Active Lightning to HDMI adapter mirroring an iPhone or iPad to a TV or projector at up to 1080p, with a second Lightning port for pass-through charging. Not a passive cable: the adapter contains a decoder chip, so the picture is a re-encoded stream rather than a direct video output.
Connection Endpoints
| End A | Lightning (Apple 8-pin) (male) |
|---|---|
| End B | HDMI 1.4 (Type A – Standard) (female) |
| Direction | iPhone / iPad → Display |
Specifications
| Protocol | Lightning to HDMI 1.4 (re-encoded) |
|---|---|
| Video Transport | HDMI (TMDS) |
| Max Bandwidth | 10.2 Gbps |
| Max Resolution | 1080p@60Hz |
| Consumer Tier | Lightning AV |
Supported Features
Screen Mirroring
Audio over HDMI
Pass-through Charging
HDCP
Certifications
Apple MFi
Active Cable Info
| Active Function | Active (Protocol Conversion) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Copper |
Length & Physical
| Max Active Length | 0.2m |
|---|
Compatibility Requirements
Has active signal conversion
Backwards Compatibility
hdmi-1.4
Notes & Compatibility
1080p is the ceiling no matter what a listing claims — the adapter re-encodes rather than passing raw video, which is also why text looks soft and there is lag. Plug a charger into the adapter’s second Lightning port for anything longer than a short clip; mirroring drains the battery fast. HDCP-protected apps may show a black screen on non-compliant displays or cheap HDMI switches.
