airdisplay ☆

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Description:
Utility for using a tablet as a second monitor

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.4.2@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: monitor productivity wireless ios utility

Install: brew install --cask airdisplay

About:
AirDisplay is a utility that allows you to use an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch as a wireless secondary display for your Mac or Windows PC. It works by extending your desktop over a local network, providing additional screen real estate for multitasking. Its main value is turning portable iOS devices into functional, portable extra monitors without requiring physical cables.

Key Features:

Wireless secondary display for Mac/Windows
Extends desktop over local Wi-Fi network
Supports iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
Touch input and gesture support on the device
Low-latency performance for real-time use

Use Cases:

Extending a laptop's screen for software development or design work
Using an iPad as a dedicated monitor for chat, email, or system monitoring

Alternatives:

duet-display – Uses a wired or wireless connection, often noted for lower latency and pressure-sensitive stylus support on iPad.
spacedesk – Free alternative that supports Windows as the primary OS and various clients, including iOS, Android, and web browsers.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	3.4.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	0d704219
Nov 4, 2023 4:43pm	3.4.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	034930c3