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Sidecar not working on Big Sur and iPad OS

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Sidecar is not working on Big Sur and iPad OS. Anyone else encounter this problem?

System Preferences > Sidecar > Connect to > No devices

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 7:29 PM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2020 7:39 PM

Is you iPad compatible?

Sidecar system requirements

Sidecar requires a compatible Mac using macOS Catalina or later and a compatible iPad using iPadOS 13 or later.

iPad Pro: all models
iPad (6th generation) or newer
iPad mini (5th generation) or newer
iPad Air (3rd generation) or newer

Additional requirements

Both devices must be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication.
To use Sidecar wirelessly, both devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on. Also make sure that the iPad is not sharing its cellular connection and the Mac is not sharing its Internet connection.
To use Sidecar over USB, make sure that your iPad is set to trust your Mac.

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Nov 21, 2020 5:41 AM in response to aliffm

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Dec 4, 2020 12:32 PM in response to aliffm

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Dec 17, 2020 3:04 PM in response to harman164

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