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Apple MFi Certified Lightning to HDMI 1080P HDMI Sync Screen Digital Audio AV Converter with Charging Port Compatible for iPhone iPad iPod on HDTV Projector Monitor Support iOS 13 Must be Power

Last Updated: July 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
5.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
310
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
1
Spam Test
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
Yes
WIFI
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 309 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
 61
iphone, connect, ipad, apple, phone
+61%
-39%
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" ...  Basically can turn your TV into a smart TV for a fraction of the cost.  ...  "
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" ...  I can just use iPad.  ...  "
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" ...  I liked that its easy to connect to the tv.  ...  "
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" ...  I was easily able to connect my iPhone 8+ to both my external monitor and projector.  ...  "
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" ...  With this cable I can cast my screen from my iPhone to the tv directly.  ...  "
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" ...  This adapter is a lifesaver if you want to stream a video and cannot use Airplay to cast your iPhone to the TV.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this because I simply love how it it compatible with iPhone and works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  It perfect for my ipad  ...  "
Ports
 45
adapter, tv, cable, iphone, plug
+64%
-36%
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" ...  I plug it into my iPhone and tvs hdmi and my phone screen is mirrored to the tv.  ...  "
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" ...  Not much say, does the job, wired connection from my iPhone to my tv.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this adapter in my projector it is really useful for tv , charger and a lot of more things it can be used in different electronic as is easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  This little cable was incredibly simple to use and set up with my laptop and TV.  ...  "
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" ...  All devices worked, the adapter plugs into the tv and with the usb plugged into a power source I’m easily able to cast my phone screen to my tv.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this and an HDMI cable from Mediabridge to carry with me on the road.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this and an HDMI cable from Mediabridge to carry with me on the road.  ...  "
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" ...  I love my HDMI adapter and you can use the other cords for what ever you need to use them on.  ...  "
Software Platform
 39
software, tv, iphone, update, qr
+15%
-85%
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" ...  I have downloaded the app and it still will not connect to the tv.  ...  "
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" ...  BTW why would it not support any “paid” videos from Netflix, Hulu etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Requires download of suspect software.  ...  "
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" ...  So clearly, it's the product, not "user error."  ...  "
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" ...  On top of all this I cannot watch Disney plus on my tv from my iPad because it says there is an error.  ...  "
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" ...  After downloading a firmware update on both my iPad Air2 and iPhone 11- this item still DID NOT FUNCTION. ... Mainly because it doesn’t fit either of my Apple products leading me to believe it is NOT Apple certified (as their ad states). ... And, I’m convened about the “firmware update” I was required to install on my iPad and iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it working you need to put power to it, but then you had update it but there over 10 updates and none of them worked.  ...  "
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" ...  This is not a plug and play, you need to download the app and follow the instructions it give you and it needs your iPhone charger brick and lighting cable for power just normal 5V at 1AMP and once you got the app and follow instructions then it’s easy plug and play after that and will buy another one!  ...  "
Product Reliability
 32
one, weeks, 2, time, second
+6%
-94%
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" ...  This product claims to be Apple certified but does not work.  ...  "
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" ...  Product does not work  ...  "
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" ...  I wish I hadn’t let this sit in the package for over a month before opening and trying it out.  ...  "
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" ...  This product did not work.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to return two defective units before paying the $50 for the real Apple one.  ...  "
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" ...  This product doesn't work.  ...  "
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" ...  Does not work.  ...  "
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" ...  It stopped working a day after I received it  ...  "
Price
 31
price, waste, think, good, find
+48%
-52%
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" ...  Total waste of money.  ...  "
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" ...  Complete waste of money.  ...  "
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" ...  Don’t waste your money.  ...  "
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" ...  Not even worth $3.00.  ...  "
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" ...  Waste of money  ...  "
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" ...  Don’t waste your Money on this, buy the Original one.  ...  "
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" ...  A lost of money and product.  ...  "
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" ...  Not worth the money!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 21
use, set, install, setup, money
+90%
-10%
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" ...  It was easy to set up and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good quality and was easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to use and set up, and you don't need to be tech savvy to use it.  ...  "
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" ...  Basically plug and play, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  The item is cute and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It is also very easy to set up and use.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised and easy to install and use  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to set up following the instruction.  ...  "
Apps
 20
tv, software, work, video, play
+10%
-90%
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" ...  Requires download of suspect software.  ...  "
