Sidecar with multiple iMacs with different Apple IDs

Hello!


I have an iPad Pro and an iMac at home that both share the same Apple ID. I love using the Sidecar feature - it is super handy!


I like the ability to use Sidecar at work as well, however, it is a real pain to make it work because my Work iMac uses a different Apple ID (for the Art Dept. here at work).


It takes a lot of time, and makes me worry about my data and security when I have to completely sign out of my personal Apple ID on my iPad, then sign in to my Work Apple ID to use Sidecar at work (often only for a project or two a day).


And then I have to do it all over again to sign out and back into my personal Apple ID when I go back home.


Sidecar would be much more valuable to me if I could use it on my work iMac without needing to sign out of my Personal Apple ID.


I understand there are security reasons for this, but I suspect a method could be devised to make this work without the cumbersome requirement of matching Apple IDs.

Perhaps an iMac and iPad Pro with different Apple IDs could utilize the Sidecar feature only via a hardwired connection? That would be an awesome solution for me.


I hope for a development update on this in the future!

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 7, 2021 10:06 AM

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