Quick answer
📋 What do I need to use Luna Display?
Luna hardware unit: Required for all connections (included with purchase)
Primary device: Mac (2011+, macOS 10.13+) or Windows 10 64-bit
Secondary device: iPad (iPadOS 13.1+) or Mac (2011+, macOS 10.13+)
💡 Key compatibility notes:
Mac + Windows users: Connect Luna directly to a port on your Mac (no adapters)
Windows users: Not compatible with Surface devices or mini PCs
iPad users: No 32-bit iPads or Apple Vision Pro supported
Custom PC users: Connect Luna to the graphics card, not the motherboard
Primary Device (Your Main Computer)
🍏 Mac Users
Compatible Models: Macs from 2011 or newer
Operating System: macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer
Peer-to-Peer Connections: Requires macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
Mac-to-Mac USB Connections: Requires macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
Minimum macOS Requirement: Luna Display supports macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or newer. Versions earlier than macOS 10.13 are not compatible.
Example Pairing: A 2024 MacBook Air (primary device) can seamlessly pair with a late 2014 iMac running macOS Big Sur using Luna Display.
🪟 Windows PC Users
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit, Build 1809 or newer) or later
CPU: Intel or AMD, 64-bit, 2 GHz or faster
RAM: Minimum 4 GB
Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 520, AMD Radeon RX Vega 3, NVIDIA GeForce 820M, or equivalent with DirectX 11 support
Storage Space: At least 1 GB free
Network: 802.11n Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet
❗Windows Compatibility Notes:
Not compatible: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, Surface Studio, or mini PCs running Windows
Custom PC Users: Plug Luna directly into your GPU, not the motherboard or expansion slots, to avoid compatibility issues
Example Pairing: An Acer Aspire A315-24PT with HDMI or USB-C supporting DisplayPort/Thunderbolt is compatible. Visually inspect ports to ensure compatibility before purchasing.
Secondary Device (Your Display Device)
📱 Using an iPad
Operating System: iOS 13.1 or newer
Not supported: 32-bit iPads are not compatible
iPad Compatibility Notes:
Luna Display does not support Apple Vision Pro or the iPad Mini 6th Generation.
🍎 Using a Mac
Operating System: macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer. See compatible Mac models on Apple’s website.
Minimum macOS Requirement for Mac-to-Mac: Both primary and secondary Macs need to be running macOS 10.13 or newer to ensure compatibility.
Example Dual Mac Setup: A 2020 iMac as the primary display can connect with a mid-2011 iMac as the secondary display using a Luna USB-C unit.
🖥️ 5K Display Support: iMacs used as a secondary display will only display in 5K retina resolution when using a USB-C Luna Display. Other Luna units will default to 4K or under, depending on what your devices support. Learn more
Do I Need the Luna Display Hardware?
✅ Yes. The Luna Display hardware is required for all connection types: Wi-Fi, Peer-to-Peer, USB, Ethernet, or Thunderbolt. The Luna software will not work without the Luna hardware plugged in.
❗ Compatibility Reminder: Luna Display works only with macOS, iPadOS, and Windows 10 or newer. It does not support Android, Linux, or ARM-based devices.
FAQs
Q: Does Luna Display work with macOS High Sierra on older Macs?
A: Yes. Luna Display supports macOS 10.13 or later.
Q: What do I do if my macOS isn't compatible with Luna Display?
A: If your macOS version is not compatible, consider updating to macOS 10.13 or later. You can verify your macOS version by clicking the Apple logo in the top menu, selecting "About This Mac," and checking the version number. You can push through any updates that show here, as well.
Q: Is a hub or adapter necessary for connecting Luna Display?
A: No. Insert the Luna unit directly into the port of the primary device for a more stable connection.