MeowDisplay
Turn iPhone, iPad, or Android into a second Mac display
ProductivityFreeOpen source · verified#mac#second-display#remote-access
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What is MeowDisplay?
MeowDisplay turns an iPhone, iPad, Android device, or another Mac into a secondary screen for macOS. The Mac sends the display while the receiver shows the desktop. You can mirror the main screen or extend it to create a separate virtual display. Each connected device handles its own mode independently.
Interaction tools include Window view, which arranges selected Mac windows into tabs or split panes that can be resized and swapped. Stage Peek reveals a column of open windows when you rest a finger on the screen edge, letting you tap to switch views. Natural Touch maps direct finger movements to cursor actions, supporting tap, swipe scrolling, drag, and right-click gestures.
Remote Finder provides a touch-friendly browser of approved Mac folders for previews, saving, uploading, and basic file operations. Unified Clipboard shares copied content between the Mac and receiver devices. The app connects via USB or local Wi-Fi, uses mutual TLS for secure pairing, requires no accounts, and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.
MeowDisplay features
- Mirror or extend Mac display to iPhone, iPad, Android, or another Mac
- Window view arranges individual Mac windows into resizable tabs and panes
- Stage Peek reveals open windows via an edge swipe gesture on touch screens
- Natural Touch maps finger movements directly to click, scroll, drag, and right-click
- Remote Finder browses approved Mac folders with touch-friendly file operations
- Unified Clipboard copies text and images between the Mac and receiver devices
- Secure pairing uses mutual TLS over USB or local Wi-Fi without requiring accounts
Who uses MeowDisplay and for what
- Expand a laptop workspace using an iPad as a separate monitor for reference material
- Present code or documents wirelessly from a Mac to an iPhone during meetings
- Manage files on a desktop Mac by browsing folders remotely from an Android tablet
- Share copied text or images instantly between a Mac and a nearby phone
- Arrange multiple Mac windows into split panes on a secondary screen for multitasking
MeowDisplay FAQ
Is MeowDisplay free?
Yes, MeowDisplay is free to download and use. The website lists the price as zero USD and states it is free and open source.
Is MeowDisplay open source?
Yes, the project is hosted on GitHub and licensed under the GPL-3.0 license. The website confirms it is free and open source.
What is MeowDisplay used for?
MeowDisplay is used to turn an iPhone, iPad, Android device, or another Mac into a secondary display for a Mac computer. It supports mirroring, extending, window management, touch controls, and file sharing.
Does MeowDisplay work on Mac?
Yes, MeowDisplay runs on macOS as the sender application. It also supports a Mac-to-Mac receiver mode for macOS 12 and later, though the website notes this feature has not yet been physically verified on two Macs.
Can I use MeowDisplay over Wi-Fi?
Yes, the app connects devices using local Wi-Fi or a USB cable. It also supports user-managed private-network remote access for connections beyond the local network.
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