Likely Reasons Why Sidecar Isn’t Working

Here are the most likely reasons Sidecar isn’t working at all with your Mac and your iPad:

Inconsistent Apple IDUnsupported devicesOut of date system software

How to Fix It When iPad Isn’t Showing Up in Sidecar

Try these fixes below in order to get Sidecar working with your Mac and your iPad. Make sure to go in order as the fixes start with easiest and progressively get more involved. Mac: Apple menu > System Preferences and check the account at the top. iPad: Settings app and check the account at the top. Mac: Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update iPad: Settings > General > Software Update Mac: Apple Menu > System Preferences > General > Check box (towards the bottom) Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices. iPad: Settings app > General > Airplay & Handoff