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Using one Apple Display for two computers?
I'd like to use the new Apple Display with both a 2017 iMacPro and new Mac Studio. It seems, unlike other monitors, Apple Display only has one input. Many other monitors have multiple inputs and a way to switch between them.
So is it possible to use one new Apple Display and switch between two Macs without having to change the Thunderbolt cable?
Studio Display
Not directly, no.
You can however add a KVM switch between the display and the computers that can let you switch between them: link-> https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-Port-Type-C-Delivery-USB-KCPD/dp/B07Y2HKN37
Or you can use Screen Sharing to access the other computer's desktop from the currently connected one: Link-> Share the screen of another Mac - Apple Support
Not directly, no.
You can however add a KVM switch between the display and the computers that can let you switch between them: link-> https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-Port-Type-C-Delivery-USB-KCPD/dp/B07Y2HKN37
Or you can use Screen Sharing to access the other computer's desktop from the currently connected one: Link-> Share the screen of another Mac - Apple Support
Note that the linked Sabrent switch is limited to:
Does not seem good since the Studio display is 5K
You can however add a KVM switch between the display and the computers that can let you switch between them: link-> https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-Port-Type-C-Delivery-USB-KCPD/dp/B07Y2HKN37
Phil0124 wrote:
Not directly, no.
You can however add a KVM switch between the display and the computers that can let you switch between them: link-> https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-Port-Type-C-Delivery-USB-KCPD/dp/B07Y2HKN37
Or you can use Screen Sharing to access the other computer's desktop from the currently connected one: Link-> Share the screen of another Mac - Apple Support
If the USB-C switch doesn't support 5K that negates the point of using an Apple Display. Might as well go with third party 4K monitors then.
Good point.
lllaass wrote:
Note that the linked Sabrent switch is limited to:
USB Type-C Alternate Mode to HDMI 2.0 output with resolution up to 4k@60Hz• .
Does not seem good since the Studio display is 5K
Good point. YIWENTEC USB-C 8K KVM Switch DP 1.4 2xUSB-C PC to One DisplayPort Monitors 8K@60Hz 4K@144Hz - Amazon.com
The device has two USB-C connections for displays. The Studio Display does not have an HDMI input anyway.
DON'T use the HDMI connection for your [larger than 4K] displays -- HDMI is bandwidth-limited.
Using one new Apple Display for two computers?
