HDMI Monitor - Orion App Reviews

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The opposite of corporate greed. Thank you, kind souls. My 5 is on the way.

No input lag. This is actually pretty impressive being able to play Project Diva on an iPad Pro. Could be a combination of the cable+capture card. Am not using the ones recommended by the developer since I had one already lying around, and it works great!

Great start!. Very promising and I’m impressed! Looking forward to the future updates, I’d love for it to have a built-in recording function and an off button for the brightness adjustment slider.

Been a long time coming!. I have been waiting on a feature like this for the iPad for a long time. The app is almost flawless and i like the 4k up scaling. The only gripe i have with it though is that audio seems to come out in mono and not stereo. Besides that and a few stutters from frame rate (which could be a result of a cheap capture card) this app is amazing, and i would recommend to anyone. It’s an amazing feature for the iPad. Imagine you’re taking a long trip and you bring your console to play on the go, now you have a way to play the whole way! When they update the audio to stereo, I’ll rush back to update tp 5 stars.

Tethered?. Okay so, not a review. I come here to ask a question as the support page is still under construction. My question is, can this be used for “Tethered” photography? If not, are you going to implement it in the future?

Green phosphorus filter please!. This can be a killer app for retro computers enthusiasts :)

16:9 only?. So far this app is great, and it will be a god send for me out in the field. But, as far as I can tell there isn’t support for 4:3 input modes. This would be excellent for taking advantage of the iPad’s screen real estate when in use as an additional display.

Doesn’t Work. My iPad recognizes that it is connected, but the app doesn’t detect it.

Worth it. Best display for video games and digital camera

perfect app. never thought of using elgato hd60s+ with iPad before , But thanks to this app you can … theoretically you can stream using streamlabs app on iOS , haven’t test it yet tbh

Compatibility Unclear. Hello, my iPad Pro 2020 does not detect any video input and I assume that the USB-C to HDMI adapter I already own is for video out only. However, the list and description of iPads that are supported does not include mine (even though my iPad features a usb-c port) - “Orion requires a video capture adapter, and an iPad with a USB-C connector. Every modern iPad uses USB-C, starting with the: 2020 iPad Air, 2021 iPad Mini 2021 iPad Pro 2022 Regular iPad” I would like to confirm that my iPad Pro 2020 (with a USB-C port) is supported before I purchase the correct adapter from amazon. Thank you!

Works, input lag not for twitchy games. The app itself works great for games that do not require a super-low input lag. I tested with an Analogue Pocket with the HDMI dock and platformers / shmups were unplayable. I didn’t measure the input lag but it was enough that when I quickly pressed the controller button the game wouldn’t react until my finger was completely off the button, unlike when using a monitor.

Aesthetically Pleasing, but has large delays on iPad Pro 2018. I read about the app online, so I decided to try and use my 2018 iPad Pro as my second monitor for my Steam Deck. I quickly made a purchase too, but very soon I found that the app would start having delays and it seems like the frames are being buffered / processed not fast enough. I had to go with another app to do my job but I really hope the developers can fix the issue because it is such an aesthetically pleasing app, and I can see the developers put a lot of attention to detail.

Simply Doesn’t Work. Plugged it in from my Xbox to the iPad and nothing displayed. My iPad detected the HDMI connection but the app just showed the no signal screen.

Doesn’t work. Doesn’t work at all. Even pro version doesn’t work. Scam app. Do not buy

utterly charmed by the COMMITMENT to the retro UI aesthetic. our apps these days are so clean, designed to be minimalistic, unnoticeable, and out of the way. but this one goes all in on the retro aesthetic. and it doesn’t just cop the look with some cheap PNGs, but also the FEEL and the VIBE, with all the necessary distortion and static to emulate the experience of using a classic product from the 80’s or 90’s. there’s some cute silliness in the settings menu as well! the functionality is perfectly competent, of course, and image quality is crystal clear from my Genki Shadowcast (though the optional CRT filters are a lot of fun). this is literally exactly what you’d expect from an HDMI input app, just with a fun retro exterior for when you’re configuring it. also, color me surprised that this was developed by Campo Santo, of Firewatch fame. idk if i’m actually the first review, i’m sure the rest are just going through moderation, but i’m definitely proud to have been one of the first!

