Before you start, make sure that both your iOS device and Mac are connected to the same network. TouchPad/NumPad requires a WiFi connection to access your computer and cannot connect through a USB or a Bluetooth connection.
Step 1: Enable Remote Management
- Click this link to open the Sharing settings on your Mac.
- Enable Remote Management.
- Click Options... and enable both Observe and Control
Note: under macOS 13 and later, click the ℹ️ button to access the Remote Management settings.
Step 2: Setting up TouchPad/NumPad
Important: On iOS 14 or later, make sure that TouchPad or NumPad is allowed to access your local network. To make sure it is, open the Settings app and browse to Privacy > Local Network. TouchPad or NumPad should be allowed. If not, simply turn on access.
- Launch TouchPad or NumPad on your iOS device if it's not already running.
- You will be prompted you to select a server. Tap 'Yes'. Note: you can also access the Computers List by tapping on the Settings Button.
- If the selected computer was already configured, TouchPad/NumPad will initiate a connection. If not, will display the Computer details.
- Make sure the Operating System is set to Macintosh.
Fill out the required Authentication information.
- Method: Macintosh User,
- Username and Password: The same credential you use when you log on your computer. If you don't know your Mac username, you can consult this article.
Tap Save and re-select the computer you've just configured.
If everything is in order, you should now be connected and ready to connect!