Watch dvd on iPad but not copy it

I understand it is illegal to copy a purchased dvd and have no desire to do so. I would like to play my purchased dvd on my iPad. Recent vitrectomy surgery prevents me from raising my head, but I can watch my iPad if placed on my knees. Can I connect the DVD player on another computer to my iPad?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14

Posted on May 21, 2021 9:58 AM

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MichelPM

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May 21, 2021 12:11 PM in response to Tkubaska

No optical drives ( CD, DVD, Blu-ray ) work with ANY iOS device.

iPads do not have enough internal power to operate such drives and there is no dedicated software player or software drivers/code to operate such external drives.

Sorry.

May 21, 2021 10:00 AM in response to Tkubaska

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