Unable to display iPad Pro screen to macbook. Sidecar seems to only display MacBook to iPad. Any suggestions? Thanks

Unable to display iPad Pro screen to macbook. Sidecar seems to only display MacBook to iPad. Any suggestions? Thanks


Posted on Feb 21, 2021 12:35 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2021 11:22 AM

Hey there djmullins,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you have a question about displaying the contents of your iPad on your Mac. We’ll be happy to help.


Sidecar allows you to use your iPad as a second display for your Mac but not vice versa. This is expected behavior. Also, you can use AirPlay to stream or share content from your Apple devices to your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV but not your Mac. 


You may be able to do what you’re looking for by following the steps under “Use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch connected to your Mac” from this resource:


Record a movie in QuickTime Player on Mac


Take care.

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Feb 23, 2021 11:22 AM in response to djmullins

Hey there djmullins,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you have a question about displaying the contents of your iPad on your Mac. We’ll be happy to help.


Sidecar allows you to use your iPad as a second display for your Mac but not vice versa. This is expected behavior. Also, you can use AirPlay to stream or share content from your Apple devices to your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV but not your Mac. 


You may be able to do what you’re looking for by following the steps under “Use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch connected to your Mac” from this resource:


Record a movie in QuickTime Player on Mac


Take care.

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Unable to display iPad Pro screen to macbook. Sidecar seems to only display MacBook to iPad. Any suggestions? Thanks

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