Ipad as a second monitor
To use my IPAD Pro as a second monitor with the MacBook Pro, do I have to download an specific app or Apple has it's own way to do it?
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To use my IPAD Pro as a second monitor with the MacBook Pro, do I have to download an specific app or Apple has it's own way to do it?
This is a GREAT tool that Apple finally made "native" a couple of years ago.
On your MacBook go to:
Settings
Displays
Click the "+" tab and select your iPad Pro.
Make sure the iPad is awake and connected to WiFi.
This is called "SideCar"
Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support
That should do it!
There is another option to control your iPad Pro with your MacBook, but this does not make the iPad a second monitor. It just makes it so the iPad is controllable with your MacBook. This is called, "Universal Control".
Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support
Yes, "Duet" is a great app. Ive used it many times! Especially with video editing.
And don't forget about simply adding desktop windows to your MacBook!
If "Gestures" are enabled on your MacBook:
Swipe UP with 3 Fingers to view all open applications and to add a new desktop window.
After adding a new desktop window
Swipe LEFT with 3 Fingers to switch between Desktops.
Swipe RIGHT to return to first Desktop.
This is a GREAT tool that Apple finally made "native" a couple of years ago.
On your MacBook go to:
Settings
Displays
Click the "+" tab and select your iPad Pro.
Make sure the iPad is awake and connected to WiFi.
This is called "SideCar"
Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support
That should do it!
There is another option to control your iPad Pro with your MacBook, but this does not make the iPad a second monitor. It just makes it so the iPad is controllable with your MacBook. This is called, "Universal Control".
Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support
Yes, "Duet" is a great app. Ive used it many times! Especially with video editing.
And don't forget about simply adding desktop windows to your MacBook!
If "Gestures" are enabled on your MacBook:
Swipe UP with 3 Fingers to view all open applications and to add a new desktop window.
After adding a new desktop window
Swipe LEFT with 3 Fingers to switch between Desktops.
Swipe RIGHT to return to first Desktop.
An iPad can be used with a compatible Mac to extend the Mac display to the iPad using the Catalina/iPadOS Sidecar feature.
Use iPad as a second display for your Mac – Apple Support
An alternative third-party product, Duet, can be used to extend a Windows PC or Mac display to an iPad:
No App is required if you have compatible devices. click here ➡️ System requirements for Side Car on Mac and iPad - Apple Support
SideCar is built in to compatible Macs. For instructions on how to use it click here ➡️ Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support
This article should tell you what you can do: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support
Ipad as a second monitor