Pretty cool but AI upscale doesn’t work. Nothing to complain about but when I turn on AI upscale doesn’t work, it freezes up and then I have to restart the app

love the vibes. very cool so far! some requests: ability to switch cameras (if i have a capture card plugged into studio display, orion prefers studio display camera rather than capture card) more stage manager size classes so i can have capture window next to other iPad windows thanks!

Super laggy when I click 4K upscaling. It doesn’t work when I click 4K upscaling

Awesome App. Very useful.

Almost there. Great app and almost a 5 star one. The only issue is that it does not transmit sound when connected to a Nintendo switch or Xbox - Only video. Hopefully with an update in the near future this could be fixed!

very very slow. i was super excited to make my 12.9 m2 ipad pro as a second monitor display but the moment i plugged the recommended capture usb type c adapter and plugged it in my 2021 macbook pro m1pro the delay lag is one second which is very unfortunate and unusable. 😩 im at the point to return this capture adapter to amazon and delete this app… 😩

It works!. And surprisingly well. Definitely helped me out during a move with my monitors packed away. I’m going to be throwing an HDMI adapter in my bag from now on.

I love the concept and execution with a couple changes. The two things that are missing are being able to force the signal into either widescreen 16:9 or fullscreen 4:3 I need aspect ratio. The other thing I need is the ability to force the signal to fill the whole screen. When acting as a second monitor for my MacBook none of the resolutions that I tried using were able to fill the screen without black bars, even the ones in he exact dimensions of my iPad. These 2 quality of life features are a must for me to be able to use this as intended. Please add them

Headless Mac minis. Perfect solution, thanks!

App that does what the label says with personality. I’ve tried a few apps similar to Orion that do essentially the same thing, but this one has personality that the others don’t. I like it.

Not ideal. This app in combination with one of the recommended capture dongles is not recognized as a second display by Windows. One can duplicate the main computer display, but cannot extend main display to iPad. Disappointed.

Good picture, No audio. Good picture, No Audio

Exactly as advertized.. Does exactly what it says it does. I connected my Nintendo Switch through HDMI with elgato HD60 S+ and then USB-C through the capture device to my iPad Pro 2020 and everything worked from the get go (plug and play). I’ve been getting video and sound with no lag, and it’s excellent for gaming. However, the 4K AI upscaler does introduce tremendous latency (lag) so, do no expect it to be viable while playing video games; it will probably work best with videos. I do wish it works through USB-C directly without a capture card and an HDMI cable. However, I think Apple is to blame for that and not the developers (Hence the 5 star rating).

Family share doesn’t work.. My husband contacted them several times on various platforms. It’s been weeks and no response.

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Video fixed. The initial problems with the video have been fixed and my Switch easily attaches to my iPad without having any workarounds. Bluetooth audio still breaks up when using AirPods and my Switch which is easily remedied by having the AirPods directly connected to the Switch. This is a five star app if the audio problems are fixed.

Great CRT filters, but lacks aspect ratio controls. The app is very promising, quality of video is good, and the CRT filters are great quality... but I paid for the extra features and was disappointed that there was no "aspect ratio" control. It only displays widescreen with black bars, even when Window's resolution is 4:3. Please add an option to fill screen so I can raise review stars (and play retro games full screen) :-)

Why no family sharing?. App seem to be great for occasional gaming fun, like as display for kids’ Switch games during travel. Unfortunately, did not realize Family Sharing was not enabled before I made purpose on my own account. Disappointed purchase restore does not work on my kids’ iPads. Family sharing really ought to be enabled for an app like this IMHO.

