How to Control iPad From iPhone?

Control Your iPad with Ease from Your iPhone

In today’s digital age, having the ability to seamlessly integrate devices is more crucail than ever before. Apple has made it possible for users to effortlessly control their iPads using their iPhones via a feature called Universal Accessory Remote (UAR). In this article, we will delve into the steps and benefits of controlling your iPad with an iPhone.

Section 1: Setting Up UAR on Your Devices

Before you can begin controlling your iPad from your iPhone, it is essential to set up Universal Accessory Remote (UAR) on both devices. Here are the steps:

  • Ensure that both devices own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities enabled.
  • Go to Settings > General > Accessibility on your iPhone.
  • Tap ‘Accessibility’ and scroll down until you reach ‘Device Management’.
  • Switch UAR from the Off position to On.

On your iPad, follow these instructions:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility.
  2. Scroll through the accessibility options and toggle Universal Accessory Remote (UAR) on.

Once both devices are set up correctly, they will be connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for future control purposes.

Section 2: Controlling Your iPad with UAR

With your iPhone configured as the remote controller, you can now easily operate various features of your iPad. Here’s how:

  1. Control Center: Open Control Center on your iPhone by swiping down from the top-right corner (iPhone X or later) or up from the bottom-left corner.
  2. Sliding: Use a finger to slide across any controls, like brightness or volume adjusters, to alter settings instantly.
  • Adjust display brightness
    • Tap ‘Display’ then choose your desired screen brightness level.

Adjust music playback:
Tap Music Controls and swipe left/right for previous/next songs or use the center icon for pause/play.