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iPad Pro to MacbookAir connectivity

How do we connect iPad Pro 11" to MacBook Air 2017?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 26, 2021 5:28 AM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2021 5:44 AM

If your MacBook Air lacks a USB-C connection and only has the older USB Type-A ports - you will simply require a USB-C to USB Type-A cable:


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (2 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN8A2ZM/A

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Apr 26, 2021 5:44 AM in response to moody_minion

If your MacBook Air lacks a USB-C connection and only has the older USB Type-A ports - you will simply require a USB-C to USB Type-A cable:


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (2 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN8A2ZM/A

Apr 26, 2021 5:37 AM in response to moody_minion

Unfortunately, the function that I know which utilizes both iPad and Mac doesn't work for your Mac, since it is a bit old. It is SideCar, which uses your iPad as an external monitor, but it requires a MacBook Air from 2018 or later. Other than that, I am not sure if there is any way to utilize using Mac and iPad together.


I mean, you can connect your iPad to your Mac via Bluetooth to use Cellular network, but that is only applicable if you have an iPad with cellular connectivity.


Anyways, I'll go check if there is any other way for Mac to work with iPad.


Best,

Stanley


iPad Pro to MacbookAir connectivity

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