I have been having a lot of issues with sidecar. The option just doesn't show up for me at all even though both of my devices should be compatible with this feature. I have followed tutorial after tutorial trying to fix this problem and just nothing works
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2
Hey there!
Thanks for being part of Apple Support Communities. We'd understand that you're having issues with using Sidecar. We'd like to help.
You mentioned that you have devices that should be compatible with Sidecar. Have you ever been able to connect these devices successfully? Check to make sure you meet all the requirements:
Sidecar system requirements
Sidecar works with these devices and operating systems.
macOS Catalina or later
* MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
* MacBook introduced in 2016 or later
* MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
* iMac introduced in 2017 or later, or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
* iMac Pro
* Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
* Mac Pro introduced in 2019
* Mac Studio
iPadOS 13 or later
* iPad Pro (all models)
* iPad (6th generation) or later
* iPad mini (5th generation) or later
* iPad Air (3rd generation) or later
Additional requirements
* Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. Sidecar does not support Managed Apple IDs.
* To use Sidecar wirelessly, both devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on. Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.
* To use Sidecar over USB, your iPad must be set to trust your Mac.
You can read more about using Sidecar here: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support
Let us know if those steps help get this working for you again.
Cheers!
Hey there!
Thanks for being part of Apple Support Communities. We'd understand that you're having issues with using Sidecar. We'd like to help.
You mentioned that you have devices that should be compatible with Sidecar. Have you ever been able to connect these devices successfully? Check to make sure you meet all the requirements:
Sidecar system requirements
Sidecar works with these devices and operating systems.
macOS Catalina or later
* MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
* MacBook introduced in 2016 or later
* MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
* iMac introduced in 2017 or later, or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
* iMac Pro
* Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
* Mac Pro introduced in 2019
* Mac Studio
iPadOS 13 or later
* iPad Pro (all models)
* iPad (6th generation) or later
* iPad mini (5th generation) or later
* iPad Air (3rd generation) or later
Additional requirements
* Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. Sidecar does not support Managed Apple IDs.
* To use Sidecar wirelessly, both devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on. Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.
* To use Sidecar over USB, your iPad must be set to trust your Mac.
You can read more about using Sidecar here: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support
Let us know if those steps help get this working for you again.
Cheers!
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