Why won’t iPhone 16e connect to TV via USB C / HDMI adapter?

As a tech teacher I need my new 16e to be able to plug into the various TVs I teach on. Most of the TVs don’t have wireless mirroring capabilities and I need to be able to connect via HDMI cable. My iPad 10th gen connects perfectly fine via my Apple USB C / HDMI adapter, but my brand new 16e will not. Why? Is there here a workaround? PLEASE HELP!





iPhone 16e, iOS 18

Posted on May 12, 2025 8:00 PM

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Posted on May 13, 2025 3:21 AM

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Does iPhone 16e support HDMI output? - Apple Community


The answer here is the same as it is there. The iPhone 16e does not support USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) – as you can see if you compare its Technical Specifications to those of the other iPhone 16 models.


This is why it does not support display output via USB-C to HDMI adapters. Only AirPlay.


There is no workaround to add wired HDMI output. It is what it is.

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May 13, 2025 3:21 AM in response to BookmDano

You previously posted a similar comment as a reply to an existing thread.


Does iPhone 16e support HDMI output? - Apple Community


The answer here is the same as it is there. The iPhone 16e does not support USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) – as you can see if you compare its Technical Specifications to those of the other iPhone 16 models.


This is why it does not support display output via USB-C to HDMI adapters. Only AirPlay.


There is no workaround to add wired HDMI output. It is what it is.

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Why won’t iPhone 16e connect to TV via USB C / HDMI adapter?

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