Prevent downloads from using cellular data (Wi-Fi + Cellular models): Turn on Block Downloads Over Cellular. Keep your library up to date on all your devices where youʼre signed in with the same Apple ID: Turn on Sync Podcasts. Change the download settings for all your shows: Change the settings below Episode Downloads. Reminders Add reminders on iPad In the Reminders app , you can easily make to-do lists for things like grocery shopping, tasks around the house, and projects at work.
Or do the following: 1. Tap New Reminder, then enter text. Or if you have Apple Pencil, write in the text field. 2. Use the buttons above the keyboard to do any of the following: Schedule a date and time: Tap , then choose when you want to be reminded. Add a location: Tap , then choose where you want to be reminded—for example, when you arrive home or get into a car with a Bluetooth connection to your iPad. Note: To receive location-based reminders, you must allow Reminders to use your precise location.
Mark a reminder as completed Tap the empty circle next to a reminder to mark it as completed and hide it. To unhide completed reminders, tap , then tap Show Completed. Delete a reminder Swipe left on the reminder, then tap Delete. Or if you have Apple Pencil, just scribble over the reminder. If you change your mind, you can recover the deleted reminder—tap with three fingers or shake to undo. Edit multiple reminders at the same time 1.
Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when you use upgraded reminders in your primary iCloud account. Some features arenʼt available when using other accounts. Create, edit, or delete lists and groups You can organize your reminders into lists and groups of lists such as work, school, or shopping. Do any of the following: Create a new list: Tap Add List, choose an account (if you have more than one account), enter a name, then choose a color and symbol for the list.
Manually reorder reminders in a list: Touch and hold a reminder you want to move, then drag it to a new location. The manual order is saved when you re-sort the list by due date, creation date, priority, or title. To revert to the last saved manual order, tap , tap Sort By, then tap Manual. When you sort or reorder a list, the new order is applied to the list on your other devices where youʼre using upgraded iCloud reminders.
Add other Reminders accounts You can use the Reminders app to manage your reminders from other accounts, such as Microsoft Exchange, Google, and Yahoo. 1. Go to Settings > Reminders > Accounts > Add Account. 2. Do any of the following: Choose an account provider, then sign in to your account. If your account provider isnʼt listed, tap Other, tap Add CalDAV Account, then enter your server and account information.
Share a list using iCloud You can share a list and collaborate with people who use iCloud. People who accept the invitation can add and edit reminders, and mark reminders as completed. 1. While viewing a list, tap , then tap Share List. 2. Choose how to send your invitation (for example, using Mail or Messages). Assign reminders in a shared list You can assign a reminder to any person on the list, including yourself. 1. Tap the reminder you want to assign, then tap . 2.
View websites with Safari You can easily navigate a webpage with a few taps. Get back to the top: Double-tap the top edge of the screen to quickly return to the top of a long page. See more of the page: Turn iPad to landscape orientation. Refresh the page: Tap next to the address in the search field. Share links: Tap Change text size, display, and website settings On iPad, Safari shows a websiteʼs desktop version thatʼs automatically scaled for the iPad display and optimized for touch input.
To open the View menu, tap on the left side of the search field, then do any of the following: Change the font size: Tap the large A to increase the font size or tap the small A to decrease it. View the webpage without ads or navigation menus: Tap Show Reader View (if available). Hide the search field: Tap Hide Toolbar (tap the top of the screen to get it back). View the mobile version of the webpage: Tap Request Mobile Website (if available).
Translate a webpage (Beta) When you encounter a webpage thatʼs in another language, you can use Safari to translate the text. When viewing a webpage in another language, tap , then tap . Manage downloads Tap to check the status of a file youʼre downloading, to access downloaded files quickly, or to drag a downloaded file onto another file or into an email youʼre working on. You can download files in the background while you continue to use Safari.
Search for websites using Safari on iPad In the Safari app , enter a URL or a search term to find websites or specific information. Search the web 1. Enter a search term, phrase, or URL in the search field at the top of the page. 2. Tap a search suggestion, or tap Go on the keyboard to search for exactly what you typed. If you donʼt want to see suggested search terms, go to Settings Engine Suggestions (below Search).
Search within websites To search within a website, enter a website followed by a search term in the search field. For example, enter “wiki einstein” to search Wikipedia for “einstein.” To turn this feature on or off, go to Settings > > Safari > Quick Website Search. See your favorites when you enter an address, search, or create a new tab Go to Settings > Safari > Favorites, then select the folder with the favorites you want to see. Search the page You can find a specific word or phrase on a page. 1.
View a single tab again: Tap a tab, or tap Done, or pinch open with three fingers. Tip: To see a tabʼs history, touch and hold or . Reopen a recently closed tab Touch and hold , then choose from the list of recently closed tabs. Show or hide the tab bar Go to Settings > Safari, then turn Show Tab Bar on or off. View tabs that are open on your other devices 1. Sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all your devices. 2. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, then turn on Safari.
