Use Your iPad as a Portable Monitor for Your Console! Works with Xbox, PlayStation & Nintendo Switch

This uses a new feature in iOS 17 together with a cheap HDMI capture dongle which you can plug into the iPad's USB C port. It'll work with new iPhones too! There are a couple of beta apps I've been testing; both are low-latency and are great for playing games through.
The adapter I bought is here on Amazon; amzn.to/34xv7Lk
The apps you can use for this so far are;
Dongled - Free - apps.apple.com...
Video Assist - $80; apps.apple.com...
Genki Studio - Free - apps.apple.com...
Camo Studio - Free - apps.apple.com...
HDMI Monitor Orion - Free - apps.apple.com...
Capturino - Free - apps.apple.com...
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[@Endpoint101]

The apps you can use for this so far are; Dongled - Free - apps.apple.com/us/app/dongled/id6465788521 Video Assist - $80; apps.apple.com/us/app/video-assist/id6464140279 Genki Studio - Free - apps.apple.com/app/genki-studio/id6466343285 Camo Studio - Free - apps.apple.com/app/camo-studio-streams-video/id6450313385 HDMI Monitor Orion - Free - apps.apple.com/us/app/hdmi-monitor-orion/id6459355072 Capturino - Free - apps.apple.com/gb/app/capturino/id6456888175

[@Dee_Lopez]

Too bad Apple doesn’t allow usb c to usb c where you can choose within Apple software to do either output or input. Would save us all the use of third party apps and many dongles

[@RHDYTstudio]

Wdym? There are plenty of hyperdrive hubs for iPads

[@sammyshadi7621]

@@RHDYTstudioand would it allow me to display stuff like this video? A ps5 for example

[@kakanangk4263]

Thank you so much for the video. It's quite rare to see people review nearly all of the HDMI app and I'm appreciate this so much !

[@Endpoint101]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@BelindaGuillenSosa-x6l]

Ikr I was about to buy a portable monitor and I was like wait a minute lol

[@gaanxd]

it’s a really cool feature especially for handhelds like steam deck or switch (not oled ones). i don’t like the decks screen, wish they used an oled or a microled one. i always have my ipad with me, now i have a great monitor too!

[@Endpoint101]

Absolutely, it's really nice to have a portable display (the iPad) that's so easy to hook up to something like a console or Raspberry Pi. I'm so glad Apple finally got around to adding support for this!

[@M33344]

@@Endpoint101is 120hz possible on this iPad capture card method

[@Endpoint101]

@@M33344 hmm, good question.. part of that will depend on the output of the device, capture card, ios driver support, and the app. Anyone tried this?

[@jA.78194]

Does this work better on the iPad or on android phone/tablet?

[@Endpoint101]

Good question. I think it'd depend on the Android tablet spec. The performance is pretty good on the iPad so that'd be my preferred device.

[@torracat1185]

Does the capture dongle act as some sort of USB camera? I saw the camera indicator come up when you were using the second app…

[@Endpoint101]

Yes, Apple identify that it's an external video source.. and they generally thought people would hook up an external webcam, so pop up the green camera indicator.

[@sreyashpaikray2642]

It works flawlessly on my ipad 10 th gen genkii app and xbox series s

[@vijval3010]

can you play games like warzone in it mate?

[@vijval3010]

w no lag*

[@thingythingy9507]

How do you have the genkii app it’s not available for me

[@Teklien]

is there a splitter cable that can be used so you can also charge the ipad at the same time?

[@Lantement]

obviously

[@Switch_and_Chill]

​@@Lantementfor me any dongle I own does not work

[@pivalmm2shorts]

it works! Thanks :)

[@Endpoint101]

You're welcome .. feels like magic doesn't it?! :)

[@shirekerling5151]

Can you do it without the Switch's dock? With just the Switch itself? Perhaps another tool or equipment required for that?

[@Endpoint101]

Yes. You can use a USB C to HDMI adapter (often found in a USB C hub).

[@shirekerling5151]

I tried using multiple configurations but it doesn't seem to work. Maybe you can make a video about it? It might do very well considering such a setup is the ultimate portable gaming experience that a lot of people would love to have as people don't travel with the Switch Dock.@@Endpoint101

[@Endpoint101]

Interesting, thanks. I’ll give it a try tonight with the usb c hub I usually use with my laptop.

