INCREDIBLY USEFUL Apple Sidecar Tips Every iPad User Should Know!

[@TechGearTalk]

⭐ Why do I use 7 monitors? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bXgIGBaNqdiac ☕ WANT TO HELP ME STAY AWAKE? BUY ME A COFFEE!! www.buymeacoffee.com/techgeartalk What's up everyone?! I hope this overview of Apple Sidecar was helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about? Would love to know what you think. Is this a feature you use?

[@christoroppolo8742]

Why not just give us an iOS version of Logic and final cut ? Using two devices or monitors is lame . That’s your workflow not mine . We were promised pro apps on this platform. It’s time to do just that and stop treating iOS users / enthusiasts like second class citizens! Mobile is worthy and capable of any task a lap or desk top can do with the m1 silicon. Enabling Apple is really a bad look period. Can they not afford the time to code these pro apps ? Side car is a poke in our eye directly. And no my iPad is not simply something I want to use as a controller ( aside from the fact it’s super lame. ) or a monitor ! Geez ! 👽

[@haydnschlinger6740]

Do you know if sidecar works on macOS Catalina 10.7 and up?

[@tiffanizzle]

doesnt seem to be working anymore

[@UncleTerry1001]

I'm now inspired to use SideCar again. I used it for a while, but I'm liking how you show it integrates more with the current working project. Thanks for your well produced and presented delivery of useful content. This helps get more value from the powerful Apple ecosystem. Regards!

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you so much for the insightful comment, Terry 🙏 I'm so glad this video was helpful.

[@DylanDkoh]

What were you using before SideCar

[@EdwinAbalain]

Suggestion: maybe you should mention the prerequisite of both devices being logged into the same Apple-ID

[@MommywithaPurpose]

Thank you sooooo much for this video! I BADLY needed a quick refresher as I haven't used two monitors as a workspace in 5 years!! I'm on it now - using my Pen on my iPad to type this as I watch the letters pop on my MacBook screen!!!

[@leslieboom689]

I am using my iPad Pro M1 with sidecar using my MacBook Pro M1. I Control my Mac with the iPad shared by mirroring the Mac to my iPad and a projector. And using slideover I have all my teaching notes open. The multitasking features of Apple is unmatched. It’s exceptionally powerful and makes my life 100x easier in the classroom. I use the iPad as a whiteboard with a projector too. Saves me money on buying pens.

[@egyptianhacker]

This is particularly why I am going to buy Ipad to use as a whiteboard during lectures, I don't feel very good with Wacom as I can use an iPad to present directly (replace the Wacom and the MacBook). however, sometimes, I have to switch between coding and whiteboard during sessions. in such cases, I plan to depend on the sidecar to project from one device only. In your case, can you annotate your notes and write on them using iPad easily?

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

7 monitors!?! You must have eyes on the back of your head! 🤣

[@TechGearTalk]

LOL! Yup, started with 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bXgIGBaNqdiac

[@adamgilesart]

Ha Ha this comment made me literally laugh out loud.

[@vladarodic9683]

This is hilarious

[@ГригорийГригорьянц-р2н]

​ @TechGearTalk is it possible to connect ext monitor to ipad and then ipad to mac with a sidecard ( so to add 2 screens to mac breaking the limit of how many displays i can con directly to mac ) ? will i have 3 screens like that ? ( or 4-5 if i also connected some screens to mac ) ?

[@xugefu]

Thanks!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@Kevkin]

Thanks! I have a 16” MacBook Pro arriving next week and I’m planning to use my 11” iPad Pro and magic keyboard as a second screen with sidecar.

[@LegalFiction.]

Just ordered my 16”, it’s one month out, i do have an iPad, didn’t know it could be used as a second display. F’n cool

[@pemudabergairah]

@@LegalFiction. newer iPads can do sidecar. Older iPads can’t tho.

[@cowwy3130]

@@pemudabergairah can the mini 5 do it?

