iOS 18 Digital AV Adaptor Issues (Lightning to HDMI)

Since upgrading to iOS 18 my Apple Digital AV Adapter has started playing up from certain sources.


I can’t play any content from BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ (via the Amazon Video app) something I successfully did before iOS 18.


I can still play OK from Disney+, U, Blaze, and ITVx absolutely fine. I also receive secondary display warnings from Amazon Video, Channel 4 and Sky Sports all indicating they can see the external display.


BBC iPlayer now refuses to even start any content, either streamed or downloaded. It mirrors the iPhone screen but pressing play or selecting a download is just ignored. Discovery+ (via the Amazon Video app) just mirrors the iPhone screen and when content is selected the orientation changes and a placeholder screen appears with a spinning symbol. Nothing else. Removing the cable from the phone allows these apps to function again.


Any help appreciated though I suspect app issues rather than iOS or AV cable problems?


Regards

Radar



*** BBC iPlayer Update ***

Contacted the BBC. Looks like I’ve been lucky up until now. 🙄


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iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 5, 2024 09:00 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2024 10:33 AM

Not an issue with iPhone or the Apple AV HDMI Adapter. Apple TV+ plays downloads without any problems. It’s the BBC not keeping up with technology again.

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Dec 24, 2024 06:35 AM in response to Niall Mallyon

Yes, thanks for bothering to reply, you were right, it’s all here.

Can I connect my iOS device to my TV via HDMI?


We know that some users would like to connect their iPhone or iPad to their TV via HDMI in order to watch iPlayer programmes on a bigger screen.

While this may work for some, watching downloaded programmes or streams in this way isn't officially supported and so we can offer no guarantees or support if there are issues when watching via HDMI.

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iOS 18 Digital AV Adaptor Issues (Lightning to HDMI)

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