What is a Lightning connector from Apple?

The Lightning connector is a connector designed specifically for Apple devices. Available since 2012 for various iPhones, iPads and iPods. Get an overview here of exactly what the Lightning connector does and how to use it properly.

Apple: Key facts about the Lightning connector

The Lightning connector was first used by Apple on the iPhone 5, replacing the previously used 30-pin dock connector. Some iPad models and iPods now also have a Lightning connector. Used the Lightning connector thereby not only to recharge the battery of your iOS device, but also to transfer data from your Apple device to another device.

1. The Lightning connector has the great advantage that it is smaller and flatter than the previously used dock connector.
2. In addition, there is no top and bottom with the Lightning connector, which means that it does not matter how you plug the appropriate Lightning cable into the port of iPhone, iPad or iPod.
3. In addition to the Lightning cable that comes with your Apple device when you buy it, you can buy other cables in the Apple Store with a length between 0.5 and 2 m.
4. It is also possible to buy various adapters, through which you can connect VGA, USB or AV cables to the Lightning connector.

These Apple devices have a Lightning connector

If you want to buy an Apple device with Lightning connector, you must choose one that was released after 2012. For example, the 7th generation iPod Nano and the iPod Touch from the 5th generation have a Lightning connector. In the case of iPads, in turn, all models since the release of iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad Pro are equipped with a Lightning connector.