[@Endpoint101]

Ah, you're absolutely right.. it doesn't work with a USB C hub, even when that's a powered hub. Anyone know how to do this without a dock?

[@RHDYTstudio]

Theres popular third party company like Skull&Co they make portable dock that won’t brick your Nintendo switch

[@aleruiz1980]

Hi, serious question, I hope you can help me 😢😢 I have a USB-C adapter with HDMI ports, and I want to connect my iPad that way. It's a fifth-generation iPad and is currently running version 17.6, so it's up to date. What could be the problem, as I can't seem to connect it to my iPad? I used studio dongled but it doesn’t appear anything

[@Endpoint101]

Hi 🙂 It won't work with a USB-C hub that has HDMI outputs.. you specifically need a Video Capture dongle like this one amzn.to/3W2rOWG. Or is that what you've got & you're trying to use it with a USB-C hub as well?

[@faryvapeadorvapeador9554]

Hola sirve para cualquier iphone? Saludos desde España y gracias por tus videos, muy bien explicados.

[@Endpoint101]

Thank you :) Apologies for the reply in English. The apps we've seen so far don't seem to support the iPhone 15 (which would be the only one with a USB C connector at this time), just the iPads with a USB C port.. hopefully they'll add support soon!

[@cubexBeats]

I dont understand the use case of that. Unless i cant use my iPad Pro on the run (lets say when going by train for several hours) it doesn’t make sense. As long as the Switch (or whatever) needs to send to the video through hdmi (which means, the switch needs to sit in a charged dock), you can always just use your TV, or am I completely wrong? I mean, sitting outside with friends and maybe like to play Mario kart would be cool, but it’s not working if the switch needs to be in the docking station to send the video with hdmi.

[@Endpoint101]

I used a Switch because that's the only console I own :) It shows the general concept of using an iPad as an external screen for practically anything.. so if you do have a small console like the Xbox Series S, you can take that with you and use the iPad as the display.. maybe for camping where you have access to power, but don't want to take a TV.

[@cubexBeats]

@@Endpoint101 ah okay, but this seems, at least for me, kinda niche. I ordered now a hdmi capture dongle to usb c and also a usb c to hdmi. Maybe i can plug the usb c into my switch, putting the hdmi into the dongle and the usb c of the dongle into my ipad? :D

[@Endpoint101]

Yeah, it depends on your use-case. I like it for debugging issues on a (normally) headless Raspberry Pi, or using it with a cheap endoscope. Hope it works ok for you.

[@Korfoss545]

Hello how’s it going It doesn’t work and I’m doing exactly as you do, mine is an iPad Pro 2018 11”, same hdmi video capture, hdmi, and nothing…

[@Endpoint101]

Weird; I've just checked on mine (iPad Air 4) and its still working using the app called Dongled. Have you got a different USB On-the-go adapter you can try it with.. I've seen comments elsewhere about that not being consistently great between manufacturers.

[@sorinmacovei1926]

Hello does it work on a tablet with micro usb port? For better understanding an old tablet

[@Endpoint101]

As far as I know, it won't work.

[@g43s]

which iPad are you using? I've been wondering if I can do this with an iPad Pro from 2018.

[@Endpoint101]

If it’s got usb c, I’m very confident it’ll work 🙂

[@Endpoint101]

Oh, and mine is the Air 4

[@NaturMV]

Is there any app already available which supports the new iPhones? Every app seems to support only iPad until now…

[@Endpoint101]

Ah, do none of the 3 in my video description work on iPhone 15? (I don't have one so can't check).

[@NaturMV]

@@Endpoint101Sadly no, I just checked it from my iPhone 15. And I have two more for your list, Capturino and CamX - USB Camera. Both are also just for iPads. Hopefully Developers are able to bring this feature to iPhones.

[@kimo17]

Hello, did someone try using a lightning iPad instead of a usb C?

[@ryanm4166]

I have one ordered, it should arrive tomorrow. I’ll come back to this video and let you know about it

[@Endpoint101]

Nice!

[@ryanm4166]

Sad to say, it doesn't work.

[@ryanm4166]

@@Endpoint101 can you make a video about this same topic using ipad 9th generation?

