how can i watch movies with my iPad mini using an analog TV
Hello,
I would like to watch movies from iTunes on my iPad mini using an analog TV, how can I do this?
iPad, iOS 7.1.1
7 replies
1. Don't know of many Analog Tv's that have a computer VGA input.
2. Since its an iPad Mini it has a Lightning connector.
Which meants only the Lightning to VGA or Lightning to HDMI adapters are available from Apple.
Other than that, we would need to know what kinds of inputs your TV has.
There maybe a 3rd party lightning to Component or Composite, but its unlikely.
Hi thanks for the reply, I should have given more info on this. I went to the local Apple store and asked the same question. I told them I would be living in the Philippines and I want to watch movies with my iPad. I have an analog TV with the audio and video in and out (RCA Jacks) which I have an Xbox connected to it.
I was told at the store to buy the composite AV cable and the lighting adapter , that it would work fine with my
iPad and my iPhone 5.
I went back 3 weeks latter to the same store and was told this would not work. I dont want to buy this equipment for $60.00 to $70.00 and find out when im in the philippines it dont work.
The Lightning to 30 pin adapter does not support Video output. It will not work.
For RCA (composite) (Yellow, Red and White plugs) You'll need a converter Box that can go from HDMI to RCA.
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Composite-Video-Audio-Converter/dp/B008FO7P QA
You would then need the Lightning Digital Av Adapter
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD826ZM/A/lightning-digital-av-adapter
And a standard HDMI cable. So your setup would look like this:
iPad Mini<------------>Lightning DigitalAV<------->HDMI cable<---------->Converter Box<---------->RCA Cables---------->TV
Ok im the same situation i bought ipad mini (retina display) i want to stream movies/videos in video in my car it has rca jacks. do i need this same set up!. i have the avi to 30pin connector which works fine btw on my old ipod. any help would be beneficial.
Yup pretty much. You'll need the Lightning Digital Av Adapter, then an HDMi to RCA composite converter box.
Like this:
NOTE: The Lightning to 30 Pin adapter does not support video, so you will not be able to use that to continue to use the connector you use with the iPod.
I am looking for a way to connect my ipad air to our van's composite aux input. Basically, I want to stream video on my ipad while we're on the road and have it play on the tv screen in the van for the kids. I have a lightning digital AV adapter from Apple as well as a HDMI to RCA converter box (see link)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009A4Q1WI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_deta ilpage_o00_s00
The path goes:
ipad air --- lightning digital AV adapter --- HDMI cable --- HDMI to RCA converter box --- RCA cable (yellow/white/red connectors) --- van's composite auxillary input
When I connect everything and try to open a video on Netflix, it says "Cannot play video. Connected display is not supported". What am I doing wrong? Does this have something to do with Netflix bing HDCP protected material? Even when I connect all the converters/cables, the ipad display will not show. This also goes for if I'm connecting the ipad air to an analog TV.
how can i watch movies with my iPad mini using an analog TV