How to Use an iPad as the Only Main Display for Mac mini (Wired Version)

Feb 8, 2025#Mac【苹果】28

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The document discusses a method to connect an iPad to a Mac mini using a data cable and a mobile hotspot. It outlines the process of using SSH commands to activate a continuity feature on the Mac mini, which requires a display. Since the Mac mini has no physical monitor, a virtual screen must be created for it to pass its self-check. Once the connection is established, the iPad can use the Mac mini's display, and the mobile hotspot can then be disconnected. A video tutorial is available for further guidance.

Principle Analysis#

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Explanation:
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- Briefly explain the principle
  - We need to connect the iPad and Mac mini with a data cable
  - The iPad and Mac mini must be connected under the same mobile hotspot
  - The iPad uses the ssh command to find the Mac mini and start the Sidecar script code
  - The Mac mini will first self-check for available displays
  - Without a display, the iPad cannot enable the Sidecar feature
  - Therefore, we need to create a virtual screen to pass the Mac mini's self-check
  - Once the Mac mini transmits the screen to the iPad, the mobile hotspot can be disconnected.

Video Explanation [Click the image to jump]#

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