All iPads Using Sidecar - To control the Macbook, not other way around.

[Marty_Macfly]

Hi All,


Sidecar - Great idea, to keep using the ipad as much as possible if I get a macbook. Question is how?

Be good to get a small macbook, so more portable and usable everywhere. Then just plug into a large monitor for all day work etc.



I watched a few you tube clips for inspiration.

I came across this one, the chat did not Have a “Must do spreadsheets” workflow, and his side car set up was the other way around.

Interesting stuff


Regards
Martin

 

[AutomaticApple]

Hi All,


Sidecar - Great idea, to keep using the ipad as much as possible if I get a macbook. Question is how?

Be good to get a small macbook, so more portable and usable everywhere. Then just plug into a large monitor for all day work etc.



I watched a few you tube clips for inspiration.

I came across this one, the chat did not Have a “Must do spreadsheets” workflow, and his side car set up was the other way around.

Interesting stuff


Regards
Martin

Just added to my "watch later" list.

Thank you! Ill have to check that out.

 

[riverfreak]

Seems really complicated. And airdropping files back and forth all day would drive me batty.

 

[Marty_Macfly]

Hi All,


I just tried to do this with my Ipad 12.9 on my H/w setup.
(M1 MBA > Dell USB-C Hub > External monitor, keyboard, mouse).


I was hoping to have it all connected up, so I could have the iPad front and centre.
Possible uses:
1. I could take notes on the Ipad, as I watch on-line tutorials etc.
2. I could try and use the iPad keyboard instead of the Windows external keyboard I have




For my use case, it was all bit of a faff unfortunately:
1. Bluetooth/WIFI Connection - Wireless really hit and miss
2. Wired connection - needed to be directly to USB-C of MBA. The USB-C connections of the Dell USB-C hub did not work
3. Finally - Forgot - the IPAD MK does not have the function keys! Gosh I really missed them until I finally got my 1st MacBook!)


Oh well, I may try again another time, when I have more desk space.
Hope the above experiences help other.


Best Wishes
Martin

 

[alien3dx]

weird . but me i have imac for home real work , ipad and laptop for travel

 

[Marty_Macfly]

weird . but me i have imac for home real work , ipad and laptop for travel

Thanks Alien! 😆


I'm trying to make the most of all the monitors and tech I have.

I only have one external Monitor


Martin

 

[alien3dx]

Thanks Alien! 😆


I'm trying to make the most of all the monitors and tech I have.

I only have one external Monitor


Martin

me also but i used hdmi switcher

1. apple tv
2. imac
3. laptop if needed (windows laptop)

 

[Marty_Macfly]

Hi All,


In my quest for an external keyboard for the MBA, I had a brainwave - come back to this sidecar idea!

Unfortunately, Sidecar has a bug which scuppers my use case. Looking on the internet it is a known fault.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251796579

Sigh, still not fixed even though reported to apple a year ago!

Hope this info helps others

Martin