MacBook Air M2 freezes on screen mirroring with iPad pro

I am using iPad Pro 2020 as an extended monitor for MacBook Air M2 2022 with screen mirroring. While using Citrix workspace(for office), I have observed intermittent freezing of screen on Macbook if screen mirroring is on for 5-6 hours. Screen freezes for a while, mouse cursor drags and responds with a lag etc. Post turning off screen mirroring, MacBook works like a breeze. Is it because of lower memory i.e. 8 GB RAM or is there any setting that can resolve this. If I use MacBook with a hub and external monitor, will this cause similar issues?

MacBook Air, macOS 14.3

Posted on Feb 24, 2024 1:00 PM

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Apr 1, 2024 6:19 PM in response to rishirox13

I’m having the same problem. I’m using the base m2 MacBook Air and screen mirroring onto my iPad Pro 12.9 (5th gen)I don’t understand why it’s happening. I’m only running 3 applications, Microsoft word, notes and safari surely that’s not the limit of its capabilities

danir97

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May 1, 2024 12:50 AM in response to rishirox13

Having the same issue, M2 Air with iPad Pro 2022, had it before with a MBP M1 - it's extremely disruptive and annoying, specifically because the iPad screen is responsive but the laptop screen freezes 1-2 seconds.

I noticed if connect the iPad via the usb cable and turn off bluetooth on both, it doesn't happen that often, so at least there's that.

MacBook Air M2 freezes on screen mirroring with iPad pro