How to show photos and videos from the Photos app via lightning-to-VGA connector?

Hi Doug Lerner2,

It sounds like you are trying to project photos and videos that are not stored on your iPhone, but rather in your iCloud Photo Library. To test this, download one photo and one video from iCloud Photo library by going to icloud.com and using the Photos app. See if these two files project to your TV using the lightning to VGA connector.

Can I use iCloud Photo Library to save space on my device?
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204264

iCloud Photo Library automatically keeps all your photos and videos in the original, high-resolution version. Follow these steps to choose how you store your photos and videos on your device:

• On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap Settings > iCloud > Photos or Settings > Photos & Camera, then select a storage setting.
• On your Mac, click Photos > Preferences > iCloud, then select a storage setting.

If you turn on Optimize [device] Storage, iCloud Photo Library will automatically manage the size of your library on your device, so you can make the most of your device's storage and access more photos than ever. All of your original, full-resolution photos and videos are stored in iCloud while device-size versions are kept on your device. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them.

You need an Internet connection to access an original photo or video that’s stored only in iCloud.

Get help with your iCloud Photo Library
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204570

You can also select the photos and videos that you want to download from iCloud.com.

Doug, if you have a TV with an HDMI port, the easiest way to stream all of the data on your iPhone to your TV is with a device called the Apple TV. Click on the links below for complete details.

Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204289

With AirPlay, you can stream music, photos, and videos to your Apple TV, or stream music to your AirPort Express or AirPlay-enabled speakers. And with AirPlay Mirroring, you can display your iOS screen on your Apple TV.

http://www.apple.com/tv/

Happy Holidays!

Hi Doug,

Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue or question you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action

Take care,