Easy setup
Log in with Apple ID
Sidecar works with Apple devices that are authenticated with the same Apple ID.
Connect from AirPlay menu
Connecting with Sidecar is the same as connecting any external display. "
Select the AirPlay menu item in the menu bar, then select iPad. The AirPlay "
icon will turn into an iPad icon while Sidecar is in use. Simply pull down from "
the iPad icon on the menu bar to see a host of options: Mirror Display, Hide
orShow Sidebar, Show or Hide Touch Bar, Open Displays Preferences, and
Open Sidecar Preferences.
Position an app window
An app window can be manually dragged and dropped from Mac to the "
iPad using the cursor, or it can be automatically moved and scaled to fit the"
iPad screen using a new menu option. Hover over the green title bar button"
in the corner of an app window and select Move to iPad from the menu.
Reposition the sidebar and Touch Bar
The sidebar can be positioned on either side of the iPad screen, the Touch Bar
can be located at the top or bottom, and both can be turned on or off. Controls
are located in System Preferences > Sidecar.
Switch between Sidecar and iPadOS
Swipe up on iPad to access the Home screen or the App Switcher. Access iPad
apps, or even use Split View and Slide Over to run an iPad app and Sidecar side
by side. Tap the Sidecar icon in the Dock to switch back.
Disconnect and reconnect
Sidecar will remember the most recent configuration of tools and windows
andplace them in the same place when reconnected.
Use with other displays
Sidecar supports one iPad at a time, and can be used in conjunction with
additional external displays.
Type with Smart Keyboard
Sidecar works with an iPad Smart Keyboard, both wired and wireless, just like
any other keyboard.
Double-tap on Apple Pencil
Some apps enable special behavior by double-tapping the side of Apple Pencil.
To turn this feature on, go to System Preferences > Sidecar and check “Enable
double tap” on Apple Pencil.