iPad Magnetic Stand—
Get an elevated tablet experience with the Plugable Magnetic iPad Stand (AMS-STAND11) designed for iPad Air & iPad 11 inch Pro. Features powerful N52 magnets, adjustable hinges, robust aluminum build, and anti-slip silicone padding. Perfect for versatile viewing
Fantastic Flexibility—
Flexibility is on display with our tablet stand, featuring a 360° rotatable panel and 180° adjustable hinges. Designed to be an iPad Pro stand for iPad Air and Pro 11", it offers the perfect angle for work, entertainment, or as an iPad drawing stand
Particularly Portable—
The iPad Pro holder folds flat for easy transport. Perfect for traveling professionals and students. Lightweight aluminum-alloy construction and space-saving foldability is built for on-the-go use with your iPad. Find productivity anywhere
Works With—
Designed exclusively for use as an iPad air stand & for use with the 11 inch iPad Pro (1st/2nd/3rd/4th Gen, M2), iPad Air 10.9 and 11 (4th/5th Gen, M2). Not recommended for iPad Pro 11 (M4) due to change in magnet pattern. Not compatible with cases.
2-Year Coverage, Lifetime Support—
Every Plugable product, including this magnetic stand, is covered against defects for 2 years and comes with lifetime support. If you ever have questions, contact our North American-based team - even before purchase
iPad AirとiPad Pro 11インチ用にデザインされたPlugable Magnetic iPad Stand (AMS-STAND11)で、iPadをより快適にお使いいただけます。360°回転可能なマグネットパネル、180°調節可能なヒンジ、堅牢なアルミニウム合金構造、滑り止めのシリコンパッドが特徴です。コンパクトで洗練されたこのスタンドは、仕事でもレジャーでも完璧な視野角を確保し、iPad AirとiPad Pro 11インチに安定性と柔軟性を提供します。
iPad Pro 11” (1st/2nd/3rd/4th Gen, M2), iPad Air 10.9” and 11 (4th/5th Gen, M2). Not recommended for iPad Pro 11 (M4) due to change in magnet pattern. Not compatible with cases.
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For most modern Windows and Mac systems, Thunderbolt devices are automatically approved and will ‘just work’ once connected.
The main exception is Apple Mac laptops with Apple CPUs running macOS Ventura (13) or newer, where you’ll be prompted to manually approve the device the first time you connect it.
The summary table below provides the specific details at a glance, and the text that follows explains the table in more detail.
To expand further, Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 are in essence external connections to the host computer’s internal PCI Express bus. This type of low-level and high speed connection warranted security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to user data.
Windows: From Intel Software to Native OS Support
When Thunderbolt 3 Windows systems were first introduced in late 2015 it was necessary to use Intel Thunderbolt software to manually authenticate and approve external Thunderbolt devices.
With the introduction of Thunderbolt 4 Windows systems in 2020, it was still necessary to have Intel Thunderbolt software installed on the host computer. However, in most cases the authentication and approval process would happen automatically greatly simplifying the process.
Starting with Windows 11 version 21H2 released in October of 2021, Microsoft integrated support for both USB4 and Thunderbolt into the Windows operating system → LINK
This means that with most modern Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 computers running the latest version of Windows 11 it is no longer necessary to install Intel Thunderbolt software on the host computer in order to manage Thunderbolt devices. In most cases, the authentication and approval process will still happen automatically.
macOS: From Intel CPUs to Apple CPUs
When Thunderbolt 3 Mac systems with Intel CPUs were first introduced in 2016, the authentication and approval mechanism was built-in to macOS and was transparent to the end user.
Apple introduced Mac computers based on Apple CPUs in 2020. Macs based on Apple CPUs running macoS 11 Big Sur or macOS 12 Monterey would automatically approve and authenticate Thunderbolt devices when connected.
macOS 13 Ventura was released in 2022 and for portable Macs with Apple CPUs Apple introduced a feature known as ‘Accessory Security’ (also known as ‘Restricted Mode’) → LINK
By default, portable Macs (i.e. laptops) with an Apple CPU running macOS 13 Ventura or newer version of macOS will require the end user to authenticate and approve a Thunderbolt device when initially connected.
Stationary Macs (i.e. desktops) with an Apple CPU running macOS 13 Ventura or newer version of macOS do NOT implement the ‘Accessory Security’ feature. As a result, Thunderbolt devices will be automatically approved and authenticated when initially connected.
Apple Macs with Intel CPUs (both laptop and desktops) running macOS 13 Ventura or newer do NOT implement the ‘Accessory Security’ feature. As a result, Thunderbolt devices will be automatically approved and authenticated when initially connected.