My New Mac Mini Setup - Portable Power!
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Using my iPad as the Main Monitor for my Mac Mini! In this video I show you how you can use the iPad as your main display for the Mac mini, making this the most powerful and portable Mac mini Setup. Plus you get Wireless, Touch Screen MacOS!
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I love it when a UA-camr is making a video on the exact same thing you’ve been wondering about...
Haha I got you 😉
@@TausifHussain im watching this video while being in srilanka, so its great you are a legend in youtube respect bro
i was wondering about the same thing!
Can u tell if this works outside I know I should buy a MacBook if I wanna use outside but first nowadays you have to go outside less and less and plus I don’t wanna use the keyboard it has and trackpad (trackpad is Good but I just prefer mouse) I’ll prob only need 4 to 5 hours soo any recommendations
Honestly this is just a stretch video haha. If you’re at all seeking mobility, I’d recommend you stick with a laptop :). But if you have a desktop already and want to have extra flexibility this could be an option.
This has changed my M1 future plans from a MacBook Pro to a Mac Mini. This is awesome. Thanks so much!
I just saw this and thinking same thing. Now Im thinking less 14/16 in macbook and more the cheaper more thermal and damage resistant mini. At my school i can plug in Ipad and use a keyboard and mouse for most of my tasks and occasionally bring my weak mac from home . At home I use a 2017 mac air on my coffee table plugged in to tv for my stuff, but it really needs an upgrade. I think using this Idea I could upgrade my home setup and still be able to take to work or travel assignments as needed.
Dude. Total nerdgasm. This is dope AF. Definitely going to keep this in mind. Seems like the larger iPad Pro would be ideal here, but what a way to bridge the gap!! 👏
Thanks bro!! So glad you liked it!
"Nerdgasm" - love it.
My buddy uses an iPad Pro with the new Mac Studio 👀
@@MANNT1S daaaaaaaamn
does it matter what gen of iPad it is?
Listen, I was trying my best to hold out buying the mini. You arnt helping!!! 😂
Lmaoooo! Honestly it might still be the most economic to go Pro 13”.
@@TausifHussain so do you recommend macbook pro 13 ?
@dh3758 it is not first generation if i choose intel i7 model am i wrong ?
Depends. The Mac mini and Air are perfectly capable of a lot. If you absolutely need the power and portability then the pro is a great solution.
Tausif!!! You just saved me $1000. Thank you! My Macbook pro is dying and I need a new setup for freelance design work, but I use my laptop around the house for personal use too. I already have an ipad, this is amazing. This opens up so much, from cafe working plugged into the wall, vacation remote work, desktop view when I'm cooking from a recipe and watching a youtube video. I'm so happy I found this before I put $1800 down, wowwwww!
This is absolute amazing! I don’t like the fact that this is easily can be done by a software update from Apple. Just allowing user to connect iPad with a cable for displaying is a must
Awesome. The iPad is still proving itself as a useful tool. Great explainer
Thank you bro!
@@TausifHussain ur good dude
I wonder can this setup work with older versions of the iPad? Like really old iPad? Like the iPad Air 2? LOL.
Tausif: Apple, we need a touch screen Mac!
Apple: No, don't need one and you can't!
Tausif: Watch me!
Nice video bro! Wow I gotta give this is a try with my new Mac Mini M1 arriving tomorrow. Keep up the great work.
ello
Ello Frankie
We’re you able to do it without the Luna and just usb c connection?
ello eleaf
Thank you so much bro! Means a lot coming from you!
One of the other cool things about this setup (been using it since earlier this year) is that you can use your magic keyboard with it! Other setup for more wireless usage for programmers is hooking a raspberry pi as it can use the iPad as a power source.
Do you mean the iPad Magic Keyboard ?
Yeah just imagine if he put the whole package on a hinge 😂. Lmfao get a MacBook Pro and stfu
When you are over excited, It feels like you are lying.
It’s worth mentioning that you have to turn on your Mac then launch the luna display app using an external monitor before you can enter headless mode on your iPad. I purchased and returned it because sidecar was a better use case in my situation.
I recently bought it and set it to start automatically when I turn on my mac mini. Then time passes and the mac goes to sleep; I can get it to work from anywhere in the house that has WiFi, I just open the Luna Display app on the iPad and voila; I enter the password of my user and I can work without problem. (this is something that doesn't work with Sidecar, as you have to be logged in to enable it). Another thing I discovered is that with two fingers I can act as a mouse wheel (something that doesn't have a sidecar either) and what I didn't know is the right click issue, but well I solve it by pressing "control + click" so I only use a keyboard , in my case a Smart Keyboard Folio and the iPad
That is only for the setup though not after the first time
Exact my setup with a Mac Mini 2012 and a iPad Pro 11“ from 2018. Works great.
