What to do with an iPad mini?

[Fas1975]

Been given an iPad mini. I think it's a mini 2. Don't have any need for it as I have other gadgets that do what it does.

Before I sell it. Any ideas on what I can do with it? I don't have CCTV / home automation nor no interest for at least another 12 months as we are planning a house renovation when all of that stuff will go in.

I've googled some ideas but they all suggest streaming / universal remote / automation type stuff.

Anyone done anything cool with theirs?

[eybic]

I'm watching this with interest as I have a 1st gen iPad mini

[Purity14]

Use mine as an extra monitor for my laptop etc
https://www.duetdisplay.com

[Fas1975]

Already have the duet setup. Connect my MacBook to either the iPhone or iPad pro to do the extended desktop which is a really cool function

[Lazermilk]

Install it in your car for satnav etc? Mount on head rest for kids if you have them?

[Miserablegit]

I realise this is similar to what you’ve already considered but I recommend you get a raspberry pi and install volumio on it. Use the iPad as a cool remote.

Pretend it is the new iPhone 15 and shout loudly at it in a public place

Download service manuals etc and leave it in the garage/ workshop

Stick it on the back of the loo door so you can steam some car-related you tube whilst having a bit of “me” time

Gaffer tape it to your head and pretend it is the latest augmented reality headset

If you use flight sims you can set up a separate instruments display on an iPad

I used an iPad in an old Land Rover for a few years as satnav - had to buy a separate Bluetooth gps to make it work ( guess how long it took me to work that one out...)

Install it in a mount in place of a tv and you can pretend you are a giant or have a very large room. Some dolls-house furniture scattered around would add to the effect.

[Fas1975]

Pretending to be a giant is definitely the way forward. Going to buy micro furniture!!