Mac permissions and first-time setup, with or without a display

The two permissions

Screen & System Audio Recording: sends the Mac's picture and sound to the device controlling it.
Accessibility: carries out clicks, drags and typing on the Mac.

The first time you open RemoScreen Host, follow the prompts to turn both on in System Settings → Privacy & Security.

A Mac with no display

You need to see the Mac's screen the first time you allow the permissions. Connect a display temporarily, or reach the Mac from another Mac with Apple's Screen Sharing. After that, RemoScreen Host creates a display for it automatically, and you can unplug the monitor.

While Screen Sharing is still open on the other Mac, you can't switch to “Main display”. Close Screen Sharing first.

After the Mac restarts

RemoScreen Host runs once you've logged in to the Mac. If the Mac is waiting at the login window after a restart, it can't connect yet; log in once first.

Use casesMac mini without a displayA Mac mini with no display attached can use an iPad or iPhone as its screen: RemoScreen Host creates a Retina display for it, you control it with your fingers, and sound, typing and the clipboard all work. Host is free; the app has a 7-day free trial. Help CenterGet startedUsing RemoScreen for the first time: install the free RemoScreen Host on your Mac, enter the 8-digit pairing code on your iPad or iPhone, and connect once the Mac allows it. Help CenterSecurity and privacyHow RemoScreen protects your Mac: an 8-digit one-time pairing code, approval on the Mac for every device, encryption for picture and input, a registration service that only helps devices pair, and access you can revoke at any time.

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Mac permissions and first-time setup

The two permissions

A Mac with no display

After the Mac restarts

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