Bookmark the current page Touch and hold , then tap Add Bookmark. Bookmark open tabs Touch and hold , then tap Add Bookmarks for [number of] Tabs. View and organize your bookmarks Tap , then tap the Bookmarks tab. To create a new folder or to delete, rename, or reorder bookmarks, tap Edit. See your Mac bookmarks on iPad Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, then turn on Safari. Note: You must also have Safari selected in Cloud preferences on your Mac and be signed in with the same Apple ID.
Add a webpage to your favorites Open the page, tap , then tap Add to Favorites. To edit your favorites, tap , tap the Bookmarks tab, tap Favorites, then tap Edit to delete, rename, or rearrange your favorites. Quickly see your favorite and frequently visited sites Tap the search field to see your favorites. Scroll down to see frequently visited sites. Note: To avoid seeing a list of these sites, go to Settings Sites.
Automatically fill in forms in Safari on iPad In the Safari app , use AutoFill to automatically fill in credit card information, contact information, and user names and passwords. Fill in a form 1. Tap a field to bring up the keyboard. 2. Tap or above the keyboard to move from field to field. Fill in your contact information automatically When you fill in contact information on a website that supports AutoFill, tap AutoFill Contact above the keyboard.
Turn off AutoFill You can turn off AutoFill for your contact or credit card information, and for passwords. Turn off AutoFill for your contact or credit card information: Go to Settings then turn off either option. > Safari > AutoFill, Turn off AutoFill for passwords: Go to Settings > Passwords, then turn off AutoFill Passwords. Hide ads and distractions in Safari on iPad In the Safari app , use Safari Reader to view a page without ads, navigation menus, or other distracting items.
You can view the Privacy Report and adjust settings in the Safari app activities private and help protect yourself from malicious websites. to keep your browsing View the Privacy Report Safari helps prevent trackers from following you across websites. You can review the Privacy Report to see a summary of trackers that have been encountered and prevented by Intelligent Tracking Prevention on the current webpage youʼre visiting.
Summon Siri with a button When you summon Siri with a button and iPad is muted, Siri responds silently. To change this, see Change how Siri responds. 1. Do one of the following: On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the Home button. On other iPad models: Press and hold the top button. EarPods with Remote and Mic: (Available separately) Press and hold the center or call button. 2. When Siri appears, ask Siri a question or to do a task for you.
Find out what Siri can do on iPad Use Siri on iPad to get information and perform tasks. Siri and its response appear on top of what youʼre currently doing, allowing you to refer to information onscreen. Siri is interactive. When Siri displays a web link, you can tap it to see more information in your default web browser. When the onscreen response from Siri includes buttons or controls, you can tap them to take further action.
Send and reply to messages: Say something like “Hey Siri, send a message to Eliza saying how about tomorrow” or “Hey Siri, reply thatʼs great news.” You can even use Siri to send audio messages. If you connect your AirPods (AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, and AirPods 2nd generation) to your iPad and a message arrives, Siri can read the message to you, even if your iPad is locked. Siri listens after reading messages so you can reply without saying “Hey Siri.
Tell Siri about a relationship Say something like “Hey Siri, Eliza Block is my wife” or “Hey Siri, Ashley Kamin is my mom.” Keep what Siri knows about you up to date on your Apple devices On each device, go to Settings , then sign in with the same Apple ID. If you use iCloud, your Siri settings stay up to date across your Apple devices using end-to-end encryption.
Add a suggested shortcut Tap Add to Siri when you see a suggestion for a shortcut, then follow the onscreen instructions to record a phrase of your choice that performs the shortcut. You can also use the Shortcuts app to create a new shortcut that uses Siri, or to manage, re-record, and delete existing Siri shortcuts. See the Shortcuts User Guide. Use a shortcut Summon Siri, then speak your phrase for the shortcut. See Ask Siri on iPad.
To change the settings for Siri Suggestions, see Change Siri settings on iPad. Your personal information—which is encrypted and remains private—stays up to date across all your devices where youʼre signed in with the same Apple ID. As Siri learns about you on one device, your experience with Siri is improved on your other devices. If you donʼt want Siri personalization to update across your devices, you can disable Siri in iCloud settings. See Keep what Siri knows about you up to date on your Apple devices.
Hide apps when you summon Siri If you donʼt want the active app to remain visible behind Siri, go to Settings then turn off Show Apps Behind Siri. > Accessibility > Siri, Change where Siri Suggestions appear Go to Settings > Siri & Search, then turn on or off any of the following: Suggestions while Searching Suggestions on Lock Screen Suggestions on Home Screen Suggestions when Sharing See About Siri Suggestions on iPad.
Family Sharing Set up Family Sharing on iPad With Family Sharing, family members can share purchases, subscriptions, an iCloud storage plan, Screen Time information, and more, all without sharing accounts. To use Family Sharing, one adult family member (the organizer) chooses features for the family to share and invites up to five other family members to participate. When family members join, Family Sharing is set up on their devices automatically. You can be part of only one family group at a time.
