My iPad Desk Setup with Universal Control!

My productive iPad Pro Desk Setup with Universal Control. I've been LOVING this setup!
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• 0:00 - The iPad Desk Setup
• 1:24 - How to Setup Universal Control
• 2:10 - iPad stand
• 2:48 - Best uses of Universal Control
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• 6:25 - Problems & Not Fun Issues
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[@ByteReview]

Thanks again, Notion! - ntn.so/bytereview04

[@regisgambiza1808]

What's the name of the speakers?

[@ReeceHill]

I literally picked up an iPad Pro this week and universal control has already changed my entire workflow for the better.

[@ByteReview]

Awesome to hear

[@WestonWoodfin]

Happy to see you are getting so much use out of Universal Control! It's a game changer for me as an editor and designer as well!

[@ByteReview]

Right?! I can't see my setup without it now

[@sweealamak628]

MacBook + iPad combo is great for coding and ML. IDE on Mac, docs/schemas on iPad. Similar display size also do not require your cursor to travel too much. UC is lit!

loved it! great video

[@joeallam]

Ayyyy! Surprised to catch my own cameo in this video - thanks! 🙌 I've been super keen for Universal Control since it was first announced. Looking forward to properly setting something up between my MBP and Mac Mini when I get the chance.

[@ByteReview]

Haha glad you saw it! And yeah man it’s so worth checking out, super useful if you can find the right use case as such!

[@Ali-zg4my]

Great video!

[@dapuebla09]

omg! this is super helpful for me! yay! thank you

[@NenadSapungin]

Really great looking setup you have going on there! Keep the videos coming

[@ByteReview]

Thanks, will do!

[@norman-king]

After seeing the MagFlött Magnetic Stand on one of your earlier videos I caved and bought one (top tip, order it and leave it in the basket overnight. Next morning you will get an email offering 20% discount if you complete the purchase). Universal control has also been a revelation for me and greatly improved my setup.

[@ByteReview]

Nice tip! Yeah dude, Universal Control is legit!

[@rubenvenafro1876]

I love your setups

[@Gearsandco]

very clean setup, great video as will :)

[@christophertomes6777]

i do something similar with the Samsung s7 plus and my windows setup. having the pen input is always useful and having a second screen that isn't too big for a youtube tutorial or discord is nice. I use it as a second screen for my macbook as well when I'm stranded at school all day using Duet

[@JanapriyanLevine]

Thank you so much. After many hours of researching I am looking into this exact set up. I wasn't sure about two studio displays as that would be overkill, and I am not used to two monitors anyway. I think the bigger monitor with the smaller, smarter iPad is more bang for the buck, more versatile and doesn't eat up unnecessary space on the desk. thank you so much for a well paced, informative video.

[@ByteReview]

Glad it was helpful, and I much prefer having an iPad than another monitor!

[@AmanBhandalOfficial]

sick iPad stand! Thank you for the quality content

[@ByteReview]

My pleasure!

[@ryanphan]

this is such a clean setup my brother! Love it.

[@ByteReview]

Glad you like it!

[@traceysmith311]

I gotta sit down and practice that universal control. Looks super useful.

[@blackicemedia]

I'm loving the theme of your entire channel, subbed!

[@ByteReview]

Welcome aboard!

[@dannyfox1449]

Pretty cool.

[@DayneC]

I"m loving universal control in my home office setup. I've learned for my work office setup though that the iCloud account you use has to have 2fa turned on for universal control to work. So, unfortunately I can't get the benefits on my work office setup. Awesome stuff, Tom!

[@ByteReview]

Thanks, Dayne! And ahh that's a shame

[@samuelgriffin1955]

I didn’t even know this feature was out, thank you for sharing this

[@analuisapm]

Thanks!

[@martmeister]

Pretty slick.

[@mar.9496]

Omg ponyo again ilysm! 🤍

[@ByteReview]

🎏

[@randomcrow3865]

one of the most creative and cleanest setups I’ve seen ery noice

[@skib123-u2p]

i remember seeing you on room tour project you were the star of the show!

[@zaksaidi4769]

sick setup mate

[@ByteReview]

Cheers, Zak!

[@JonPickles]

I love it been using it even with its qwirkiness. I now need to get a mag stand for the iPad.

