I have an iPad osv18.5 I bought a mac adapter to attach a Logitech webcam with a regular usb connection to the iPad. When I opened the IPad it said it could not use the webcam as it did not have enough power.
Is there someway to over come this?
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iPad, iPadOS 18
If the webcam is itself powered via USB, the iPad alone may be unable to provide sufficient power. In such circumstances you'll need to use an Adapter that has both a USB connection for the camera and a USB-C pass-through power connection.
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MW5M3ZM/A
Your iPad also supports connection of a powered USB-C hub - which can provide power to both your iPad and any connected USB accessories.
In the above image, you'll see that this Adapter has three ports. From left to right:
You may find this article from Cult of Mac helpful:
https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/how-and-why-to-use-an-external-webcam-with-your-ipad
If the webcam is itself powered via USB, the iPad alone may be unable to provide sufficient power. In such circumstances you'll need to use an Adapter that has both a USB connection for the camera and a USB-C pass-through power connection.
https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MW5M3ZM/A
Your iPad also supports connection of a powered USB-C hub - which can provide power to both your iPad and any connected USB accessories.
In the above image, you'll see that this Adapter has three ports. From left to right:
You may find this article from Cult of Mac helpful:
https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/how-and-why-to-use-an-external-webcam-with-your-ipad
Unless you can power the web camera with an external source. Maybe a power hub that connected to the iPad and web camera, that might work.
I double checked and the iPad said the accessory used too much power. Does the usb have anything to do with the power, usb vs usb-c?
Thanks will get on of those
You're very welcome.
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