Support

Something not working? Email vincentchanbiz@gmail.com with your Mac and iPhone models and what you saw. Replies usually come within two working days.

Getting started

1. On your Mac: download SidePane, drag it to Applications and open it. Setup asks for Screen Recording (needed to send the display) and Accessibility (for touch and Apple Pencil; optional).
2. On your iPhone: install SidePane from the App Store and open it. Tap Allow when iOS asks about Local Network.
3. Pair: plug the iPhone into the Mac and click Allow in SidePane on the Mac. Or, over Wi-Fi, click "Pair over Wi-Fi with a QR code" on the Mac and scan it from the iPhone.

Common questions

The Mac says Screen Recording is off. Open System Settings › Privacy & Security › Screen & System Audio Recording and switch on SidePane. SidePane notices and reopens by itself.

Touches don't do anything. Switch on SidePane in System Settings › Privacy & Security › Accessibility. The iPhone shows "Touch is off" until it's on.

My Mac isn't in the list on the iPhone. Check both are on the same Wi-Fi, or plug in the cable. If iOS's Local Network switch is off, SidePane shows an Open Settings button. On networks that block discovery, type the Mac's address under Connect by address; the Mac window shows it.

Public Wi-Fi. The picture isn't encrypted, so turn off Use Wi-Fi (on the Mac or in the iPhone's controls) and use the cable.

The session ended after 15 minutes. That's the free version. Start another free session straight away, or unlock once for no limit. Already bought it? Tap Restore purchase on the unlock sheet.

Text is too small or too big on the iPhone. Open the controls (the button in the corner) and pick Text Size.

Updates

The Mac app updates itself; you can also choose SidePane › Check for Updates. The iPhone app updates through the App Store.