[@ByteReview]

Yep, hopefully over the next few updates it'll only get better and better

[@amydejesus8245]

I am totally loving the anime in the background and the Pokémon on the background!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ByteReview]

Those little details 👌🏻

[@airborneinferno]

Just done some testing. You can pin the Screen Mirroring and Display controls in the top menu bar and then switch quite easily between Sidecar and Universal Control. Like you I've found UC more useful than Sidecar. Amusingly, I discovered the keyboard and trackpad on the Logitech Combo Touch iPad Pro case will control the MacMini in reverse, so it doesn't matter which set of controls I use, I can control both devices!

[@ByteReview]

That's a great tip!

[@waterworthr]

Nice video Tom, I'm a Windows user so don't have the chance to use this but it looks like a great hybrid for a dual screen setup.

[@ByteReview]

Its really cool, I'm pretty new to having a Mac as my desktop machine so this was a nice little bonus

[@OsakoFilms]

Nice video! Where did you get that great skateboard on the wall?! Wow!

[@alexandervanlohen4229]

I just ordered my I Pad and am waiting impatiently for it! I am so excited about the universal control you just showed! One question, if you have the MagFlött Magnetic Stand, can you have a case around your I Pad or does it have to be "naked"? Cheers

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Thanks.

[@anthonysetiadi]

logi options+ beta software seems to have solved the issues with scroll and keyboard modifier keys when using universal control ☺️

[@ByteReview]

Oh nice, will check that out!

[@Cierra892]

bro saving lives, i just learned something new with my iPad and imac.

[@adam2619]

I had the same issue with the MX Master 3 and not being able to scroll. The app logi options is the problem. If you download Logi Options+ beta (free), it fixes the issue. I had another issue with the gestures not working on my Mac but when I downloaded Logi Options+, it worked great. The issue is on Logitech’s end, not Apple’s.

[@fernandosilva]

gorgeous set up man. Universal control is no joke. But I've actually had the same issues with the shift key

[@ByteReview]

Thanks dude, and it sucks, although it worked perfect today, defo a temperamental issue

[@tohchek]

Thanks for the video! May I know where can I download your iPad wallpaper?

[@edgarcmtz]

As far as the mouse scroll, I would blame the mx mouse over universal control. My MX master 3 has been a buggy mess even before I started using universal control. It always has trouble connecting to my M1 pro MBP, whereas it never gave me problems on my intel MBP. Also, all my mouse settings in Logi options seem to erase every once in a while so I have to add the mouse again to get everything working. Logitech just can't seem to get a good understanding of M1, as I have also heard Logitech webcams have been a disaster on M1. The only thing keeping me on this mouse is the ergonomics since I can't find another mouse that's as comfortable.

[@KJAYG]

That stand with built in charging to take advantage of the pins on the back would be an instant buy for me.

[@ByteReview]

Oooh yeah, if the iPad does get MagSafe then it would be perfect 😍

[@doublezeta4s]

We need this for a Android/Windows or even a Android/Linux setup!

[@ZpecialClippingGrillogoDept]

no way you are the first setup I encounter on KZbin that uses RuarkAudio like I do!!

[@ByteReview]

They're so good!

[@SeanFMeagher]

have you thought of flipping your mac studio and your ipad locations so that the ipad is on the right? then those menu screens would already be fully to the right and not accidentally bring you to the other monitor.

[@LazyGameplay]

Where did you bought your chair ?i like it

[@JanapriyanLevine]

one last question before i order... we are wondering about the monitor. do you think any new mac OS updates will prevent the use of non - mac monitors?

[@ByteReview]

I can't imagine that happening, no

[@robertoandres4642]

i clicked this because of the ipad stan. It look amazing. i've been using universal control and i love it. the biggest issue i've run at is that my keyboard is in spanich, but while controling the ipad, the ipad thinks that my keyboard is in english so the key are mapped incorrectly and i hate that!

[@singhkrishanu]

hey bro great video, I do have a question though - when using the iPad for meetings or calls, can you present your Mac studio screen on the iPad while attending the meeting?

[@ByteReview]

You can with an app called epoccam

[@iccablob]

Ahhh I recognized your office from tiktok!

[@ByteReview]

Ayyy you must be the first one, my tiktok following is so small atm

[@jasongooden917]

Try the MX Master Keys keyboard. mine is a windows Mac hybrid Space grey and black keys but the have all white pure Mac one as well.

[@ByteReview]

Luckily it seems to have sorted itself out now, which is nice!

[@risagrey2869]

Can you test out the Samsung M8?

