Quick answer:
Uncheck "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" in System Preferences
Enable "Displays have Separate Spaces" in Mission Control settings
Settings location varies by macOS version (Big Sur vs Monterey+)
Log out of Mac after changing Separate Spaces setting
Both settings required for proper menu bar display
❓Why isn't my Mac menu bar showing on my iPad?
When using Luna Display, the Mac menu bar may not appear on your iPad due to specific macOS display settings. The menu bar visibility depends on two key system preferences that need to be properly configured.
macOS 12.0.1 (Monterey) and Later
macOS 12.0.1 (Monterey) and Later
Configure menu bar visibility:
Open System Preferences (or System Settings on macOS 13+)
Navigate to Dock & Menu Bar
Locate the "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" option
Uncheck this box to keep the menu bar always visible
Enable separate display spaces:
Open System Preferences (or System Settings on macOS 13+)
Go to Mission Control
Check the box for "Displays have Separate Spaces"
Log out of your Mac for this change to take effect
macOS 11.6.7 (Big Sur) and Earlier
macOS 11.6.7 (Big Sur) and Earlier
Configure menu bar visibility:
Open System Preferences
Navigate to General
Locate the "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" option
Uncheck this box to keep the menu bar always visible
Enable separate display spaces:
Open System Preferences
Go to Mission Control
Check the box for "Displays have Separate Spaces"
Log out of your Mac for this change to take effect
⚠️ Important Notes
Both settings are required for the menu bar to display properly on your iPad
Logging out is essential after enabling "Displays have Separate Spaces" - the setting won't take effect until you do
The menu bar setting location changed in macOS Monterey, so check the appropriate section based on your macOS version
⁉️ Still having issues?
If your Mac menu bar still isn't appearing on your iPad after following these steps, try:
Restarting both your Mac and iPad
Reconnecting Luna Display
Verifying both settings are configured correctly
Still stuck? Contact us with your devices and setup details.