Connecting an iMac to an iPad Pro

[jks]

Does anybody know if I can connect an iMac to an iPad Pro so that I can use it as a separate screen to operate Powerpoint through Zoom?
I presume I will need a thunderbolt cable of some sort. Problem is my Mac is 2013.

 

[ferrarr]

It depends on which OS your iMac is running.

Use iPad as a second display - Apple Support

With Sidecar, you can use your iPad as a second display for your Mac.

support.apple.com

 

[jks]

Catalina 10.15

 

[Rod]

Nope, that wont work with that device. SideCar requires 2016 devices or later, irrespective of operating system.

 

[Slydude]

I think the following will work, but it requires Zoom to be installed on both devices:
1. Start the Zoom meeting on one of the devices. The iPad should have plenty of power to do this.
2. Use the second device to log into the meeting, launch PowerPoint, and share that screen with the rest of the meeting. When you are done presenting the slideshow, you can stop sharing that screen.

I think I have seen this method used recently. If you know a second Zoom user, it should be easy to set up a Zoom meeting with them to test this method.

 

[jks]

I think the following will work, but it requires Zoom to be installed on both devices:
1. Start the Zoom meeting on one of the devices. The iPad should have plenty of power to do this.
2. Use the second device to log into the meeting, launch PowerPoint, and share that screen with the rest of the meeting. When you are done presenting the slideshow, you can stop sharing that screen.

I think I have seen this method used recently. If you know a second Zoom user, it should be easy to set up a Zoom meeting with them to test this method.

Thanks. I have thought of that so will give it a try.

 

[Slydude]

Let us know if that works.