[Answered] Can I Access My iPad Remotely?

Can I Remote into an iPad?

Yes, you can remote into iPad screen from other devices.

I love playing video games on a big screen but unfortunately, my father does not buy a TV for me to display my games at a bigger screen. To fulfill my wish, I searched for a way to share and control my iPad screen to the PC to make games easier to play.

I spend a lot of time searching for the best tools to remotely access iPad and finally, I got some perfect tools that enable me to remote into iPad. Let’s discuss these methods in detail to enable you to enjoy the same features.

1 View iPad Screen Remotely via AirDroid Cast

AirDroid Cast is a screen mirroring app that allows sharing screens locally and remotely between various platforms. It supports Android, iOS, Windows PC/Mac and TV for screen sharing. (cast iPad screen on TV is by the use of AirDroid Cast web version that does not need any installation at the receiver end).

Here are the simple steps to use AirDroid Cast to view iPad screen iPad remotely:

Step 1. Download and install AirDroid Cast

Download the AirDroid Cast app on your iPad and PC, sign up and log in with your AirDroid account.

Step 2. Choose Medium as Remote

Select the “Wireless” method, use the AirDroid Cast app on your iPad to scan the QR code or enter the 9-digit cast code to create a connection between both devices.

Step 3. Start Sharing Screen

After allowing access, both devices with connect and your iPad screen will remotely share on the PC.

2 Remote Control iPad from iPhone, Android, Windows PC and Mac

Remote access iPad from any other device is the need of customer support providers to resolve other’s issues. It also supports family members to resolve their issues on iPad remotely.

Method 1. Switch Control

Switch Control is Apple’s achievement to control iOS devices remotely from other iOS devices. iPhone 7 has a Switch Control feature and it is supported till iOS 15. The basic purpose was to facilitate customers to resolve their issues on mobile by taking help from others remotely.

Using Requirements:

Switch Control is only applicable to Apple devices.

Enable Switch Control to Remote into iPad from iPhone

Step 1: Add the Same Apple ID

Make sure to connect both devices with the same Apple Account to remotely access iPad.

Step 2: Go to Settings

Open the Settings tab on your iPhone and choose Accessibility.

Step 3: Add New Switch

First, turn on the switch control function. Then choose Switch from the Menu and click on ‘Add New Switch’.

Step 4: Click Use other Device

Select the device by using the new switch and then click on ‘Use Other Device’. Then locate the iPad device you want to access remotely and press ‘Connect’.

Enable Switch Control to Remote into iPad from Mac

Step 1: Add Apple Account

Add the same Apple ID on your iPad and Mac device. Also, connect them with the same Wi-Fi connection.

Step 2: Go to Apple Menu

Open Apple Menu and find Accessibility in the System Preferences tab.

Step 3: Enable Switch Control

Turn On the Switch control and then choose ‘Enable Switch Control’.

Step 4: Open Home Section

Open the Switch Control Home section and click on the ‘Devices’ tab to select the iPad that you want to access. Click on Connect button to start mirroring.

Method 2. Splashtop SOS

Splashtop is a single tool for multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can use it to remotely access a device from another device no matter which platform they have. It is used worldwide by almost all departments including education, government, small business, IT offices, etc.

Splashtop SOS is based on its security services and provides the fastest results with a very low latency rate. It is a reliable App for professional tasks too. It also supports and provides a 4K quality result of the display.

Using Requirements:

1. Your Windows and Mac PC must have Version 3.1.4.1 or later.

2. Android phones must have 2.8.0.3 or later.

3. iOS users must have iOS 11 or the latest ones for running the Splashtop app.

3 Remote Access iPad from Android, iPhone, PC/Mac

Step 1: Download the App

Download the Splashtop SOS app on your iPad from App Store and then share the 9-digit code with the other device where you want to access your iPad.

Step 2: Screen Sharing Set up

Click on the ‘Set up Screen Sharing’ tab to get complete guidelines for screen sharing.

Step 3: Manage Control Center

Open your iPad settings and choose Control Center. Then click on Customize Controls and search out Screen Recording to add it to Control Center. The receiver end will add the shared code on the device.

Step 4: Broadcast your Screen

You will now get instructions on your device to start broadcasting the screen. Click on the Broadcast feature and select the Splashtop SOS tab and then tap on Start Broadcast. Now you will be able to access your iPad screen on the receiving device.

4Remotely Share iPad from Mac

VNC Viewer

An important fact about Mac is that it already has a built-in VNC Server so you can remote into Mac from iPad. You can control your Mac from an iPad just like you are in front of your Mac device and controlling it.

Nothing will be hidden so you can access any file or document you want to. You can control the mouse of your Mac from an iPad and also type anything on Mac using the iPad touch keyboard.

Step 1: Select Screen Sharing

Open the System Preferences from the Apple Menu on your Mac and then select screen sharing option. You will get the screen sharing status on with a VNC server address.

Step 2: Download the VNC App

Download VNC APP on your iPad and choose Bonjour to let the iPad automatically detect your Mac and start the screen sharing and controlling.

Step 3: Manually add the Mac

To manually add the Mac in address book of VNC Viewer. Add the VNC Server address on Mac to the Address Book by clicking on the Add button. In this way, you will be able to share and control the Mac from iPad.

How to Take off Remote Management on iPad?

Taking remote management off an iPad is very easy. You need to move to the Settings of your iPad.

1. Go to the ‘General’ tab and click Device Management.

2. Find the Remote Management tab at the bottom of that page and click on it.

3. It will ask you for an MDM Password to disable the remote management on your iPad.

4. Enter the MDM password you have saved. If it’s a used iPad, ask for the password from the first person.

5. If still you do not get the password, then the only way is to use third-party apps to keep your iPad away from remote management.

8 Conclusion

In this article, we discussed various methods to remotely access our iPad to other devices. Different apps and tools have different features and requirements. So, depending on your feasibility, you can select any app for this purpose. AirDroid Cast and Splashtop SOS are the 2 best tools and each one has unique specifications.

You can use AirDroid Cast to access iPad on Windows PC/Mac. You can also remotely use your Mac on iPad using the VNC Viewer. Only you have to install it on your iPad. Mac already has a VNC server so it does not need any installation.

FAQs about Remote into iPad

How Can I Remotely Connect My iPad to Another iPad?

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You can remotely connect your iPad to another iPad using the Switch Control feature of your iPad. Connect both devices and set up a new switch from the Switch Controls tab and then you will be able to remotely connect your iPad to another iPad.

Can I Use A Remote Desktop App on My iPad to Connect to My PC?

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Yes, you can install the third-party app onto your iPad to connect to your PC remotely. It’s important to note that you need to finish once connection and allow visiting from your iPad forever.

Can I Control My iPad with My iPod Touch?

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Yes, you can control your iPad from iPod. The switch control feature of Apple is the best choice for it. Connect both devices with the same Apple ID and then you can control your iPad from an iPod touch using Switch Control.

Is There A Way to Control iPad from Android?

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Officially it is not allowed but you can still make it possible by using various third-party apps like Splashtop SOS app.

How to Bypass Remote Management on an iPad for Free?

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You can bypass the Remote Management on an iPad for free using various apps. iOS Unlock is one of the best you must utilize for this purpose. Moreover, you can also open the Settings tab of your device and then Device Management from General tab. Click on Remote Management button and enter the password to bypass it on your iPad.