[@demobot]

You can use Siri Shortcuts + Apple script to toggle Side Car mode. and if it's a shortcut, then you can assign it to a keyboard shortcut.

[@ByteReview]

That’s an awesome idea

[@BoomerBlogging]

Can a PC Window set up be cross-platformed as the Mac - as of yet?

[@samueleb.j.pesavento2132]

Hi, what are L x W dimensions of your desk? Thanks in advance!

[@MatthewOceanXVX]

Hey Tom, I have the Gen 4 IPad Air and a 2019 MacBook Pro. Can Universal Control be used in this case or do you need the M1? As always love the content. Would love to support your brand so I’ll pick up some merch soon!

[@ByteReview]

Yep that will absolutely work! And thank you for the support!

[@MatthewOceanXVX]

@@ByteReview I’m having an issue where my IPad doesn’t show up to connect keyboard and mouse, only to mirror or extend…tried a bunch of things but unsure why I’m having this issue.

[@ByteReview]

@@MatthewOceanXVX If your iPad is on the latest beta it stops working unless your Mac is also on the Beta too! I'm having the same issue now!

[@blackstormer95]

Nice setup, what's your solution for the Touch ID thing always bugging you on the Mac? I see your keyboard is not the Apple one

[@ByteReview]

Thanks! And I don't have - just typing in my password every time...

[@heyheyhey520]

Ill have to reconnect my mouse with Bluetooth, see if that adds the scrolling. There should be a shortcut for popping into sidecar, try the Reddit.

[@ByteReview]

nice, I'll have a look!

[@eddybash]

Is there a version of this for windows? From windows to a tablet

[@darwishduja536]

Hey there byte review gang it’s been a while

[@ByteReview]

Yo

[@howlingmad9773]

Hey, mate! Quick question: How sturdy is that desk you built? How's been your experience?

[@ByteReview]

Good - I speak more about it here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl66hKRjr9Bqe7M

[@EmekaEkwuribe]

how did you get your mouse to work? I have an mx master 3 and it doesn't move around on the iPad. It only scrolls and clicks in place. But my MacBook air trackpad works just fine on the iPad.

[@ByteReview]

Mine just seems to work, haha 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@katherinebinamira1822]

How did you get yours to scroll? I can move mine around a click apps and other things but i can’t get it to scroll

[@EmekaEkwuribe]

@@katherinebinamira1822 haha! I guess apple just hadn't figured out Bluetooth peripherals completely then. Cos it's always one issue or another

[@katherinebinamira1822]

@@EmekaEkwuribe lol i hope logitech comes out with a flow for the ipad so we can use the other buttons on the mouse

[@miguelalejandropenahernand8872]

How the mouse can pass trought the iPad and the Mac?

[@samawimuslimstore4997]

Iam curious about the whote box with the red top grill…

[@dannyyiuwing]

Did you get scroll working with Logitech MX3 mouse on iPad using universal control?

[@ByteReview]

Sadly not, I'm digging into Logitech options right now to see if I can sort it!

[@ComputerBoyc-boy]

I have been used on my Mac mini with an iPad, is issues and used apple accessories.

[@kubilaykaanmehan5458]

Can you screen share the other device to another while you have a video call in one of the devices?

[@ByteReview]

Sadly not

[@RocksonCHAN]

people are having problem using Universal control with logitech mouse, simply the shift key is not working, and I am one of those people. Do you have that problem too? if so, how did you solve that? thanks Like your video and style BTW! Cheers!!

[@owpint3007]

I still am waiting to see an update iMac, but i may go the Mac studio m1 max setup with the studio display

[@ByteReview]

I hope an updated iMac does come out, but until then the Studio and a monitor is a great choice - I'm enjoying mine a lot

[@owpint3007]

@@ByteReview thanks for the reply, for now I think the m1 iMac will have to do with maxed out specs until the new one releases or I figure out a shorter newer desk setup for my room cuz my current desk A pain on my butt and my chair sucks too. Currently for now only using my iPad Pro with my other devices, the iPad Pro will always be my main device tho.

[@093476686]

My only problem is that idk where to place my iPad and that makes me change my set so many times lol

[@0xdlyan]

Is it an Ikea desk ?

[@zynergygames]

Joe Allam!

[@ByteReview]

Love his stuff!

[@JoseRamirez-sq5ft]

I have an Ipad 7th generaration Is it a good idea to invest into a MacBook air? Xd

[@ByteReview]

If you need a Mac, yeah?

