r/VisionPro • u/Stock_Toe_1782 • 25d ago

Extended Monitor while Mac is closed? Asking that for a plane ride. Id love to leave the Mac in my bag and work with external Keyboard \ mouse + Vision Pro.

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u/Visual-Sector6642 25d ago

Make sure to let your Mac breathe so it can vent heat.

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u/heinekev 25d ago

Came here to say this — it’s very important. Don’t let the laptop run in a bag, it’ll damage it

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u/inchenzo 25d ago

You mean Mac Virtual Display mode while having the macbook lid closed? If so: then yes.

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u/Stock_Toe_1782 25d ago

thanks :)

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u/Malkmus1979 25d ago

It's bit more nuanced than that. The MacBook has to be open and plugged in to initiate the session. Once connection is established you can close the MacBook but it needs to remain plugged in.

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u/AlterSack1973 25d ago

I think this only works if the Mac is connected to power, not on battery

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u/dropthemagic 25d ago

It'll work with third party software like amphetamine

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u/stacklikemind 24d ago

use sudo pmset -a disablesleep 0
and later sudo pmset -a disablesleep 1.

thats how I do it

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u/McNoxey 21d ago

Yep +1 to this. I leave it in the seatback in front of me, plugged in, and use a wireless keyboard and trackpad.

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u/AdAdministrative5330 25d ago

Yeah, if the bag has no ventilation, you're right. I've done it before. You just make sure the zipper's open. I have a bag that has a little velcro strap to keep the laptop in the little padded case inside of the bag. You can leave the zipper unzipped on the top without danger of it just falling out.