[@ГригорийГригорьянц-р2н]

​ @TechGearTalk is it possible to connect ext monitor to ipad and then ipad to mac with a sidecard ( so to add 2 screens to mac breaking the limit of how many displays i can con directly to mac ) ? will i have 3 screens like that ? ( or 4-5 if i also connected some screens to mac ) ?

[@truecuckoo]

I had high hopes for sidecar, but my 2017 MacBook Pro is too old to handle it. It quickly heats up, and throttles the experience, gradually lagging more and more, fan blasting at full speed, and eventually fails. I’m sure it’s much smoother on a modern computer. Looking forward to getting an Apple Silicon Mac soon!

[@TechGearTalk]

I really appreciate you sharing with the community. Thank you for being part of the channel! 🙏🏻

[@kevindreamedit]

Its great smooth with m1 and ipad pro, but sadly its quite battery draining. I hope universal control will solve it with less battery usage

[@lee-threeimagery7150]

“Buy it nice, or buy it twice!!!” Words to live by! I love it!!! Great video!!! Just subbed!!

[@TechGearTalk]

I learned that lesson the hard way 😂🤣 Appreciate you being part of the channel!

[@nikolaush3414]

Wow - I mean... I am just amazed at the quality of this review. Basically, perfect. Thank you - I am trying to decide whether I should get a giant iPad Pro as a secondary screen for the MacBook Pro 16. I think yes.

[@rudyrudyrudy8831]

I had horizioal lines of different colors over the entire screen. The thumb massage brought it back to a clear usable screen. thank you.

[@lloydgarmadon272]

Hey, I recently ordered an iPad Pro 11 inch, thank you for helping me decide through your videos

[@DeltaGaiya]

Poggers bro

[@tefiblue]

Same here

[@topasio]

I was waiting for you to make this video!

[@TechGearTalk]

Hope you enjoyed it

[@ORodTech]

Don't use sidecar everyday, but when I do use it it's soo easy and great to have.. I might start trying it out in photoshop and just throwing my tools on there . Great video man!

[@billalsuperlal4732]

is there any latency when you use photoshop (desktop version of mac) drawing in ipad ? need to know to replacing my wacom by ipad. tired of wire of 2 different devices. thanks man.

[@Spidouz]

4:47 Ahhhh THANK YOU! This the info I was looking for everywhere and almost nobody mentioned it. First video I’m watching from you and it’s an instant sub. Very precise and well done video. Good work, thanks!

[@ttaylor1007]

This is a great video - useful, immaculately edited & just the right length. Subscribed!

[@TechGearTalk]

I'm so grateful for the feedback Alec! Appreciate you being part of the channel!

[@k.o.t.o.n.]

@@TechGearTalkHi! Can you mirror the mbp 13 to an ipp 13 with mbp closed in your backpack. And never open the macbook, always use the Ipad, as a main screen, without ever opening the macbook to turn on or to connect, if you never get neither the ipad's nor the macbook's battery to 0% ?

[@Lotumaupe]

Omg game changer, thank you! Just got a new MacBook Air M1 & iPad pro M1 for uni and I now don’t need to get an additional computer monitor for max productivity 👍🏾🙏🏾

[@jasonhubbard7409]

Did this end up working for you, with minimal lag/latency?

[@Lotumaupe]

@@jasonhubbard7409 it’s been amazing! I’m working with loads of research and endless pdf files in my specific degree and this has truly been a life saver…or should I say time saver 🤣 my study has been elevated to max productivity 👌🏾

[@backatbragg]

You clarified some sidecar options I didn’t pick up on. I use sidecar with my MacBook Pro M1 and M1 iPad 12.9 for business travel… thanks, Subbed.

[@Chromolume]

Extremely helpful and informative video! I think this will unlocak some great functionality with my new Mac! Thanks so much!

[@PabloReyesPz]

Great video thanks!, One thing I would change though, is to have the possibility to adjust the resolution for the sidecar screen. It's selected by default but i think we could get in iOs retina display's, like Default, more space, etc.

[@roelsalonga7887]

Quickres works for iPad/sidecar!

[@alvareo92]

Another comment says to hold alt while opening that setting gives you more options!

