HDMI adapter or Apple TV to link iPhone to TV?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a good way to connect my iPhone 5 to my HDTV. I realized that there are two ways basically to do this. I could either use an HDMI Lightning adapter or go with an Apple TV. The Lightning adapter costs around $50 and the Apple TV around $100. My question is: What would you recommend? Go for the ceaper option or rather invest in an Apple TV? I can't decide!!!

I completely agree to your point, grannersteven. In my opinion Apple TV delivers much more value for money. For example you could move around freely while controling the video playback. With an HDMI cable you are restricted to maybe 2-5 meters. And you could also connect other devices such as iPad, Macbook, etc. at the same time without cables. That is in my eyes a real benefit and worth the additional price of $40. I have found an info graphic which explains the iPhone to TV: HDMI / Airplay question very well.
Conclusion: Invest more and choose Apple TV!

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Was just trying to get opinions on wether I should get Apple Digital AV/HDMI Adapter vs Apple Tv. The primary use today would be Netflix. Future use would be the NBA League Pass (Once Apple / NBA get their act together).
Is it true that the Digital Adapter will NOT display the NBA League pass because it blocks the video out?
Also, if NBA was not a part of this, and the $40 / $100 price difference did not exist, which would be the better Netflix player? I have no desire to stream any pictures and content from my ipad to my tv and all that jazz the ATV also offers... Just split on which would be the better device, but leaning towards getting the digital cable. Am I missing anything?
Thanks.

Apple tv, hands down. No wires. You control from anywhere. In fact, with the apple tv, you access Netflix from the atv, leaving you and your pad to do whatever you want while you watch.
There is a price difference between the atv and just the cables, but once you see what options open up for you, it becomes a not brainier.

Mac is not connecting to TV after using Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Cable?

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Found the fix. Still don't know if it was Windows, iTunes, or Norton 360, but this worked immediately for me:
+++++++++++++++++
edgravel
Re: iTunes Store Won't Load, Won't Show Error Message
Aug 13, 2011 4:32 PM (in response to Daedalme)
I found a solution posted from Rodfromnework for PC users. It worked for me and easy to do.
Start --> Programs --> Accessories (Right Click on Command Prompt) --> Run as Administrator
then type in:
Netsh winsock reset
Hit enter, restart PC, open iTunes, go to Store
Hope it works for you too.

Ipad 2 & ios7 issue with HDMI adapter

I have problem with connecting ipad2 to TV using HDMI adapter (genuine apple) after upgrading to ios 7.0
TV shows static or blinking black screen
Worked perfect with 6.1.3.
Pls advice.

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)
 Cheers, Tom

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I work as a A/V Specialist at a local university. Currently we are running the majority of new projectors with HDMI. Since the iPad 2 has come out with its mirroring feature via the HDMI adapter, professors want to be able to plug their iPads into our projectors. The problem I seem to be facing is that if the cable is long (which most of them are longer than 25ft), it doesn't work. It will work on a 2 meter HDMI though. I just don't have a lot of lengths to test with and was wondering if someone knew if there was a max length for the HDMI cable. It makes sense that the iPad most likely doesn't push a lot of power out of the port being a mobile device.
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Jonathan

Using a generic 10ft HDMI cable for the IPad2 with the HDMI adapter from Apple is working for me (destination is . On occasion it loses the audio. Stopping and starting the video player usually brings the audio back. The audio sometimes works at first and then randomly fails. I suspected imperceptible movement between the stiff HDMI cable, the adapter, and IPad2. Securing the wires to relieve strain relative to the IPad2 appears to have helped, but that means the device cannot be moved around freely. (Why audio would drop instead of high bandwidth video or both signals, I have no idea.)

HT5012 Ipad 2 hdmi adapter not supported via Netflix

I am using an ipad 2 with updated iOS 7.0.6. Whenever I try to stream my netflix app via the 30pin hdmi adapter it will pop up with an error stating that the adapter is not supported. Please help!!

