device keeps timing out using sidebar

Hello Omgsos,

We understand your iPad times out while using sidebar with your MacBook Pro. We'd be happy to look into this with you.

Based off the information you've provided us, it appears your devices aren't up to date. The latest iPad os version is 15.1 and the latest version of macOS Monterey 12.0.1. We'd recommend creating a backup and then update. Here are the steps on how to complete this with your iPad:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Here's how to backup your Mac:

Back up your Mac with Time Machine

Update macOS on Mac

After updating, we'd recommend testing if the issue continues.

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