iPad Air Using multiple adapters with iPad Air and magic keyboard

[macmike47]

I’ve just splurged on the 2020 iPad Air (the iPad Air 2 was getting long in the tooth). I still often need both headphone jack and VGA connector when working away from home.

Is there an adapter that would give me both in one?

If not, can I plug the VGA connector in the iPad’s USB-C port and the headphone jack in the Magic Keyboard’s port, or vice versa?

Thanks

 

[AutomaticApple]

I’ve just splurged on the 2020 iPad Air (the iPad Air 2 was getting long in the tooth). I still often need both headphone jack and VGA connector when working away from home.

Is there an adapter that would give me both in one?

If not, can I plug the VGA connector in the iPad’s USB-C port and the headphone jack in the Magic Keyboard’s port, or vice versa?

Thanks

This was the closest thing I could find.

3 In 1 HDMI To VGA DVI HDMI with Audio 3.5mm Micro Adapter Cable for HDMI Laptop, Computer Etc Connect Simultaneously - Walmart.com

Arrives by Wed, Jun 1 Buy 3 In 1 HDMI To VGA DVI HDMI with Audio 3.5mm Micro Adapter Cable for HDMI Laptop, Computer Etc Connect Simultaneously at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

From there, plug that adapter into this adapter that you can then plug into your iPad Air.

Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter

The Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter effortlessly connects your USB-C enabled Mac to your HDTV or HDMI-enabled display. Buy online now at apple.com.

www.apple.com

 

[Jemani]

The USB-C port on the Magic Keyboard is only for charging your iPad.

 

[macmike47]

Thanks for that idea, I hadn't thought of going via HDMI. I'll try it out. Thanks too for reminding me that the keyboard is for charging only. Looks like I'll be dongling for a little while yet.

 

[Jemani]

Thanks for that idea, I hadn't thought of going via HDMI. I'll try it out. Thanks too for reminding me that the keyboard is for charging only. Looks like I'll be dongling for a little while yet.

At least your iPad will be fully charged…

 

[Abazigal]

I’ve just splurged on the 2020 iPad Air (the iPad Air 2 was getting long in the tooth). I still often need both headphone jack and VGA connector when working away from home.

Is there an adapter that would give me both in one?

If not, can I plug the VGA connector in the iPad’s USB-C port and the headphone jack in the Magic Keyboard’s port, or vice versa?

Thanks

Here’s what I did.

It’s a travel hub for a HP windows laptop, so you are looking for usb hub with both VGA and USB-A. I then got a usb to headphone jack adaptor that then into one of the USB ports, and my audio cable goes into it.

 

[macmike47]

Oh thanks Abazigal, that's a neat alternative. I went through HDMI in the end, and it works really well on one site I go to. At the other, the picture and sound flicker off and on for a second every few minutes, but I can use audio from my phone so it's manageable for now.

 

[Nhwhazup]

Thanks for that idea, I hadn't thought of going via HDMI. I'll try it out. Thanks too for reminding me that the keyboard is for charging only. Looks like I'll be dongling for a little while yet.

FYI, I tried 3 different adapters/hubs with HDMI port that all claimed to work with the 2021 iPad Pros. Bought these off Amazon and none worked for HDMI with our TV or monitor. Two didn’t show anything and on one the picture was all red in color. I ended up paying top price for the Apple adapter but at least the HDMI works.

 

[Abazigal]

FYI, I tried 3 different adapters/hubs with HDMI port that all claimed to work with the 2021 iPad Pros. Bought these off Amazon and none worked for HDMI with our TV or monitor. Two didn’t show anything and on one the picture was all red in color. I ended up paying top price for the Apple adapter but at least the HDMI works.

Yeah, it's really a lottery out there. Bought a few adaptors that had a VGA and audio jack, but they didn't seem to work with my iPad either.

 

[Jemani]

I bought this from B&H Photo. Everything works fine. It works with my 2019 MacBook Pro and my M1 iPad Pro.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1455406-REG