[@leslieboom689]

Very useful information. Now i know sidecar can be run as an iPad app I am definately going to buy one. It will help my lessons be much smoother.

[@juancabeza5809]

This video is what I was looking for, very well explained! Thanks bro!!!

[@TechGearTalk]

So lad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@juancabeza5809]

​@@TechGearTalk Subscribed 😎👍

[@skmusicandproduction]

This channel is amazing! I love it. Not even one single word wasted. Very informative, quality content

[@TechGearTalk]

I’m so grateful for such a kind and supportive community. You make it all possible. 🙏🏻

[@GamingPIPI]

This may be the best feature for iPad. I’m way too used to having a second display. With iPad I can keep my workflow even on the go.

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s great to hear. I’m exactly the same way.

[@amarlearning]

worked like a charm, thanks 👍

[@TechGearTalk]

Amazing!!!! So glad it was helpful. Enjoy sidecar !

[@VegasGuy1975]

Between my M1 MBP, and my current 2017 10.5” iPad Pro, sidecar works great. Battery life isn’t an issue if I’m using it for just a few hours, but beyond that it’s wise to have a power bank to charge the iPad. The MBP has no issue with battery life.

[@jenniferdjesse4215]

Thank you sooooo much for this! I just discovered Sidecar after watching a Skillshare class and found your video!this is such a life saver! I just got a new iMac and my Wacom tablet (which I used with my MacBook Air) just would not connect with each other 😢. So I would in my iMac do the bigger edits in photoshop, close photo shop, then did smaller edits on my PS on my iPad which worked. But finding out about this… yay! Thanks again!

[@annasarmiento4384]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve been having trouble trying to make this set up work on my iPad and my macbook and this solved my problem. Was doing it wrong the entire time. Thank you!

[@MrRedstonefreedom]

Incredibly efficient & insightful video. Saves a couple hours of fiddling around with googling, settings configurations, and playing. Thank you for not rambling & enriching the vid with presenting all the edge cases.

[@TechGearTalk]

I’m so glad the video has useful. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@thefunnyclips66]

Even tho I don't have any iPad or Mac😅😅, I love watching your videos.🙂

[@blackbirdie2024]

I didn’t know about this. Thank you so much for the information!

[@JasonMcFadden]

Very helpful video. Just ordered a new Mac to go with my iPad. Can’t wait to use this amazing feature! Thanks.

[@TheNameOfJesus]

@1:42 you said how easy it was to connect them up, but you didn't mention that each device has to be logged into the same iCloud account.

[@TechGearTalk]

I believe it’s mentioned later in the video. Let me know if not.

[@TheRadioDemonHH]

I was hoping it could connect to any iPad… but it seems not…

[@TheOrigamy]

Great to see you always to the point instead of blabbering like other reviewers. Here is a sub for you.

[@bobbywang3810]

I learnt how to use sidecar to click the "like" button on my iPad for this video 👍 great explanation

[@ShieTalii]

Is there a way that I can use my iPad as the main computer? I want to use my iPad apps on macbook

[@LawrenceBroussard]

Your vlogs are always helpful!

[@tinazhao2629]

can I use the ipad as the first and main monitor?

[@jacobs4774]

Def helpful for me. I use the iPad display as the display with songs loaded up as a reference track for whatever I’m making. Don’t gotta switch tabs anymore

[@estellebright2579]

Would be great to have a video comparing sidecar, duet display and Luna display.

[@michelleponto8907]

I have tried for over an hour now and I don't have the option to add or connect to devices through displays...any tips?

[@Yehita87]

They should be on the same apple id, and turn on handoff on ur ipad

[@IvanFedulov]

Most comprehensive sidecar review ever! Thanks!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@Gabe_A]

Excellent breakdown of the Sidecar features & how to set up. First time on you channel. Now a subscriber!

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much for the kind words!!! I appreciate you for being part of the channel!

[@jakreu]

I'd love to do this but sadly my 2017 MacBook Air can't do it. Such a shame. Great workflow!

[@kalyanprasad4154]

Can we use magic keyboard as a secondary keyboard for secondary display ? Please tell

[@HandleNotAvailableTryAgain]

Thanks! Really needed this video!!!

