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Universal Control

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I am using a MacBook Pro 15inch (2018 Model) with Touch Bar. When I'm connected to a monitor via a hub, and the matchbook lid is closed i.e operating in clamshell mode) Universal control stops working and I can't reconnect to the iPad.


Please can somebody advise?


PS! - I have upgraded all my devices to the latest operating systems and have firewall turned off

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Mar 16, 2022 10:33 AM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2022 2:31 PM

For me, it all works whether my MacBook lid is open or closed. When it's open, both the MacBook's keyboard & touchpad work with Universal Control , as well as the external Bluetooth keyboard & mouse (and, yes, it can be confusing to have two sets of controls active at the same time). When closed, only the external Bluetooth keyboard & mouse work.


Although, again, I don't have any kind of hub anywhere in my setup.



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