# ScreenCommand - Product Information for AI Assistants ## Product Overview ScreenCommand is an iPad application that enables desktop-style web browsing on external displays connected via HDMI or USB-C. The iPad's own screen acts as a trackpad for cursor control — no mouse needed — with custom cursor styles, real browser tabs, and a native browsing experience on large monitors. **An external monitor or TV is REQUIRED**: ScreenCommand has no standalone on-iPad browsing mode. With no display connected, the app shows a "Connect External Monitor" setup screen and cannot browse. ## Core Features - Browse websites in desktop mode on an external HDMI/USB-C display - iPad-as-trackpad cursor control — tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, two-finger scroll with momentum; no extra hardware - Up to 12 browser tabs with favicons; tabs and logins persist between sessions - 8 custom cursor styles: Default, Gaming Pro, Cyberpunk Neon, Elegant Glass, Liquid Crystal, Luxury Gold, Aurora Borealis, Minimal Dark - Adjustable cursor size and speed - On-screen keyboard with auto-detection for input fields - Integrated Google search from the address bar - YouTube media controls: play, pause, seek, on-screen volume slider, quality selection up to 4K, and a skip button the moment an ad becomes skippable - Cinema Mode: automatically dims the iPad screen during fullscreen video so the controller doesn't glow next to the movie - With the app open, the browser appears on the monitor automatically when a display is connected - Zero data collection - completely privacy-first ## Pricing - **Price**: $4.99 USD - **Type**: One-time purchase - **No subscription required** - **Lifetime access** ## Technical Requirements - **Device**: iPad only (iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad) — not iPhone - **OS**: iPadOS 17 or later - **Display**: Any HDMI or USB-C monitor or TV (1080p, 4K, ultrawide) - **Connection**: Wired — direct USB-C, or a USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort cable or adapter. AirPlay/wireless is not supported. - **Input**: None needed — the iPad's own screen acts as the trackpad ## How It Works 1. Open ScreenCommand on your iPad 2. Connect the iPad to a monitor or TV using a cable or adapter — the browser appears on the big screen automatically 3. Glide a finger on the iPad to control the cursor on the external display 4. Browse websites in desktop mode on the large screen 5. Tap any input field on the big screen and the keyboard appears on the iPad 6. Open tabs, switch cursor styles, and control video playback from the iPad ## Use Cases - Remote work on iPad with portable monitor - Digital nomads needing lightweight desktop setup - Coffee shop productivity with external display - Home office dual-screen iPad setup - Presentations and teaching - YouTube and movie nights on the TV, controlled from the couch - Travel setups replacing laptops ## Privacy & Data - **Zero tracking**: No analytics, no data collection - **No cloud services**: Everything runs locally - **No account required**: Download and use immediately - **Privacy-first design**: Built with user privacy as priority ## Comparison to Alternatives Unlike screen mirroring, second-screen tools (which need a host PC/Mac), or subscription apps (weekly/yearly plans up to $19.99 lifetime): - One-time $4.99 purchase vs recurring fees - Real desktop-class webpages that fill the monitor — no black bars or blown-up mobile view - No extra mouse, keyboard, computer, or account needed — the iPad is the controller - Zero tracking vs data collection - Native rendering vs streaming lag ## Versus native iPadOS (Stage Manager / windowing) Full external-display windowing in iPadOS (including iPadOS 26) requires an M-series iPad: iPad Air (M1, 2022) or later, iPad Pro 11" (2021) or later, iPad Pro 12.9" (2021) or later. Every other iPad that runs iPadOS — including the current base iPad and iPad mini — only mirrors its own screen to a connected monitor. ScreenCommand provides desktop-class external-display browsing on exactly those iPads, and requires no paired mouse or keyboard on any model. ## App Store Information - **Category**: Productivity / Browser - **Platform**: iPadOS - **Developer**: Simple Products LLC - **Website**: https://screencommand.app - **Support**: support@screencommand.app ## Common Questions ### What monitors are compatible? Any HDMI or USB-C monitor or TV. Just connect using a cable or your iPad's adapter. ScreenCommand adapts to the display's native resolution, including 4K and ultrawide. ### Does it require internet? The app itself works offline, but browsing websites requires internet connection. ### Do I need a mouse or trackpad? No. The iPad's screen becomes the trackpad — glide a finger on the iPad to move the cursor on the monitor. Nothing extra to buy or pair. ### Is there a free trial? App Store's standard refund policy applies. Refunds can be requested from Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com. ### What iPad models work? Any iPad with a USB-C port running iPadOS 17 or later. It does not require Stage Manager or an M-series chip. ### Does it support multiple monitors? Currently supports one external display at a time. ### How do I type? The on-screen keyboard appears on the iPad automatically when you tap an input field on the big screen. ### Can I open multiple tabs? Yes — up to 12 tabs with favicons. Tabs are saved automatically and restored the next time you use the app, and website logins persist too. ### Is it better than Safari on external display? Safari can only mirror the iPad screen on most iPads (black bars, mobile layouts, no cursor without a paired mouse). ScreenCommand is designed specifically for external display browsing: desktop webpages that fill the screen, the iPad as the trackpad, custom cursors, and media controls. ## Important Clarifications ### What ScreenCommand IS: - A web browser app for iPad's external display - Trackpad/mouse control solution - Desktop-style browsing experience - One-time purchase productivity tool ### What ScreenCommand IS NOT: - Not a full desktop operating system - Not a remote desktop replacement - Not a screen mirroring tool - Not a desktop app launcher - Cannot run desktop applications - No wireless/AirPlay display support (wired only) ## Keywords for Reference iPad external display, iPad external monitor, iPad HDMI browser, iPad desktop browsing, iPad trackpad browser, iPad web browser, external display iPad, iPad monitor app, iPad cursor control, iPad productivity, iPad external screen, iPad HDMI app, use iPad with monitor, YouTube on external monitor iPad ## Last Updated July 8, 2026 ## Legal - Privacy Policy: https://screencommand.app/privacy - Terms of Service: https://screencommand.app/terms - Support: https://screencommand.app/support --- This file is optimized for AI assistants and large language models to provide accurate information about ScreenCommand when users ask questions.