Using a generic 10ft HDMI cable for the IPad2 with the HDMI adapter from Apple is working for me (destination is . On occasion it loses the audio. Stopping and starting the video player usually brings the audio back. The audio sometimes works at first and then randomly fails. I suspected imperceptible movement between the stiff HDMI cable, the adapter, and IPad2. Securing the wires to relieve strain relative to the IPad2 appears to have helped, but that means the device cannot be moved around freely. (Why audio would drop instead of high bandwidth video or both signals, I have no idea.)

My Apple Mini Display Port/HDMI adapter is not working after upgrading to Maverick?

I am using my 13" Macbook Pro Purchased July 2013 on my 42" Samsung TV. I route through a HDMI adapter (purchased from Apple) to do my presentations. As a note my setup has been working great for the last year. Immediately following the upgrade to Maverick my Samsung displays "No Signal" and changes state "Check Signal Cable" when the cable is disconnected. Obviously there is some type of signal but it is not recognized. I tried working with Apple support and they said that the adapter I was using must not be an Apple product. I investigated fully thinking I may have possibly bought the wrong item, after much research I have exactly the same thing sold on the Apple store online and I even went to 3 Apple stores locally to see if there was possibly another adapter that I should have purchased, but it was exactly the same thing I purchased originally. Help me fix the problem or please provide details on how to go back in operating systems to prior to Maverick (and not lose any of my data), this upgrade was a huge mistake way to many problems and not the quality that I am used to from Apple.

Had a similar problem, but the answer is not a good one.
You are going to have to wait until Apple fix this as some 3rd party monitors are not supported by this update.
So you can:
Go back to 10.6.7
Wait for Lion
or
Use Onxy to clear up your computer and it may link to it again.
I deleted some preference files, which when they rebuilt themselves after a restart did the trick.
It worked for me, let me know how you get on?
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I want to mirror my iphone4 to a hd device using the hdmi adapter i bought from an apple store, without jailbreaking my i phone?!

i want to mirror my iphone4 to a hd device using the hdmi adapter bought from an apple store but i donnot want to jailbreak my iphone4?

The iPhone 4 does not support mirroring.
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Kann ich meine Apple-Geräte (Macbook, Iphone, Ipod, Ipad) mit einem Adapter auch einfach in den USA benutzen? Braucht man einen Spannungswandler?

Kann ich meine Apple-Geräte (Macbook, Iphone, Ipod, Ipad) mit einem Adapter auch einfach in den USA benutzen? Braucht man einen Spannungswandler?

O.k. in GarageBand 10.0.1 und Mavericks:
Wenn Du das iRig an USB anschliesst, solltest Du eine Nachricht sehen, daß ein neues Gerät entdeckt wurde und ob Du es verwenden willsts. Sag ja, jedenfalls ist das so, wenn ich das JAM anshliesse, wenn GarageBand schon offen ist.
Dann öffne die GarageBand Einstellungen im GarageBand Menue > Audio/Midi tab
Als Eingabegerät wähle iRig.
Als Ausgabegerät Kopfhörer oder eingebauter Ausgang. Ich ziehe den eingebauten Ausgang vor - ein Kabel weniger, das sich um den Gitarrenhals wickeln kann.
Für den Gitarrentrack wähle die folgenden Einstellungen: Track > New Track. (vermutlich "Spur" im deutschen GarageBand). Ganz links unten sollte "iRig" ausgewählt sein.
Suche einen Patch in der Instrumentenbibliothek aus, der viele Effekte hat, so dass Du hören kannst, ob die Effekte da sind, z.B. Mystery Chorus. Die Amps werden über die patches in Instrumentenbibliothek gewechselt, siehe die linke Spalte. Rechts im Fenster muss die Gitarrenspur ausgewählt sein. Die neue Spur heisst in der Regel "Audio 1".
Checke die Einstellungen in Audio/Midi Setup. Die Frequenz muss stimmen:
Jetzt solltest Du die Gitarre mit den Effekten hören können.
Wenn Du alles geprüft hast, melde Dich gerne zurück, falls weitere Probleme sind.
Grüße
Leonie
Übrigens, wenn Du ein neues GarageBand Projekt anlegst, kanns Du die Ein- und Ausgänge direkt im ersten Panel auswählen, sofern Dein iRig schon angeschlossen ist.
Ganz unten ist eine Option "Details", und wenn Du das öffnest, sind dort gleich die Einstellungen für Eingang und Ausgang, außerdem für Tonart und Tempo.
Ich hoffe, es macht nichts, daß meine Bildschirmfotos von der englischen Version sind. In der deutschen Version ist alles an derselben Stelle, heißt nur etwas anders. Es ist gerade ungünstig für mich, den Rechner neu zu starten, um auf die deutsche Version zu wechseln.

