Compatibility with USB Super Drive

Hi, I purchased an iPad Air Pro (iOS13),

Then I went to Best Buy and spoke to a rep who helped me pick out the USB SuperDrive from Apple. After unpacking it, I noted it had a USB-A connection which made me pause and ask whether or not it was compatible with my iPad.

I did some research and got mixed responses so, here I am asking the same question. I haven’t plugged it in fearing the worse.

Please advise accordingly, Lawrence

Posted on Dec 16, 2019 1:20 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2019 2:00 PM

No optical drives will work with any iPads.

There are no optical drive software drivers or optical drive playing/burning software for iPads/iOS.

Optical drives do not work with any iDevices.


Sorry.

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Compatibility with USB Super Drive

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