In the first part of my ongoing experiment with controlling and accessing a Mac from the iPad Pro, I covered FileExplorer – the app I use to open Finder locations from iOS’ Files app – and shared a collection of shortcuts to control certain macOS features via Siri and the Shortcuts app.

You can find more installments here and subscribe to the dedicated RSS feed. Similar steps can be followed to set it up, but we cannot guarantee that it will function as desired.IPad Diaries is a regular series about using the iPad as a primary computer. Note: Luna for Windows is currently not optimized for running in headless mode. Having FileVault enabled can conflict with automatic login. If you use FileVault, you may still need an external monitor to unlock your drive whenever you reboot. Once Luna has connected your devices, you can disconnect the external monitor from your computer.Ī user must be logged in to run the Luna app. You will be prompted to plug Luna into your computer. Follow the instructions on your iPad screen to connect. Launch both the Luna Mac app and the Luna iPad app. If Wi-Fi is not available or unstable, you can connect your devices using a USB cable.

If the option is greyed out, click the padlock in the bottom left corner to make changes and make sure FileVault is disabled first.Ĭonnect the iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as the computer. Select your preferred account for automatic login. If the option is greyed out, click the padlock in the bottom left corner to make changes.Īfter disabling FileVault, go to System Preferences > Users and Groups > Login Options. In System Preferences > Security & Privacy > FileVault, select 'Turn Off FileVault'. While your computer is connected to an external monitor, download the free We also recommend connecting an external keyboard and mouse or trackpad to your computer. M1 Mac mini supports only one display using Thunderbolt/USB-C, so you would need to use an HDMI external display for initial setup with Luna Display.Īn external monitor is required for the initial setup process. Setting up Automatic Login and disabling FileVault allows the Luna software to run at startup and connect to your iPad.

To avoid using an external display every time your computer is turned on after the initial setup, you will also need to: It allows you to combine the processing power of your Mac mini with the touch display of the iPad.Īn external monitor is required for the initial setup to connect the Mac mini and the iPad. Using Luna Display in headless mode allows you to turn your iPad into the primary display for a Mac mini. Setting up Luna Display in Headless Mode What is Headless Mode?

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