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Is there an adapter to convert my iPad Air HDMI to usb-c for MacBook Air 2021?

is there an adapter out there that lets me convert my iPad Air HDMI converter to the usbc for the MacBook Air 2021


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MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on May 30, 2022 4:43 PM

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Posted on Jun 1, 2022 1:23 AM

Presumably you iPad has a Lightning connector - with which you are using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter?

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MD826ZM/A


You cannot use this adapter with USB-C - as this is an entirely different interface. There are no Lightning to USB-C adapters that perform interface conversion.


If your Mac or iPad have a USB-C connector, to connect to a TV/Monitor via HDMI you will instead require a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MUF82ZM/A

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Jun 1, 2022 1:23 AM in response to anneliese35

Presumably you iPad has a Lightning connector - with which you are using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter?

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MD826ZM/A


You cannot use this adapter with USB-C - as this is an entirely different interface. There are no Lightning to USB-C adapters that perform interface conversion.


If your Mac or iPad have a USB-C connector, to connect to a TV/Monitor via HDMI you will instead require a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MUF82ZM/A

May 31, 2022 10:36 PM in response to anneliese35

Hi anneliese35,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Sorry I'm no expert with all the answers!

(We are all Apple users, like yourself, in this community)


We don't know which iPad Air model you have,

and

which iPadOS version / Mac OS on the MacBook Air


A few thoughts:

You would most likely need to use an adapter from the iPad Air USB-C port to the MacBook Air


You might wan to see if this discussion thread helps:

I pad air and i phone is there an adapter… - Apple Community


Also:

Apple's adapters for iPad Air (5th Gen)

Power & Cables - iPad Accessories - Apple


Apple's Adapters for iPad Air (4th Gen)

Made by Apple - All Accessories - Apple


Apple Adapters for iPadAir (3rd Gen)

Power & Cables - All Accessories - Apple)


Or

Another option may be possible:

Use iPad as a second display for your Mac – Apple Support


All the best :-)

Jun 5, 2022 7:08 AM in response to anneliese35

I have an IPad Air2 and just bought a MacBook Air. I was able to transfer files between the both using the following cable I purchased for $16.99 from Amazon: USB C to Lightning Charger Cable 6.6ft with USB A Adapter,Apple MFI Certified Type C Power Delivery PD Fast Charging Cord for New iPhone 11 12 13 Mini Pro Max,SE 3 3rd 2022,iPad 8 9 8th 9th Generation.

Is there an adapter to convert my iPad Air HDMI to usb-c for MacBook Air 2021?

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