You can also share photos, a calendar, and more with family members. Add a family member The organizer of the family group can add a family member. 1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing, then tap Add Member. 2. Tap Invite People, then follow the onscreen instructions. You can send the invitation using AirDrop, Messages, or Mail.
2. Do one of the following: Disband the family group: Tap Stop Using Family. Only the organizer can disband the family group. Leave family sharing: Tap Stop Using Family Sharing. Young children cannot remove themselves from a family group, and they must be moved to another family before you disband yours. See the Apple Support article Leave Family Sharing.
1. Open the Books app 2. Tap . , or your profile picture, at the top right. 3. Tap the name of a family member under Family Purchases, then tap a category (for example, Books or Audiobooks). 4. Tap All, Recent Purchases, or a genre, then tap next to a purchased item to download it. Download shared purchases from the Apple TV app 1. Open the Apple TV app . 2. Tap Library, tap Family Sharing, then choose a family member. 3.
Turn on Ask To Buy for children on iPad When you set up Family Sharing, the family organizer can require that children in the family group request approval for purchases or free downloads. Purchases can be approved by the organizer or a parent or guardian in the family group. 1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing. 2. Tap Ask To Buy, then do one of the following: If there isnʼt a child in your family group: Tap Add Child or Create A Child Account, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Not all services are available in all countries or regions, and some selections are subject to content restrictions set in Screen Time. Share Apple subscriptions and an iCloud storage plan 1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing. 2. Tap a subscription, then follow the onscreen instructions to sign up. See any of the following to learn more. Apple Arcade: See Get apps in the App Store on iPad. All members of your family can download and play Apple Arcade games from the App Store.
2. Do either of the following: Share all new subscriptions: Turn on Share New Subscriptions. When you purchase a new subscription thatʼs eligible for sharing, itʼs shared with your family members by default. Change the settings of a specific subscription: Tap a subscription, then turn Share with Family on or off. If you donʼt see Share with Family, the subscription is not eligible for sharing. To see which subscriptions youʼre already sharing, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing.
1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Location Sharing, then turn on Share My Location. 2. If your iPad isnʼt currently sharing your location, tap Use This iPad as My Location. 3. Tap the name of a family member you want to share your location with, then tap Share My Location. You can repeat this step for each family member you want to share your location with. Each family member receives a message that youʼre sharing your location and can choose to share their location with you. 4.
Locate a family memberʼs device See Locate a device in Find My on iPad. Your devices are at the top of the list, and your family membersʼ devices are below yours. You can also use Find My iPhone on iCloud.com to locate a family memberʼs missing device. See Locate a device in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com in the iCloud User Guide. Set up Screen Time through Family Sharing on iPad You can set up Screen Time for your child through Family Sharing.
Important: If you set up Screen Time for a child through Family Sharing and you forget the family Screen Time passcode, you can reset it. See the Apple Support article If you forgot your Screen Time passcode. For information about child accounts in Family Sharing, see the Apple Support article Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child.
Screen Time View your Screen Time summary on iPad Screen Time shows you how you use your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac—including which apps and websites you spend time with, how often you pick up your iPad, and so on. You can use this information to help you make decisions about managing the time you spend on your devices. You can set allowances and limits for using certain apps and websites, prevent access to explicit music and web content, and more.
Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPad With Screen Time, you can set allowances and limits for your app use, schedule downtime, and more. You can change or turn off any of these settings at any time. Set downtime You can block apps and notifications during periods when you want time away from your devices. 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time. 2. Tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My iPad. 3. Tap Downtime, then turn on Downtime. 4.
2. If you havenʼt already turned on Screen Time, tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My iPad. 3. Tap App Limits, then tap Add Limit. 4. Select one or more app categories. To set limits for individual apps, tap the category name to see all the apps in that category, then select the apps you want to limit. If you select multiple categories or apps, the time limit you set applies to all of them. 5. Tap Next, then set the amount of time allowed.
If you try to call or send a message to someone whoʼs currently blocked by your Communication Limit settings, their name or number appears in red with a Screen Time hourglass icon, and your communication wonʼt go through. If the limit applies only to downtime, you receive a Time Limit message. You can resume communication with the contact when downtime is over. To resume communication with contacts who are blocked by your Communication Limit settings, change the settings by following the steps above.
Set downtime and app limits on a family memberʼs device 1. On your family memberʼs device, go to Settings > Screen Time. 2. Tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My Childʼs iPad. 3. To schedule downtime for your family member (time away from the screen), enter the start and end times, then tap Set Downtime. 4. To set limits for categories of apps you want to manage (for example, Games or Social Networking), select the categories. To see all the categories, tap Show All Categories. 5.
4. Tap Communication Limits, then do any of the following: Limit communication at any time: Tap During Screen Time, then select Contacts Only, Contacts & Groups with at Least One Contact, or Everyone. Limit communication during downtime: Tap During Downtime. The option you selected for During Screen Time is already set here. You can change this setting to Specific Contacts.
