Questions & Answers for Lightning to VGA Adapter
57 Questions from the Community
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I have an HDMI cord for my tv, do I need a 2nd one to hook my iPhone 6 to my tv & what else do I need? I need something with sound PLZ!!!!
- Asked by Jodie B from Ossineke
- 27 Feb, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (I have an HDMI cord for my tv, do I need a 2nd one to hook my iPhone 6 to my tv & what else do I need? I need something with sound PLZ!!!!)
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Is there a way to toggle the projector on and off using the Lightning to VGA adapter to connect iPad to projector?
I would like tot be able to switch he projector image off and on without having to plug and unplug the VGA adapter. I figured there was a control on the iPad for this but I have not found it. Thanks.
- Asked by Gary B from Goreville
- 9 Jun, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Is there a way to toggle the projector on and off using the Lightning to VGA adapter to connect iPad to projector?)
AnswerI can envision two methods. I use an A/B switch that I press to access my PC thus if the PC is on whatever appears on the PC is projected. The option w/o the PC could be press the sleep switch on your Apple device and assume it goes dark that is what shows on the screen.
- Answered by Martin S from Highland Park
- 9 Jun, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Is there a way to toggle the projector on and off using the Lightning to VGA adapter to connect iPad to projector?)
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Does the VGA adapter work on older tv's?
- Asked by Elizabeth M from Bronx
- 24 Mar, 2013
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is it compatible with the iPad Air?
- Asked by Becca H
- 21 Jan, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (is it compatible with the iPad Air?)
Best Answer:Yes. I use it with my iPad Air for Keynote presentations at seminars.
- Answered by Sandy C from Kansas City
- 24 Jan, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (is it compatible with the iPad Air?)
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Best Answer:
Yes and no. You will notice people complaining about not being able to view iTunes content and the reason for this has nothing to do with their cable and everything to do with their display/tv/projector. A number of years back, something called HDCP was introduced to prevent people copying HD content. In order to view HDCP content, you need a compliant screen, it has nothing to do with the cable. If your screen/tv is not HDCP compliant, you will not be able to view content purchased on iTunes. Most newer TVs and Screens should be HDCP compliant but if you have an older one, it may be an issue.
- Answered by Athol H from Port Melbourne
- 5 Jan, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (will this device allow me to download movies on my iPad and connect to my TV for viewing)
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How does audio work is it seperate
- Asked by Deborah J from Houston
- 19 Apr, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (How does audio work is it seperate)
AnswerLightning supports audio and video, but VGA is only for video. You will need a separate cable for audio
- Answered by Michael L from Norwalk
- 16 May, 2013
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Cable length Lightning to VGA Adapter
I would like to know the length of the Lightning to VGA Adapter cable
I'm looking for a fairly long one. And also can it be extended with the help of another cables?- Asked by Gururaj S
- 18 Feb, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Cable length Lightning to VGA Adapter)
Best Answer:This is an adapter not a cable. It adapts your Lighting device to be used with projectors and displays that use a VGA signal. You use a standard VGA cable that came with the projector or display. Or you can by a standard VGA cable of various lengths and a computer store. The standard cable will have a male connector at each end. This adapter therefore has a female VGA connector that the standard VGA cable with the male connector plugs into. If you look you will also find that the standard VGA connector on your TV, projector or display has a .... wait for it .... female connector. To recap. A standard VGA cable will have male connectors at each end. Devices that work with a other VGA standard devices have female connectors. Pretty cool.
- Answered by Les W from Boca Raton
- 28 Sep, 2013
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1280 X 800
- Answered by German M from Miami
- 30 Apr, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What is the resolution of the video out when connected to a 5th generation iPod Touch?)
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Does the iPad 4 with VGA adapter support the widescreen 1366x768 resolution?
If so, does the iPad 4 screen mirroring stay on 1024x768 with black bars either side ? does it switch to 1366x768 when playing 720p HD Video?
- Asked by Jonathan R
- 3 Jan, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Does the iPad 4 with VGA adapter support the widescreen 1366x768 resolution?)
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Will I be able to use this adapter to show a live preview from the GoPro app?
I am a chemistry teacher and my fume hood is in a very tight spot in my class. I want to show reactions that happen in the fume hood over a projector. If I were to use a GoPro camera, the GoPro app, and connect my iPhone 5 to a projector using this adapter, would I be able to get the projector to show a live feed of the reaction?
