On your Apple Studio Display XDR, Apple Studio Display, and Apple Pro Display XDR, when used with a compatible Mac or iPad, integration with macOS and iPadOS lets you control brightness and sound, and you can use the many reference modes in macOS to set your color space and other display characteristics.

Check compatibility

To check the supported resolution and compatible models for your Apple display, view the tech specs page for your display. If you are unsure of which display you have, identify your Apple display.

Choose a location for your display

Apple displays use True Tone technology with dual ambient light sensors to monitor the lighting around your display. For the best experience using Apple displays, place it in a location where a lamp or other light source won't be directly in front of or behind it.

Connect your display

Plug the included Thunderbolt cable into the Thunderbolt port on your display and to a Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad. Your display automatically turns on when you plug it into power and connect it to your Mac or iPad. Learn what to do if your display is dark or low resolution.

Adjust the stand

Your display comes with a built-in stand. Depending on your stand, you can adjust the tilt or tilt and height of your display.

If your display comes with a VESA mount adapter, you can mount it in landscape or portrait and macOS automatically adjusts window and display orientation.

Pro Stand easily attaches to Pro Display XDR through a magnetic connector that locks into place. Learn how to attach Pro Display XDR to Pro Stand.

If you prefer a different option after purchase, your display’s stand or VESA mount adapter can be changed to other compatible options at an Apple Store, Apple Authorized Service Provider, or Independent Repair Provider, subject to a parts and service fee.

Use reference modes in macOS

For professional workflows on Mac such as video editing or photography, you can choose from many reference modes suitable for different production environments. Each reference mode sets the color space, white point, gamma, and brightness on your display to match the production requirements of HD video, SD video, and other media types. Learn how to choose reference modes. Depending on the needs of your workflow, you can also fine-tune the calibration of your display.

Cleaning your display

If your display has nano-texture glass, use the included polishing cloth to clean the nano-texture glass on your display. If your display has standard glass, learn how to clean the display.