Connect to displays and monitors
The USB-C port on your iPad connects to external displays so that you can watch video, play Keynote presentations, and more on a larger screen. Depending on the display that you’re connecting to, you might need an adapter.
When you connect an external display, it shows what you see on the built-in display of your iPad, unless you’re using an app that has a «second screen» experience (such as a video app).
Create and use scenes in home on ipad
Tap Home in the sidebar, tap 
, then tap Add Scene.
Tap Custom, enter a name for the scene (such as “Dinner Party” or “Watching TV”), then tap Add Accessories.
Select the accessories you want this scene to include, then tap Done.
The first accessory you select determines the room the scene is assigned to. If you first select your bedroom lamp, for example, the scene is assigned to your bedroom.
Set each accessory to the state you want it in when you run the scene.
For example, for a Reading scene, you could set the bedroom lights to 100 percent, close the drapes, choose a low volume for the HomePod, and set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Share your internet connection from ipad (wi-fi cellular)
If you have an active cellular data plan, you can use Personal Hotspot to share a cellular internet connection from your iPad (Wi-Fi Cellular models) to other devices. Personal Hotspot is useful when the other devices don’t have internet access from a Wi-Fi network. Instant Hotspot allows you to connect your devices to Personal Hotspot without entering a password.
If a nearby iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi Cellular models) is sharing its Personal Hotspot, you can use its cellular internet connection on your iPad. See Join a Personal Hotspot.
Note: Personal Hotspot is not available with all carriers. Additional fees may apply. The number of devices that can join your Personal Hotspot at one time depends on your carrier and iPad model. Contact your carrier for more information.
With Family Sharing, you can share your Personal Hotspot with any member of your family automatically or after they ask for approval. See Set up Family Sharing on iPad.
When you share a Personal Hotspot from your iPad, it uses cellular data for the internet connection. To monitor your cellular data network usage, go to Settings > Cellular > Usage. See View or change cellular data settings on iPad (Wi-Fi Cellular models).
If you need more help using Personal Hotspot, see the Apple Support article If Personal Hotspot is not working.
Use ipad as a second display for your mac
Use the Sidecar menu on Mac: You can easily change how you work with iPad from the Sidecar menu 
in the menu bar. For example, switch between using iPad as a mirrored or separate display, or show or hide the sidebar or Touch Bar on iPad.
Move windows from Mac to iPad: Drag a window to the edge of the screen until the pointer appears on your iPad. Or hold the pointer over the green button in the top-left corner of the window, then choose Move to [iPad name].
Move windows from iPad to Mac: Drag a window to the edge of the screen until the pointer appears on your Mac. Or hold the pointer over the green button in the top-left corner of the window, then choose Move Window Back to Mac.
Use the sidebar on iPad: With your finger or Apple Pencil, tap icons in the sidebar to show or hide the menu bar 
, the Dock 
, the Dock , or the keyboard 
. Or tap one or more modifier keys, such as Ctrl 
. Or tap one or more modifier keys, such as Ctrl , to use keyboard shortcuts.
Use the Touch Bar on iPad: With your finger or Apple Pencil, tap any button in the Touch Bar. The buttons available vary depending on the app or task.
Use Apple Pencil on iPad: With your Apple Pencil, tap to select items such as menu commands, checkboxes, or files.
If you turn on “Enable double tap on Apple Pencil” in Sidecar preferences on your Mac, you can double-tap the lower section of your Apple Pencil (2nd generation) to switch drawing tools in some apps.
Use standard gestures on iPad: Use your fingers to tap, touch and hold, swipe, scroll, and zoom.
On iPad, switch between the Mac desktop and the iPad Home Screen: To show the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom edge of your iPad. To return to the Mac desktop, tap the Sidecar icon 
in the Dock on your iPad.
Use your ipad to charge other devices
Away from a power outlet and need to charge your iPhone, other iPad, Apple Watch, or third-party USB device? Just connect the right cable or adapter to your iPad to share its long-lasting battery with your other devices:
What you need
You need an iPad model that has a USB-C port:
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) or later
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) or later
- iPad Air (4th generation)
