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Universal Control not working Mac OS Monterey

Hi, I have a Mac studio 22 Apple M1 Max and an iPad Pro 12.9 tried to use the mouse but I only get to extend the display, with sidecar I think I can't get to use the mouse on the iPad as Universal Control.


I've done everything it says:


Bluetooth enabled o both

Same Wifi

Handoff is enabled on both

Same Apple ID set up for two-factor authentication on both

The devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of each other

Neither the Mac nor iPad is sharing its Internet connection




please help

Posted on Aug 26, 2022 7:17 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2022 8:06 AM

Raul.g.bobbio wrote:

Universal Control not working Mac OS Monterey

Hi, I have a Mac studio 22 Apple M1 Max and an iPad Pro 12.9 tried to use the mouse but I only get to extend the display, with sidecar I think I can't get to use the mouse on the iPad as Universal Control.

I've done everything it says:

Bluetooth enabled o both
Same Wifi
Handoff is enabled on both
Same Apple ID set up for two-factor authentication on both
The devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of each other
Neither the Mac nor iPad is sharing its Internet connection



please help



Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad

Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support


Verify your hardware is compatible —

Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support




System Preferences, click Apple icon in upper left:

>System Preferences>Displays>Universal Control> Check first two boxes


—Allow your cursor and keyboard to move between my nearby Mac or iPad

—Push through the edge of a display to connect to a nearby Mac or iPad


reboot if necessary …




—verify you have not blocked Universal Control in the Firewall settings:


>System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Firewall > Firewall Options... > Block all incoming connections unchecked







The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, is iPadOS 15.6.1 (19G82) (August 17, 2022)

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support



The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.5.1

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


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Aug 26, 2022 8:06 AM in response to Raul.g.bobbio

Raul.g.bobbio wrote:

Universal Control not working Mac OS Monterey

Hi, I have a Mac studio 22 Apple M1 Max and an iPad Pro 12.9 tried to use the mouse but I only get to extend the display, with sidecar I think I can't get to use the mouse on the iPad as Universal Control.

I've done everything it says:

Bluetooth enabled o both
Same Wifi
Handoff is enabled on both
Same Apple ID set up for two-factor authentication on both
The devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of each other
Neither the Mac nor iPad is sharing its Internet connection



please help



Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad

Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support


Verify your hardware is compatible —

Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support




System Preferences, click Apple icon in upper left:

>System Preferences>Displays>Universal Control> Check first two boxes


—Allow your cursor and keyboard to move between my nearby Mac or iPad

—Push through the edge of a display to connect to a nearby Mac or iPad


reboot if necessary …




—verify you have not blocked Universal Control in the Firewall settings:


>System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Firewall > Firewall Options... > Block all incoming connections unchecked







The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, is iPadOS 15.6.1 (19G82) (August 17, 2022)

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support



The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.5.1

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


Universal Control not working Mac OS Monterey

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