[@Endpoint101]

@@ryanm4166 😔 That’s a real shame; thank you for trying it & reporting back.. that’ll help a lot of people who were wondering the same thing. Sounds like it definitely needs USB Type C to work, so that’s iPad 10th Gen or above, anything below uses a Lightning port which won’t work.

[@frumpymussel]

Can you make a 2nd version for lighting please

[@Endpoint101]

Unfortunately it only works with USB Type C, which I should have said in the video.

[@Endpoint101]

​@@martyc592I'd love to know whether this works

[@Samka123]

Hey, i just do everything, but stil doesn‘t work. You know what i have to fix ?

[@Endpoint101]

Which apps did you try?

[@Samka123]

@@Endpoint101 orion capturino camo studio dongled 😄

[@Samka123]

Every capture card should work or is there something like a special capture card for this ?

[@Endpoint101]

@@Samka123 thanks.. added all these to the description and pinned comment, together with a few more!

[@Endpoint101]

It’s maybe an issue with either the hdmi capture dongle, or otg adapter.. on Android I’ve heard others have issues with the otg adapter & it helped when they used another.

[@dantealighier1]

Hello, everything is working fine, but i also want to record a video not only with the sounds on switch itself, but with the audio where i can talk, but when im recording it, i only have the sounds of the game. Is it possible to record an audio also?

[@Korfoss545]

Man how did you do? I docked mi switch, connected it to power, then the hdmi from the dock to the capture card and the capture Card to the iPad. I’ve downloaded about 4 apps and none of them shows images, did you have the same problem at the beginning?

[@sourcerpanman]

@@Korfoss545 you need IOS 17 if you didn't get the update... also, some capture cards are known to not work, the one I'm using is by Guermok which works

[@BimaKawindra]

Could you use hdmi capture card with usb 3.0 dongle so it can also charge the ipad while playing video from console game?

[@Endpoint101]

I've not tried, but I don't see why not! Great idea 👍

[@Jorda5s]

Yes I tried it works the same no extra latency

[@Switch_and_Chill]

​@@Jorda5swhat dongle are you using? I own 3 and each just make the thing unplayable :(

[@EN_1sActive]

when i connect my wire with the hdmi it doesnt work

[@Endpoint101]

What are you connecting it to, and have you powered the screen separately?

[@moabd04]

Which ipad are you using

[@Endpoint101]

It's the iPad Air 4 😀

[@mohammedirhayym7123]

Does it work with any usb c hub or just with the HDMI to usb c capture card?

[@Endpoint101]

Just with a HDMI->USB Capture card. If you tried it with a USB C hub (that has HDMI on it) then it'd output the iPad display to the HDMI connection.. the opposite of what I'm showing here in this video.

[@Matt-wo8to]

Any input lag?

[@VX1_l]

No

[@bigtufano]

Hi, I want to connect my Xbox Series S to my iPad 9th gen with lightning port, is it possible? Think I need an usb to lightning adapter and then a hdmi capture dongle, right? thanks

[@Endpoint101]

I've not been able to confirm this works.. if anyone knows, please comment :)

[@ryanm4166]

I have tried this experiment with the Nintendo. It sadly doesn't work and using the lightning to USB adaptors always support mirroring the ipad to the TV. Not the other way around, hope this helps

[@Endpoint101]

@@ryanm4166 Thank you for confirming that lightning to USB doesn't work.. that'll help a bunch of people who are keen to try this with older iPads.

[@bigtufano]

@@ryanm4166 thanks a lot for your feedback

[@philippaworne2553]

what ipad are you using

[@Endpoint101]

It's an iPad Air 4

[@JuanGonzalez-jw3hx]

I can’t use the Apple hdmi dongle for this ??

[@Endpoint101]

I think that'd work in the opposite direction.. iPad -> HDMI display.

[@ellierose674]

Is this possible with 0 cables or accessories

[@Endpoint101]

No, you'll need the £10 adapter and a cable to connect it to whatever device you want to use.

[@juanlopez502]

Any idea if will allow to use 120FPS?

[@albyx]

Only if the dongle and the software combination allow you to do it. Most of them can only go up to 4K@60FPS and they're using upscaling tech to give you the crisp picture. I believe some apps (like Orion for iPad) will give you "AI-powered 4K upscaling" if you pay for it (4.99).. Honestly, the dongle and the app don't disappoint; what is disappointing is that for the Switch, you still have to route the video signal through the dock, which kind of defeats the purpose of portability. I'm sure there are ways around it (such as using the Genki option), but once you start getting a bunch of hardware gadgets involved, it's not as 'portable' as it first seemed.

