I couldn't use my Macbook pro M1 for Sidecar or Universal Control to my iPad pro M2

There's a problem with my MacBook or iPad, I couldn't use my Macbook Pro M1 for Sidecar or Universal Control to iPad Pro M2, but when I do the opposite it works (I can screen mirror my iPad to Macbook).

So, when I try to use the screen mirror on my MacBook, it's not able to detect the iPad, shows nothing on the list

I've turned on and connected everything (same WIFI, Bluetooth, and Airdrop) and meet the requirements.

How can I resolve it?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Jan 31, 2024 9:28 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2024 11:56 PM

When you're displaying output from the iPad on the Mac, I believe that's AirPlay to Mac. Sidecar is when you're displaying output from the Mac on the iPad.

System requirements for Continuity features on Apple devices - Apple Support

Set up your Mac to be an AirPlay Receiver - Apple Support

Use iPad as a second display - Apple Support

Your Mac and iPad appear to be new enough for Sidecar. You said that you checked that both were on the same Wi-Fi network, and that both had BlueTooth enabled. Did you check all of the other additional requirements?

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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.
Make sure your Mac is using the latest version of macOS.

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