Why doesn't my iPad screen mirror to my MacBook?

Hi, I have this same issue as well.

I'm using iPad Pro (11-inch, 2nd generation) and iMac 2021. My mac doesn't show up as an option when I select "Screen Mirroring" option on my iPad.

I can, however, have my iPad as a second display of my mac via Airplay (Sidecar). But that's not what I want to achieve-- I'd like to screen mirror my iPad to my mac, not the other way around.

Is screen mirroring to mac supported? Thanks!

Make sure "AirPlay Receiver" is enabled in System Preferences > Sharing on your iMac.

What MacBook model / year do you have?

What macOS version is it running?

Find out which macOS versions and Mac models are compatible with AirPlay to Mac

You need one of the following Macs running macOS 12 Monterey:

• MacBook introduced in 2018 or later
• MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later
• MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
• Mac mini introduced in 2020 or later
• iMac introduced in 2019 or later
• iMac Pro (all models)
• Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later

I can't find the Airplay Receiver option:

You have to be running Monterey.

Totally missed this requirement in the article. Thanks, will give it a try :)

You're welcome.