USB-C to HDMI

[Scott]

My previous iPad Mini was fitted with a Lightning port which I could
connect to my TV using a Lightning to HDMI converter. As we all know
(after extended debate on this group), iPads are now fitted with
USB-C. I have looked at USB-C to HDMI converters and prices range from
£6.99 (generic) £69 (Apple). Is compatibility an issue; is the Apple
version needed for an Apple device? Could I use a USB-C to Lightning
lead instead, into my existing adapter?

[Andy Burns]

Post by Scott
My previous iPad Mini was fitted with a Lightning port which I could
connect to my TV using a Lightning to HDMI converter. As we all know
(after extended debate on this group), iPads are now fitted with
USB-C. I have looked at USB-C to HDMI converters and prices range from
£6.99 (generic) £69 (Apple). Is compatibility an issue; is the Apple
version needed for an Apple device?

If the laptop supports "HDMI Alt Mode" or "Displayport Alt Mode" then
cheap adapter dongle ought to work, it's not doing much more than
physically adapting plugs/sockets

Otherwise you're looking at a DisplayLink type device, which is
effectively a USB graphics card and needs a driver and a fast port so
you don't get slide-show performance.

Post by Scott
Could I use a USB-C to Lightning
lead instead, into my existing adapter?

I think that'd probably be pushing tyoyr luck too far ... but I know
close to nothing about Apple devices.

[Scott]

Post by Andy Burns

Post by Scott
My previous iPad Mini was fitted with a Lightning port which I could
connect to my TV using a Lightning to HDMI converter. As we all know
(after extended debate on this group), iPads are now fitted with
USB-C. I have looked at USB-C to HDMI converters and prices range from
£6.99 (generic) £69 (Apple). Is compatibility an issue; is the Apple
version needed for an Apple device?

If the laptop supports "HDMI Alt Mode" or "Displayport Alt Mode" then
cheap adapter dongle ought to work, it's not doing much more than
physically adapting plugs/sockets
Otherwise you're looking at a DisplayLink type device, which is
effectively a USB graphics card and needs a driver and a fast port so
you don't get slide-show performance.

Thanks. I have now looked in more detail online. Some are suspiciously
cheap. Belkin, which I would normally take seriously, has some
negative reviews about picture quality. Another one says it does not
work with iOS 18. Given I have just paid for a new iPad Mini (with
years of support), I am going the no expense spared route and have
decided to buy the Apple adapter from the Apple shop. That way, if I
have any problems I can hold Apple responsible.

[MikeS]

Post by Scott
My previous iPad Mini was fitted with a Lightning port which I could
connect to my TV using a Lightning to HDMI converter. As we all know
(after extended debate on this group), iPads are now fitted with
USB-C. I have looked at USB-C to HDMI converters and prices range from
£6.99 (generic) £69 (Apple). Is compatibility an issue; is the Apple
version needed for an Apple device? Could I use a USB-C to Lightning
lead instead, into my existing adapter?

The physical USB-C socket supports a variety of specs which include
differing graphics capabilities. You need to start by finding precisely
what Apple has used it for on the iPad.