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Using an ipad as sidecar screen..

Can I use a family iPad Pro (that is signed into another appleID, [not mine, but a family members]) as a second monitor for a macbook pro that is signed into my appleID account?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 20, 2020 8:45 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2020 9:29 AM

So I’ll have to sign in to my appleID with both devices. Being able to use Sidecar with devices that belong to the family would be more convenient though!

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Dec 20, 2020 9:29 AM in response to Bob_7890

So I’ll have to sign in to my appleID with both devices. Being able to use Sidecar with devices that belong to the family would be more convenient though!

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Dec 20, 2020 9:02 AM in response to olkku7

Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar – Apple Support

Sidecar system requirements

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

MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
MacBook introduced in 2016 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
iMac introduced in 2017 or later, or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
iMac Pro
Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
Mac Pro introduced in 2019
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 metres (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Handoff turned on. Also make sure the iPad is not sharing its mobile connectionand the Mac is not sharing its Internet connection.
To use Sidecar via USB, make sure your iPad has been set to trust your Mac

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Dec 20, 2020 9:30 AM in response to olkku7

Yes as it clearly says on the apple website -

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 metres (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Handoff turned on. Also make sure the iPad is not sharing its mobile connectionand the Mac is not sharing its Internet connection.
To use Sidecar via USB, make sure your iPad has been set to trust your Mac

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