Using your tablet as a monitor - here's what you need to watch out for

If you need a second screen for your computer, you can also use your tablet as a monitor with the right app. Most apps transmit the image over your WLAN connection. If you use a Windows computer, for example, the app "Spacedesk" is a good choice.

How to use your tablet as a monitor

To use your tablet as a monitor for your computer, you need a suitable app. For the connection with a Windows PC, the app "Spacedesk" is a good choice.

1. Download the appropriate Spacedesk drivers from the site on your Windows PC. Also, install the Spacedesk app on your tablet. This is available for both Android and iOS tablets.
2. Now start the app on the mobile device and, when prompted, enter the IP address of your computer. If you do not know it, you can find out. Using Windows Search, open the "Command Prompt" on your computer. Enter the command "ipconfig" into the console and confirm it with the Enter key. Look for the entry "ipv4 address". On the right side you will now see your IP address.
3. Enter it in Spacedesk and follow the instructions to connect the devices.
4. If you are using a Mac or a MacBook, the transfer is done via the "Spacedesk HTML5 Viewer". Diesen können Sie über die entsprechende Webseite einrichten.