sidecar not available in m2 macbook pro 13

Hi lhx92,

Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!

We understand that you're attempting to set up Sidecar for your iPad on your Mac.

This resource will show you how to set up Sidecar on your Mac: Use iPad as a second display for your Mac - Apple Support

"Set up Sidecar

1. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPad.
2. Use one of the following connections:

• Wireless: Make sure you’ve turned on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your Mac, and you’ve turned on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your iPad. They need to be within Bluetooth range of one another (about 33 feet or 10 meters).
• USB: Connect your Mac and iPad using the appropriate USB cable.

3. On your Mac, do one of the following:

• macOS Ventura: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click Displays , click , then select your iPad from the list below “Mirror or extend to.”
• macOS 10.15 to 12.5: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click Displays , click Add Display, then select your iPad from the list below “Mirror or extend to.”"

We also want to be sure that you're using an iPad that supports Sidecar. To review the system requirements for Sidecar, you can reference this link: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support

"Sidecar system requirements

Sidecar works with these devices and operating systems.

PadOS 13 or later

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

Let us know how it goes.

Cheers!

Hello lhx92,

Chances are that your Mac isn't finding anything to extend to, so that plus sign does not appear. Were you able to verify that your iPad is compatible, updated and everything is set up correctly? Also, be sure to try both a wireless and wired connection.

If neither are working, we're also going to recommend that you restart both devices, reconnect them and try again.

Restart your iPad

Shut down or restart your Mac

Thanks.