[@TechGearTalk]

SO GLAD I COULD HELP!

[@kathrynperry2955]

Did they discontinue the app? When I downloaded side car onto my new ipad air it wants me to connect to my car.

[@poulstergaardjrgensen4956]

Most useful thank you Poul from Denmark and new to Apple

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@FAGaming_RBXand]

Thanks for the tips!

[@bwolfe58]

Using Monteray 12.3.1, the interface in the control panel is different. There is no display of Sidecar devices. You have to select Preferences from the display and add the Ipad (or whatever) manually each time. Also, there is no Airplay icon. Trying to troubleshoot from web searches will drown you in a sea of help that does not pertain to Monteray. Very frustrating.

[@kevin-haggerty]

Dude you are a productivity monster!!!!

[@Shodan-0101]

If you hold and press the options/alt key while selecting the scaled "resolution" option you will see additional "hidden/native" resolutions options for your iPad with sidecar! Hope this helps

[@lamarchedutemps7427]

Great tech tuto, love it, tsk !

[@shivamgautam2978]

Can it be done with windows laptops

[@zyssica]

I had no idea this existed, just found out about it. I found some of the names changed, could not find the displays button, or sidecar by searching on system preferences, but it worked just the same. Thanks!!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@milesmungo]

I have had ENDLESS connectivity issues. Without those I'd love sidecar, but I most times can't take my iPad out of reach of my Mac in case I need to reconnect. Sometimes it disconnects so often I don't bother using it at all.

[@nocnoc373]

Can you draw while using sidecar? Like for example in a student/lecture situation, filling out a pdf file by writing answers on the pdf?

[@omi_cha]

is there a way to connect the mac mini to my macbook pro as a kind of second computer, and then use the ipad as a second monitor?

[@richellegarza9807]

Does this work if i use my mac to remote into my work computer? Will i still be able to use the ipad as extended screen?

[@savrah]

Good video.

[@CloudlessRa1n]

I have an IPad Pro but no Mac mini, can I use sidecar to access full width of my ultra wide external monitor?

[@lilymohsye]

I didn’t know this existed! I’m trying this tonight! Wow!

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad I could help. Hope you enjoy it!

[@StephaneGallay]

Thanks for the video. I wish I could use Sidecar, but my iPad Air is ancient and doesn't support it.

[@JROC4LYFE808]

Does the Hz stay the same when you side car ? Depending on the Mac. For example I have a Mac mini and I want to side but hoping the frames stay the same

[@Michaelaz62]

I have so many questions. First, help me with a decision about two screens versus an ultrawide screen.

[@RennK85]

i had no idea you could do this. Fantastic and thank you~!

[@joelgarner5867]

Does the touch bar work for apps open on the main display?

[@robhislop1726]

my favourite is how I can never complete the steps in videos like this because even though I am on an iMac and iPad - and am using Monterey yet I still dont have the same options in the control menu that you show ... I dont have a "connect to" option nor do I have a sidecar preferences option. so I am left with going to system preferences, clicking displays and "add display" only to be told my iPad has timed out.

[@hiflite2925]

Is there a way to make this work with the ipad on the left?

[@TechGearTalk]

Absolutely - you can put it anywhere (see that part of the video)

[@hiflite2925]

@@TechGearTalk Excellent! I missed that part. Thank you.

[@davidhead5751]

Can you make a video of you using the iPad in sidecar using Lightroom if you don’t already have one?

[@earle-land]

Thanks for a valuable description of Sidecar functionality.

[@Lauren54321]

Thanks for this video. One question - when you slide up on the ipad and switch from sidecar to a different app, can you still use your mouse and keyboard on that app? Thank you :)

[@KillaCrox.]

You may never see this but damn this was a very well put together video

[@Mclark112522]

You can also use the magic keyboard with sidecar. Sometimes I will turn on sidecar and using the mouse from my Mac and the magic keyboard I use the iPad only. Very fun being able to switch between MacBook and iPad when ever I want.

