Do you have an iPad Air? Would you think it's worth getting iPad Pro thinking that it can become an extra monitor to the iMac?

@@MrZog-yv3be You don't use an iPad and Mac at the same time, or transfer photos/files between them? Anything that makes life easier and more convenient is the best feature for me.

I don't think so. I think the devices would need to stay connected to the keyboard and pointing device. But experiment and see. I don't use a MacBook in clamshell mode so my experience is limited there.

Universal Control allows you to use one Keyboard and Mouse/Trackpad with multiple devices. That's very different than just data updating.

The whole point of Universal Control is to use the iPad's apps with your Mac's mouse and keyboard. So you wouldn't be seeing Mac app windows on your iPad's screen, so you wouldn't be in a situation where you see Mac apps on your iPad to be able to "touch" them. I think you are thinking of a different feature: Sidecar. That does allow you to put Mac apps on your iPad's screen (not using the iPad apps at all) and you can use Apple Pencil.

@@macmost thanks for the reply. I have used Universal Control to use the iPad as an extension of the Mac. I’ve not used Sidecar yet. I will try it out though to see if it works like I would hope. I basically wanted to be able to use touch screen functions on the iPad screen for Mac apps like iMovie (Mac OS version). Seems I can maybe do this but only using the Apple Pencil

@@TheKayakCrew Right, you can't do that with Universal Control because iMovie for Mac can't be shown on your iPad's screen with UC. That's not what it does.

It doesn't sound like you need the iPad Pro. But take a look at both at a store and see them firsthand before deciding.

Perhaps that will be available in the next minor update to Final Cut Pro.

Sounds like your Command key isn't working correctly? Are you continuing to hold down Command when you press C?

The country shouldn't matter. Make sure you have WI-Fi on for both, Bluetooth on for both, same Apple ID for both. Try restarting them. And make sure they are both compatible devices. support.apple.com/en-us/HT212757

Universal Control isn't about extending the desktop. it is just about keyboard and mouse/trackpad control. To extend the desktop, use AirPlay Receiver. But I don't think that is available for a 2015 iMac.

Just do it through the Messages app. While using Messages, look in the Conversation menu for Ask/Invite to share screen.

To do that, the feature is called Sidecar. See support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380

@@macmost thanks Buddy. I appreciate you answering me. Very excited to use it!!!!

Ok. I did a hard restart no it see’s the pencil. It was driving me crazy. Showing I hard 100% battery but no response. Old rule, “If it doesn’t work, restart!” Thanks again

One other note. When the displays aren’t the same size, and when using UC the mouse can seem to get trapped on the second display. It can become a bit of a maize to follow where the mouse is to travel across the join and not get trapped by the non-joined areas. Think carefully about how you place the displays in display settings. Also, note the size differences. The iPad for example is slight;y larger than the MacBook Pro. The precise placement can then impact both hot corners and thus ‘trapped’ behavior. The mouse can also disappear suddenly when you reach the edge of a connected display. This becomes a minor issue when you want to grab the edge of an application to resize it off the edge, or if you go to close an app using the red dot and overshoot. It isn’t hard to get used to this. It does take a little time to get used to and to expect it, and to overcome habits of intentionally pushing the mouse hard to an edge. Now if you do that the mouse goes through the edge to the next display.

The Files app.

That's because there is no iPad "desktop" to drag into. You've got Home screens, which show widgets and app icons, but that's not a desktop. If you want to drag files to your iPad, drag them into the Files app.

@@macmost thanks..

Whether you use that, or any other option, is up to you and your situation. If I just want to look at something on my iPad while working on my Mac, I don't necessarily want this feature to turn on.

Perhaps you accidentally selected Sidebar instead of Universal Control.

Yes. That's just how it works. Nothing to do with "Universal Control" and iPads though.

Any solution? I have same issue.

@@nemadam7 It appears as if the devices must all have Two Factor Authentication enabled. Finally read that, but have not tried it. Lemme know if you do!

No, it works on Intel machines too. Try it. Requirement are here: support.apple.com/en-us/HT212757

It shouldn't depend which app you are using. Have you contacted the developer about it?

Why is the iMac on Monterey? Is it because it is too old to update? Then it may also be too old to use Universal Control, maybe? Check that.

@@macmost First, thanks for a quick reply! My iMacPro is definitely compatible, I checked. Monterey should allow for Universal Control I haven't updated because A) I prefer the interface to the newer ones and B) I have other software that I would have to update, which will create hours of debugging which I don't want to have to do. I don't mind the Mac Studio being on Ventura, because it's not currently crucial to my workflow. I don't want to bring incompatibilities into my current main work system. Is there a reason this should be a problem? Do both computers need to be on the same OS version?

@@EliotHochberg Just an idea. Trying to help you with a solution. Sounds like a call to Apple Support is needed.

Not sure what you are asking. I don't know what you mean by a "confidence monitor." Have you tried going to System Preferences, Displays? Maybe what you want is there?

@@macmost confidence monitor is for the stage to see the pres so the do not have to turn around. I can’t get to system pref, the controls have switch to a rear facing projector screen. I am in a loft with the Mac and can’t see the rear screen projection to drag it back or change the preferences How can I issue a control/command to get it back to the Mac.

