If you can't connect to your Mac in Apple Vision Pro

Learn 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 has macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

• Update Apple Vision Pro and your Mac with the latest software updates. Learn how to find out which macOS your Mac is using, and find out how to update visionOS and update macOS.

• Sign in with 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 that you're trying to connect to.

• Restart your Apple Vision Pro and your Mac.

If the Connect button doesn't appear, use Control Center

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 Center:

1. Look up, then tap near the top of your view to open Control Center.

2. Tap the Control Center button to see more options.

3. Tap the Mac Virtual Display button.

4. Select your Mac from the list that appears.

Get support and learn more

• If Mac Virtual Display still isn't working, contact Apple Support.

• Find out more about using Mac Virtual Display.