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iPad Pro not displaying anything on external monitor

I've been trying to get my iPad Pro 11" (2021) to connect to an external display via USB-C to HDMI dongles. However, after trying two different dongles (which work fine on my M1 MBA), and several monitors, TVs and projectors, I can't get a single combination to work.


For all I can find, it should just mirror my home screen on the external display, however, nothing happens. If I open a video app (ie Netflix) no video plays on either display, but other than that, I see no signs of the iPad recognising it's got an external display plugged in.


Is my iPad faulty? Is this something that can be fixed somehow?

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 4:24 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2021 12:04 PM

I’m currently experiencing the same issue. I had it connected a few days ago and it was working as expected. Then yesterday it suddenly stopped working when I tried to reconnect it. I have it running through a USB-C dongle which is connected to a switch and all of the other devices work just fine. In fact, the mouse and keyboard work when the iPad Pro is plugged in, but nothing shows on the display. I also tried connecting another iPad to the same dongle and everything worked, including the external display.

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Oct 29, 2021 12:04 PM in response to finitud

I’m currently experiencing the same issue. I had it connected a few days ago and it was working as expected. Then yesterday it suddenly stopped working when I tried to reconnect it. I have it running through a USB-C dongle which is connected to a switch and all of the other devices work just fine. In fact, the mouse and keyboard work when the iPad Pro is plugged in, but nothing shows on the display. I also tried connecting another iPad to the same dongle and everything worked, including the external display.

iPad Pro not displaying anything on external monitor

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