Get Help with Apple Digital AV Adapters for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
You can use a Digital AV or VGA adapter to connect your iOS device to a display, like a TV, projector, or computer monitor.
Find out which adapter you need
To mirror content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch on a secondary display, you need the correct adapter. Use a VGA, Digital AV, or HDMI adapter that has the same connector as your device: USB-C, Lightning, or 30-pin. To connect wirelessly, use AirPlay.
Get help using an adapter
Find out what to do if you have one of these issues.
If you see video but can't hear audio
Make sure that you're using a Digital AV adapter (which has an HDMI port). If you're using a VGA adapter, it doesn't carry audio signals. To hear audio with a VGA adapter, you need to connect to the headset jack on your TV, monitor, projector, or stereo. Use a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for FaceTime and other telephony applications over HDMI audio output.
If an app doesn't display video or play audio
The app might not be compatible with your adapter. Check compatibility on the app's info page in the App Store or contact the developer.
If an alert says that an HDCP-compatible device is required
Your content might not be compatible with your adapter. Movies, TV shows, and certain streaming video apps require High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you try to play these movies, shows, and streaming videos using a non-HDCP digital connection—like the Apple VGA Adapter—an alert will ask for an HDCP-compatible device.
If you need help with other issues
Disconnect and reconnect your adapter from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and from your TV, monitor, or projector.
Make sure that your VGA or HDMI cable works, since the issue could be with the cable.
Remove any VGA or HDMI extension cables or converters. Accessories that convert a VGA or HDMI signals to different video formats (DVI, Composite, Component) aren't compatible.
Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.