3. Tap Always Allowed, then tap or next to an app to add or remove it from the list. Note: If your family member needs health or accessibility apps, make sure theyʼre in the Allowed Apps list. If Messages isnʼt always allowed, your family member may not be able to send or receive messages (including to emergency numbers and contacts) during downtime or after the app limit has expired.
1. Go to Settings > Screen Time. 2. Tap See All Activity, then do any of the following: Tap Week to see a summary of your weekly use. Tap Day to see a summary of your daily use. You can also view your summary by tapping a Screen Time Weekly Report notification when it appears on your screen. (If the notification disappears, you can find it in Notification Center. Alternatively, you can add a widget for Screen Time to Today View.
Apple Pay Set up Apple Pay on iPad Set up Apple Pay to make secure payments in apps and on websites that support Apple Pay. In Messages, you can send and receive money from friends and family or make purchases using Business Chat. Add a credit or debit card 1. Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay. 2. Tap Add Cards. You may be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. 3. Do one of the following: Add a new card: Position iPad so that your card appears in the frame, or enter the card details manually.
1. Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay. 2. Do any of the following: Set your default card. Add the shipping address and contact information for purchases. Remove your cards from Apple Pay if your iPad is lost or stolen If you enabled Find My iPhone, you can use it to help locate and secure your iPad. To remove your cards from Apple Pay, do any of the following: On a Mac or PC: Sign in to your Apple ID account. In the Devices section, click the lost iPad. Below the list of cards, click Remove all.
Pay in an app, in an App Clip, or on the web 1. During checkout, tap the Apple Pay button. 2. Review the payment information. You can change the credit card, shipping address, and contact information. 3. Complete the payment: On an iPad with Touch ID: Authenticate with Touch ID or enter your passcode. On an iPad with Face ID: Double-click the top button, then glance at iPad to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode. Change your default shipping and contact information 1.
When you receive money in Messages, itʼs added to your Apple Cash. You can use Apple Cash right away wherever you would use Apple Pay. You can also transfer your Apple Cash balance to your bank account. Set up Apple Cash Do any of the following: Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay, then turn on Apple Cash. In Messages, send or accept a payment. See Pay in apps or on the web using Apple Pay. Use Apple Cash You can use Apple Cash wherever you use Apple Pay: Send and receive money with Apple Pay (U.S.
2. Do any of the following: Add money from a debit card. Transfer money to your bank. See the Apple Support article Transfer money in Apple Cash to your bank account or Visa debit card. Update your bank account information. Tap Transactions to view your history and details (including comments sent with payments), manually accept or reject individual payments, and request a statement. Choose to manually or automatically accept all payments.
2. Enter your information, then agree to the terms and conditions to submit your application. 3. Review the details of your Apple Card offer, including the credit limit and APR, then accept Apple Card or tap No Thanks to decline. 4. If you accept the terms, you can do any of the following: Set Apple Card as your default card for Apple Pay transactions. Get a physical Apple Card to use where Apple Pay isnʼt accepted.
View Apple Card details, change settings, contact support, and more Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay, tap Apple Card, then do any of the following: View card information. View credit details. Add or remove linked bank accounts. Lock your physical card and request a replacement card. Get support through Messages, by phone, or on the Apple Card Support website.
Accessories Accessories included with iPad The following accessories are included with iPad: USB power adapter Use the adapter with the Lightning to USB Cable to charge the iPad battery. The size and type of the adapter depends on your iPad model and your country or region. USB-C Power Adapter (iPad (8th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)) Use the adapter with the USB-C Cable to charge the iPad battery.
USB-C Charge Cable (iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)) Use the cable to connect iPad to the USB-C power adapter or to your computer. SIM eject tool (cellular models) (not included in all countries or regions) Insert the SIM eject tool into the small hole of the SIM card tray, then push in toward iPad to eject the tray. See Set up cellular service on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
3. Do one of the following: AirPods Max: Press the noise control button on the right headphone, then hold AirPods Max next to your iPad (iPadOS 14.3 or later). AirPods Pro or AirPods: (1st and 2nd generation) Open the case with your AirPods inside, then hold it next to your iPad. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions, then tap Done. Your AirPods are automatically paired with all of your supported devices where youʼre signed in with the same Apple ID (iOS 10, iPadOS 13, macOS 10.
1. Open the AirPods case. 2. On iPad, go to Settings 3. In the list of devices, tap > Bluetooth. next to your AirPods. 4. Tap Ear Tip Fit Test, tap Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions. Connect AirPods Max with an audio cable To connect your AirPods Max to iPad with a cable instead of wirelessly, do one of the following: iPad models that include a headphone jack: Use an Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable to connect the charging port on your AirPods Max to the headphone jack on your iPad.
