The main advantage of an iPad is bigger screen, which improves the experience of watching videos and movies. However, when you have a smart TV at home, you might think of how to connect iPad to HDMI TV? This guide will show you several methods of connecting iPad to HDMI cable displayers.

Connect iPad to TV with HDMI Adapter

How to connect iPad to TV with HDMI? When iPad has no HDMI port, you will need an HDMI adapter to build a connection between iPad and displayers with HDMI.

USB to HDMI adapters

To be specific, the iPad models below use USB type C:

  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation and later)
  • iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
  • iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

    • After you have got the proper adapter, you can follow the instructions below to connect iPad HDMI to TV or any displayer with an HDMI cable.

    Step 1. Connect the adapter to iPad.

    Step 2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the displayer, and the other end to the adapter.

    Step 3. Manually swap the input source of the displayer to the one you have connected.

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    Connect iPad to TV Wirelessly via AirPlay

    Connecting iPad to TV HDMI port is limited because it is a wired connection, you can't move anywhere. However, you can use a wireless solution to break this limit, and that is AirPlay.

    Before we go through how to do it, there is one thing to check upon. AirPlay can be only used on those compatible TVs, so if you're not sure about this, you can go to the Airplay compatibility list.

    Step 1. Make sure you have connected your iPad and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

    Step 2. On the home screen of your iPad, swipe down from top to bottom, and call out the Control Center.

    Step 3. Tap the Screen Mirroring icon, and tap the Choose a TV area.

    AirPlay iPad to TV

    Step 4. Select the TV you want to connect to.

    Step 5. Enter the PIN code on the screen.

    Connect iPad to TV Wirelessly via Screen Mirroring app

    If your TV doesn't support AirPlay protocol, you can use the Screen Mirroring app. This app has great compatibility that can connect your iPad to TV wirelessly through several kinds of protocols.

    Screen Mirroring app

    Download Screen Mirroring: TV Cast App

    You can follow the instructions below to get your iPad connect to your TV:

    Step 1. Make sure you have connected your iPad and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

    Step 2. Tap the Tap to Connect icon.

    Step 3. Select your TV, and follow the on-screen instructions to establish a connection.

    Step 4. Tap the Screen Mirror icon section.

    Step 5. Set the mirroring parameters and tap the Start mirroring button.

    Conclusion

    With methods provided above, you will be able to connect your iPad to any HDMI-displaying device. While there are two kinds of ports for iPad, you need to carefully check which type of HDMI adapter you need to purchase. Also, if your TV is an AirPlay-compatible smart TV, you can use AirPlay to mirror your iPad to TV through Wi-Fi, and make the connection wireless.

    iPad to HDMI FAQ

    Q: Why won't my HDMI adapter work on my iPad?

    There are several reasons that your HDMI adapter won't work on your iPad:

  • The connection isn't stable: make sure you have plugged cables tightly.
  • You're using the wrong input source: switch the input source to the port you have connected to your iPad.

    • Q: How can I mirror my iPad to my TV without Apple TV?

    There are several methods for mirroring iPad to TV:

  • Use HDMI adapter and cable to mirror iPad to TV.
  • Use AirPlay to mirror iPad to TV.