What a brilliant demo showing the possibilities of integrating Mac Mini with iPad display. Without these kinds of tutorials I'd never know about this stuff! Thanks
why am i watching this i don’t have any of these products lol
Soooooo cool! That’s my future! Thanks a lot for your explanations !! 😊
THIS IS THE MOST INTERESTING VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN. THANK YOU.....IT IS NOW TUESDAY 15 JUNE 2021, AND i'VE ONLY SEEN A HANDFUL OF VIDEOS TELLING ME ABPUT THIS; PERHAPS I;M NOT LOOKING IN THE WRONG PLACES, BUT THIS IS STILL A DRIVING FORCE IN THE THINGS I WANNA BUY. THANK YOU AGAIN.
Omg thank you haha
Did you just make Mac OS touch-screen a reality? I am impressed!
I just realized that and I’m just as impressed! Having iPad games run through a superior processor and have it still run with touchscreen is a thing I always yearn for
@@waldalwahsh7833 except the iPad Pro processor crushes the M1s......
@@rivertam711 really :o
@@rivertam711 um on what basis? www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-apple_m1-1804-vs-apple_a12z_bionic-1651
@@rivertam711 the m1 is clocked faster, has more performance dedicated cores, supports more ram, has double the cache memory of the a12z, all while being a first generation chip compared to the 9th gen chip on the ipad, it'll never "crush" the m1 as the next iteration of ipads will literally have m1 based chips
If apple had been advertising this functionality with the Mac mini, I would’ve bought it and an iPad 2 years ago. What a cool system!
Haha imagine a native way to do this from apple itself. That’d be so cool!
This is actually very useful for people with bad necks who cannot sit at the desk for too long. Thanks for making this video. Has given me many ideas
Imagine having this setup in a coffee shop
Dopeee
This just proves how cool would some DeX like feature be on iPads
Agreed!
WOWWW!! Just the day before I was going to buy another laptop! For real! Went to Best buy today, something told me dont buy anything right now. So I was wondering how the Mini Mac work, and I Always wanted a touch screen Mac THIS IS BASICALLY IT!!! you are a genious, Thanks for the video men, You just saved my life.
Just got an M1 mac mini and my setup is basically identical to yours, I’m on a K4 and a MX Master 3 with my 12.9 iPad Pro, just waiting for my Luna Display to get on the mail!
Until now, I hadn’t heard of you or Luna Display. But, I watched half of this video, pressed pause and bought this device! It looks super awesome, and you did an awesome job demo’ing it! Also, newly subscribed! Thanks for the great content!
Whoa thanks for the motivation boost. Thanks for watching and joining! Appreciate you
Also that Apple Pencil flip on the hand flex haha
LOL you already know
4:54 🤩 THIS is how a tablet is supposed to behave!!! One day, mobile os systems & desktop os systems will become one! I see computers and phone's slowly morphing together into a super tablet that can literally do everything....ONE DEVICE TO RULE THEM ALL!😂
I now know how to solve my quest of buying and using a Mac mini with no dedicated monitor. Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I’m more interested in your iPad stand. It’s much more elegant than any iPad stand I have seen. can you show me where to purchase one please?
The best setup ever i have seen in a while. Tausif keep
Up the good work 👌
Whoa thank you so much haha!!! Really appreciate that!
Mr Hussein, you are truly a man sent from God. This video has really changed the way that I work, simplifying everything and making my life much easier.
I send you so many blessings Mr Hussein, thank you again
This is nice! I have an iMac in the dining room, and a Mac Mini hooked up the the AVR in the living room... I can use my iMac and a iPad as monitors anywhere in the house. Very nice! And VERY HAPPY! So far it appears to be rock solid for my needs. No real lag to speak of and is responsive.
This is it! This is amazing bro
Thank you brother!
Well, for the Headless set up - that’s how it’s called, external monitor is needed - only required for the initial setup process, lets not confuse everyone that you can connect IPad on the go. Also you need a display to enable automatic log in and disable fire vault, otherwise you will need an external monitor every time you use Luna display
i dont have Luna but i tried pluging in a USB cable to make my iPad Pro M1 as a monitor - it does not work - can anyone help on how to set this up. It does look like it works but we need more details
Thank you b/c he skipped the setup which is perhaps the most important part, and this seems very important to know
@@gforce_dj have you figured out if it can work with out the luna device present?
