How to use Mac or MacBook’s display on Apple Vision Pro: A complete guide

How to use Mac or MacBook’s display on Apple Vision Pro: A complete guide
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The Apple Vision Pro is equipped with a 180-degree 3D 8K display.

It allows seamless integration with Apple Mac or MacBook's display.

You can resize the 3D virtual display of Mac in the Vision Pro as well.

Apple has finally launched its first MR headset, the Vision Pro. It is now available for purchase in the US and is already doing rounds on the internet. With over 2,00,000 Apple Vision Pro headsets sold, this next-level MR headset is equipped with a 180-degree 3D 8K display and advanced AI features. Notably, the Vision Pro allows seamless integration with Apple Mac and MacBook’s display through the Mac Virtual Display feature. This enables the display window to manifest within the 3D view facilitated by the Vision Pro. I know this sounds really cool, let me tell you how you can do it.

Before connecting both devices, there are some things that you need to make sure.

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Things to do before connecting Vision Pro to Mac or MacBook

Mac to Apple Vision Pro
  • Make sure that both devices are logged in with the same Apple ID.
  • Furthermore, the PC should be running on macOS Sonoma or later OS.
  • The Vision Pro should also be running on the latest OS.
  • Both devices should be kept within 10 metres of each other.
  • Both of them should have their Bluetooth and WiFi turned on.

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Connect Mac or MacBook to Apple Vision Pro

Mac to Apple Vision Pro

Step 1: Put the Apple Vision Pro on, look at your PC’s display, and tap on the ‘Connect’ button.
Step 2: There is one more way to connect both devices. Go to the Control Center, tap the PC and Vision Pro logo, and select Mac or MacBook.
Step 3: Moreover, if you want to disconnect the devices, just tap the ‘X’ button.

Apart from that, you can also resize the virtual display of the PC in the Vision Pro. To do this, simply pinch and drag apart the bottom corners of the window and the size will increase.

A Guided Tour of Apple Vision Pro
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