Does the 2018 iPad Pro support extended display?
No. The iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and 12.9-inch (3rd generation) have the A12X chip, so they mirror to a monitor or TV: Apple keeps extended display to M-series iPads. They can't update to iPadOS 27 and stay on iPadOS 26. ScreenCommand needs iPadOS 17 or later, so it runs on them and draws a full-screen desktop browser on the display.
Checked against Apple's Tech Specs and support articles · October 2026iPad Pro (2018): what it does with a monitor or TV
| Chip | A12X Bionic |
|---|---|
| Released | 2018 |
| Port | USB-C |
| USB speed | Not stated by Apple |
| Best wired output | 5K |
| With an HDMI 2.0 adapter | 4K 60Hz |
| With a monitor or TV | Mirrors only |
| Newest software | iPadOS 26 |
| Model numbers | A1876, A1895, A1934, A1979, A1980, A1983, A2013, A2014 |
| ScreenCommand | Cable or AirPlay |
What sets the iPad Pro (2018) apart
- These were the first iPads with USB-C.
- They drive USB-C displays up to 5K, and 4K at 60Hz over HDMI with an HDMI 2.0 adapter. Apple lists them as compatible with Studio Display.
How to connect the iPad Pro (2018) to a monitor or TV
- Cable (recommended): plug a USB-C monitor straight in with a USB-C cable that carries video, or use a USB-C to HDMI adapter for a TV. An HDMI 2.0 adapter gets you the full 4K 60Hz. The picture appears as soon as it's plugged in.
- Wireless: open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and choose your Apple TV. It works, with slightly more cursor lag than a cable.
Either way, the iPad Pro (2018) mirrors its screen until an app draws its own picture on the TV. Open ScreenCommand and the TV shows a full-screen desktop browser instead, with the iPad Pro (2018) as the trackpad.
What ScreenCommand puts on the TV
- Full screen, no black bars: desktop websites at the display's own resolution, not a copy of a small screen.
- Your device is the trackpad: glide a finger to move the cursor and tap to click, with 8 cursor styles you can see from the couch.
- Typing: click a text field on the TV and the keyboard appears on your iPad or iPhone. A hardware keyboard works too.
- Windows and tabs: up to 4 windows of 12 tabs each, one on the TV or two side by side, with your logins kept.
- $4.99 one-time: no subscription, no account, zero data collection.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 iPad Pro support extended display?
No. The iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and 12.9-inch (3rd generation) have the A12X chip, so they mirror to a monitor or TV: Apple keeps extended display to M-series iPads. They can't update to iPadOS 27 and stay on iPadOS 26. ScreenCommand needs iPadOS 17 or later, so it runs on them and draws a full-screen desktop browser on the display.
What adapter does the iPad Pro (2018) need for a TV?
A USB-C to HDMI adapter for a TV, or a USB-C cable that carries video for a USB-C monitor. With an HDMI 2.0 adapter the iPad Pro (2018) outputs up to 4K 60Hz. Nothing needs setting up: the picture appears when you plug it in.
Can the iPad Pro (2018) play Netflix on a TV?
Yes, over a USB-C cable. With the iPad Pro (2018) wired to the TV, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Peacock play in ScreenCommand. Over AirPlay, copy-protected video goes black, so use a cable for those, or the service's own app on the TV.