Apple last year launched there macOS Catalina and Introducing the iPadOS 13, Both comes within the light of some unique feature which we are talking about today Sidecar Supported on iPads and Macs devices. They have built their complete ecosystem across their devices, and they have taken a bold step with the introduction of Sidecar seems to be equally important. Additionally, this feature is limited for some iPad model, not every iPad or even Mac device support this feature.
Moreover, A report suggested that there was also a macOS Catalina system that doesn’t work after enabling this feature for some incapability issues. Today we are going to tell you What is the system requirement for iPad and Mac.
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What is Sidecar?
Sidecar is a feature that allows users to remotely control the screen of your Mac, In contras, which also includes the external monitor. Many users don’t know how to enable this feature and use it. Before knowing how you can enable this, it is essential to understand that did your device support and requirement to use Sidecar on your iPad display to mirror in your mac Display.
List of iPad Model that Support Sidecar
It is essential that your Pad device was running on the latest iPadOS 13. However, the complete iPad Pro series support the sidecar feature.
Quick System Requirements for iPad with iPadOS Catalina.
- iPad Pro all models
- Above iPad 6th generation or later
- Above iPad Mini 5th generation
- iPad Air 3rd generation
Complete list of using iPadOS that supports sidecar functionality.
| iPad (6th generation) | (9.7-inch) iPad Pro |
| iPad (7th generation) | (10.5-inch) iPad Pro |
| iPad Air (3rd generation) | (12.9-inch) iPad Pro |
| iPad mini (5th generation) | iPad Pro 11-inch |
| 2nd generation of iPad Pro 12.9-inch | |
| 3rd generation of iPad Pro 12.9-inch |
List of Mac Model that Support Sidecar
For instance, It is important that your iPad was running the latest macOS Catalina.
Quick System Requirements for Mac with macOS Catalina?
- Above MacBook Pro 2016 or later
- Introduction of MacBook in 2016
- Above MacBook Air in 2018 or later
- iMac in 2017 or later, Including iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
- iMac Pro
- Mac mini in 2018 or later
- Mac Pro in 2019
Complete list of using macOS Catalina that supports sidecar functionality.
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) | (Retina, 12-inch) MacBook 2017 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) | (Retina, 12-inch, Early) MacBook 2016 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) | (Retina, 13-inch) MacBook Air 2019 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | (Retina, 13-inch) MacBook Air 2018 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) | iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) | iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) | iMac (21.5-inch, 2017) |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) | iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | Mac mini (2018) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) | Mac Pro (2019) |
Noteworthy: There were some additional coupled with accessories required, such as Apple pencil. However, All Apple pencil supports Sidecar. Which includes the 1st and 2nd generation to interact with mac System using iPad. Mac and iPad that were compatible for Sidecar supports every Apple pencil including
Some more requirements need to fulfill to use Sidecar
- iPad and Mac both should be signed with their same iCloud Apple ID for two-factor authentication.
- Nevertheless, Your device should operate nearby within 10 meters (30 feet).
- Your device must have each other Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff enabled.
- You have turned off the Cellular connection sharing on both devices.
- Set your Mac to trust device, if you are using Sidecar using USB.
How does Sidecar work?
First thing first, We all have been in a work that focuses on productivity and details of our work. Where the details and working on the iPad and display our work on a more prominent display seems quite useful. In terms of productivity, in like manner of Due Display and Luna Display offers you a Virtual array to expand your viewing display. Where it comes, We can’t work and view on iPad Small screen, but Mac’s more prominent display looks elegant.
Not to mention, You can connect your iPad display to Mac display wirelessly and wired both ways for connectivity. Meanwhile, the connectivity depends on the connectivity type bring down latency issues and work smoother and faster.
How to use the Sidecar feature on your device?
Therefore, We also have an in-depth tutorial for the Sidecar function, and While you can learn how you can enable sidecar features on your device. Whereas the Sidecar feature gives you unlikely the seamless experience, and there is without the use of any third-party application and hardware.
Furthermore, It seems quite useful while making vector arts and secondary in those scenarios where you require an external or secondary display. Above all, the continuity features also make it more powerful to boost productivity.
Hopefully, in conclusion, we believe you like this article, and you have a good idea about the compatibility and support on your device. We like to know in which scenarios you likely to use these features if any query. Please share it with us in the comment section down below.