Apple mouse pointer does not move from mac mini to ipad

Both devises have updated operating systems. Both devices are toggled to allow the mouse to be shared between them. But the pointer is stuck on the mac mini.

TBJ's Mac Mini

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 4:02 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2023 1:27 PM

Hi Iclasticons,



It sounds like you have the settings correct to share your mouse, but make sure the devices also meet these requirements:


"Additional requirements



You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support


If you have followed the steps correctly and you still have the issue, let us know if you get any specific alerts or error messages when trying, as those may help us determine what might be causing the issue.


We also recommend restarting your devices to assure you have cleared out any minor software issues.

Restart your iPad - Apple Support

Shut down or restart your Mac – Apple Support


If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support


Cheers!


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Aug 2, 2023 1:27 PM in response to Iclasticons

Hi Iclasticons,



It sounds like you have the settings correct to share your mouse, but make sure the devices also meet these requirements:


"Additional requirements



You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support


If you have followed the steps correctly and you still have the issue, let us know if you get any specific alerts or error messages when trying, as those may help us determine what might be causing the issue.


We also recommend restarting your devices to assure you have cleared out any minor software issues.

Restart your iPad - Apple Support

Shut down or restart your Mac – Apple Support


If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support


Cheers!


Aug 2, 2023 4:37 PM in response to Jeff_W.

I really appreciate your reply. Unfortunately, i have moved through every step again, as you outlined, and my pointer remains restricted to my mac mini. Just a couple of weeks ago, I notice that I was able to move from one screen to the other. It seemed like a time saver. But, I was having a different problem with pointer. Menus kept popping up spontaneously. So, I chased that down and took steps that I no longer remember to resolve that. It something to do with Tracking. Voila, I stopped the menu popping up problem but no longer am able to move from one display to the other. I am not knowledgeable at all about these kinds of things, so I follow online guidance exactly. Both devices are fully updated. So are my apps. So, having only enjoyed the use of the pointer on both displays for a week or two, and having invested literally a dozen hours or more to regain that functionality and accept what I have. But I do thank you for trying to help!!!

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