How to Connect Your Nintendo Switch to Your iPad in 3 Easy Steps

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Whether you’re looking to play Mario Kart with your friends or just watch some YouTube videos on your iPad, connecting your Nintendo Switch to your tablet is a great way to enjoy your favorite games and media on a bigger screen. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to connect your Nintendo Switch to your iPad, so you can start gaming and streaming in no time.

How To Connect Nintendo To Ipad

To connect a Nintendo Switch to an iPad, you will need a Lightning to HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable.

1. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the Nintendo Switch dock.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the Lightning to HDMI adapter.
3. Connect the Lightning to HDMI adapter to the Lightning port on your iPad.
4. Turn on your Nintendo Switch and iPad.
5. The Nintendo Switch screen will be mirrored on your iPad.

How to Connect Nintendo to iPad

What You Need

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch Dock

iPad

Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter

USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable

Step 1: Connect the Nintendo Switch Dock to the iPad

1. Connect the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter to the iPad.
2. Connect the USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable to the USB3 Camera Adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the USB Type-C Cable to the Nintendo Switch Dock.

Step 2: Turn on the Nintendo Switch

1. Press the Power button on the Nintendo Switch to turn it on.
2. The Nintendo Switch will display a screen asking you to select a mode.
3. Select TV Mode.

Step 3: Connect the Nintendo Switch to the iPad

1. Once the Nintendo Switch is in TV Mode, it will automatically connect to the iPad.
2. You will see the Nintendo Switch’s screen mirrored on the iPad.

Step 4: Play games on your Nintendo Switch using your iPad

1. You can now use your iPad to control your Nintendo Switch.
2. To do this, open the Nintendo Switch app on your iPad.
3. The Nintendo Switch app will allow you to control the Nintendo Switch using your iPad’s touchscreen.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble connecting your Nintendo Switch to your iPad, here are a few things you can try:

Make sure that your iPad is running the latest version of iOS.

Make sure that your Nintendo Switch is running the latest firmware.

Make sure that the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter and the USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable are both working properly.

Try restarting your iPad and your Nintendo Switch.

Try connecting your Nintendo Switch to your iPad using a different USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable.

If you are still having trouble connecting your Nintendo Switch to your iPad, you can contact Nintendo for support.

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