To truly use Sidecar, you must first confirm that the device supports and connect correctly. 1. Confirm that the Mac is a model after 2016 and iPad running iPadOS 13 or above, and priority is given to using USB connection to complete the first pairing. 2. Select Extended or Mirror mode in the "Display" settings. Extended mode can drag the window to improve multitasking efficiency. 3. Make sure you are paired and enable stylus support in your app while using Apple Pencil, taking care to reduce wireless interference to reduce latency. 4. If you encounter connection problems, check Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, battery power and system version, try restarting the module or using USB connection to solve the problem. Mastering these key points can significantly improve user experience and work efficiency.

Anyone who has used a Mac or iPad should know that the Sidecar function is actually quite practical. It can turn your iPad into a second monitor for Mac, making it convenient for drawing, multitasking or expanding your workspace. However, many people don’t know how to operate it at the beginning, or they always feel that it’s almost interesting after using it. Next, I will start from several commonly used scenarios and talk about how to really use Sidecar.

1. First confirm the device and connection method

Sidecar is not available for any Mac or iPad. You have to check whether your device supports it. On the Mac side, it is basically a model after 2016, including models equipped with Intel chips and Apple Silicon chips such as M1/M2. For iPad, at least it is an iPadOS 13 or above system, and it is best to have iPad Pro, Air or the sixth-generation iPad mini supported by Apple Pencil.

There are two ways to connect: wireless connection and USB connection. Wireless is more convenient, but it is recommended to connect it with a USB cable once for the first pairing, so that the subsequent wireless connection will be more stable. Just plug the iPad into your Mac with a data cable, then click the "Display" icon in the menu bar at the top of the Mac screen, and then select your iPad.

2. How to set it to an extended screen or mirror display

By default, Sidecar is used as an extended display. If you want to turn your iPad into a mirrored screen for your Mac (for example, to show it to others), you can adjust it in "System Settings> Monitor". Click the "Arrange" tab and uncheck "Extended Display" to switch to mirror mode.

In extended mode, you can drag the application window to the iPad, or drop the panels of Safari, Documents, and even Final Cut Pro. This is very practical for designers and editors, especially when used with Apple Pencil, which can be used as a drawing board.

3. Use Apple Pencil to improve efficiency

If you are using an iPad that supports Apple Pencil, you can use Pencil to draw or mark it directly in Mac applications in Sidecar mode. For example, if you draw pictures in Mac version of Photoshop, you can directly use Pencil to operate on the iPad screen, and the experience is similar to that of a digital tablet.

To make Pencil work properly, there are a few things to note:

• Make sure the Pencil is correctly paired with the iPad
• Enable stylus support in Mac applications (some software may not be fully adapted)
• If you find that the latency is high, you can try to get close to your Mac and reduce wireless interference

In addition, you can also call up the toolbar on the side of the iPad to quickly access the color selector, brush size adjustment and other functions, so you don't need to switch back to the home screen.

4. What to do if you encounter problems?

Sometimes Sidecar cannot be connected, which may be caused by the following reasons:

• The device is not on the same Wi-Fi network
• Bluetooth is not turned on or the system version is too low
• Unable to use when multi-user login
• iPad is too low or in low power mode

If the wireless connection is unstable, you can try restarting the Bluetooth module, logging in to your iCloud account again, or using a USB connection instead. Another situation is that some third-party applications will have black screens or crashes when running on Sidecar. At this time, you can go to the App Store to see if there is any updated version, or feedback it to the developers.

Basically that's it. The Sidecar function is not complicated, but there are indeed some small details that are easy to ignore, such as wired for the first connection, Pencil usage restrictions, etc. After understanding these, your work efficiency can really improve a lot.

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