@ilarkin1
I think you might be right. I have Intel Mac and A-chip iPad. Doesn't work. I also saw on a website that intel Macs will not get universal control. (https://www.howtoisolve.com/universal-control-not-working-mac-and-ipad/)
My MacBook: A2141 (2019 MacBook Pro 16 inch 1TB) My iPad: A2228
Still nothing.