How do I fix screen sharing/sidecar not working between Mac and iPad 6 via Bluetooth?

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How do I fix screen sharing/sidecar not working between Mac and iPad 6 via Bluetooth?

i have two devices, a 2017 mac running on monterey, and a ipad 6 running on 17.7.5
both devices have the capacity for screen mirroring and bluetooth connection, as both can easily connect to a tv nearby
all the requirements for screensharing/sidecar other than that are fulfilled
the only way i can get the two to connect at all is via bluetooth on my mac, which connects for one second and then disconnects immediately
wired connection doesn't seem to be an option due to charging port issues on my ipad

what steps should i take to try and fix this?

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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Apr 7, 2025 10:59 PM

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Apr 7, 2025 11:20 PM in response to darrest

The ability to connect to a TV nearby does not automatically imply that either device is compatible with Sidecar – or, in a different context, that the Mac is capable of acting as an AirPlay Receiver. (The feature of being able to do AirPlay to an Apple TV set-top box was around long before the other features were.)

Still, your MacBook Pro and your iPad both appear recent enough to meet the Sidecar system requirements.

Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support

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How do I fix screen sharing/sidecar not working between Mac and iPad 6 via Bluetooth?

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