iPadOS 16.2 Improved full auxiliary display connectivity on iPad M1 and M2 chip models. Anyone wondering which cable to connect? What screens are supported? The team has summarized it for viewing in this article. Let’s go and see.

How do I connect my iPad to an additional screen? What cable are you using? What types of screens are supported? (iPadOS 16.2)

iPad docking with full docking capabilities has been upgraded in iPadOS 16.2 to support specific Stage Manager features and docking-enabled devices. The model should be iPad models with only M1 and M2 chips.

• iPad Pro 12.9” (6th generation) M2 chip
• iPad Pro 12.9” (5th generation) M1 chip
• iPad Pro 11” (4th generation) M2 chip
• iPad Pro 11” (3rd generation) M1 chip
• iPad Air (5th generation) M1 chip

What cable do I need to connect my iPad to an additional screen?

1. Use the cable that came with the monitor. (If the monitor has a USB-C port)

If you’re connecting your iPad to a Studio Display or Pro Display XDR, you can use the cable that comes with the monitor to connect to your iPad, as the included cable is a USB-C to USB-C Thunderbolt cable. You can transfer data and charge your iPad’s built-in battery.

If your TV or other type of display does not include a USB-C to USB-C cable, a Thunderbolt / USB 4 cable is required to connect the iPad to an external display for compatibility.

2. Use a USB-C cable that is a Thunderbolt / USB 4 cable (if the monitor does not have a USB-C port).

If your external monitor doesn’t have a USB-C port, it just has an HDMI or VGA port or some other port. You can plug an HDMI or VGA cable into an adapter or USB-C hub and plug it into your iPad, and plug the other end of the cable into a TV or display.

*The USB-C to USB-C cable included in the iPad box cannot be used to connect an additional screen. Transferring data from the iPad to an additional display requires a cable that supports data transfer, such as a Thunderbolt / USB 4 cable, because it can only be charged.

What additional screens support iPad connections?

You can use any monitor with a USB-C, HDMI, VGA, or other port to connect the iPad to the additional screen, but you’ll need a cable to transfer data. If the display has a USB-C port, it can be connected to the iPad. If the TV monitor only has an HDMI port or any other port, an adapter will be needed to connect to the iPad.

iPad-compatible displays currently sold by Apple include the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR.

Source: Apple support