How I Made My iPad a Switch 2 Display!

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here — and if you’ve been wondering whether you can use your iPad as an external display for your Switch, the answer is YES… but it takes a few extra steps. In this video, I walk you through how to connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to your iPad, which adapters and apps you’ll need, and even a bonus tip on using your iPhone or Mac too.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• How to use your iPad Pro or iPad Air as a Nintendo Switch 2 display
• The best USB-C to HDMI adapters and cables you need (linked below!)
• How to set up and use the Orion app to view your Switch gameplay
• Whether you can use your iPhone or Mac as an external display
• Why Nintendo Switch 2 controllers don’t currently work with iPhone or iPad
• Alternatives like DualSense and Xbox controllers for gaming on Apple gear
• A sneak peek at new controller features coming in iOS 26

🎮 Whether you’re traveling or just want to game on a better screen, using your iPad as a Switch display is a game-changer. With high-quality 4K video, the experience is smoother and more immersive than ever. Perfect for solo gaming or Mario Kart showdowns on the go!

🛠️ Links to all the gear I used:
USB-C to HDMI Video Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097D22ZKM/...
GameStop all-in-one Adapter (coming soon): https://www.gamestop.com/gaming-acces...

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU:
Have you tried using your iPad as a Nintendo Switch screen? And what do you think of Mario Kart World so far? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

📱 BONUS: You can technically use your iPhone too… not sure why you’d want to, but it works!

Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:27 What cable to use
1:13 How to Set it up
1:39 iPad video input app
2:49 How to connect Joy Cons to iPad, iPhone, & Mac

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