So, I have Ventura on a MacBook Pro 2020 and an iPad Pro 3rd Generation, and the two devices will not pair in Bluetooth, they can see one another when connected via USB C cables, but the iPad loses connections when sharing displays, and when being used as a secondary display. It seems to go to sleep and drops the connection.
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Hello Jefferis Peterson,
It looks like device-wise, your hardware meets the requirements for Sidecar. A few other things to check would be the following:
• Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. Sidecar does not support Managed Apple IDs.
• To use Sidecar wirelessly, both devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on. Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.
• To use Sidecar over USB, your iPad must be set to trust your Mac.
You can see these system requirements and more about what is needed for Sidecar to work here: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support.
You can use Sidecar wirelessly, but to keep your iPad charged during use, connect it directly to your Mac with the USB charge cable that came with your iPad.
We hope this information helps you out.
If the information above doesn't help, we'd recommend reaching out to Apple directly for additional assistance using: Official Apple Support
Best wishes!
Hello Jefferis Peterson,
It looks like device-wise, your hardware meets the requirements for Sidecar. A few other things to check would be the following:
• Both devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. Sidecar does not support Managed Apple IDs.
• To use Sidecar wirelessly, both devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on. Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.
• To use Sidecar over USB, your iPad must be set to trust your Mac.
You can see these system requirements and more about what is needed for Sidecar to work here: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support.
You can use Sidecar wirelessly, but to keep your iPad charged during use, connect it directly to your Mac with the USB charge cable that came with your iPad.
We hope this information helps you out.
If the information above doesn't help, we'd recommend reaching out to Apple directly for additional assistance using: Official Apple Support
Best wishes!
Cannot connect to iPad in Sidecar
