Universal Control

Does this only work with a wifi network or would it work with two macbook Pros on a wired connection? I can't seem to get mine to work with a wired connection. When I have wifi and wired on I get random disconnects and a long time before reconnecting.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Oct 31, 2022 9:01 AM

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Nov 2, 2022 12:33 PM in response to cdaniels5

Hello cdaniels5,


For help with Universal Control view the system requirements below found in the article here: Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad


"Universal Control system requirements


Universal Control works with the following devices and operating systems. It requires one Mac and up to two other of these Mac or iPad devices. 

macOS Monterey 12.4 or later

  • MacBook introduced in 2016 or later
  • MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
  • MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
  • Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
  • iMac introduced in 2017 or later, or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
  • iMac Pro
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later
  • Mac Studio


iPadOS 15.4 or later

  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad (6th generation) or later
  • iPad Air (3rd generation) or later
  • iPad mini (5th generation) or later


Additional requirements



You can also find helpful information from the guide page here: Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad


Cheers.

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