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Screen mirroring to my macbook air

I cannot get my iPad to screen mirror to my MacBook air, how could I connect the two devices?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on May 10, 2021 1:26 PM

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Posted on May 10, 2021 2:46 PM

If you're wanting to use Sidecar, check the iPad's compatibility list here:


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380


Your MacBook Air needs to be a 2018 model or later and be running macOS Catalina or later.


Sidecar uses your iPad to mirror what is on your MacBook...not from the iPad to the MacBook.


Also, see the related article at the top of this topic

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May 10, 2021 2:46 PM in response to glory208

If you're wanting to use Sidecar, check the iPad's compatibility list here:


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380


Your MacBook Air needs to be a 2018 model or later and be running macOS Catalina or later.


Sidecar uses your iPad to mirror what is on your MacBook...not from the iPad to the MacBook.


Also, see the related article at the top of this topic

Screen mirroring to my macbook air

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