Man, you look like Anwar Jibawi. You should become a comedian. You have that comedian face that makes me smile even if you talk something serious.
If we ever get a mac mini pro or max this is going to be a killer solution around the house
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Thank YOU for watching! ❤️
Hello it is I
does the iPad charge while connected usb-c to the Mac mini?
I’ve legit been thinking about this setup - great to see someone who tried it!
I want to ask how do you get out of the Mac OS to use your normal iPad os because I am stuck here for quite a while now
@@B3RS3RK3RAH dale "command + Tab" o desliza el dedo de la parte baja hacia arriba
This is my dream setup and use case. I use my iPad Pro more than my dying 2011 MacBook Pro laptop so I decided I needed a Mac mini to be my headless Mac and I can then sidecar my Mac to my iPad Pro, but searching around UA-cam I found no youtuber making videos about the new M1 Mac mini mentioning this option … Until now. I guess 80 bucks is not too much to spend do use my powerful Mac from my sofa while at home.
mad mini with an IPAD display.GREAT! SO COOL!
Hey Tausif! I’m not a techie but I’m fascinated by DIY and customization. My mind is blown at your setup. I’ve been wanting to do a portable/ iPad/Mac mini setup for awhile now. Thank you so much!! 😄
I had no idea this is even possible. Dope video man!
Thank you brother! Yeee it’s some marry poppins ish
This is exactly the solution I was looking for - thank you!!!
I just discovered Astropad 3 weeks ado and bought the Mac Mini, the $1300 one with 4 ports. The cheaper one only has 2 and the Astro device uses one leaving you only one for a large monitor. This setup is sick!
Thank you i was looking everywhere if the mac mini could handle the ipad wirelessly and connected great explanation ! Bit it make me ask another question as the Mac mini can handle 2 monitors can you connect 2 iPad both plugin ?
What the duck is going onnnn. I was walking around my house thinking about whether I should buy a Mac mini plus iPad setup or just get a MacBook. Went on YT to check what people think AND CAME ACROSS THIS VIDEO
*Google is listening*
LOLLL DAMN. Haha well I’m glad I could help you get sorted though lmaoooo
@@TausifHussain haha yeah, I already have a desktop set up that I use with my laptop. I am going to use the same laptop for a couple more months, while I spend some money to get the iPad Air. Gonna try to use that tablet+magickeyboard off eBay for all my needs and if it works out, I will just buy a Mac mini, and if it does not, then naturally ill know I need to eventually dish out more money for the MBA/MBP.
Exactly bro that happened to me too
Why would google spy on Apple to report to Apple
Should I buy Mac mini M2 and can I use my samsung tab as main moniter or should I buy MacBook M1 @@TausifHussain
Dude !!!!! … as in the film from the 90s . that was my natural inclination - right off the bat 💫⭐️✅
Finally an iPad can be used for something and not just lie around
but but.. but.. I love my iPad.
So I can plug my IPad Pro via USB-C straight into the Mac mini and it will serve as a Monitor without the Lunar display piece? Asking because it looks like that’s what you did at 3:30
Same question hahaha
I was thinking the same thing, LOL!!!!
Same question
@Tausif Hussain we need you to answer that please.
I think we are several people who want to know if it is possible to use the iPad Pro as a monitor using only a Thunderbold 3 usb-C cable connected directly to the mac mini.
Metoo
Wow I could see this being someone’s whole computer setup, esp if they have the 12.9” iPad Pro
It’s doable!
You need to tell everyone the one caveat is that you have to leave the software running in the background (active) in the docking bar - if you close out of Luna on the min it wont connect on boot up. I’m using this in 2022 and have consistently had this issue. So do not close out of Luna when u power down your mini.
Great video, man. Love the energy.
Thank you bro! Love you!
@@TausifHussain 🥳
Does this work with direct connection to an older ipad that's still up to date on software? I just have one with a lightning port, but just got an M1 Mac Mini.
Good question
Wait a second. This guy is actually re-invented Macbook. Just 2x times expensive and less portable?
Wait, did you mean you can touch the macbook screen? Omg i should try it in my macbook pro.
This is what I've been looking for since a long time ! So I can just connect a chepo iPad to a MacMini, wireless, and voilà ! Ideal for my hifi system. The usb audio interface will be connected to the Mini, in a shelf, near to the hifi rig. I can use the ipad wireless as a remote control with Audirvana. Whaou !! Thank you ! Francisco
This one works with an old monitor. I got a Mitsubishi DiamondPoint 15” monitor at a yard sale over the weekend, and I haven’t set it up yet. All I need is a VGA to HDMI adapter to connect from my monitor to my Mac Mini and it might work.
