Apple’s Vision Pro Adds AirPlay Mirroring for Seamless Sharing with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and More. Apple has recently detailed the capabilities of the Vision Pro headset in terms of content sharing using AirPlay. This feature enhances the functionality of the headset by allowing its content to be mirrored on a variety of other Apple devices.
Users of the Vision Pro can now share what they’re viewing on their headset with others by mirroring the content to any AirPlay-compatible device, such as an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or even a smart TV. According to Apple’s technical specifications page for the Vision Pro, this sharing is possible at a resolution of up to 720p. This feature is especially useful for demonstrating the immersive experiences of the Vision Pro to those who aren’t wearing the headset.
For iPhone and iPad users, the ability to receive content from the Vision Pro has been enabled starting with iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 updates. To use this feature, users simply need to activate the Receiver AirPlay switch found in the General > AirPlay & Handoff settings.
Apart from mirroring its display to an AirPlay device, the Vision Pro headset can also serve a unique function with Mac computers. The Mac Virtual Display feature allows AirPlay 2 to wirelessly connect the Vision Pro to a Mac, creating a virtual representation of the Mac’s display in the headset. This innovative use-case turns the Vision Pro into a portable 4K display, offering a new dimension of connectivity and versatility for Mac users.
Overall, these updates and features significantly expand the usability of the Vision Pro, making it not only a cutting-edge personal device but also a tool for shared experiences and enhanced productivity with other Apple devices.