Scenario guide · iPad · Apple TV

A second life for an existing screen

Turn a compatible iPad or Apple TV you already own into a dedicated home display.

What this scenario solves

Turn a compatible iPad or Apple TV you already own into a dedicated home display.

What you need

  • A compatible iPad or Apple TV with HomeDeck installed

What to do

Follow the steps on the iPad or Apple TV that will run this scenario.

  1. Check platform compatibility, install HomeDeck, grant only the permissions needed for the screen’s role, and choose whether it will show the dashboard or Ambient.
  2. Set the screen’s everyday role, power behavior, and preferred HomeDeck view, then restart the device once.
  3. Open the result on the listed device, test every visible control, and make sure people using the shared screen can see only what you intended.
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