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" ...  App that they have you download crashes repeatedly.  ...  "
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" ...  Uploaded app and firmware on three different devices and it’s crap.  ...  "
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" ...  It NEVER Worked, not e en downloading de App.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this so I could watch YoutubeTV, Netflix, Disney+, etc. ... No matter the app, it says something went wrong and will not play the video.  ...  "
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" ...  Absolute junk- not plug and play- requires you to go to the app store and download an app with horrible ratings and then tries to get you to install the updates on your iphone or ipad. ... The directions are in Chinese- I don't trust the app at all.  ...  "
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" ...  wants you to scan a QR code for some Garbage app that doesnt give you any help or instructions on how to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  This is not a plug and play, you need to download the app and follow the instructions it give you and it needs your iPhone charger brick and lighting cable for power just normal 5V at 1AMP and once you got the app and follow instructions then it’s easy plug and play after that and will buy another one!  ...  "
Video Playback
 20
tv, youtube, movies, watching, video
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Otherwise this product is awesome and i like it watching quality videos on tv from phone.  ...  "
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" ...  It allows me to play my videos from my iPhone on my TV!! ... This is so helpful especially when I'm watching the videos for so long on my small screen.  ...  "
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" ...  It's great for travelling if I want to show videos from my iPhone to friends and families on their TV and is also useful for when I use Prime when not at home.  ...  "
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" ...  I use my iPad to mainly stream movies or watch Youtube.  ...  "
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" ...  There isn't really any lag and the picture and videos come through crystal clear, but I would recommend turning your phone sideways for the picture to fit the tv best.  ...  "
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" ...  But over all it was easy to use and did the job in playing videos from Facebook onto the television screen.  ...  "
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" ...  Watch movies, youtube videos, play games and many more.  ...  "
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" ...  When a play a movie it plays it perfectly  ...  "
Charging
 20
charge, charger, plus, lightning, cord
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Actually the Charger part works but no hdmi signal going thru.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought maybe I needed to have it plugged into a charging cord, but that also did not work. ... The adapter did not power or charge my phone while it was connected.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s not working do I have to charge it?  ...  "
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" ...  THIS PRODUCT NOT CHARGING AND ITS NOT WORKING  ...  "
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" ...  It would not charge and it carried no signal to the monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  While the device works, there is a constant hum on headphones with or without charging.  ...  "
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" ...  This one will not charge the device, and after a few hours the HDMI video starts to discolor and distort.  ...  "
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" ...  It doesn’t not charge the device so the device runs out of batteries.  ...  "
Cables
 18
lightning, cable, iphone, hdmi, charger
+56%
-44%
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" ...  I used the cable on my iPhone 8 and it mirrored my YouTube movies and music well.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a lightning charger cord which is a reminder that it needs power to work.  ...  "
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" ...  But if you want the simplicity of just plugging in your cables, then it might be more viable option to spend the extra money and get the official Apple dongle.  ...  "
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" ...  The cable comes on really handy when I’m traveling and there is no aTV connected to the screen.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a neat cord that hooks from phone to TV and works just like it should.  ...  "
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" ...  The lightning connector has a very snug fit.  ...  "
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" ...  This little cable was incredibly simple to use and set up with my laptop and TV.  ...  "
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" ...  The lightning charger and extra cord is a plus  ...  "
Returns
 18
work, waiting, still, refund, one
-100%
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" ...  And the return window closed before I realized it was this device that was the problem.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned for a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Did not work can’t get a refund  ...  "
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" ...  This thing is trash.  ...  "
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" ...  This did not work, had to be returned.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to send it back.  ...  "
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" ...  The first one did not work, and exchanged it for a new one. ... The replacement also did not work.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned for replacement and the second one did not work. ... So returned for refund not willing to try a 3rd time  ...  "
Setup
 14
install, use, software, instructions, follow
+64%
-36%
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" ...  Basically plug and play, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon Prime has not proven to be compatible with the setup.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to set up following the instruction.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to use and set up, and you don't need to be tech savvy to use it.  ...  "
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" ...  Work’s excellent with my another toy projector, just follow the instruction easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised and easy to install and use  ...  "
Marketplace
 13
product, knockoff
+38%
-62%
comment
" ...  Shame on Amazon  ...  "
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" ...  This product like 3 others I have purchased on Amazon does not work. ... I am returning it and going back to a genuine Apple product.  ...  "