[@WhosJmcGames]

Is there any way to use an iPad as a second monitor for a non-apple PC?

[@ByteReview]

Yep - google duet display

[@JessaCamacho]

I am interested on your wallpaper, care to share where we can download it? :)

[@ByteReview]

Linked in description- it’s one of my own :)

[@JessaCamacho]

@@ByteReview thank you!

[@tomcrouwel2810]

Where can i buy the wooden “stand” on the table?

[@ByteReview]

Added to the description!

[@gooddaylozano]

What are those lil speakers?

[@ByteReview]

Ruark Audio MR1 MK2

[@kelpachi]

anybody knows what chair is this ?

[@lucristianx]

What speakers are those?

[@ByteReview]

Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2

[@joydebnath8819]

You could have buy a bigger better secondary monitor if you want to do multitasking over another window. Not seeing universal control is benefitting that much.

[@BenyaminLorit]

2:33 Joe Allam cameo

[@ByteReview]

Love his stuff!

[@strangebaaza]

My Logitech MX master 3 doesn't work properly with universal control. It's so annoying. Any idea how to fix it?

[@ByteReview]

Try playing with Logitech Options and making sure you have the permissions set in security and privacy on the mac

[@strangebaaza]

@@ByteReview it works properly on the mac. Doesn't work properly on my iPad.

[@ByteReview]

@@strangebaaza There is a beta version of Logitech options apparently - I'll look into it soon!

[@strangebaaza]

@@ByteReview looking forward to it

[@blauegurke1750]

1:30 Which movie is this?

[@generalginger7804]

How did you get Instagram working?

[@ByteReview]

Just download the app and you should be all good!

[@markc9871]

The iPad stand used the Apple design esthetic, but your monitor DIDN'T ?

[@ByteReview]

Can't win them all 😭

[@shin31jimmy]

Is it common in UK people pronounce IKEA the Swedish way?

[@ByteReview]

I guess so? We say Eye-Key-Ah

[@mingluke12]

what's the speaker?

[@ByteReview]

Ruark Audio MR1 MK2 - I'll add it to the description

[@jamesj5469]

The hardest part for me was not knowing where the iPad was lol. I didn't even think about using it as a camera

[@ByteReview]

So good for webcam stuff

[@Efoxative]

i was reading the japanese in the bg i was like tf does ルートワン mean i really had to translate it because every time i try to translate in my head i cant figure anything out in english turns out it means "route one"

[@ByteReview]

Route one is the company I bought it from, so that makes sense!

[@DigiDriftZone]

Has universal control been reliable for you? - I have to turn it off on my iPad, then reboot it, then turn it on, then it finally shows up on the laptop, I take the devices to a different network, it's gone again, I come back home, still nothing until I jump through hoops again. I've tried following every troubleshooting guide in the first few pages of google to no avail! - Simple network with a single wifi network, bluetooth on, same account, it works, but have to jump through hoops and sometimes it's a simple reboot of the MacBook Pro M1 that makes it vanish again.

[@ByteReview]

Honestly - no. I feel like some days I’m luckily than others but it does mostly work well for me. But I’ll often have to reset my iPad for it to work

[@survived4679]

The ipad could replace laptops if it wasn’t super lockdown

[@ByteReview]

Sadly I don't think that'll ever happen

[@AritraSarkar365]

What is your desk?

[@jeorgepaolo]

first? 😁

[@ByteReview]

Yes!

[@jeorgepaolo]

@@ByteReview been loving universal control as well! Now I just need that stand! 👀

[@Vedrajrm]

“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”

[@ByteReview]

Literally 🤣

[@techiboyavg69]

I think he never heard of webcam’s. Logitech makes one, its not $1200

[@user-ms8qg2rz5s]

The iPad stand come out too late

[@otis6642]

Egg boy

[@lawipod]

What’s the point of having to iPad there if you already have that huge monitor screen?

[@CaptureCat88]

Secondary displays don't need to have CPUs inside them. You are spending a lot of money to have a tiny 11 inch extra screen. You could spend way less and get a much larger monitor like everyone else.

[@ByteReview]

I already had the iPad so it wasn’t an extra cost

[@save400]

This is cool but I need “working from home couch setup” video.. I don’t like sitting at a desk.

[@ByteReview]

haha, I couldn't work from a sofa all day

[@CptKukov]

Do you normally sit at home with hat on? WTF