Universal Control doesn't work when the Macbook is placed in clamshell mode however when it is open it work totally fine. When going to add devices it only shows me the option to connect to my iPad via sidecar and not universal control. Have tried all the steps that are on apple's website and still can't connect ot universal control in clamshell mode
Works whether or not my 2018 MacBook Pro is in clamshell mode (with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse) or not. By "steps that are on apple's website" I hope you mean this very thorough Apple Support article:
Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support
Although it's easy to overlook some things there. In particular: on Macs make sure you turn on all three of settings in the the System Preferences -> Displays -> Universal Control panel (all marked "Beta"). And "Allow Handoff" in System Preferences -> General. On iPads, in Settings -> General -> AirPlay & Handoff, turn on both Handoff and Cursor and Keyboard (Beta).
If it still doesn't work, check out everything outlined in this MacRumors troubleshooting guide:
https://www.macrumors.com/guide/universal-control-troubleshooting/
Note that a firewall setting can also block Universal Control and keep it from working. See
Universal Control: Not working with iPad … - Apple Community
I've read through Apple's guide and Macrumors' guide in detail and verified firewalls are allowing Universal Control access, but I have the exact same issue. Universal control works fine when the MBP 14" is open, but as soon as I have it in clamshell mode attached to my external monitor via HDMI, Universal Control refuses to work. I've tried all the same steps everyone in both article responses has tried, but it never works in clamshell. The only option is using the iPad Pro as an external display via Airplay.
Please help.
When I go into System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Unlock padlock > Advanced.. at the bottom right, I see green light for Universal Control i.e. it is set to accepting all incoming connections. However I am still not able to get Universal Control to work in clamshell mode
Hello sir, I checked this and there is no change in the situation
Hello Sir, all of the firewall settings that is in the settings is matching the settings that I have there is no change in the current situation
Still facing the exact same problem after all the suggestions
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