To switch from a wired to wireless connection or vice versa, disconnect the Mac from the iPad using the AirPlay menu bar icon, then reconnect. Sidecar works with one iPad at a time, but it can be used alongside additional external displays. If you do not see the AirPlay icon on your Mac’s menu bar, select System Preferences and choose Displays, then switch on Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available. There are also links to display any Sidecar preferences. You can decide whether the display mirrors or extends the Mac desktop and shows additional Mac shortcuts alongside the desktop. Click this icon for instant control of your iPad display. When Sidecar is in use, the AirPlay menu changes to an iPad icon.

To connect your devices using Sidecar, open the AirPlay menu and choose your iPad. Sidecar will stay connected within a range of 10 meters (30 feet) both connected devices must be logged into the same iCloud account in order for Sidecar to work. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Handoff must be switched on for a wireless connection to work. Sidecar can work with a wired connection (Lightning or USB Type-C) or wirelessly.

With this functionality, you can draw on your iPad using an Apple Pencil to edit documents in your Affinity Mac apps. Sidecar allows you to connect your Mac and iPad to extend or mirror your desktop onto your iPad’s display. Using Sidecar with your Affinity Mac apps Using Sidecar

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