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using iPad Pro as a second display for my MacBook Pro

I have iPad Pro (11-inch) software version 15.7 and a MacBook Pro (13-inch,2020) macOS Monterey version 12.2.1. I'm trying to use the iPad as a second displace each devise have different Apple ID . tried connecting it throw bluetooth a message keeps coming up on my iPad "connection unsuccessful make sure "MacBook pro" is turned on and on range" tried multiple times. also, trying using USB-C that also not work. Please tell me there is a way without connect both devise to the same Apple ID

MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 3:46 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2022 4:04 AM

Apple Sidecar functionality appears to require that both the Mac and iPad are signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID. If you cannot meet this system and software requirement, you’ll be unable to use Sidecar.


Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support


If you are unable use Sidecar, perhaps one of the available third-party alternatives may be more suited to your needs. Perhaps consider Duet - which can be used to extend a Windows PC or Mac display to an iPad via a wired or wireless connection:

https://www.duetdisplay.com/



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Oct 17, 2022 4:04 AM in response to shaden112

Apple Sidecar functionality appears to require that both the Mac and iPad are signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID. If you cannot meet this system and software requirement, you’ll be unable to use Sidecar.


Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support


If you are unable use Sidecar, perhaps one of the available third-party alternatives may be more suited to your needs. Perhaps consider Duet - which can be used to extend a Windows PC or Mac display to an iPad via a wired or wireless connection:

https://www.duetdisplay.com/



using iPad Pro as a second display for my MacBook Pro

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