iPad to TV Cables

Do More With Your iPad by Connecting It to Your TV

While the iPad is already a powerful device on its own, a cable that connects your iPad to your TV makes this Apple hardware capable of doing more. You'll be able to see everything you do on your iPad on the big screen when you connect your iPad to your television, which could make for more interactive gaming and viewing with your family and friends. With a variety of cables available and the different ways of connecting your iPad to the TV, educating yourself on all the options available will help you pick the one that's best for your needs when you shop for one on eBay.

What are the different cables for iPads?

The following are the different kinds of cables for connecting the iPad to a TV:

  • Lightning digital AV adaptor- Manufactured by Apple for the iPad, this cable supports mirroring of what is on your device, whether it is an app, video, picture, or file, onto an HDMI-capable TV. It features an 8-pin (lightning) connector that plugs into your iPad and an HDMI connector that plugs into your TV's HDMI port.
  • iPad to VGA cable- This is a cable for older models of TVs that do not have built-in HDMI. It makes it so that you can hook your iPad up to them by featuring an 8-pin connector and a male VGA that plugs into your older TV's female VGA receptacle.
What lengths do cables come in?

Cables for connecting your iPad to your TV come in a variety of lengths to accommodate your needs. Make sure you consider how far away from your TV your iPad is going to be to ensure that you choose one that will best suit your needs. If you plan on controlling the iPad from your seat, you'll need a longer cord that can span the distance from the TV to where you sit. Some of the most common cable lengths include the following:

  • 3 feet
  • 6 feet
  • 9 feet
  • 12 feet
Can you connect your iPad to a smart telly?

Yes. Given you have the right accessory to bridge the two devices, it is possible to connect your iPad to any kind of TV. As long as you have an 8-pin lighting connector to HDMI cable, you should be able to connect your iPad to your television if your TV has an HDMI port on it.