Extend your workspace
by using your iPad
as a second Mac display.
Here's how, with Sidecar
for macOS Catalina and iPadOS.
We'll show you
how to connect your devices
and how to navigate
and use basic controls.
Before you start,
you should be running
macOS Catalina on your Mac
and iPadOS on your iPad.
Also, sign in to iCloud
using the same Apple ID
on both your iPad and your Mac,
and make sure both devices
have Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi turned on.
Sidecar is compatible
with Mac computers
released in 2016 or later,
and Apple Pencil-compatible
iPad models.
Now let's connect your devices.
On your Mac,
click the AirPlay icon
in your menu bar.
You can also automatically
connect your Mac and iPad
using a compatible cable,
as long as your iPad
is a trusted device.
Once connected,
the Sidecar icon will replace
AirPlay in your Mac's menu bar.
We're going to use our iPad
as an extended display,
but you can switch
to a mirrored display
by clicking the Sidecar icon.
You can disconnect
your devices
here in the Sidecar menu
as well.
When Sidecar is active,
you'll use your Mac trackpad
or mouse
to drag apps and documents
over to the iPad display.
You can also use
your Apple Pencil
to edit and mark up
on your iPad.
The sidebar on your iPad
features an additional
set of touch controls
which you can use to bring up
your dock, keyboard, and more.
You can tap the sidebar buttons
with your finger
or Apple Pencil.
You can also quickly
disconnect from Sidecar
using the disconnect button.
If the app you're working in
has Touch Bar controls,
you'll find a set of tools on
the bottom of your iPad screen,
even if your Mac
does not have a Touch Bar.
These tools will change
depending on the app.
Click or tap
any of these buttons
to activate that feature
on your iPad.
And that's how to get started
with Sidecar.
Now you'll have
an extra display at the ready.
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