- Asked by Jeremy S from Kapolei
- 27 Sep, 2014
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Best Answer:
Apple has stated that the 30-pin to Lightning adapter doesn't support video out, so that would imply that no, the 30-pin adapter and the 30-pin VGA would not work.
- Answered by Andrew L from Danville
- 8 Dec, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use a lightning to 30 pin adapter so that I don't have to replace the cables that I have used for mirroring my iPad 3 to TV and projector screen)
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What is the slot adjacent to the VGA out on the adapter? Is it for a security tether?
- Asked by Timothy M N from New Haven
- 27 Oct, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the slot adjacent to the VGA out on the adapter? Is it for a security tether?)
Best Answer:The port next to the VGA port is a lightning port that allows you to charge your device while it is plugged into a VGA output.
- Answered by Patrick R from Quitman
- 28 Oct, 2012
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Can RCA adaptor be connected the VGA adaptor for video to old tv
- Asked by Kristi S from Ankeny
- 15 Jan, 2013
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AnswerYes, but you'll have to use the headphone jack for audio. Search for "VGA to composite video adapter" for the add on piece you'll need as well as the lightning to VGA adapter.
- Answered by Steve S from Reading
- 4 Feb, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can RCA adaptor be connected the VGA adaptor for video to old tv)
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Only if the app you use supports video playback. Some file browsers (mainly the free ones) let you copy, paste, move, etc., but don't actually let you open the files.
- Answered by Matthew L from Pittsburgh
- 1 Oct, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will I be able to play films from my storage device using my file browser app on my iPad to a TV using this ?)
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Has anyone used this with slideshark? Can you use notes view and have just the slide view projected, or does it ONLY mirror the ipad?
SlideShark app allows for a "notes view", where I am supposed to be able to see my notes on my ipad, but audience only sees the actual "slide view". I want to know if anybody else has tried this. Does it work?
- Asked by Barbara F from Indianapolis
- 19 Jan, 2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Has anyone used this with slideshark? Can you use notes view and have just the slide view projected, or does it ONLY mirror the ipad?)
Best Answer:SlideShark gives you the option to view your PowerPoint presentation (including all graphics and animations) in full screen or in a notes view where you can see the slide notes, a roll of upcoming slides and a window showing the slide playing through with all the animations (still controlled by clicks/taps), a bit like presenter view on PowerPoint. When you connect your iPad to a second monitor, the second monitor will only ever show the full screen presentation show, but you have the option on the iPad to have a mirror (full screen) or presenter view. You can't see the SlideShark menu on the second screen either, so you can move between different presentations really easily.
For me, it's a superb app and one of the main reasons for getting an iPad. It works really seamlessly, and you can use your iPhone or iPod Touch as a remote too, so you don't even need to hold the iPad. -
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This will work fine IF your HDTV has VGA input. If you have no other reason for a VGA adapter, you might want to get the Lightning Digital AV Adapter (part no. MD826ZM) instead, as it provides HDMI video instead of VGA—that is assuming that you want to connect to your TV over HDMI cable instead of VGA. But your HDTV might have both HDMI and VGA, in which case you can use either this adapter or the Lightning Digital AV Adapter (part no. MD826ZM).
- Answered by Christopher S from Hampton
- 25 Jan, 2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I want to use video chat with Ipad and see it on my hdtv so more can view, is this possible?)
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Can I use the DVI output from an existing monitor to mirror the image on the ipad pro? DVI out to Lightning input?
- Asked by John R from Cape Girardeau
- 3 May, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use the DVI output from an existing monitor to mirror the image on the ipad pro? DVI out to Lightning input?)
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What cord is needed for a mini to connect to a LCD projector
- Asked by Amy V from Chicago
- 13 Jan, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (What cord is needed for a mini to connect to a LCD projector)
AnswerLighting to VGA Adapter
- Answered by Albert P from Scappoose
- 26 Feb, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What cord is needed for a mini to connect to a LCD projector)
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Does this adapter work for Honda CR-V 2016 for "Honda Link"
- Asked by Jon V from Amherst
- 26 May, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this adapter work for Honda CR-V 2016 for "Honda Link")