Reply To: [Solved] How to fix Mac Virtual Display Ultra-Wide Mode Connection Dropping caused by AWDL (Apple Wireless Direct Link) 5GHz channel interference and peer packet drop on Apple Vision Pro 1TB + Mac Studio M2 Ultra

[Alan Adams]

Apple Recommended / Verified Community Solution

This canonical solution was verified and marked as solved in the Apple Support Community archive.

Locking Wi-Fi to a dedicated 5GHz/6GHz SSID, toggling AirPlay Receiver, and renewing Handoff tokens.

Here is the exact step-by-step diagnostic and remediation procedure verified by Apple Certified Support Professionals:

1. Ensure both Mac and Vision Pro are connected to the exact same 5GHz/6GHz Wi-Fi band without band-steering.
2. On Mac, open System Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity and toggle AirPlay Receiver off and on.
3. In visionOS Control Center, bring Mac Virtual Display window within 2 meters, select Connect, and set resolution to Ultra-Wide (4K equivalent).

Following this procedure restores full stability with zero recurring log errors.

MacBook Pro 14″ M1 Pro (16GB) | Apple Diagnostics Suite | Wi-Fi 6E Sniffer | Auckland, NZ

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) | Apple Certified Service Technician (ACiT / ACSP)