Does Apple make a Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter? Not an off brand one, a legitimate Apple product.

I have a new Mac Mini and I want to connect a second monitor through the Thunderbolt port. I have not been able to find a Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter that is made by Apple. I know there are some adapters made by other companies but I would prefer to have an adapter made by Apple. So does anyone know if Apple does in fact make an adapter that is Thunderbolt to HDMI???

I use this one - it has much better reviews and you can buy five of them for what Apple charges for the Moshi:
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HT4108 CAN IPHONE 4 USE HDMI ADAPTER

Can the iphone 4 use the HDMI adapter , i try to connect but it's not show on the screen .

If you're trying to morror, this requires an iPhone 4S or later.

Why does the hdmi adapter(purchased from apple for $40) no longer mirror my iPad 2?

Why does the hdmi adapter(purchased form Apple for $40) no longer mirror my ipad 2? If ios6 prevents this, will they return my money?

Does this involve iPhoto in any way? I believe you need to post in a different forum - and since these are strictly uuser to user forums answers about what Apple does or will do are not likely nor reliaible - you need to contact Apple for Apple answers
LN

My tv does not have hdmi, it has componet. Is there an adapter for apple tv to go from hdmi to componet?

my tv does not have hdmi, it has componet. Is there an adapter for apple tv to go from hdmi to componet?

It could be that it's too old. I have the same problem. Apple has a HDMI to DVI adapter, if you have a DVI input, which is how I connect my Apple TV. But if not here's an adapter for you.
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I too am having this very problem. I have an iPhone 4S that is less than one year old. Prior to updating my iOS firmware, I was able to record and transfer video to my PC and view it with a variety of programs without any modifications. Since updating the firmware, all videos that have been taken are not viewable on my PC. I can hear the audio associated with the video, but the video is blank. I can transfer the file off my phone using the Windows transfer tool. Then sync the video back to my phone and it works just fine. I tried emailing the video to myself, that did not work. I rebooted my computer, no luck. I reinstalled QuickTime, still isn't working. I can still watch the videos that were made with iOS 5.1.1 but nothing made with iOS 6.
I have been successful with the following procedure: Once the video is transfered from the phone to my PC, I change the extension from .MOV to .MPG and this makes the video viewable with Windows Media Player; however, if the video is shot in a portrait orientation, it displays sideways in WMP as a landscape orientation. I have been able to then run the video through Microsofts MovieMaker program to right the video 90 degrees but the image comes out a little squatty like it's out of scale. In either case, it serves the purpose and I can export it to another .MPG format that I can then run through Sony Vegas and edit as I see fit. While it works, this is a huge hassle and I shouldn't have to do it.
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help i have an apple hdmi adapter trying to use it with my iphone4 when i plug it in and go to netflix it plays for a second then says cannot play video not supported???? please help im so frustrated!!!

Success!! There truly is a light at the end of the tunnel. Apple support really did come through and I am successfully back into my account. Ready to purchase more music. I followed the instructions, with patience I thought I lost, submitted my problem, someone emailed me back within two days and all is now perfect. Thanks again Apple.
To all the frustrated users out there, don't lose hope!!!

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