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sidecar connection

Can sidecar be used to connect an iMac with a MacBook pro or is it just for Macbook to iPad only? And if it cant can an iMac and MacBook pro be connected so that you can have a second screen?

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 10:39 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 10:56 AM

AudreyB96 wrote:

Can sidecar be used to connect an iMac with a MacBook pro or is it just for Macbook to iPad only? And if it cant can an iMac and MacBook pro be connected so that you can have a second screen?


Compatible iPad only...


Under no condition has apple ever supported MBP as an external monitor.


Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar ...


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Aug 19, 2020 10:56 AM in response to AudreyB96

AudreyB96 wrote:

Can sidecar be used to connect an iMac with a MacBook pro or is it just for Macbook to iPad only? And if it cant can an iMac and MacBook pro be connected so that you can have a second screen?


Compatible iPad only...


Under no condition has apple ever supported MBP as an external monitor.


Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar ...


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