Note: To help maintain the battery charge when youʼre not using AirPods Max, put AirPods Max in sleep mode by placing them in the Smart Case. (You canʼt play audio on AirPods Max when theyʼre in the Smart Case.) See the Apple Support article How to charge your AirPods Max and learn about battery life. Charge AirPods Pro or AirPods (1st and 2nd generation) 1. Put the AirPods in their case.
2. Close the lid. AirPods shut down and charge whenever theyʼre in the case with the lid closed. To charge the case, do one of the following: Connect the case to a power outlet using a Lightning to USB Cable and a compatible power adapter. If you have AirPods with Wireless Charging Case or AirPods Pro, place the case with the status light facing up on the center of a MagSafe wireless charger or a Qi-certified charger. See the Apple Support article Charge your AirPods and learn about battery life.
AirPods Max: Press the Digital Crown once. Press it again to play. You can turn the Digital Crown to change the volume. You can also use the Digital Crown to answer and end calls, ask for Siri, and end the reading of a new message. AirPods Pro: Press the Force Sensor on either of your AirPods. To resume playback, press again. If you press the Force Sensor for too long, a chime sounds, and the noise control mode changes.
AirPods Pro: To skip forward, double-press the Force Sensor on either of your AirPods. To skip backward, triple-press the sensor. AirPods: (2nd generation) To skip forward, double-tap either of your AirPods. You can set either of them to skip backward when you double-tap it. See Change the name and other settings for AirPods (1st and 2nd generation). AirPods: (1st generation) You can set either of your AirPods to skip forward or backward when you double-tap it.
Turn the Digital Crown (AirPods Max). You can change which turn direction increases the volume (iPadOS 14.3 or later). You can also use the Digital Crown to stop and start audio playback, answer and end calls, ask for Siri, and end the reading of a new message. You can use the Hearing control in Control Center to monitor the audio levels from your AirPods. See Check headphone sound levels on iPad. You can limit the maximum volume for your AirPods. See Limit the headphone volume.
Note: While on a call, you can turn the Digital Crown to change the volume. Make and answer calls with AirPods Pro Make a call: Say “Hey Siri,” then say something like “Make a FaceTime call.” You can also set either of your AirPods to summon Siri when you press and hold the Force Sensor. See Change the name and other settings for AirPods Pro. Answer or end a call: Press the Force Sensor on either of your AirPods.
Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods. Note: If you turn on Announce Calls with Siri, you can also answer or decline a call using your voice (iPadOS 14.5 or later). Make and answer calls with AirPods (1st generation) Make a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods to summon Siri, wait for a chime, then make your request. Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods.
Summon Siri with your voice (AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, and AirPods 2nd generation) While wearing AirPods, say “Hey Siri,” then ask Siri a question or to do a task for you. For example, say something like “Hey Siri, howʼs the weather today?” or “Hey Siri, letʼs hear the Acoustic playlist.” Note: If you didnʼt set up “Hey Siri,” go to Settings Siri.
Summon Siri with a double tap (AirPods 1st generation) Double-tap either of your AirPods, wait for a chime, then make your request. Note: By default, a double tap on either of your AirPods (1st generation) summons Siri, but you can change this behavior in Settings. See Change the name and other settings for AirPods (1st and 2nd generation).
Press the Digital Crown (AirPods Max). Note: While listening to a message, you can turn the Digital Crown to change the volume. Press either Force Sensor (AirPods Pro). Double-tap either of your AirPods (2nd generation). Remove one of your AirPods (AirPods Pro and AirPods 2nd generation). If you didnʼt turn on Announce Messages when you set up your AirPods, go to Settings Search > Announce Messages, then turn on Announce Messages with Siri.
Your AirPods or Beats headphones should be connected to your iPad, and your friendʼs AirPods Pro, AirPods (1st and 2nd generation), or Beats headphones should be inside their charging case. 1. While youʼre wearing your headphones, move your iPad close to your friendʼs open charging case. 2. On your iPad, tap Temporarily Share Audio. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Share audio with your friendʼs AirPods Max or Beats over-ear headphones Your AirPods or Beats headphones should be connected to your iPad.
5. Tap Share Audio on your iPad. 6. Ask your friend to tap Join on their device. Change the volume or noise control modes If you and a friend use AirPods or Beats headphones to share audio from your iPad, you can set a different volume level for each set of headphones. When the headphones support noise control, you can also choose a different noise control mode for each set. 1. On your iPad, open Control Center, then touch and hold the volume control. 2. To change the volume, drag the volume sliders. 3.
Change noise control modes on AirPods while listening to iPad Switch between noise cancellation and transparency modes while listening to audio from your iPad on AirPods Max or AirPods Pro. Change noise control modes in Control Center 1. Open Control Center, then press and hold the volume control. 2. Tap the Noise Control button at the bottom left. 3. Choose one of the following: Noise Cancellation: Blocks out external sounds. Transparency: Lets you hear the sounds around you.
