How To Use Android Tablet As A Second Monitor in Windows and Mac #2022

Bycodemasters Writer

Tired of minimizing from one task to another while multitasking? Want to be productive and deliver your work quickly on time. Using another monitor can save a lot of your time. But you don’t have another monitor, or you need it for a short time, right? Don’t worry because there is good news for you to use your android tablet as a second monitor.

Now you must be probably thinking about “How to use Android Tablet as Second Monitor “ If yes then this post is a complete guide about “How to use the Android tablet as a second monitor”.

Let’s get started…

Use your Android Tablet as a Second Monitor for Windows OS.

Truly, there are many third-party apps that you can use to make your Android tablet function as a second monitor. But for Windows OS Spacedesk is the best for screen mirroring apps. However, there are a number of things that you need to set up for this purpose.

  1. Firstly download Space Desi Driver on your machine. Note that you pick the right installation type for your Windows Operating System.
  2. After that, follow the on-screen guidance to install SpaceDesk
  3. Now install the SpaceDesk App on an Android tablet from the Play Store.
  4. Click on the app after the installation
  5. Click on the “+” icon above.
  6. Enter the IP address of your system
  7. Now, click on the “Connect” button

Now if these settings are done and your both devices are linked to each other. You will see your Android Tablet Screen appearing as your Windows Display. However, if you don’t want your Android Tablet to mirror the Windows screen but instead want it to function as an extension then, follow these instructions below.

  1. Right-click on your windows screen
  2. Now click on “Display Settings”
  3. Select “Extend These Display”  appearing below
  4. Once it’s done then click on the “Apply” button.

This app only needs an internet connection to connect, which is really a good option. Moreover, you need to keep in mind that the SpaceDesk app only works with the Windows OS.

Methode to Use your  Android Tablet as a Second Monitor for  Mac

iDisplay is the best app to use your Mac as a second monitor. Follow these instructions to use your Android Tablet as a second monitor with your Mac:

  1. First download display drivers from their official website
  2. Now give permissions to the iDisplay app to make changes 
  3. Follow the instructions to install iDisplay 
  4. Once done Restart Mac if needed
  5. Open Play Store in your Android Tablet and download iDisplay on your Tablet
  6. Open the app and it will suddenly look for nearby devices
  7. Once your mac is displayed in the app then Connect your Android to Mac
  8. Select the“ Additional Monitor setting below
  9. Select the “Mirror monitor “ option

Great, you’re done.to use your android tablet as a second monitor with mac. But both of the devices must be connected to the same WiFi.

Methode to Use your  Android Tablet as a Second Monitor for  Linux 

Linux Users can follow the below instruction to Connect

  1. First of all download the Deskreen app on your Linux OS
  2. When downloaded right click on the downloaded file and go to “Properties”
  3. Click the  “Allow execution”  option
  4. Open the app on the link and you will find a link and barcode on your screen
  5. Now copy the link or you can scan the barcode on the mobile app
  6. Connect both of the devices
  7. And click on the “Allow” button
  8. You will see two options “Share App View” and “Share Screen View “ select one according to your need
  9. Now Make sure that you want your Linux display to link with your Android Tablet.

But there are some limitations that you can only use the Deskreen app with a 5Ghz WiFi or with an Ethernet. You can also connect it by using a USB cable.

Connect your Android Tablet to use as a Monitor by using a USB Cable

The apps mentioned above can be used to connect with a USB cable as well. But when you don’t have any wifi connection then this method can be useful for you. It doesn’t matter which app you use but you need to follow these instructions mentioned below to connect with a USB cable.

  1. Connect the Android Tablet with a USB cable with your PC or Laptop
  2. Download the selected app on your machine 
  3. Simply follow the screen instructions in order to install it
  4. And download any of the mentioned apps on your Android Tablet
  5. Connect Both of the devices

And you’re done now you can use your Android Tablet as a Second Monitor without any WiFi connection. Let’s create some engagement. Let us know if you have ever connected your android tablet with your monitor before? And also which all did you use?