Play iPad games on TV

If you want to transfer your iPad games to the TV, this works either with or without a cable, depending on the TV model. We show you all the possibilities in this article.

TV, iPad, Apple TV - Play games on TV

You need either a suitable cable or an Apple TV for the transmission. In this paragraph we explain the transmission via Apple TV.

1. Place your finger on the bottom of your iPad and swipe up. The control center then opens.
2. At the bottom of the control center you will now find the "Airplay" button. Connect to the Apple TV and activate the "Screen sync" option.
3. In most games, the picture is then displayed on both the iPad and the TV. In some games, such as a flight simulator, the "dual-screen function is used. The aircraft appears on the TV and the control on your iPad.

iPad and Cable - Play iPad games on TV

If you do not have an Apple TV that costs around 90 euros, you can also make the connection using a cheaper cable. This is a bit of a hindrance in some games, but it also works:

• The easiest way is the transmission with an HDMI cable. In this way, sound and images are transmitted with just one cable. Alternatively, you can make the connection using a VGA cable, but you still need an audio cable for the sound.
• The prices for the adapters from Apple are around 40 euros for the 30-pin HDMI adapter, and almost 50 euros for the Lightning HDMI adapter. You can get the adapters on Amazon much cheaper. You can also get an HDMI cable for a little money from Amazon.