Good features but keeps crashing. I have a 2018 pro 12.9 and installed the app. First time using it, it crashed. Opened it again, no signal, even though the hdmi adapter was connected. Reconnected the adapter, and got a signal. Tried to change a setting, crash. Restarted the iPad, worked well for a bit, tried buying the pro upgrade, started entering my info, crash. Would like to know why.

Works right out of the box. Got the hdmi capture card adaptor they recommend from amazon and it worked first try. Plug and play. No issues yet. Great way to turn my iPad into a main monitor for travel jobs or a backup monitor for bigger gigs. Thanks!

Very nice !!!. I was doing this 7 or 8 years ago with an 'HDMI Cloner wand' and an MS Surface (detachable keyboard) primarily connected to a GoPro. A lot of gear but a large screen is SOOOOO worth it ! I have an iPad 6 mini w/ os17 (required). A cheap USB A capture stick and a USB C multiport hub… plugged the hdmi from a Direct TV box > Capture stick > usb hub > mini 6 and I’ve got my movie on my iPad — sound and all ! Not the best use scenario as the iPad can connect to any streamer, but I wanted to see if it would work, and it does so I will invest the $15 for a USB C capture stick and connect DSLR, GoPro and maybe even a Fire stick so I can use the remote and also bypass the GPS lockouts of the streaming services when abroad. The only downside I see is iPad power.. I’m pretty sure there’s no adapter that will charge and provide an extra C port, but maybe…. THANK YOU Orion !!!!

SO DID NOT WORK. I got the app to use with the switch for my kids to have a bigger screen. I have purchased six different dongle from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Temu. Yet the app Still will not work. I should have made sure it worked before paying for the app. SO for me this app is a waste of time and money!!!! I would give them a -5 star review….

No audio. I love the idea of this app, I’ve always wanted to use my iPad as an external monitor to my console or camera. I purchased one of the recommended adapters and got audio and video to work perfect on the first try which I used for about 2 hours. The second time I tried using the app with the adapter I got video, but no audio. I’ve tried all troubleshooting I know, including restoring my iPad with a Mac as new and getting the adapter replaced by the manufacturer, still no luck. Not sure what the issue is at this point, but I hope I can get the app working properly in the future.

Ps5. Is doesn’t work

Great, but needs frame rate settings. The app is superbly polished esthetically. I didn’t hesitate in purchasing the pro version for the 4K upscaling. I could do without the fake settings, especially when the frame rate can’t be adjusted (a serious oversight in my opinion). If using this app with a Nintendo Switch, many games look like they’re performing poorly because it can’t be set to 30FPS. Still, an incredible app to have out of the gate with this added functionality in iOS 17.

Does what it says on the tin. Worked great with two of my cameras. Very low latency. Doesn't actually require a usb-c capture card. My cheap unbranded usb-a card worked via usb-c adapter and through a usb-c hub, which meant I could still power the iPad while monitoring

Why the black bars?. App works fine. Too much effort put on the animations and branding. Please let me control your aspect ration I display throngs and take advantage of te iPad full screen and I’ll pay $5. Thanks!

Amazing experience from an amazing team!. From the "unboxing" experience at the beginning of using the app, to the nostalgic options and 4K upscaling, this app is truly fantastic! The upgrade option inside the app is reasonably priced, and I gladly purchased it to support the team, as well as enjoy all features. Y'all are fantastic! Keep up the great work!