[@tranceaddict11]

Hey this is an old comment but your use case is what i'm curious about. I don't need a laptop but would like to be able to move around the house. Does iPad with sidecar + keyboard do it justice enough? I need a mac for dev but hard to justify the extra price of macbook when I'm still gonna be using it all at home lol

[@JustApasser-by]

How does the iPad mini hold up with sidecar? Any help please. I'd like to get one over the air, but I'd love to know this first🙏

[@JustApasser-by]

No worries, I got the iPad Pro and it works just fine

[@ShresthSrivastav18]

Can we use sidecar in MacBook Air 2017 and i pad 9 generation???

[@Spuzzmacher]

This looks great. But man, my iMac is about 8ft from me where I sit with my iPad Pro, and halfway between is Apples final model AirPort Extreme. It connects for about 10sec and then disconnects, over and over. Created a clean new 5ghz network so nothing else would be on it, same thing. Tried it with my MBP, and the MBP can’t connect at all even for a second. Just DOA. It’d be great if, since there’s a usb cable connection available between the MBP & iPP, it would just send the display over that, but no. I swear everything with this stuff always just *almost* works, but not quite.

[@poo.sayy.]

Helpful and detailed! Thanks a lot!!

[@kishoresharma8697]

Thank you for detail video. can we use two external monitor with ipad using side car?

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful. If I understand the equation - yes - you can have two external display and still use the iPad with sidecar as a third b

[@josej.buendiae.977]

Excelente video saludos desde México!

[@nanettesage1112]

I use Affinity software. I have both the iPad app AND the Mac app. Does side car let me work with both inter changeably?

[@calimama2874]

Can you sidecar the other way around? Like iPad to MacBook?

[@mrz1342]

hi, on 1:50" there is no option "Connect To:" as well as "Sidecar"! please advise.

[@galefraney]

Wow! This is a refreshingly useful video, excellent presentation of sidecar!!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback.

[@maximstoker1289]

really great video, thank you for your time. ive just purchased an ipad pro gen 1 to use as sidecar, though doesnt seem like im able to use the touchscreen feature of the ipad? is there a way around this? do i need to buy an apple pencil?

[@robertl.4675]

Great presentation and excellent content. Keep up the good work and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@andrewgowar8653]

Please explain how we can use iPad as primary display for Mac mini

[@TechGearTalk]

You need this: geni.us/ulB2lED

[@angadsingh8541]

Thanks buddy, This content is very relevant and concise.

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@sidsss2036]

Any other option to connect the mac mini to the iPad Pro without a luna display? over HDMI?

[@beb7612]

I have a question while you are using ipad with sidecar can you use magic keyboard

[@chrissulimay]

Very thorough!

[@karensuki18]

Hello. When you're watching a video, will it use the speakers on the iPad? Thanks

[@jaymata1218]

I finally got it to work.... game changing...

[@TechGearTalk]

Congrats!!!

[@alexgarcia2055]

Hello! I am buying MBP M1 max 16inches, and I also need the iPad pro m1 for PS drawing. Is this iPad proM1 recommended? Or is it better to wait for its update in 2022? Thanks for your time!

[@thejasanand5837]

Thanks so much for this video

[@jun_suzuki42]

my iPad is one generation older than the min requirement, so I will get Air 5 soon so hopefully can try out Sidecar.

[@cassio-fm]

excellent video, came across it looking for Sidecar tips but immediately subscribed to the channel due to the quality and detailed information :)

[@MrManumendes]

Great Video, thanks. But my iPad Pro doesnt show up in the Control Center (Mac OS 12.1 / iPad Pro) Also not in the Display Settings. With iPhone and Apple TV it works. In the opposite way it works, i can mirror the iPad on the Mac Screen. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Also tried to connect with cable, still doesnt Show up.

[@happyfreeky]

Wow, seven screens. You have me beat. When I was doing iPad development, I used six monitors. But for work such as writing articles or producing videos, I find three more productive.

[@mebeasensei]

Can I start up the computer headless, and just with an iPad, or do I need the main monitor to input the password etc.,