Can anyone recommend a low cost Lightning to HDMI Adapter? The Apple adapter is expensive. I have an iPad 6 / iPhone 8 that I want to connect to my 2014 Samsung smart TV. Due to COVID I created a makeshift gym in my basement and would like to have a bigger screen to watch while working out.
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Lightning to HDMI Adapter (updated to include wifi extender)
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It is expensive but it works - a lot of third party Lightning adapters of any kind are dodgy. Old adage applies here - buy cheap, buy twice.
Spending the money for something that works is no issue. I wanted to see if there was a good alternative before making a purchase.
There are only a handful of 3rd party products that I will buy.
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I don’t think Apple opened up the video adapter option for MFi partners.
So if you see something on the market is probably not licensed.
I am going to go with the Apple adapter once I settle on a wifi booster / extender. My iPad sometimes drops the Xfinity wifi signal on the side of the basement that I am using as my home gym. Everything could be good for days and then have some trouble.
I use this TP-Link booster in my basement for 2.4 & 5GHz -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010S6SG3S
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This is on my list but I am concerned one of my cats will chew the antennas.
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One of mine will think it is a new toy. I need something like this.
TP-Link WiFi Extender with Ethernet Port, Dual Band 5GHz/2.4GHz , Up to 44% more bandwidth than single band, Covers Up to 1200 Sq.ft and 30 Devices, signal booster amplifier supports OneMesh(RE220)
RE220 expands your existing Wi-Fi coverage with next generation 11AC Wi-Fi technology. It works with any standard Wi-Fi router and creates stronger dual band connections in hard-to-reach areas, allowing you to enjoy seamless wireless coverage throughout your home or office. RE220 provides APS (Ad...
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One of mine will think it is a new toy. I need something like this.
TP-Link WiFi Extender with Ethernet Port, Dual Band 5GHz/2.4GHz , Up to 44% more bandwidth than single band, Covers Up to 1200 Sq.ft and 30 Devices, signal booster amplifier supports OneMesh(RE220)
RE220 expands your existing Wi-Fi coverage with next generation 11AC Wi-Fi technology. It works with any standard Wi-Fi router and creates stronger dual band connections in hard-to-reach areas, allowing you to enjoy seamless wireless coverage throughout your home or office. RE220 provides APS (Ad...www.amazon.com
There's a reason why a Google search on "Cats are a**holes" returns a couple of million hits (and videos as proof). (I do love cats)
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I am also thinking about this one.
TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender (RE300), Covers Up to 1500 Sq.ft and 25 Devices, Up to 1200Mbps, Supports OneMesh, Dual Band Internet Repeater, Range Booster
Extends Dual-Band Wi-Fi across your home to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones. Creates a mesh network by connecting to a one mesh router for seamless Whole-Home coverage. Operates over both the 2. 4 GHz band (300 Mbps) and 5 GHz band (867 Mbps)x1 for more stable wireless experience. Smart Signal Indicat...
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The TP-Link Wifi Extender ER230 arrived and works as expected. Unfortunately the xfinity stream app still doesn't connect. Other streaming apps work on my iPad and iPhone. My guess is that a recent update to the app has caused some sort of issue. I started having issues about a month ago which was right about the time I updated the app. Based on looking at some reviews on the app store other seem have issues with video playing.
Odd - I don't have any issues with it. 2018 12.9 Pro, iPadOS 14.1, latest app ver. 6.3.0.1831.