{"id":83027,"date":"2022-06-20T13:55:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T18:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=83027"},"modified":"2023-01-30T14:54:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T20:54:27","slug":"how-to-use-apple-pencil-on-macos-with-sidecar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/83027-how-to-use-apple-pencil-on-macos-with-sidecar\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Apple Pencil on macOS with Sidecar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class='youtube-player' width='1170' height='659' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H2X8QPK0uB4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' sandbox='allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation'><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The gap between macOS and iPadOS has been gapped with the introduction of Sidecar. Sidecar allows you to use an iPad\u2019s screen, as well as the Apple Pencil, as a mobile display for macOS. The iPad\u2019s screen supports multi-touch gestures and the Pencil stylus offers pressure sensitivity in drawing applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Pixelmator and even works wirelessly. Read on for our guide to the Apple Pencil on macOS using Sidecar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-setup-sidecar-on-macos\">How to Setup Sidecar on macOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader.jpg\" alt=\"An iPad connected to an iMac through Sidecar.\" class=\"wp-image-83029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_01_possibleheader-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>An iPad connected to an iMac through Sidecar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up Sidecar is straightforward. On both a Mac and an iPad, sign into either device with the same Apple ID. For the first time connection, plug in an Apple USB to Lightening or USB-C connector between the Mac and the iPad. Authenticate the iPad to communicate with the Mac. Sidecar controls have been moved from System Preferences to the Airplay menu bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable Sidecar, select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Airplay menu bar<\/li><li>Screen Mirroring<\/li><li>iPad<\/li><li>Use As Separate Display or Mirror<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_05_airplay-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, I have both the Sidebar and Touch Bar enabled. The Sidebar offers keyboard shortcuts such as command and option which can be triggered on the iPad. The touch bar emulates the keyboard touch strip found on many recent MacBook Pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>macOS 10.15 Catalina is required on the Mac side, and iOS 13 on the iPad side. Both the Mac and the iPad need to be signed in using the same Apple ID. Apple has made some updates in iOS and it is now possible to sign-in to an iPad with multiple Apple IDs allowing families to share hardware. At this time Managed Apple IDs are not supported, so you may be out of luck if your hardware is company issued or from an academic environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Macs, iPads, and Apple Pencils support Sidecar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, Macs released in the year 2016 or later support Sidecar and hardware includes a mix of both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Here is the complete list of supported hardware:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-these-macs-support-sidecar\">These Macs Support Sidecar:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MacBook 2016 or newer<\/li><li>MacBook Pro 2016 or later<\/li><li>MacBook Air 2018 or later<\/li><li>iMacs from 2017 or later, as well as the Late 2015 27\u201d iMac and iMac Pro<\/li><li>Mac mini 2018 or later<\/li><li>Mac Pro 2019<\/li><li>Mac Studio<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-these-ipads-support-sidecar\">These iPads Support Sidecar:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>iPad Pro (every model)<\/li><li>iPad 6<sup>th<\/sup> generation and newer<\/li><li>iPad mini 5<sup>th<\/sup> generation and newer<\/li><li>iPad Air 3<sup>rd<\/sup> generation and newer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apple-pencil-support\">Apple Pencil Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> All generations, depending on iPad support<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Sidecar is initiated through Airplay, additional settings can be found under System Preferences &gt; Displays. The arrangement of the monitors can be set, which includes drag and drop support for moving windows between screens with a mouse. Display resolutions can also be adjusted, as well as the ability to mirror the macOS desktop to the iPad display, rather than function as a second monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once connected, the iPad very much feels like an additional display with a few bonuses. The iPad screen functions like a giant trackpad and use the same multitouch gestures such as two-fingers for scrolling. The Apple Pencil brings the excellent stylus control from the iPad to the Mac.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testing Mac apps with Sidecar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having access to full desktop versions of applications over the mobile versions is the biggest draw for using Sidecar, so I tried a number of my daily drivers for creative work.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pixelmator.com\/mac\/\">Pixelmator Classic<\/a> worked right away without the need to configure any additional settings. Pressure sensitivity was enabled by default and the Apple Pencil is an exceptional stylus for drawing and painting. Adding layers and tracing images felt exceptionally comfortable. At this point, I disconnected the iPad from its USB port and Sidecar switched over to wi-fi display instantly and I was able to wander around my office drawing on the screen without a noticeable drop in quality. After learning the basics I can confidently report that Sidecar is a comfortable way to work with drawing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator.jpg\" alt=\"macOS running on an iPad through Sidecar allows for using Apple Pencil instead of a mouse and keyboard.\" class=\"wp-image-83032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_02_pixelmator-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption>Using GarageBand with an Apple Pencil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/ca\/mac\/garageband\/\">GarageBand<\/a> was fun but not perfect. I am used to drawing MIDI information in a piano roll with my Wacom Intuos and found that an iPad Mini is a bit too small to work with for this level of detail. While I could use Sidecar to work, it was not performing any better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_30_garageband-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/ca\/products\/davinciresolve\">DaVinci Resolve<\/a> was surprisingly successful. The mouse-driven interface adapted will to the iPad and I could import media and start a project in the Media and Cut pages. I was able to draw in the viewer and track a mask. Since the iPad can be used to either mirror the primary display or serve as a second display, I ended up moving my waveform monitor over to the iPad and worked on the primary monitor and, I can see myself doing this from now on in my office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci.jpg\" alt=\"DaVinci Resolve running on macOS and on an iPad through Sidecar.\" class=\"wp-image-83034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_macos_ipad_sidecar_03_davinci-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s Sidecar for macOS and iPad OS. Getting setup was quick and the software was easy to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth mentioning that if you\u2019ve used drawing tablets previously such as a Wacom Cintiq or Intuos, the Apple Pencil operates a bit differently. For example hovering your stylus above the screen does not move the mouse cursor, to move the cursor the stylus needs to touch the screen. And, you can\u2019t control the Mac\u2019s monitor using the stylus from the iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I quite enjoyed driving macOS from the portable screen and find myself using these features more often after getting to know the tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is Sidecar your daily driver? What kinds of applications do you use it for? Let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sidecar allows users to control a Mac from an iPad with Apple Pencil. 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