Sidecar resolution issues

I started having problems using the Sidecar with my iMac and my Ipad Pro. The iPad's resolution is wrong and doesn't utilize the whole screen, leaving a black bar above and below. The fonts are very small making Sidecar with my iPad Pro unusable. I tried resetting all settings but it still does not work and apparently there is no way of manually selecting the resolution for the Sidecar. I suspect Monterey has made my setup not viable for Sidecar anymore?


My setup:


MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)

macOS Monterey, version 12.4

2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5

16 GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 1536 MB


iPad Pro

Software version 15.3.1

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 12:31 PM

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Jul 14, 2022 12:41 PM in response to Ruby-618

Hi Ruby-618,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having an issue with using your iPad Pro with Sidecar. We'd like to help.


Did this issue start only after the update to Monterey? Have you confirmed that each device meets the requirements for Sidecar? Check this resource out to confirm: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support


Sidecar system requirements

Sidecar works with these devices and operating systems.

macOS Catalina or later
MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
MacBook introduced in 2016 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
iMac introduced in 2017 or later, or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
iMac Pro
Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
Mac Pro introduced in 2019
Mac Studio 
  
iPadOS 13 or later
iPad Pro (all models)
iPad (6th generation) or later
iPad mini (5th generation) or later
iPad Air (3rd generation) or later

Additional requirements
* Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. Sidecar does not support Managed Apple IDs.
* To use Sidecar wirelessly, both devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on. Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.
* To use Sidecar over USB, your iPad must be set to trust your Mac.

Let us know if anything in the resource above helps.

Cheers!


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