If you can’t connect to your Mac in Apple Vision Pro
Find out what to do if Mac Virtual Display on Apple Vision Pro isn’t working as expected.
If Mac Virtual Display isn’t working, try these tips
Make sure your Mac meets the system requirements. You can use Mac Virtual Display with any Mac that is running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Update Apple Vision Pro and your Mac with the latest software updates. Find out how to discover which macOS your Mac is running, and find out how to update visionOS and update macOS.
Sign in with the same Apple ID on your Apple Vision Pro and on your Mac.
Turn on iCloud Keychain on both devices. On your Mac, go to System Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Passwords & Keychain, then turn on Sync this Mac. On your Apple Vision Pro, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Passwords & Keychain, then turn on Sync this Apple Vision Pro.
Turn on Wi-Fi on your Apple Vision Pro and on your Mac.
Turn on Bluetooth on your Apple Vision Pro and on your Mac.
Make sure you’re not using the Guest User feature on Apple Vision Pro. Mac Virtual Display doesn’t work in this mode.
Move closer to the Mac you’re trying to connect to.
Restart your Apple Vision Pro and your Mac.
If the Connect button doesn’t appear, use Control Centre
When you’re wearing Apple Vision Pro and you look at your Mac laptop, a Connect button should appear above your computer.
If you have a Mac desktop computer – or if the Connect button doesn’t appear above your Mac laptop – turn on Mac Virtual Display in Control Centre:
Look up, then tap near the top of your view to open Control Centre.
Tap the
to see more options.Tap the
.Select your Mac from the list that appears.
Try connecting from your Mac
You can also start a Mac Virtual Display session on your Mac. While wearing your Apple Vision Pro, open Control Centre on your Mac. Click Screen Mirroring, then click Extend to Apple Vision Pro.
Get support and find out more
If Mac Virtual Display still isn’t working, contact Apple Support.
Find out more about using Mac Virtual Display.