[@DINESH-zv5wu]

Will it work on 9th gen it doesn't have type c but?

[@Endpoint101]

I'm afraid not.. It needs to have usb type c

[@44plny]

Doesn’t work, bolox

[@rahatordabaev5340]

30 or 60 hz?

[@Endpoint101]

The adapter I used could only do 30hz, but I believe others can do 60hz, so if you need that you'll have to shop around. Also check what the app supports.

[@plasma77777]

Can you use the same equipment but with the first generation iPad Pro with lighting connectors via Lightning to USB 3 camera adapter with IOS 16? Thanks

[@Endpoint101]

I don't think so no.. You'll definitely need ios 17, but can anyone else confirm whether that adapter works?

[@brunogt1982]

Thank you, they are asking 80 dollar for video assist app 😢

[@Endpoint101]

Nooooooo. I thought it'd be pricey, but not that expensive. There will be cheap ones for sure.. apple has demo source code, so it's easy to make a basic app.

[@SaladinoPrince1]

Rlx, soon come others apps like that

[@fikkichandradwiana3026]

Is it also work for PC?

[@Endpoint101]

Yes, in fact I plan to do a quick video showing that in action.. just need to get around to it 😀

[@fikkichandradwiana3026]

@@Endpoint101 so it's possible for me to buy mini pc and use my ipad mini 6 as my main screen right? 🤔

[@Endpoint101]

@@fikkichandradwiana3026 Yes, that should work.. maybe buy the adapter and try it with other kit you already own first to make sure it works as well as you hope, then take the plunge with the mini pc.

[@fikkichandradwiana3026]

Yes, I think I will use my friend's PC since I only have a MacBook. If it's work, buying a super mini PC is really worth it since I need its mobility. It would be very complicated if I carried a MacBook and Windows laptop with me all the time 😀 btw thanks for the great video mate👍

[@Endpoint101]

@@fikkichandradwiana3026 You're welcome; I'm glad you found it useful. It's great Apple have added this feature.. it's been on Android for ages, but I've been desperate for it to work with my iPad 🙂

[@SaladinoPrince1]

E a latência?

[@devisback3698]

I think it's required M1 chip iPad

[@Endpoint101]

The iPad Air 4 shown in the video uses an A14 bionic chip, but that was a good idea.

[@abdullah.e.3807]

PLEASE MAKE ANOTHER NEW, UPDATED VIDEO FOR ANDROID :(

[@Endpoint101]

I've done a few featuring Android. What would you like me to cover in a new video?

[@abdullah.e.3807]

@@Endpoint101 First of all, I would like you to know that I wrote from Google Translate. In your Android videos, you transferred images to a device that supports 1080p 30fps. So what about a device that supports 2k 60fps? Let's say the 2k 60 fps image is transferred successfully, will the MS increase or decrease in this case? The name of the last application you shared is "Next Camera". Maybe a better one has been released after this application, did you check it? (By the way, your videos are excellent, you're doing a great job!)

[@abdullah.e.3807]

@@Endpoint101 please answer :/

[@Endpoint101]

@@abdullah.e.3807 I've done a few featuring Android. What would you like me to cover in a new video?

[@abdullah.e.3807]

​@@Endpoint101First of all, I would like you to know that I wrote from Google Translate. In your Android videos, you transferred images to a device that supports 1080p 30fps. So what about a device that supports 2k 60fps? Let's say the 2k 60 fps image is transferred successfully, will the MS increase or decrease in this case? The name of the last application you shared is "Next Camera". Maybe a better one has been released after this application, did you check it? (By the way, your videos are excellent, you're doing a great job!)

[@jrodrigonogueira2426]

Im trying to use “dongled” but it is “scanning for hardware” for ever :( what should I do ?

[@Endpoint101]

In TestFlight, which I assume you're using, you should feed back to the developer to let them know what hardware you're using & the problem you're experiencing.

[@David_Austin]

Wow that second app cost £80 😮😅

[@Endpoint101]

Ikr! I've updated the list of apps in the video description & pinned comment with new ones that have subsequently been released. Thankfully most are free!

[@trumpsmum9210]

Hundy