AirPods Max: Press the noise control button on the right headphone. A chime confirms the change. AirPods Pro: Press and hold either Force Sensor until you hear a chime. You can choose which modes are available to change. See Change the name of your AirPods and other settings with iPad. Control spatial audio on AirPods with iPad When you watch a supported show or movie, AirPods Max (iPadOS 14.3 or later) and AirPods Pro use spatial audio to create an immersive surround sound experience.
Turn spatial audio on or off while watching a show or movie Open Control Center, press and hold the volume control, then tap Spatial Audio at the lower right. Turn spatial audio off or on for all shows and movies 1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. 2. In the list of devices, tap next to your AirPods. 3. Turn Spatial Audio on or off. Turn off dynamic head tracking 1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Headphones. 2. Tap the name of your headphones, then turn Follow iPad off.
If your AirPods Max arenʼt working correctly after you restart them, you can return them to their factory settings. On the right headphone, press and hold the Digital Crown and the noise control button at the same time until the status light next to the charging port changes from flashing amber to flashing white (around 15 seconds). Change the name of your AirPods and other settings with iPad Change the name and other settings for AirPods Max Remove AirPods Max from the Smart Case. 1. 2.
4. Do any of the following: Change the name: Tap the current name, enter a new name, then tap Done. Change what happens when you press and hold the Force Sensor: Select Left or Right, then choose whether to summon Siri or change the noise control mode. Tap a noise control mode to turn it on or off. Turn Automatic Ear Detection off or on: Tap Automatic Ear Detection. When Automatic Ear Detection is turned on, AirPods sense when theyʼre in your ears and automatically play the audio from your iPad.
Set up and listen to Bluetooth devices on iPad Using a Bluetooth connection, you can listen to iPad on wireless headphones, speakers, and more. WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for iPad. Pair a Bluetooth device 1. Follow the instructions that came with the device to put it in discovery mode. Note: To pair AirPods, see Set up AirPods with iPad. 2.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPad may affect wireless performance. Not all iOS or iPadOS accessories are fully compatible with iPad. Turning on airplane mode may eliminate audio interference between iPad and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPad and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance.
Fast-forward: Press the center button twice quickly and hold. Manage calls using your EarPods Answer an incoming call: Press the center button. End the current call: Press the center button. Switch to an incoming or on-hold call, and put the current call on hold: Press the center button. Press again to switch back to the first call. Ask Siri with your EarPods Press and hold the center button until you hear a beep. Let go, then ask Siri to perform a task or answer your question. See Ask Siri on iPad.
4. Play audio on your iPad. The audio level (in decibels) of your headphones is displayed on the Headphone Level meter. You can scroll below the Headphone Level meter to turn Live Listen on or off. Live Listen streams the sound from your iPad microphone to your AirPods. Live Listen can help you hear better in some situations—for example, when having a conversation in a noisy environment. See Use iPad as a remote microphone with Live Listen.
Charge your Apple Pencil (2nd generation) 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on in Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Attach Apple Pencil to the magnetic connector on the right side of your iPad. Note: To see how much charge your Apple Pencil has left, check the Batteries widget. See Add widgets on iPad.
Note: Scribble is available in several languages. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website. Use Apple Pencil to enter text in any text field 1. Write with Apple Pencil in any text field, and Scribble automatically converts your handwriting into typed text. Scribble even works when your handwriting extends beyond the edges of the text field. 2. To use an action shortcut, tap the Scribble toolbar.
Delete a word: Scratch it out. Insert text: Touch and hold in a text area, then write in the space that opens. Join or separate characters: Draw a vertical line between them. Select text: Draw a circle around the text or underline it to select it and see editing options. To change the selection, drag from the beginning or end of the selected text. Select a word: Double-tap the word. Select a paragraph: Triple-tap a word within the paragraph, or drag Apple Pencil over the paragraph.
Shade or darken a line with Apple Pencil When you draw or sketch, tilt your Apple Pencil to shade a line, and press more firmly to darken the line. Double-tap to switch tools with Apple Pencil (2nd generation) When youʼre working in a supported app, such as Notes, double-tap the lower section of Apple Pencil (2nd generation) to quickly switch back to the tool you used last. For example, you can switch from the marker back to the eraser.
2. To mark up the screenshot, draw with Apple Pencil. Use the Markup toolbar at the bottom of the screen to change drawing tools. See Draw in apps with Markup on iPad. 3. To send the marked up screenshot to others (such as in a message), or to save it in a document (such as in a note), tap , then choose an option. 4. When youʼre finished, tap Done, then choose an option.
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is available on the Apple TV app If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV screen, enter the passcode on your iPad. Show photos on Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV In Photos , tap a photo, tap , swipe up, tap AirPlay, then choose your Apple TV or an AirPlay 2enabled smart TV as the playback destination. If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV screen, enter the passcode on your iPad.
