In this guide, we will show you a nifty workaround to fix the keyboard latency/delay issue in macOS Sonoma. The fourteenth iteration of the OS has recently been rolled out by the Cupertino giant and while there are a slew of noteworthy goodies lined up, but on the flip side, a few issues have also managed to creep in. In this regard, we came across a minor yet highly infuriating bug that is giving a nightmare, especially to the keyboard warriors!
Numerous users have voiced their concern that they are witnessing high keyboard latency/delay issues right after installing the latest macOS Sonoma on their Mac. Some have been quoted as saying that they are around 1 to 1.5 words ahead on their keyboard than what’s actually showing up on the screen. If you are actually facing this issue, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround that should help you out. Follow along.
Fix Keyboard Latency/Delay in macOS Sonoma
The culprit behind this issue is the Sidecar feature. For the unaware, this feature allows you to use your iPad as a second display for your Mac or use your iPad as a display that extends or mirrors your Mac desktop. But since this is currently leading to the latency bug, you’ll have to disable it. Here’s how it could be done:
- Launch System Settings and select Display from the left.
- Then click your iPad at the top of the window and end the session.
That’s it. Once you turn off Sidecar, it should fix the keyboard latency/delay issue in macOS Sonoma. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
