How to connect the iPad to the TV, and why can this come in handy?

IPad is not only a powerful tablet computer from Apple. This is also a multifunctional device thanks to which you can watch movies and photos, play games, upload training programs, etc. All this has one drawback - a small screen. Therefore, when operating this device, many owners ask how to connect the iPad to the TV.

Connecting this powerful tablet computer to the TV will help not only to see the film on the big screen. Using such a device, a TV can be turned into a real multimedia center. Yes, and playing some games on the big screen is more convenient. With this connection, the iPad will act as a manipulator.

There are several options for connecting the iPad to the TV. We will talk about them below.

How to connect iPad to TV: use Apple TV

Perhaps the most popular and easy way to connect the iPad to the TV is the use of the Apple TV prefix. With its help, you can connect a tablet computer to the TV using a wireless connection. In this case, AirPlay apps will help us.

Important: using the iPad connection to the TV using Apple TV is the most expensive. At the time of writing, the cheapest version of the Apple TV console cost 14,000 rubles.

Apple TV is a small prefix that is included in the TV by means of the HDMI connector. This prefix operates on the operating system TVOS and turns a regular TV into a home entertainment center.

1. We connect the prefix to the TV and power supply
2. On the settings screen using a remote control, select the language and the region
3. We synchronize the prefix and iPad using Bluetooth
4. Enter Apple ID data, looking for a Wi-Fi network and indicate the password
5. Select a device that synchronize and indicate the password
6. On the tablet we activate the AirPlay application
7. From the list of proposed devices we find a TV

Now the TV can be used to play files with iPad. You can also enable the video signature function in order to duplicate the action of the tablet screen.

Important: when connecting the iPad to the TV, they can replace an expensive Blury player. At the same time, the cost of such a “player” will be lower, and more functions. After all, the iPad will not cease to be a tablet.

How to connect iPad to TV: Chromecast?

Chromecast is a miniature device from Google. It includes a TV connector in HDMI, significantly expanding its capabilities. Thanks to Chromecast technology, you can bring music, image and videos from an external device on TV. In addition, using this device from the TV, you can make a simple computer for surfing on the Internet, viewing your email, etc.

The cost of the prefix Chromecast ranges from 2000 to 3000 rubles. Of course, this option for connecting the iPad to the TV is more profitable in terms of finance, but you need to understand that Chromecast was created for devices running on the Android operating system, which means using this media adaptor for a tablet computer from Apple is somewhat problematic.

Important: you also need to know that with such synchronization, the possibility of supporting many functions will be impossible.

1. Turn on Chromecast in the HDMI TV slope and connect a USB-snour to power
2. We turn on the iPad to the Wi-Fi network in which the media adapter is included
3. Run the streaming application and enjoy viewing content from the tablet on the large screen

How to connect the iPad to the TV: HDMI or VGA cable?

The above methods for connecting the iPad to the TV have their drawbacks. Apple TV is too expensive, and Google is very weak for such synchronization functionality. These restrictions can be circumvented using a wire connection using the Lightning digital AV-adaptter. At the time of writing an article in Slosing, it cost 4090 rubles. Of course, you can find the Chinese analogue, but no one will be responsible for the quality of the signal transmitted through it.

Important: for old TVs in which there is no HDMI connector, to connect the iPad you need to use the special adapter of Lightning/VGA.

1. Connect the adapter at one end to the iPad into the other insert the HDMI cable and include it in the TV
2. In the TV settings, select the entrance to which the tablet is included
3. Data transmission control is carried out through the iPad interface

Wi-Fi connection to Samsung TVs

With modern Samsung TVs, IPAD Wi-Fi modules can be synchronized using Samsung Smart TV and Samsung SmartView For iPad applications. The first will help to view files from a tablet on a TV. And the second application will help to make a TV control panel out of the iPad.

1. We download applications in the official App Store app store.
2. We connect a TV and gadget to one Wi-Fi network
3. We activate the selected application and translate the files to the TV or use the tablet as a control panel

How to connect iPad to TV: USB cable

In conclusion, you need to say a few words about the most popular way to connect the iPad to the TV-connecting by USB-cable. Therefore, if your “blue screen” has a USB port, feel free to use this method.

1. We connect the cable to the port of the TV and connect it to the iPad
2. When the inscription “New Equipment” appears on the TV screen, we click on
3. Select a file that needs to be displayed on the screen and enjoy viewing

Important: this method is not suitable for all iPad models.

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