@@neilfrank8479 System Preferences, Displays.

@@macmost System Pref / Display is greyed out on the Mac , not selectable with all monitors on. When the rest facing projector is on 1 Mac with greyed out Sys Pref, 2 projector big screen same 3 projector (conf monitor) has control, I can’t see it to change the system pref/ display. It’s down stairs. If I turn that rear facing projector off, the Mac then has the desktop control again , but in system pref display no longer has the display icons for the problem projector. I know this seems weird, it’s a presentation stage situation. with a monitor the presenter can see looking forward, But I can’t see it to access with the mouse to select the system pref displays Thanks

@@neilfrank8479 System Preferences, Displays, is gray? I don't know why that would be. I'll have to refer you to Apple Support as I can't really help without seeing what you are dealing with.

Perhaps it doesn't detect any other displays at all?

@@macmost I do have 2 monitors and it detects those. They show up but not in drop down list. It is not urgent, I am just curious. As I work perfectly well with my 2 monitors. I hope to get a new iPad soon so maybe that will make a difference. 🤞🤞

@@christinebryant9143 Your two attached screens wouldn't show up under Add Display. That would be left for AIrPlay devices (Apple TVs, other Macs) and sidecar iPads. If you are getting a new iPad, is your current one old? Maybe it isn't compatible with Sidecar then.

@@macmost thank you Gary. As it is an interesting question I will let you know when I get a new iPad, birthday in May so after that. Look forward to viewing next tutorials. Thanks again for all your hard work.

Each device is recording itself. Then I bring them together in editing.

Hard to advise without knowing what "everything" is. Have you restarted both devices? Have you called Apple Support?

@@macmost it was a bluetooth pairing problem between mac and iPad. now they are able to communicate, it works as you your video. thank you for a great video.

Do both meet the system requirements? support.apple.com/en-us/HT212757

No.

It is not an app. It is part off macOS/iPadOS. I show how to use it in the video. Make sure you have the latest versions of the OSes.

@@macmost yes I did finally figured that out as soon as I updated to Monterey and it works perfect thanks for your time sir .

I've done 158 videos tagged iPad (macmost.com/tag/ipad), and in years past I have written books on it and even produced a course on using the iPad (old, for iPadOS 13).

Double-check your settings, try a restart, and if it still isn't working, call Apple Support.

You can use AirPods with sounds, yes. Lots of apps too, with good white noise and other background sounds. Lots of "music" on streaming services too, plus some podcasts even. Not sure what you are asking about hours though.

@@macmost battery back with anc is i think 4 hr and without anc 20 hrs of case

@@rakesh834 Oh, you are talking about battery life. Yes, that sounds about right. You get a few hours before you need to put them back in the case to charge them. If you want something that is on all night, you'll need another solution.

Check again. Should be there.

@@macmost Nope ! mind you in the UK we are behind you Americans, obviously...

@@macmost Ahhh found it, Thnx

Probably needs the newer Wi-Fi chips that can connect directly from device-to-device.

@@macmost Didn’t know that was a thing 👌! Thanks.

It works the same.

@@macmost Air play and handoff. I don't have the cursor setting under where you click the button green for Handoff

@@macmost I don't get the add display option bottom left of your displays screen

@@rhettshipley4593 Click Advanced to see the cursor setting. Add Display would be there only if a compatible device was nearby.

@@macmost clicking on Advance does not bring up the cursor setting. I have my iMac and secondary display showing only

Requirements here: support.apple.com/en-us/HT212757

That makes sense. But when you do things like that there are going to be compromises.

Very true. They could have chosen instead to simplify the problem by preventing UC from crossing the boundary to the VPN’d device. That they didn’t, and did make it work across that difference is pretty amazing. The minor issue of occasionally dropping WiFi in that circumstance is a minor annoyance. And it is easy to resolve when you know to look for it. I rather suspect that they will resolve this in a future beta.

What if the app you want to type into is iOS/iPadOS-only, so not available on a Mac? What if you are writing on your Mac, and using your iPad for web browsing (research) while writing, then you want to fill out a search field on the iPad? What if you are doing things on your Mac and using your iPad for Messages and you want to respond to a message? There are three examples off the top of my head.

@@macmost these _sound_ legit use cases… I just have never encountered a living being that has actually been doing such things on a regular basis. But thanks for the response!

Yes, and that's how my shirt looks AFTER I use a lint roller, LOL.

Maybe because you have Wi-Fi turned off? Try turning it on, even if you use Ethernet at your default connection. You can have both on at the same time.

@@macmost Yes, I have WiFi turned off on purpose. I’m not sure why Apple would need WiFi iso Ethernet though? Both provide a connection to the same network that my other Apple devices are on. Also, I find I can screen mirror when my iPad is connected to my iMac via USB, but I can’t use the Universal Control (the message tells me I need BOTH WiFi and BT enabled). So, basically this feature requires WiFi connectivity for all devices.

@@AlexanderRobinsonAMR Wi-Fi is used for more than connecting to your network. Macs and other Apple devices also use Wi-Fi to talk to each other directly. For instance, AirDrop. Not sure if that is the case here, but at least try it.