# Tab Display - Portable Monitor

> Use your Android tablet as a portable monitor for Mac and Windows: Wi-Fi or USB.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.enfpdev.tabdisplay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.enfpdev.tabdisplay)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.enfpdev.tabdisplay`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ENFP-Dev-Studio
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 85,363
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (1,904 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.29
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2023-03-05
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enfpdev.tabdisplay)
- **Website:** [https://tab-display.enfpdev.com](https://tab-display.enfpdev.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tab-display.enfpdev.com/privacy](https://tab-display.enfpdev.com/privacy)

## Description

**Tab Display** lets you effortlessly transform your Android tablet into a portable, external monitor for your MacBook or Windows PC. It supports seamless screen extension via Wi-Fi or USB tethering (wired connection limited on macOS). Featuring both portrait and landscape modes, users can customize display resolution for an optimal viewing experience.

The app also enables remote video playback, streaming videos from a designated desktop folder to your tablet. Free to download and use with an option to remove ads via in-app purchase, Tab Display leverages WebRTC technology for smooth, lag-free video streaming. Ideal for productivity and multitasking on-the-go, it offers a simple alternative to apps like Duet Display or spacedesk. Visit the official website to download the necessary desktop application and watch tutorials to get started.

## Rankings

- #236,879 — Overall
- #10 — display
- #10 — new tab
- #21 — tab
- #24 — monitor

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.enfpdev.tabdisplay.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find "Tab Display - Portable Monitor" effective for using Android tablets as secondary displays, especially with Mac systems, praising its ease of setup and good developer responsiveness. However, multiple reviews report frequent connectivity problems, unclear instructions, and occasional bugs. Users also desire features like wired connection support and screen rotation. Overall, it is appreciated for functionality and interface but hampered by reliability and guidance issues.

### Pros

- Works well as a second monitor especially with Mac and Android devices
- Easy and straightforward setup/pairing process
- Good interface design with prompt developer support and updates
- No ads with paid upgrade
- Offers better screen resolution than AirPlay mirroring (e.g., 16:10 full screen)

### Cons

- Connection issues are common, especially with Mac devices and Windows 11 PCs
- App sometimes stuck on loading or waiting for screen transmission
- Lack of clear instructions or usage guidance within the app
- Occasional bugs including UI elements covering screen and rendering artifacts
- Missing features like screen rotation and wired connection capability

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.enfpdev.tabdisplay)