Super interesting idea man! Makes me wonder if Apple will ever get a touchscreen on the go for MacBooks moving forward!
Thanks bro! It is a thing of curiosity lol.
@@TausifHussain they should improve there camera quality for Mac books also especially with so many people on zoom. It’s weird that the iPhone has such a better qaulity camera than the more expensive Mac
Awesome review and demonstration. I was wondering if it would work with my incoming M1 Mac mini and you answered my question right away. I did have a question about the audio... does the audio get routed through the iPad as well? So if I'm not in my office where my Mac mini is located, I get the audio through my iPad and not through my Mini, right?
Curious about this as well!
@@YogiDanananda I emailed them and they said that it's not supported but it's on their roadmap. So, hopefully in the future we'll see it (they indicated it wasn't a high priority for some oddball reason)
@@chris Thank you! Seems like something that would be important for working "wirelessly."
I suppose I could connect Bluetooth headphones but that again limits the range further.
Great question! If I were to buy it, it would definitely need to route the audio. Hope that feature comes soon.
My question as well.
You CAN use Sidecar on iPad (with a Thunderbolt-cable) as the ONLY screen for Mac Mini, it just requires a simple Automator application to run on startup. No need for that expensive dongle. Works perfectly for me, without lag and even without Wifi. And the iPad Magic Keyboard makes this a perfect combo!
How do u do the automation?
itd be great if the touch screen worked. he said it didnt work with sidecar. thats why im looking at this option
Finally the difference between Luna and Sidecar is clear🎉🎉thenx for this video
love this! this was my exact doubt about making mac mini portable!
When you are using it via cable. Are you plugging into the other end of the dongle? Otherwise is the dongle only required for WiFi connection? So could you use the Luna app with usb c cable plugged into Mac mini directly?
Same question
Same question
Same question
Same question
I think he used a hdmi to usb-c cable newer ipads use usb-c.and theres also hdmi to lighting adapters for older ipads
Exactly the info I am looking for. Thanks, Tausif 🙏
This is awesome.... yesterday I almost bought an M1 MacBook Pro for portability in the house but I ordered the M1 Mini Mac... now I can simply sync with my iPad Pro and ‘have my cake and eat it’.
You just had to post this video when i am in online school! 😂😅
(i will comeback to finish watching this)
Lmaoooo sorry 😂. Let me know what you think!
I used to think that a set up like this would be necessary because the Intel Mac mini’s had upgradable RAM and better performance for the price over other Macs in it’s range. Now with Apple Silicon Macs, the 13” MBP is just as performant as the M1 Mac Mini so just using the portable laptop again is perfectly viable.
Oh 100%. This is only if you have a Mac mini and an iPad already !
@@TausifHussain Tausif, is it possible to i use this combination wired but without Luna Display? And when you plug in and do wired, will ipad be charged too from mac mini power?
One man made even case for mac mini and ipad into one
Lol sickkk
Sold! I’m going on a trip and I’ll need to work. Have iPad Pro and 2 iMac desktops. Was considering getting a MacBook but saw Mac mini on the Apple store and wondered if an iPad could be the monitor. Searched that question and found this video. It’s the touch screen demo that sold me. Way better price and way more portability. It’s not like I wouldn’t have my iPad with me anyway (sheesh, duh!) so a Mac book would be kinda doubling up. Thanks for the video!
Yo, you are sooooooooooo underrated! U deserve like 10 million subs brooo!
Thanks so much bro!! Well get there haha 🤙🏼
This video is actually pretty amazing. Great content!
Thank you!!!
because of this video, i became 1 of your subcriber !!!!
Dude appreciate you! Thanks for joining!
MY 5TH TIME WATCHING THIS AND IT STILL SATISFIES; AND I STILL HAVEN'T SEEN ANOTHER VIDEO ABOUT THIS
Now we need a 23” mini-led iPad😎
imagine if they just let us run macOS in the iPad native
Luna Display has been around for longer than SideCar. Thanks for a great video. I went back to my Luna after watching this. I have an M1 Mini and a mediocre hdmi display so I use a Luna with a 12.9inch iPad Pro.
I do see more latency with the mouse when using Luna over using SideCar, even when cabled. I don't know why this would be.
