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Local Network

Local Network lets the iPad and Mac find and talk to each other on your Wi-Fi. It is asked the first time DeusPen looks for your other device.

iPad + MacWi-Fi only
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On the iPad

  1. Open Settings › Privacy & Security › Local Network.
  2. Switch DeusPen on.
  3. Reopen DeusPen.

On the Mac

  1. Open System Settings › Privacy & Security › Local Network.
  2. Switch DeusPen on.
  3. Quit and reopen the companion.

Still not found?

A VPN or firewall on either device can block local traffic; pause it or allow DeusPen. Guest networks often keep devices apart. The cable does not need Local Network, so you can always plug in to draw.

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Still stuck? Email support@deuspen.com with your iPad and computer models, the app you draw in, whether you were on the cable or Wi-Fi, and what you expected. The Diagnostics panel in the companion's Settings shows the connection state in words; tell us what it says.