Connecting i-Phone to TV

IanH replied on 21/06/2016 09:37

IanH

Posted on 21/06/2016 09:37

I understand that it is possible to connect an i-Phone (or i-Pad) to a television, using an AV cable adapter and a HDMI cable.

The AV cable is expensive (due to the need for it to be Apple) at about £39 for what is, basically, a little adapter.

My question is, how succesful is it? Does the picture come out full size on screen? I'm thinking of using it to show films or catch-up Tv from i-player etc

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IanH replied on 23/06/2016 19:31

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Posted on 23/06/2016 19:31

Tony, the adapters I've seen have two sockets - one for the HDMI cable and the other for a phone charger.

I would say that a charger will almost certainly be required if streaming films etc.

IanH replied on 23/06/2016 19:34

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Posted on 23/06/2016 19:34

Another question.....is BBC i-player (and other catch-up tv) readily available in France?

I assume it must be, being on the inter-web....

SteveL replied on 23/06/2016 22:43

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Posted on 23/06/2016 22:43

Can't answer if it is available in France, but might it not work out a bit expensive? Just checked Musketeers and it is 339 Mb in normal resolution. I thought streaming of data was still fairly expensive in Europe.

JayEss replied on 23/06/2016 23:01

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Posted on 23/06/2016 23:01

I don't think it is Ian. I think you have to connect from the uk.

There are ways round it

IanH replied on 24/06/2016 20:19

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Posted on 24/06/2016 20:19

Not expensive with Three as you can use your UK allowance for no extra cost in much of Europe (and other countries).....and I have an unlimited allowance.

However JS's saying that i-player isn't available abroad is a litle disconcerting. Care to share that 'way round it' J?