I have an existing lightning digital av adapter which i use in my ipad air 2 to present audio visual presentations in television, fast forward i recently bought an ipad air 5th gen which is a usb c. Will my existing lightning digital av adapter works with my new ipad if i connect it via usb c to lightning adapter?
iPad Air (5th generation)
I have just tested this arrangement with a fifth generation iPad Pro 12.9" - also with a USB-C port...
As tested with iPadOS 16.6.1, the Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter (Model A1438) is not recognised by the iPad when connected via the new Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter.
While the new Adapter does support many OEM and third-party Lightning accessories, at this time, the Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter does not appear to be supported.
As such, if you need to connect to a TV or monitor using HDMI, you would be best advised to instead consider using an Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter:
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MUF82ZM/A
I have just tested this arrangement with a fifth generation iPad Pro 12.9" - also with a USB-C port...
As tested with iPadOS 16.6.1, the Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter (Model A1438) is not recognised by the iPad when connected via the new Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter.
While the new Adapter does support many OEM and third-party Lightning accessories, at this time, the Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter does not appear to be supported.
As such, if you need to connect to a TV or monitor using HDMI, you would be best advised to instead consider using an Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter:
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MUF82ZM/A
Hey there iamkarlphillip,
Thanks for reaching out. You should be able to connect using the adapter. Make sure you're using Apple certified or branded cables and adapters to ensure things work together smoothly. If you run into any trouble, the "Get help" section in the link below will further assist:
About Apple Digital AV Adapters for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Take care!
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