iPad Pro M1 12.9 Cable Issue

[return2sendai]

Hi,

This was a surprise, but I should have expected it.

My new M1 iPad Pro 12.9 just arrived. The cable in the box is a USBC to USBC cable. However, I have a late 2015 iMac which...you guessed it...does not have a USBC port. So I cannot connect my nice new iPad Pro to my nice middle-aged iMac.

Bugger!

My iMac does have 4 USB-3 ports (compatible with USB-2) and 2 Thunderbolt-2 ports.

Meaning I need to buy a new cable. But which is best? USBC to USB3 or USBC to Thunderbolt 2? Or possibly synching over WiFi? But to do that, don't I have to cable the iPad to the iMac first, to set up an iTunes Library? Yes, I'm still using iTunes.

So, which cable should I buy for synching?

And how can I synch over WiFi having never connected my iPad to my iMac?

Cheers.

 

[Davidalan]

Best bet from apple, certified

Apple MJ1M2AM/A USB-C to USB Adapter​

4.7 out of 5 stars 16,068
$19.00$19.00

 

[Davidalan]

Or if you prefer a straight cable:

3.1 USB-A to USB-C Cable - 3.3ft/1m, 10Gpbs | Belkin US

This 3.1 USB-A to USB-C cable lets you charge your USB-C devices, sync photos, music & data at up to 10Gbps speeds or 20x faster than USB 2.0. Shop now.

www.belkin.com

I actually use this on on my iMac. The advantage to the apple usb a to usb c adapter is if you have other accessories with a usb a cable attached, you can use the adapter.

 

[return2sendai]

Best bet from apple, certified

Apple MJ1M2AM/A USB-C to USB Adapter​

4.7 out of 5 stars 16,068
$19.00$19.00

But then I need a USB to USB cable to connect this adapter to my iMac.

 

[return2sendai]

Is t

Or if you prefer a straight cable:

3.1 USB-A to USB-C Cable - 3.3ft/1m, 10Gpbs | Belkin US

This 3.1 USB-A to USB-C cable lets you charge your USB-C devices, sync photos, music & data at up to 10Gbps speeds or 20x faster than USB 2.0. Shop now.

www.belkin.com

I actually use this on on my iMac. The advantage to the apple usb a to usb c adapter is if you have other accessories with a usb a cable attached, you can use the adapter.

Is this compatible with my late 2015 iMac? Tech specs say 2017 iMac.

 

[Davidalan]

Is t

Is this compatible with my late 2015 iMac? Tech specs say 2017 iMac.

Then go with this cable: I’m using it on an older imac

3.1 USB-A to USB-C Cable - 3.3ft/1m, 10Gpbs | Belkin US

This 3.1 USB-A to USB-C cable lets you charge your USB-C devices, sync photos, music & data at up to 10Gbps speeds or 20x faster than USB 2.0. Shop now.

www.belkin.com

 

[usagora]

Post 3 had a Belkin, but if you want to save money, you can get TWO Anker cables for less than half the price of the one Belkin:

Anker USB Type C Cable, [2-Pack, 6 ft] Premium Nylon USB-A to USB-C Fast Charging Type C Cable, for Galaxy S10 / Note 8, LG V20 and Other USB C Charger

Premium Nylon Cable The Durable Sync-and-Charge Cable Superior Durability Engineered with a tough nylon exterior to resist damage from the outside and a precision-designed interior to withstand thousands upon thousands of bends. Universal Compatibility Supports high-speed USB-C charging for devic...

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Anker is a trusted name too.

 

[return2sendai]

Thank you everyone. I went with Anker.