How to use the Universal Control function of macOS?

macOS Monterey 12.3 begins to officially introduce the Universal Control universal control function. Through this function, users can use the Mac's keyboard and mouse to control an iPad or other Mac near the Mac. Users can also drag and drop files between different devices.

System requirements

There are certain system requirements for using the Universal Control function.

Apple

• MacBook 2016 or later
• MacBook Pro 2016 or later
• MacBook Air 2018 or later
• Mac mini 2018 or later
• iMac 2017 or later
• iMac (Retina 5K 27-inch 2015 later)
• iMac Pro 2017
• Mac Pro 2019 or later

iPad

• iPad Pro
• iPad 6th generation or later
• iPad Air 3rd generation or later
• iPad mini fifth generation or later

Enable Universal Control Conditions

• The device must be logged in with the same Apple ID account.
• Devices must be within 10 meters of each other.
• The device must have Bluetooth, WiFi and HandOff functions enabled.
• When this function is enabled, the iPad cannot share hotspots.
• macOS Enable Universal Control

Set Universal Control function

1: Enter the settings in macOS and select "Display".

#2: Select "General Controls" on the lower right.

3: Select "Allow games and keyboards to be moved between any nearby Mac or iPad".

4: Select Remove monitor edge to connect to a nearby Mac or iPad.

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