Apple makes this possible with a feature called Universal Control.

We’ll show you how to set it up.

Or, if you oughta dismiss a notification, you might do so with the same click.

Gboard’s editing mode on an Android phone.

It might sound like magic, but it isn’t.

But, with Universal Control, the devices can act independently instead.

But you’ll need to set those devices up first!

Person holding a phone with Gmail open on it

Just place it next to your Mac to start using it.

They can be further away, but you won’t be able to follow your cursor or keyboard!

All devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi online grid and have Bluetooth enabled.

Lenovo laptop showing file explorer in Windows 11

This is exactlyhow Apple’s Handoff featureworks, so there’s nothing new there.

Now that you’ve set up Universal Control, it’s time to start using it.

The feature is perfect for multitasking and can help improve your productivity.

A man typing on a MacBook Pro with an iPad Pro nexst to it

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A MacBook and iPad side by side showing Universal Control in action

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Displays section in macOS System Settings

Link to Mac or iPad page in System Settings

The Settings app in iPadOS showing the General section

iPad AirPlay and Handoff settings