The Apple USB Type-A to Lightning Cable connects your iPhone, iPod, or iPad with Lightning connector to your computer's USB port for syncing and charging. Or, you can connect it to your Apple USB power adapter for convenient charging from a wall outlet. The 8-pin Lightning connector itself can be flipped, allowing you the flexibility to plug it into a Lightning device in either orientation.

For iPhone, iPad & iPod touch with Lightning Connector

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use iPhone as webcam / video cam with capturing card using this adapter?

A: I do not think this will work. There are dozens of apps that will turn your iPhone into a wireless webcam. For exampe - this free one found in the Apple iTunes store:EpocCam Wireless Virtual Computer Webcam:With over 3 million users EpocCam is the most popular webcam app. EpocCam transforms your iOS device into wireless High Definition PC webcam for Windows and Mac OS X. Replace your USB-webcam and integrated webcams now with wireless high-definition webcam. It's also a perfect baby monitor, spycam, security camera and pet cam.

Q: 2. Is this compatible with Windows based computers?

A: I would not suggest this for Windows based devices. For that I would suggest the following https://bhpho.to/2MNAYFy

Q: 3. Will this work on iPhones and iPad /iPad mini? Can’t exactly see what the end looks like.

A: No, only works with usb-c connection devices. Ipad pro has usb-c.

Q: 4. This device requires power when using a card reader vs the Apple - Lightning to USB Camera Adapter ? If so, then why get this one? Is it the USB 3.0 piece? Is it a compatibility thing (I'm using the iPad Pro)?

A: I use this with an audio interface and the main advantage is that you can charge the iPad at the same time you are transferring data or streaming digital audio. It will work fine without plugging in to power. You just have the option of charging at the same time which is nice for extended periods of use or if your battery happens to be really low.

Q: 5. Will this transfer files from SD cards type II faster than the built-in SD card reader on a Macbook Pro?

A: The MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later does have the faster UHS-II SD card reader. The Apple USB Type-C to SD Card Reader will be faster than earlier MacBook Pros, but not faster than ones with the faster reader built in.

Q: 6. Can i use this for an audio midi interface?

A: Yes. But you need to plug in a charger as well to the other port. I use it with the Akai Mini MkII and it works PERFECT

Q: 7. Since the new Macbook Pro's don't come with the SD card reader, does this actually work with the new macbook pro's without the reader? Since I can't see what the end looks like, does one actually put their SD card into a slot here?

A: Yes this works with Macbook pro and any sd card

Q: 8. Will this work with an iPhone 7?

A: Yes

Q: 9. Will this allow you to charge your iphone at the same time? Or only to transfer?

A: Yes. You can charge as well.

Q: 10. compatible with the thunderbolt/USB 4 on my mac mini?

A: Yes, the Apple USB Type-C to SD Card Reader is compatible with the Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 Ports on the Mac Mini.