Is it possible to mirror iPad with sidecar window to external monitor?

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Is it possible to mirror iPad with sidecar window to external monitor?

for a very specific setup for a client I’m wondering if it’s possible to run sidecar on my iPad and connect the iPad to an external monitor to mirror. My end goal is to get a remote viewing monitor that I can put 15-20m away or so from main computer?

My setup would be my MBP 2017 in clamshell mode with TB3-dock and two external monitors already connected running 1200p and 1440p, both through the dock. What I’m thinking for the iPad is to be connected to what would be the third monitor (1200p) in the setup in another room with the lightning > HDMI adapter. Would this be possible? And how would it mirror it on the screen, fill top to bottom or windowed?

Unfortunately I cannot test myself as I’m stuck abroad, flying back day before the job so cannot do the testing myself before the job.

All hep appreciated!

iPad Air 3 Wi-Fi

Posted on May 26, 2020 12:31 AM

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Jamesd49

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May 26, 2020 1:21 AM in response to niklas177

No, sidecar goes from the Mac to the Ipad, the iPad is all ways the second monitor and Mac is the main, and it doesn't work with external screen.

You can learn more about sidecar here Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar – Apple Support

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niklas177 Author

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May 26, 2020 2:14 AM in response to Jamesd49

I’m not sure you understood me right then, I understand how sidecar works and that it acts as a second monitor. But what I wanna do is at that point (when sidecar is running on the iPad already) is to connect apples Lightning AV adapter to my iPad and show the iPads content on an external monitor. You know if this is possible?

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May 26, 2020 2:20 AM in response to niklas177

Long story short - Sidecar and Mirroring of your iPad, via HDMI or AirPlay, are mutually exclusive.

You can either extend your Mac display to your iPad - or you can mirror your iPad display to an external monitor via HDMI (using a Lightning Adapter) or via AirPlay (to an AppleTV box or an AirPlay-compatible monitor). You cannot do both at the same time.

In summary, your proposed configuration is not possible.

I hope this information and guidance is helpful in providing the clarity that you seek.

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Jamesd49

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May 26, 2020 2:19 AM in response to niklas177

don't think so

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Is it possible to mirror iPad with sidecar window to external monitor?

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