For the best experience: Use a genuine USB cable, enable "Personal Hotspot" USB tethering on iOS (even if you don't need internet), and set your mobile device as an extended display in your OS display settings.

In the modern era of digital nomads and multi-screen productivity, the dream of using an old iPad or iPhone as a secondary monitor for a PC or Mac has never been more appealing. While Apple’s Sidecar offers a seamless solution (for supported devices), millions of users are left out due to hardware limitations. Enter .

Splashtop Wired XDisplay is a high-performance productivity tool that turns your iPhone or iPad into an additional monitor for your PC or Mac using a standard USB cable. Unlike wireless solutions, its wired connection ensures zero-latency performance, supporting high-resolution output up to 1080p at 60fps.

Splashtop Wired XDisplay is a proprietary software solution that allows you to use your iOS device (iPad or iPhone) or Android device as a secondary monitor for your Windows PC or Mac. Unlike wireless solutions like Sidecar or AirPlay, "Wired" XDisplay utilizes the physical USB/Lightning cable.