Note: For a list of AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs, see the Home accessories website. To learn more about using Apple TV, see the Apple TV User Guide. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part © 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the minifigure, and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of The LEGO Group. © 2019 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
2. Connect an HDMI or VGA cable to the adapter. 3. Connect the other end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the display, TV, or projector. 4. If necessary, switch to the correct video source on the display, TV, or projector. If you need help, see the manual that came with your display. If the display doesnʼt turn on when you connect it to iPad, unplug it from iPad, then plug it back in. If that doesnʼt work, unplug the display from its power source, then plug it in again.
2. Tap , then choose a playback destination. Note: If your AirPlay 2-enabled devices donʼt appear in the list of playback destinations, make sure theyʼre on the same Wi-Fi network. With a Bluetooth device, the playback destination returns to iPad if you move the device out of Bluetooth range. To change the playback destination, you can also tap on the Lock Screen or in Control Center. Note: For information about setting up a Bluetooth audio device, see Pair a Bluetooth device.
Ask Siri. Say something like: “Stop playing music everywhere” “Set the dining room volume to 10 percent” “Whatʼs playing in the kitchen?” “Play a song I like in the kitchen” “Add the living room speaker” “Remove the music from the kitchen” “Move the music to the den” You can also choose playback destinations from the iPad screen. 1. Tap in Control Center, on the Lock Screen, or in the Now Playing controls for the app youʼre listening to. 2. Select each device you want to use.
2. Do any of the following: Insert an SD memory card into a card reader: Donʼt force the card into the slot on the reader; it fits only one way. Note: You can import photos and videos from the memory card directly to the Photos app. See Import photos and videos to iPad. View the contents of the drive or memory card: In a supported app (for example, Files), tap Browse at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device below Locations.
See Attach Magic Keyboard for iPad (with built-in trackpad). Smart Keyboard The Smart Keyboard (supported models), including the Smart Keyboard Folio (supported models), connects directly to iPad and converts into a thin cover. The keyboard doesnʼt require batteries or external power. See Attach Smart Keyboard to iPad. Magic Keyboard Magic Keyboard, including Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, connects to iPad using Bluetooth. Magic Keyboard is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery.
See Pair Magic Keyboard with iPad. Attach Magic Keyboard for iPad (with built-in trackpad) You can enter text using Magic Keyboard for iPad, and you can use its built-in trackpad to control items on the iPad screen (supported models). To connect and use the Bluetooth version of Magic Keyboard, see Pair Magic Keyboard with iPad. Attach Magic Keyboard for iPad Open the keyboard, fold it back, then attach iPad. iPad is held in place magnetically.
To adjust the viewing angle, tilt iPad as needed. Adjust the keyboard brightness Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard, then drag the slider to adjust the level of backlighting in low light conditions. Charge iPad while using Magic Keyboard for iPad Connect the keyboard to a power outlet using the USB-C Charge Cable and USB-C Power Adapter that came with your iPad.
Important: The Magic Keyboard for iPad contains magnets that hold iPad securely in place. Avoid placing cards that store information on a magnetic strip—such as credit cards or hotel key cards—on the inside of the Magic Keyboard, or between iPad and the Magic Keyboard, as such contact may demagnetize the card. Attach Smart Keyboard to iPad You can use Smart Keyboard, including Smart Keyboard Folio, to enter text on iPad. Tip: You can use a trackpad or mouse along with Smart Keyboard.
To attach Smart Keyboard, do one of the following: On an iPad with a Home button: Attach the keyboard to the Smart Connector on the side of iPad (supported models). On other iPad models: Attach the keyboard to the Smart Connector on the back of iPad (supported models). To use the keyboard, position it in front of your iPad, then set iPad in the groove above the number keys. Pair Magic Keyboard with iPad You can use Magic Keyboard, including Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, to enter text on iPad.
2. On iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth, then turn on Bluetooth. 3. Select the device when it appears in the Other Devices list. Note: If Magic Keyboard is already paired with another device, you must unpair them before you can connect Magic Keyboard to your iPad. For iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, see Unpair a Bluetooth device. On Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth, select the device, then Controlclick its name.
Note: With Magic Keyboard for iPad and Smart Keyboard, you can use to show only the emoji keyboard instead of switching languages. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard, then turn on Press for Emoji. To switch between other language keyboards, press and hold the Control key, then press the Space bar.
2. In an app, press and hold the Option key, then press a key that enters a diacritical mark. For example, the Spanish (Mexico) keyboard and the U.S. International — PC alternative layout support these diacritical marks: Acute accent (for example, é): Option-e. Grave accent (for example, è): Option-`. Tilde (for example, ñ): Option-n. Diaeresis or umlaut (for example, ü): Option-u. Circumflex (for example, ê:) Option-i. 3. Press the letter.
With Magic Keyboard for iPad and Smart Keyboard, you can also press to choose between keyboards. If you want to use to show only the emoji keyboard instead of switching languages, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard, then turn on Press for Emoji. Tip: If you added a Chinese, Korean, Japanese, or Hebrew keyboard, you can press the Caps Lock key to switch back and forth between Latin script and the other keyboard youʼre using.
