A iPad Pro ad campaign asked " What's a computer? The point, in Apple's view: iPads are for creating, not just for sitting back and playing games, watching videos and reading e-books.
USB-C on an iPad, though, is a signal that Lightning accessory makers should at least broaden their horizons. Port changes can be tough.
Apple introduced the Lightning port with the iPhone 5 way back in , and lots of us have Lightning cables handy in cars, offices and bedrooms for charging.
Just connect the right cable or adapter to your iPad to share its long-lasting battery with your other devices:.
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Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information. Connect to displays and monitors The USB-C port on your iPad connects to external displays so that you can watch video, play Keynote presentations, and more on a larger screen.
Play audio To play audio on your iPad, you can use its built-in speakers, connect to AirPods or other Bluetooth devices, or use AirPlay. Use an adapter Depending on the device, you might need an adapter.
For example, a Thunderbolt hub or dock can use this bandwidth to connect a 4K display running at 60Hz and still have data-transfer capacity for other devices such as hard drives.
Universal and reversible, USB-C is a great connector, but most of us still have a few devices that connect via the more common Type-A USB port, such as flash memory sticks, hard drives, and input devices. USB-A ports are mainly used for lower-powered devices, but the ports do come in different speeds. USB 2. USB 3. Some hubs boast multiple USB-A ports, so consider how many you might need to use at the same time. With these models, the problem of connecting USB devices to the iPad is solved.
However, it's only solved for USB-C accessories. If you have an older USB device that you want to use with these models, you need an adapter. You can also connect USB devices to an iPhone. You can connect the adapter cable to the Lightning port at the bottom of the iPad, then connect a USB accessory to the other end of the cable.
This accessory is designed to connect digital cameras to the iPad to import photos and videos, but that's not all it does. You can also connect other USB accessories such as keyboards, microphones, and printers. Not every USB accessory works with this adapter.
The iPad needs to support it. However, many accessories work with the iPad, and you'll expand the iPad's options for accessories with it. You have options, even if you have an older iPad model with the wide pin Dock Connector.
There are options on the market, but shop around and read reviews before buying to make sure you get something of good quality and wide compatibility. Like with the Camera Adapter, this cable plugs into the port on the bottom of the iPad.
USB isn't the only way to connect accessories and other devices to an iPad. There are many wireless features built into the iOS that you can use to interact with other devices. Not every accessory supports these features, so you may need to buy some new devices if you want to take advantage of these features.
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