Not for gaming, but probably great as a camera monitor. I bought this app with the sole intention of using my iPad as a portable monitor for Switch and Analogue Pocket. Unfortunately, there is noticeable input lag, even with wired USB controllers, which makes it unusable for my purposes (I’m a big retro gamer and input lag is truly a dealbreaker). I’m using the one-and-only USB-C video capture card linked from their website. The capture card could be the input lag culprit, but again, I’m using the only dongle listed on the site. If a different accessory is recommended for gaming, I’d suggest mentioning that on the website (there’s already a section for recommended gaming accessories). If a $150 high-performance capture card is required for gaming, I would have thought twice about purchasing the app. The fact that the app is marketed towards gamers as well as photographers is the only reason I’m rating the app three stars. If input lag isn’t a dealbreaker for you, Orion is a great app. Setup was ridiculously easy, and the CRT emulation effects are fun to mess around with (by the way, disabling the effects doesn’t seem to improve the input lag situation). I’m truly hoping Orion improves over time. I paid for the app in hopes of encouraging further development.

Gamechanger!. I’ll admit I was skeptical reading some of the negative reviews, but this app works great for me. Using my iPad as a 2nd monitor for my windows laptop has allowed me to untether myself from my desk.

I love this app. I just want to say thank you 📺📺📺📺📺📺

Awesome tool. love this it’s very useful to have a small portable monitor anywhere. just one suggestion add support for the iphones with usb-c ports.

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Love it. Hello 3rd monitor and more. Just got a cheap $15 dongle and it works great. Now to monitor drone flights with it too on a bigger screen. Can you make it record video too?? So much potential. Great work, as it’s the thing we’ve been missing for years. Bye bye Atomos Ninja.

Not working with new update!. No signal with any dongle on the latest 17.0.03 update

Useless app. It appears that the developer has spent a ton of time in trying to make the app as cartoonish as possible without building in proper functionality.

iOS beta update not working. Tried multiple dongle options does not work no signal. Updated to latest iOS beta. Nothing :(

Doesn’t work yet with capture dongle. I have the dongle. It doesn’t work.

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Not sure why the low review score?. The app works well and does exactly what it says. One time purchase for pro features is also appreciated!

Great, portable HDMI display. I am glad I ran across video output that was uncompressed YUY2 that did not work with a basic dongle using OBS on Mac before using this. I purchased an adapter that supported it and it worked on Mac. If the adapter is working with the HDMI input I can confirm it works perfectly. Feature request: the ability to record.

Not working. Tried to connect iPad Pro M1 to MacBook Pro by original hdmi apple connector and also to PS4, same result - not working. App shows icon that not connected. iPad is updated to iOS 17

Great app!. Use this to turn my iPad into a monitor for my Steam Deck, the CRT options are fun for playing my older ROMS. Attention to detail is wonderful, unboxing at first launch is a fun experience. Would love to see PiP added in the future as well as more options for scaling and adjustments :) Thanks for the hard work!

Misleading. Sprung to use this app because of the reputation of Halide. Unfortunately, disappointed. All the marketing photos make it appear as if the full screen of the iPad will be used. That is not the case. There is no resolution option to make use of the full real estate of the iPad Pro screen.

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very very slow. i was super excited to make my 12.9 m2 ipad pro as a second monitor display but the moment i plugged the recommended capture usb type c adapter and plugged it in my 2021 macbook pro m1pro the delay lag is one second which is very unfortunate and unusable. 😩 im at the point to return this capture adapter to amazon and delete this app… 😩

Compatibility Unclear. Hello, my iPad Pro 2020 does not detect any video input and I assume that the USB-C to HDMI adapter I already own is for video out only. However, the list and description of iPads that are supported does not include mine (even though my iPad features a usb-c port) - “Orion requires a video capture adapter, and an iPad with a USB-C connector. Every modern iPad uses USB-C, starting with the: 2020 iPad Air, 2021 iPad Mini 2021 iPad Pro 2022 Regular iPad” I would like to confirm that my iPad Pro 2020 (with a USB-C port) is supported before I purchase the correct adapter from amazon. Thank you!

HOLY $HN!K!3$ !!!!! This is Amazing!!!. When I have enough regret to buy Facebook and rename it to….. The Facebook I will fund Lux with at least $1 000 000 000 …..Thanks! I now have a portable crashcart!