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Connecting my iPhone to my new desktop monitor

How do I connect my iPhone to my new desktop computer. I’m having trouble. I don’t have a laptop to connect it to so can I use my iPhone 13.

Posted on Oct 11, 2023 6:52 AM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2023 6:57 AM

Good Morning!


With the appropriate cable or adapter, you can connect your iPhone to a secondary display, like a computer monitor, TV, or projector.


  1. Depending on your iPhone model, plug a Lightning Digital AV Adapter, Lightning to VGA Adapter, USB-C Display AV Adapter, or USB-C VGA Multi-port Adapter into the charging port on the bottom of iPhone.
  2. Connect an HDMI or VGA cable to the adapter.
  3. Connect the other end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the monitor, TV, or projector.
  4. If necessary, switch to the correct video source on the monitor, TV, or projector. If you need help, use the display’s manual.


Based on your phone, you can purchase one here: Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Lightning to HDMI - Apple or visit a retail store


Best of luck,

Bryce 🤠


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Oct 11, 2023 6:57 AM in response to tenayah209

Good Morning!


With the appropriate cable or adapter, you can connect your iPhone to a secondary display, like a computer monitor, TV, or projector.


  1. Depending on your iPhone model, plug a Lightning Digital AV Adapter, Lightning to VGA Adapter, USB-C Display AV Adapter, or USB-C VGA Multi-port Adapter into the charging port on the bottom of iPhone.
  2. Connect an HDMI or VGA cable to the adapter.
  3. Connect the other end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the monitor, TV, or projector.
  4. If necessary, switch to the correct video source on the monitor, TV, or projector. If you need help, use the display’s manual.


Based on your phone, you can purchase one here: Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Lightning to HDMI - Apple or visit a retail store


Best of luck,

Bryce 🤠


Connecting my iPhone to my new desktop monitor

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