Pencil 2 misalignment with Sidecar (Mac to iPad Pro)

When I use my Apple Pencil 2 with Sidecar using Mirror Displays, the cursor position is misaligned.

I was able to fix the issue by going to the Sidecar preferences on my Mac. Uncheck "Show Touch Bar" If this is checked. Pencil 2 will be misaligned if this option is checked. For example, if you choose "on the top", secondary display (iPad Pro in my case), will be pushed down and pencil tip/cursor will be higher.

Hope this helps : )

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 3:45 AM

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