Sidecar not connecting Mac to iPad as second screen
Sidecar needs your Mac and iPad on the same WiFi network and signed into the same Apple ID. Check those two things first. they fix the problem in most cases. If they're both set up, restart both devices.
Sidecar connects your iPad to your Mac as an extra screen, but it needs three things to work: the same Apple ID on both devices, both devices on the same WiFi network, and both devices awake and unlocked. When any of these isn't true, Sidecar won't show up.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting that the iPad needs to be on the same WiFi as the Mac. using a different network or a guest network won't work
- Not realizing Bluetooth needs to be on even though the connection goes through WiFi
Signs you need professional help
- If both devices are on the same network and same Apple ID, and Sidecar still won't connect, there might be a network settings issue. Get in touch and we'll troubleshoot it together.
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