be able to watch as you perform the steps necessary to fix it yourself.

1. Invite the person you're looking for help from to share your screen.
2. Connect your iOS device to your Mac with a Lightning cable.

3. Open QuickTime from your Dock or Applications folder.

4. Click File.

5. Click New Movie Recording.

6. Click the arrow next to the record button.

7. Select your iOS device's name under Camera.

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From here, you can walk the person observing your screen through any issues you have remotely by using screen sharing.

Questions?

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If you've got any questions about sharing your screen or remote help using screen sharing, let us know in the comments.

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