Tired of T-Rex Arms? How to Be an iPad Ninja Using Your iPhone (Because Who Needs Superpowers When You Have Apple?)
Let's face it, reaching across the couch to tap that pesky "play" button on your iPad can be a real struggle. Especially after that third slice of pizza (we've all been there). But fret no more, fellow sofa dweller! There's a way to turn your iPhone into a remote control for your iPad, and it's about as easy as, well, taking candy from a baby (though we don't recommend that!).
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Channel Your Inner Spy: Using Control Nearby Devices
Apple, in its infinite wisdom, has bestowed upon us a feature called Control Nearby Devices. This fancy name basically means you can use your iPhone as a secret agent gadget to control your iPad from afar (think James Bond with an iPhone, not a laser watch).
Here's how to become a master of mobile device manipulation:
Get On the Same Page (Literally): Make sure both your iPhone and iPad are signed in to the same Apple ID and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sharing is caring, and all that jazz.
Activate Your Inner Professor: Head to the Settings app on your iPhone. We're going on an adventure!
Digging Deep: Navigate to Accessibility > Control Nearby Devices. Don't worry, it's not as scary as it sounds.
Prepare for Takeoff: Tap Control Nearby Devices and a list of nearby Apple devices will appear. Select your iPad, because that's the one you want to virtually wrestle with.
Behold, the Magic! A mirrored image of your iPad screen will appear on your iPhone, along with a control panel. Now you can tap, swipe, and scroll on your iPhone to control your iPad. Isn't technology grand?
Bonus Tip: You can customize the control panel to show things like media controls or the Home button for even more control (pun intended).
QuickTip: Stop to think as you go.
Uh Oh, Spaghetti-O's on the iPhone! What if I Mess Up?
Fear not, butterfingers! Simply tap the red "X" button in the top corner of the control panel to disconnect your iPhone and regain direct control of your iPad.
Remember: With great power comes great responsibility (Uncle Ben would be proud). Use your newfound iPad control wisely, and maybe avoid using it to order takeout while your hands are full of...well, takeout.
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Frequently Asked Remote Control Questions (Because We Know You Have Them)
How to make the control panel on my iPhone bigger?
QuickTip: Revisit key lines for better recall.
Simple! Pinch the screen to zoom in or out on the mirrored image of your iPad.
How to control the volume on my iPad from my iPhone?
While the default control panel doesn't have volume controls, you can add them by going to Settings > Accessibility > Control Nearby Devices > Customize Controls and then enable "Volume."
Reminder: Save this article to read offline later.
How to turn off Control Nearby Devices?
Just follow the same steps to activate it, but this time, tap the toggle switch next to "Control Nearby Devices" to turn it off.
How to control my iPad from another iPad?
Tip: Rest your eyes, then continue.
Believe it or not, you can! The process is almost identical to controlling your iPad with an iPhone. Just follow the same steps, but on the other iPad you want to use as a remote.
How to impress my friends with my newfound iPad control skills?
Casually control your iPad from across the room while pretending to be a Jedi Master using the Force (it's more impressive than admitting you just wanted to avoid getting up).
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