Step 1: Sign Both Devices Into the Same Apple Account

Make sure both your Mac and your Vision Pro are logged into the same Apple account. The account needs to be protected by two-factor authentication (2FA).

Step 2: Turn on iCloud Keychain Syncing

Besides being on the same Apple account, both the Mac and the Vision Pro need to have iCloud Keychain turned on and synced.

On your Mac, go to System Settings > User ID (your ID) > iCloud > Passwords & Keychain, and check Sync this Mac. On the Vision Pro, the setting is under Settings > User ID > iCloud > Passwords and Keychain, and is called Sync this Apple Vision Pro.

Step 3: Enable Handoff and Pointer Sharing

If you want to control both Mac and Vision Pro apps with your trackpad, Handoff and pointer sharing need to be turned on. On the Mac, go to System Settings > General > AirDrop & Handoff and enable Handoff, and then to System Settings > Displays > Advanced and select “Allow your pointer and keyboard to move between any nearby Mac or iPad.” On the Vision Pro, all you have to do is make sure Handoff is enabled in Settings > General > Handoff.

Step 4: Look at Your MacBook and Select the Connect Button

Under ideal circumstances, once everything is set up as described above, the Vision Pro will automatically show a Connect button floating over your Mac when you look at it. This has occasionally worked for me, but I usually have to manually connect the two devices. If you don’t automatically see the Connect button, continue to the next steps.

Step 5: Look Up to Open the Control Center

If you’ve been using your Vision Pro for a while, you probably already know how to access the Control Center. Look toward the top of your vision until a circle with a down arrow (or V) appears. Tap your fingers while looking at it to open the quick settings. Then select the button showing two bars with circles inside them to open the Control Center.

Step 6: Select Mac Virtual Display

The Mac Virtual Display button is the laptop icon behind a Vision Pro. Select it to open a list of nearby compatible Macs.

Step 7: Select Your Mac

Finally, choose your Mac. It will probably be the only one on the list. The Mac Virtual Display connection will open, and your Mac’s screen will appear inside the headset.