In a move to promote increased productivity and seamless integration within the Apple ecosystem, Apple introduced a game-changing feature called Universal Control for iPads. And one of its most important features includes the ability to use your Mac's keyboard, trackpad and pointer with your iPad. Thus, it revolutionizes the way you interact with your Mac and iPad at the same time. With that said, let's learn how to set up Universal Control and use your Mac's keyboard, trackpad, and pointer with your iPad.
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Built on the continuity feature that Apple has had for years, Universal Control acts as a bridge between your Mac and iPad. It lets you move your pointer across your Mac and iPad screens seamlessly as if they were one continuous screen. This gives you a unified experience between the two devices, as you don't need to physically switch peripherals or switch between modes.
Yes, the sidecar feature also lets you do the same, but Universal Control takes things a little further. The fundamental difference lies in their core functions. Universal Control facilitates shared interaction, allowing you to use a single set of peripherals across devices, while Sidecar extends the Mac display to the iPad, using the iPad as an extended display or input device, especially for creative tasks.
To use Universal Control, make sure you meet the following requirements:
