How to Use iPad as a Second Monitor For Windows

For Windows, we recommend an app called “Duet Display.” It’s not a free app, but it can work with a wired or wireless connection between the PC and iPad.Download the app on your Windows 10  or Windows 11 PC and iPad to get started.

After installing the apps, you’ll need to sign in to both with the same account.

The first time you use Duet Display, you’ll need to connect your iPad to your PC with a cable. We can switch to wireless mode for future connections later.

Once the devices are connected with a cable, and Duet Display is signed in and running on both, you’ll see a brief zoom-out animation on your Windows display, and the desktop will be extended to your iPad.

You’ll probably notice that Windows has no idea where the iPad display is in relation to your PC. To fix that, right-click on the desktop and select “Display Settings.”

You should see two screens–one representing your main computer monitor (1), and the other representing your iPad (2). Click and drag the iPad screen to position it as it’s positioned in real life, then click “Apply.”

This is also where you can choose to “Extend These Displays” or “Duplicate These Displays,” which is screen mirroring.

Next, let’s take a look at Duet Display’s settings. Open the Windows app and switch to the “Settings” tab.