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To use additional keyboard shortcuts, go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards > Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access. See Control iPad with an external keyboard. Note: You can also set up text replacements that enter words or phrases after you type just a few characters. For example, type “omw” to enter “On my way!” See Save keystrokes with text replacements on iPad. You can also accept suggested words before you finish typing them. See Use predictive text on iPad.
For several options, including auto-correction and auto-capitalization, you can specify different settings for your external keyboard in Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard. Trackpads Connect Magic Trackpad to iPad You can connect Magic Trackpad, including Magic Trackpad 2, to your iPad (Magic Trackpad sold separately). Pair Magic Trackpad 1. Make sure Magic Trackpad is turned on and charged. 2. On iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth, then turn on Bluetooth. 3.
Click. Press with one finger until you feel a click. Click and hold. Press and hold with one finger. Drag. Click and hold an item, then slide your finger across the trackpad to move it. Wake iPad. Click the trackpad. Or, if youʼre using an external keyboard, press any key. Open the Dock. Use one finger to swipe the pointer past the bottom of the screen. Go Home. Use one finger to swipe the pointer past the bottom of the screen.
View Slide Over. Use one finger to swipe the pointer past the right edge of the screen. To hide Slide Over, swipe right again. Open Control Center. Use one finger to move the pointer to select the status icons at the top right, then click. Or, select the status icons at the top right, then swipe up with one finger. Open Notification Center. Use one finger to move the pointer to select the status icons at the top left, then click.
Open the App Switcher. Swipe up with three fingers, pausing before you lift your fingers. Or, pinch four fingers together, pausing before you lift your fingers. Switch between open apps. Swipe left or right with three fingers. Open Today View. When the Home Screen or the Lock Screen is visible, use two fingers to swipe right. Open search from the Home Screen. Swipe down with two fingers. Secondary click.
2. Do any of the following: Change the tracking speed: Drag the slider to set the tracking speed of the pointer when you move it across the screen. Turn Natural Scrolling on or off: With this option selected, the contents on the screen move in the same direction as your finger. Turn Tap to Click on or off: If you select this option, lightly tapping the trackpad with one finger has the same effect as pressing the trackpad until it clicks.
Reconnect a Bluetooth mouse to iPad The mouse disconnects when you turn the switch on the mouse to Off or when you move the mouse or iPad out of Bluetooth range—about 33 feet (10 meters). To reconnect, turn the mouse switch to On, or bring the mouse and iPad back into range, then click the mouse. Connect a USB mouse With the appropriate cable or adapters, you can connect various third-party mouse devices with iPad using USB and USB-based receivers. Refer to the device manufacturerʼs instructions.
Wake iPad. Click the mouse. Or, if youʼre using an external keyboard, press any key. Open the Dock. Move the mouse to position the pointer at the bottom of the screen. Go Home. Move the mouse to position the pointer at the bottom of the screen. After the Dock appears, move the pointer past the bottom of the screen. Or, click the bar at the bottom of the screen (on an iPad with Face ID). Open the App Switcher. With the Home Screen visible, move the pointer past the bottom of the screen.
Open Notification Center. Use the mouse to move the pointer to select the status icons at the top left, then click. Or, use the mouse to move the pointer past the top of the screen (near the middle). Mouse gestures for Magic Mouse 2 Gesture Description Scroll up or down. Slide a finger up or down on the surface of the mouse. Scroll left or right. Slide a finger left or right on the surface of the mouse. Secondary click.
Change mouse settings on iPad You can change how you use a mouse to interact with items on the iPad screen. 1. Go to Settings > General, then select Trackpad & Mouse. 2. Do any of the following: Change the tracking speed: Drag the slider to set the tracking speed of the pointer when you move it across the screen. Turn Natural Scrolling on or off: With this option selected, the contents on the screen move in the same direction as your finger.
Print a document Tap , Print.) , or (depending on the app youʼre using), then tap Print. (Swipe up if you donʼt see See the status of a print job Open the App Switcher, then tap Print Center. The badge on the icon shows how many documents are in the queue. To cancel a print job, select it in Print Center, then tap Cancel Printing.
Use iPad with iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and PC 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 donʼt have internet access from a Wi-Fi network. Instant Hotspot allows you to connect your devices to Personal Hotspot without entering a password.
Use Wi-Fi and Instant Hotspot: On your Mac, use the Wi-Fi status menu choose your iPad from the list of available networks. in the menu bar to You need to be signed in with the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPad, have Bluetooth turned on, and have Wi-Fi turned on. The Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar changes to the Personal Hotspot icon Mac remains connected to your Personal Hotspot.
Important: Wi-Fi + Cellular models do not support cellular phone service—they support cellular data transmission only. To make phone calls on any iPad model, you need to use Wi-Fi Calling and an iPhone. To use Wi-Fi Calling, you need to set up FaceTime and sign in with the same Apple ID on both of your devices. Note: Wi-Fi Calling on other devices is available with some carriers, and cellular charges may apply.