PK, so here you are. I finally found one other video with this kind of content called My Mac Mini iPad Display ONLY! Ff Luna Display (Headless mode + initial setup). The Channel was RNerissa;
she added some content that you didn't have here, but your point was repeated in her video. I may find others, but I'm indebted to you for this content. I also haven't bought any devices yet, but I fully intend to. Thank you, even if you DON'T continue your videos.
Amazing. Impressive. Is it possible to have it work with zoom? I do a lot of screen sharing (and annotating on screen) while having the camera on, is this something that is possible when the ipad is used as a monitor? I am able to do this with my touchscreen laptop but would love to switch to mac if this setup is possible.
Thanks for the video! Question, do I need Luna Display to hard wire connect the iPad to the Mac Mini? Looking to pickup a new M1 Mac Mini and use with an older iPad I’ve got and haven’t been using. Thanks a bunch!!
i couldent get it working with a USB C cable, i dont have Luna
I think this is a question MANY people have on here…can you just direct connect from Mac Mini to IPad using USB-C without Luna.
After dub-dub yesterday that might be the perfect solution for me. I won't go for a MacBook in addition to my 12.9 iPad but I get the Mac Mini for pro work at home and on the small occasions I have to do that on the go I put the Mini in my backpack.
I didn't know such a wonderful thing existed. So tempted to get one right now even though I don't really need it... seems so practical. Thanks a lot for sharing this info.
With this display on the iPad, can I use the camera and microphone to do a zoom conference using Luna display?
hasta donde he probado no se puede te sirve es como un monitor tactil, lagunas cosas las puedes hacer con el dedo como hacer clic o deslizar (haci arriba o abajo) con dos dedos
Very cool! I have duet display but the lag is quite noticeable and you can’t really do headless mode.
If you’re having issues with wifi in the evening, try changing your router’s channel to a different one that isn’t as crowded. Most routers use the same channel by default and so it can get quite congested during peak usage times. Changing to a channel that isn’t used as much (which most people don’t even know you can do) can really improve performance :)
My mind is completely blown!
Haha wait till you see the next video I have lined up about the Mac mini coming soon!
@@TausifHussain I can’t wait!!
this is why I like apple stuff.
Will this take advantage of the higher refresh rates of the pro iPads display? I would use this if it does.
Of course
Can you use the luna display when first booting up a brand new Mac mini? Or do you need a regular monitor when first setting everything up?
I’m wondering about that as well...
Yes, you need another monitor when you first set it up. I just connected it to my TV via HDMI.
Having looked at some follow Mac mini users on UA-cam, you should take advantage of getting a 3d case printed so you can try and convert this setup into a desktop-converted-laptop
Not bad your set up including the desk it really looks good
Thank you!
If you wanted to watch UA-cam,you could have done it without the mac mini
Wow!!!!
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👏👏👏 you’ve give me an answer to finally ditch my MacBook go for iPad Pro with magic keyboard and a Mac mini. Perfect! Thank you!
Haha you’re welcome! It won’t work as well as a MacBook for daily long term use. But for occasional use it’s very doable
So it will work nicely with the iPad Pro... great!
As mac storage fix handle or charge it self for them without ipad stuck.. the graphic new trending on air. Its so going gift lot of space..good pack.
Can we use the Apple® Smart Keyboard that goes with the iPad?
Same doubt
Smart Keyboard, yes. That is definitely supported. Magic Keyboard is not.
Wondering if you have any knowledge about colour accuracy when tethered to the Mac mini? Curious if it will maintain the p3 colour gamut (iPad mini 5 in my case) when connected. Also wondering if it would be useful as a reference monitor for video editing if colour accuracy can be achieved, if not maybe a calibration tool could be used like xrite and a separate display profile could be used for the iPad? Thanks for sharing this video by the way I had no idea there was such a device.
Teaching us the setup would have been nice. That Luna dongle is not cheap!
Hello great video but what cable did you use ? USB-c To HDMI. What will work with my ipad with lightning port? thx
Love the vids man
Thank you so much!!
I must be missing something I watched it 4 times and still do not know how the dongle works or what it is supposed to do.
It basically connects to WiFi and streams it to the app if I’m not wrong
You know when you have to use a bluetooth dongle for computers that don’t have built in bluetooth? The dongle acts an alternative to the wire for a mouse or something. This does the same thing. It allows you to connect to a screen without the physical wire. It uses wifi. But if the wifi is low, you can connect directly via a usbc cable. Like a wired mouse when the dongle is blocked by too many things. Makes sense?
This is very cool! there arent many videos for mac mini portability setups, but this is a great one!
Thank you!!
Oh shit! Finally something to may get me to go back to Mac computers!