Charge while using second monitor (M1 and M2 iPad Pro)?

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Charge while using second monitor (M1 and M2 iPad Pro)?

Hi there,

So, I really enjoy using a second monitor with my new 12.9 M2 iPad, however, it does drain the battery. Are there any options anyone out there knows of for charging the iPad *while* using a second monitor? I know there is the Apple AV dongle, but that doesn’t seem to capitalize on the lightning 4 usb c port that the new Pros have…..Any ideas (short of buying a Magic Keyboard case which, I think, would allow this)? Thanks!

iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 6th Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Feb 6, 2023 12:44 PM

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Feb 6, 2023 3:16 PM in response to Full of Eyes

Many good quality monitors that support display connection via Thunderbolt3/USB4 (e.g., the Apple Studio Display) will charge the connected iPad/Mac over the single cable connection.

Otherwise, you might consider connecting both the iPad to the monitor via a suitable USB-C hub that also provides a USB PD (Power Delivery) pass-through USB-C connection for a Power Adapter.

Perhaps consider Kingston a suitable hub from Hyperdrive or Satechi - although there are others from which to choose. A Google Search for USB-C Hubs compatible with iPad will find a number of articles and recommendations.

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Feb 8, 2023 6:54 AM in response to LotusPilot

Great, that's very helpful. I'll look into it! Do you know of any dongles or adapters that would just allow power in and data out of the iPad at the same time? Something I could take with me in my bag?

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Charge while using second monitor (M1 and M2 iPad Pro)?

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