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How to connect iPhone to a display with a cable

With the appropriate cable or adapter, you can connect your iPhone to a secondary display, like a computer monitor, TV, or projector. The adapter you need depends on your iPhone model. The adapter works with an HDMI or VGA cable to reach the monitor, TV, or projector.

  1. Depending on your iPhone model, plug a Lightning Digital AV Adapter, Lightning to VGA Adapter, USB-C Display AV Adapter, or USB-C VGA Multi-port Adapter into the charging port on the bottom of iPhone.
  2. Connect an HDMI or VGA cable to the adapter.
  3. Connect the other end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the monitor, TV, or projector.
  4. If necessary, switch to the correct video source on the monitor, TV, or projector. If you need help, use the display’s manual.

Because the adapters have an extra port, you can also connect the charging cable to charge your iPhone while it’s connected to a monitor, TV, or projector.

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