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Is there a lightning to composite a/v adaptor?

On the new lightning video out, is there an adaptor that will allow me to watch Netflix etc. on my tv (no hdmi)? like I currently can with the old connector. I currently use an adaptor that allows me to hook up using composite connection. Will there be a similar adaptor for lightning?

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 6

Posted on Oct 24, 2012 1:56 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2012 8:04 AM

I would not be surpried if Apple doesn't provide this as composite connections may be considered too out of date to support. The good news is there are very cheap adapters to convert a VGA signal to a composite video and Apple now has a Lightening to VGA adapter. Audio can be carried with a headphone to RCA adapter cable.


VGA to Composite Adapter - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815276011


Headphone to RCA Adapter - http://www.yourcablestore.com/6-Foot-35mm-Stereo-Headphone-To-RCA-Adapter-Cable_ p_29.html


It is going to cost more than a stand alone cable but the good news is both the VGA and headphone adapters have uses beyond the iPad. I'd be willing to bet you already have a headphone to RCA adapter laying around somewhere as many devices come with them.


If Apple doesn't release a composite video adapter for Lightening, this will be the cheapest route. HDMI to composite is also possible but is more expensive.

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Oct 26, 2012 8:04 AM in response to Camfella

I would not be surpried if Apple doesn't provide this as composite connections may be considered too out of date to support. The good news is there are very cheap adapters to convert a VGA signal to a composite video and Apple now has a Lightening to VGA adapter. Audio can be carried with a headphone to RCA adapter cable.


VGA to Composite Adapter - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815276011


Headphone to RCA Adapter - http://www.yourcablestore.com/6-Foot-35mm-Stereo-Headphone-To-RCA-Adapter-Cable_ p_29.html


It is going to cost more than a stand alone cable but the good news is both the VGA and headphone adapters have uses beyond the iPad. I'd be willing to bet you already have a headphone to RCA adapter laying around somewhere as many devices come with them.


If Apple doesn't release a composite video adapter for Lightening, this will be the cheapest route. HDMI to composite is also possible but is more expensive.

Nov 29, 2012 2:50 PM in response to Camfella

You may want to use lighting to HDMI then convert the compsite (yellow/video red and white right/left sound). This will send sound and picture to the T.V. I've done it in my car and works great!!


http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Composite-Video-Audio-Converter/dp/B008FO7PQA/ref =sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1354228299&sr=8-11&keywords=hdmi+to+rca




EDIT: Sorry didnt see you don't have HDMI..

Is there a lightning to composite a/v adaptor?

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