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iPad Pro Using the iPad as a laptop replacement and charged at the same time?

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Is it possible to have an iPad Pro connected to an external monitor with stage manager on and charging the iPad at the same time? If so, how and what do I need? I suspect a USB-C to HDMI cable won't be enough.
 
It’s monitor dependent. I do exactly that with my Apple Studio Display. Just plug in a high speed USB-C cable and I’m off and running.
 
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sparksd said:
Sounds like you need a USB-C hub with HDMI and pass-through power ports.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087QZVQJX/
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What about this?

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Plugable USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor, 11-in-1, USB4 40G 100W Laptop Charging Dock for Windows and Thunderbolt, 4K HDMI 2.1 upto 120Hz, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD Reader, 20W USB-C Charging Driverless

The full power of USB4 is on display in the Plugable 11-in-1 Dual Monitor Docking Station (UD-4VPD). Featuring two HDMI 2.1 ports that support up to 4K 120Hz, to provide crisp, smooth clarity across your HDMI monitor setup. If you really want to pack in the pixels, extend to 1x screen at 8K 60Hz....
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Will the SD ports work with the iPad Pro?
 
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lsquare said:
What about this?

www.amazon.com

Plugable USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor, 11-in-1, USB4 40G 100W Laptop Charging Dock for Windows and Thunderbolt, 4K HDMI 2.1 upto 120Hz, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD Reader, 20W USB-C Charging Driverless

The full power of USB4 is on display in the Plugable 11-in-1 Dual Monitor Docking Station (UD-4VPD). Featuring two HDMI 2.1 ports that support up to 4K 120Hz, to provide crisp, smooth clarity across your HDMI monitor setup. If you really want to pack in the pixels, extend to 1x screen at 8K 60Hz....
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Will the SD ports work with the iPad Pro?
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That should do it, too. Yes, The SD ports will work.
 
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sparksd said:
That should do it, too. Yes, The SD ports will work.
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How do I know it's going to work? Won't the power and data have to pass into the iPad? How do I know which USB port will do that?
 
lsquare said:
Is it possible to have an iPad Pro connected to an external monitor with stage manager on and charging the iPad at the same time? If so, how and what do I need? I suspect a USB-C to HDMI cable won't be enough.
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A couple of ways about it.

1) If your monitor uses HDMI, you may want to look at using a hub that combines usb-c (charging), HDMI and usb. This will allow you to consolidate the various cables into 1 usb-c cable which you can then plug into your iPad. The USB-A port can be used to connect a dongle which links to your wireless keyboard and mouse, if desired (else, stage manager will not trigger).

2) Some monitors connect via usb-c, allowing you to both charge your iPad and output its display without needing a dock. You will still need to connect a keyboard and mouse somehow, either as wireless accessories or via the Smart Keyboard.

3) Certain portable monitors have 2 usb-c ports, allowing you to connect a charging cable to it, while also linking a usb-c (at least 3.1 or better) cable from it to your iPad.

4) The Magic Keyboard has its own charging port, so you can charge it even if there is just a single HDMI cable connected to the monitor.
 
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My 4k Viewsonic has usb c and displays Stage Manager and charges the same time. I also use a cheap Dell in work that does the same.
 
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Can I just use any USB-C cable or even a Thunderbolt 4 cable? I think I read that the USB-C cable has to support video transmission?
 
lsquare said:
Can I just use any USB-C cable or even a Thunderbolt 4 cable? I think I read that the USB-C cable has to support video transmission?
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You can tell from the lengh of the part behind the metal. If it's short (generally under 2cm), it does not have display support, if it's long (2cm or more) it does.
 
Would the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter work?

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USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac to a HDMI display, standard USB device, and charging cable. Buy now at apple.com.
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I'm thinking of getting an iPad Pro to use Stage Manager with an external monitor and I would like to charge the iPad at the same time, while connecting standalone Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard via bluetooth.
 
Bromio said:
Would the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter work?

www.apple.com

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac to a HDMI display, standard USB device, and charging cable. Buy now at apple.com.
www.apple.com


I'm thinking of getting an iPad Pro to use Stage Manager with an external monitor and I would like to charge the iPad at the same time, while connecting standalone Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard via bluetooth.
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Should be fine, it's essentially a mini hub.
 
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Bromio said:
Would the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter work?

www.apple.com

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac to a HDMI display, standard USB device, and charging cable. Buy now at apple.com.
www.apple.com


I'm thinking of getting an iPad Pro to use Stage Manager with an external monitor and I would like to charge the iPad at the same time, while connecting standalone Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard via bluetooth.
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That’s the one I use with my iPad Pro, to connect it to my 1200p monitor, to the power network to charge the iPad, and my USB-A SSDs. It works great, but with a caveat: The power pass-through makes it charge the iPad slower, I suspect it reduces the Watts, or adds a lot of resistance.
 
lsquare said:
Can I just use any USB-C cable or even a Thunderbolt 4 cable? I think I read that the USB-C cable has to support video transmission?
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You will need at least a usb 3.1 cable to do power, data and display. Thunderbolt 4 will work as well (no need to get the Apple one, any reasonably priced cable from your nearest computer hardware store should suffice).

You can plug a normal usb 2.0 charging cable into the charging port of the Magic Keyboard and it will suffice in charging the iPad while you use it with your external display.
 
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i use this hub with the m4 pad 13 2tb -
www.amazon.com

DOCKCASE Explorer Edition USB C Hub (10-in-1) with 4K@60Hz HDMI & DP, Gigabit Ethernet,1 USB-C and 3 USB-A Ports,100W Power Delivery, UHS-II TF/SD Card Slot for MacBook Air/Pro,XPS,and More

DOCKCASE Explorer Edition Visual Smart USB C Hub (10-in-1)
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these tb4 cables as well -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZPF15B3/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A234BDUVIWM321&psc=1

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