Screen sharing, MacBook Pro to MacBook Air

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Screen sharing, MacBook Pro to MacBook Air

I purchased a 2023 MacBook Pro with Ventura OS. My old computer is a 2017 MacBook Air with Monterey OS. When attempting to screen share, I can use my older Mac to access and control the display on my new Mac Pro, but attempting to do the same with the Mac Pro to control the Mac Air, I cannot connect. In “System settings/ Displays”, it recognizes and can connect to my iPad, but doesn't see my Mac Air. Screen sharing is turned on in Mac Air.

MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Mar 18, 2023 11:13 AM

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Techanic Author

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Mar 20, 2023 6:45 PM in response to merlinapple

I have tried all that already. I looked in MacBook Pro Essentials in Apple Support, and found under "System requirements for Continuity on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch" in the heading "Universal Control" it says, "MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later" is compatible. Mine is a 2017 model. This appears to be the problem, but there is no explanation of the nature of the incompatibility.

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Mar 20, 2023 6:14 PM in response to Techanic

Hello Techanic,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you need help with Screen Sharing. We completely understand why you'd reach out, and are happy to help.

The following article has some information that may help you resolve this issue. It walks through steps to try if you have screen share issues:

If you can’t share Mac computer screens - Apple Support

Please have a look and let us know if this helps!

Cheers!

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Mar 21, 2023 11:47 AM in response to Techanic

Techanic, We're glad to hear that you were able to find the answer you were looking for.

Please do not hesitate to reach back out to us if you have questions or need any additional support.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!

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Screen sharing, MacBook Pro to MacBook Air

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