Universal Control
Activate Universal Control to use your Mac’s keyboard and mouse with your iPad
iPad OS
Universal Control is an unusual new feature in the world of iPadOS and macOS, in that it is almost invisible when activated.
But if you own a Mac and an iPad with the latest OS versions, you are in for a treat. The idea is simple - you can use a single Mac’s trackpad, keyboard and mouse between a Mac and an iPad and work seamlessly, and even copy content, between them. There’s also a related feature called Sidecar that we mention here that enables you to use an iPad as a second screen for a Mac.
In this tutorial we’ll show you how to set up Universal Control and get you started with all the amazing things it can do.
HOW TO What can Universal Control do?
1 Share a keyboard
Using a Mac keyboard on your iPad can save you a fortune in accessories. The onscreen keyboard can be minimised when you type from a connected Mac, with useful controls visible.
2 That macOS feeling
As you start to use your Mac to control the iPad, you’ll begin to experience a strange sensation. You are actually using iPadOS, but there is quite a familiar macOS feel to the experience.
3 Jump to Sidecar
Sidecar is just a click away so you really do have the best of both worlds available to you. You can either control your iPad from your Mac or make your iPad the perfect extension of the Mac.
HOW TO Set up Universal Control
1 Stay up to date
To use Universal Control, you will need to have the very latest iPadOS and macOS operating systems installed. Check to ensure that the feature is available before you install.
2 Find the settings
On Mac, go to System Preferences > Displays and look
