How To Connect iPad To TV - Wireless & Wired, by GuideRealm on YouTube. 3 min 35 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 35 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Check your iPad's port. Recent iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini models use USB-C. Older iPads and any Lightning model need a Lightning Digital AV adapter instead.
Plug a USB-C to HDMI adapter or an Apple Digital AV Multiport Adapter into the iPad's charging port.
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the adapter and the other to a free HDMI port on your TV.
Press the Source or Input button on the TV remote and pick the HDMI port you used. The iPad screen should appear within a few seconds.
For wireless, join the iPad and the TV or Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
Open Control Center on the iPad. Swipe down from the top right corner on newer models, or swipe up from the bottom on older ones.
Tap Screen Mirroring, then choose your TV or Apple TV from the list.
Type the four-digit code shown on the TV into the iPad if one appears.
To finish, tap Screen Mirroring again and choose Stop Mirroring, or unplug the HDMI cable.
In apps like YouTube or Netflix, tap the cast icon inside the app instead so the video plays directly on the TV.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a certified HDMI adapter, since cheap ones often drop the signal or give a black screen.
Mirroring sends the iPad's screen shape to the TV, so expect black bars on the sides.
Wireless mirroring needs a steady Wi-Fi network, and video can lag on weak signals.
Pull the adapter out by the plug, not the cable, to avoid damaging the iPad port.
Questions
Why does my TV show no signal after plugging in the cable?
The TV is probably on a different input. Press Source or Input on the remote and select the exact HDMI port the cable is in.
Can I connect an iPad to a TV without an Apple TV?
Yes, if your TV supports AirPlay 2, it appears in the Screen Mirroring list on its own. Otherwise use an HDMI cable or an Apple TV box.
Does the iPad charge while connected by cable?
Only with a multiport adapter that has a charging port. Plug your iPad charger into that port to keep the battery topped up.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