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" ...  Don’t waste your Money on this, buy the Original one.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon should be ashamed for letting sellers sell such junk.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s a fake. ... Don’t buy this item from the seller.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks like a counterfeit item.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon sent a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  The product came in a knockoff apple box, not even that convincing of a knockoff product.  ...  "
Picture Quality
 12
picture, tv, sound, good, plugged
+75%
-25%
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" ...  The picture and sound quality is quite good.  ...  "
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" ...  Ipad pictures display on tv  ...  "
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" ...  Photos have good quality, videos have good sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Really good option for when you dont have a smart tv and you can cast the image to your tv!!  ...  "
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" ...  Sound from the TV is loud and clear and there is nothing to complain about for the picture quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Now i can show my pics and vids to family and friends on my tv.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 10
tv, display, videos, video, hdmi
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Able to view on big screen tv anything running on my iPhone!  ...  "
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" ...  But over all it was easy to use and did the job in playing videos from Facebook onto the television screen.  ...  "
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" ...  This is so helpful especially when I'm watching the videos for so long on my small screen.  ...  "
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" ...  Basically, your TV is now you phone screen.  ...  "
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" ...  The adapter and the clear screen are the best I have ever bought.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 8
quality, picture, good, tv, product
+63%
-38%
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" ...  The picture and sound quality is quite good.  ...  "
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" ...  Photos have good quality, videos have good sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound from the TV is loud and clear and there is nothing to complain about for the picture quality.  ...  "
Build Quality
 8
work, weeks, lightning, fit, 2
+25%
-75%
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" ...  More or less looks like cheap Chinese knock off and they’re just stealing your information.  ...  "
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" ...  Take it out of your cart- cheap knockoff  ...  "
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" ...  Don’t bother with this cheap knock off.  ...  "
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" ...  It broke off in the phone on the 3rd day.  ...  "
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" ...  From the moment I took the product out of the box I could tell it was cheap and would break soon.  ...  "
Delivery
 7
+43%
-57%
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" ...  The box was already opened and doesn’t work at all.  ...  "
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" ...  Received 1 st one and did not work.  ...  "
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" ...  Did not work out of box  ...  "
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" ...  Item wasn’t even in the box  ...  "
Firmware
 5
iphone, ipad, firmware, software, install
+20%
-80%
comment
" ...  This item requires you to install an app, then this app pushes you to install bogus software / firmware on your device.  ...  "
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" ...  Uploaded app and firmware on three different devices and it’s crap.  ...  "
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" ...  This app is for updating the firmware.  ...  "
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" ...  After downloading a firmware update on both my iPad Air2 and iPhone 11- this item still DID NOT FUNCTION. ... And, I’m convened about the “firmware update” I was required to install on my iPad and iPhone.  ...  "
Original Product
 5
knockoff
-100%
comment
" ...  I am returning it and going back to a genuine Apple product.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Don’t waste your Money on this, buy the Original one.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It’s a fake.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It looks like a counterfeit item.  ...  "
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" ...  The product came in a knockoff apple box, not even that convincing of a knockoff product.  ...  "
Fit
 5
lightning, apple, air
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  The only other issue is that the lightning plug does not fit as snugly into the phone as you might want.  ...  "
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" ...  Also right iPhone and 2 I pads.  ...  "
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" ...  As soon as it arrived, I was surprised how good it held my Samsung S4 cell phone, and being so thin and lightweight It doesn’t block air from the air vent at all.  ...  "
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" ...  The lightning connector has a very snug fit.  ...  "
Resolution
 4
+100%
comment
" ...  Have tried on 3 different smart TVs, my Lenovo think pad computer and my high resolution projector.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture was 1080P as described  ...  "
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" ...  I can get the 1080p quality video.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it to view photos from my iPhone X on my 55 inch HD smart TV.  ...  "
Product As Described
 4
+100%
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works just as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture was 1080P as described  ...  "
Comfort
 4
-100%
comment
" ...  But I had to return them to get that, which was a pain because of all the COVD stuff.  ...  "
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" ...  As soon as it arrives I rushed to make sure it worked because it felt cheap.  ...  "
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" ...  This product has to be hands down the worst waste of money I have ever encountered, and I once bought tickets to a Nickelback concert .  ...  "
Network
 3
-100%
comment
" ...  My phone lost all signal every time I plugged the device into my phone.  ...  "
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" ...  SIMPLY WILL NOT TRANSMIT SIGNAL  ...  "
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" ...  Only stays connected for 5 minutes and then drops.  ...  "
Battery Life
 3
charge
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  It’s not working do I have to charge it?  ...  "
comment
" ...  It doesn’t not charge the device so the device runs out of batteries.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
HDMI:  Yes 
WiFi:  Yes 
USB:  Yes 
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
Yes
WIFI
Yes
USB