{"id":1812,"date":"2022-03-19T14:46:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T14:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scienceandnerds.com\/2022\/03\/19\/how-to-use-universal-control-on-your-mac-and-ipad\/"},"modified":"2022-03-19T14:46:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T14:46:23","slug":"how-to-use-universal-control-on-your-mac-and-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scienceandnerds.com\/2022\/03\/19\/how-to-use-universal-control-on-your-mac-and-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Universal Control on your Mac and iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Universal Control is one of the coolest software tricks<\/a> that Apple has come up with in years, and it\u2019s a perfect example of what\u2019s possible when a company has full control both over hardware and the software that runs on those devices. There are similar concepts, like Logitech Flow<\/a>, but nothing quite so polished or deeply integrated at the operating system level as Universal Control. <\/p>\n

When using Universal Control, you can use the keyboard and cursor from your Mac to control an iPad sitting beside it \u2014 and the opposite scenario also works. If you\u2019ve got a Magic Keyboard for an iPad Pro, you can use that accessory\u2019s keyboard and trackpad to control a Mac.<\/p>\n

To use Universal Control, your Mac needs to be running macOS 12.3 or later, while your iPad must be on iPadOS version 15.4 or later. You can see which devices are supported at the bottom of this page. <\/p>\n

Before using Universal Control, make sure that both your Mac and iPad are signed in with the same Apple ID. The devices must be within 30 feet of each other with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Handoff switched on. (Handoff can be enabled from the General section of Settings on both macOS and iPadOS.) Up to three devices can be used with Universal Control.<\/p>\n

How to set up Universal Control on a Mac<\/h2>\n
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  1. Open System Preferences<\/strong> on your Mac.<\/li>\n
  2. Choose Displays<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Click on Universal Control<\/strong> at the bottom of the Displays<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n
  4. Check the box for Allow your cursor and keyboard to move between any nearby Mac or iPad<\/strong>. <\/li>\n
  5. Check the box for Push through the edge of a display to connect a nearby Mac or iPad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Universal Control is still listed as a beta feature on both macOS and iPadOS.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

    How to set up Universal Control on an iPad<\/h2>\n
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    1. Open Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Choose General<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    3. Select AirPlay & Handoff<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    4. Enable Cursor and Keyboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Enabling it on your Apple devices is easy.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

      How to start using Universal Control<\/h2>\n
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      1. Once the feature has been enabled on both your Mac and iPad, position the two devices next to each other. <\/li>\n
      2. Move the cursor past the left or right edge of your display in the same direction as the iPad or Mac you want to link up with.<\/li>\n
      3. You should see an animation on that other device showing your Mac\u2019s cursor \u201cpushing through\u201d onto its screen. Continue moving your cursor in the same direction, and Universal Control will be activated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        Keep pushing the mouse cursor \u201cthrough\u201d the iPad to activate Universal Control.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

        How to make Universal Control work best<\/h2>\n

        If your mouse isn\u2019t lining up where you want it to as you move between your Mac and iPad (or another Mac), you can adjust the positioning of the secondary device in macOS System Preferences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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        1. Open System Preferences<\/strong> and click on Displays<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        2. Move the iPad or secondary Mac display up or down (or from the left to right side and vice versa) until it\u2019s exactly how you want it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          You can adjust Universal Control the same way you would a normal external monitor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

          Once you\u2019re all set, it\u2019s time to begin using Universal Control. You can use each device\u2019s physical keyboard and cursor to control any Mac or iPad that is connected via Universal Control. It\u2019s also possible to seamlessly drag and drop files between macOS and iPadOS. <\/p>\n

          Macs that support Universal Control<\/h2>\n