iPhone 18 Pro to a TV or monitor: what works
Yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max send video over USB-C, up to 4K HDR, to a USB-C display or through a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Like every iPhone, they mirror the screen rather than extending it, except in apps that draw their own picture on the TV. ScreenCommand is one: it puts a desktop browser on the TV and makes the iPhone the trackpad.
Checked against Apple's Tech Specs and support articles · October 2026iPhone 18 Pro: what it does with a monitor or TV
| Chip | A20 Pro |
|---|---|
| Released | 2026 |
| Port | USB-C |
| USB speed | USB 3 (10Gb/s) |
| Best wired output | 4K 60Hz |
| With an HDMI 2.0 adapter | 4K 60Hz |
| With a monitor or TV | Mirrors only |
| Newest software | iOS 27 |
| Model numbers | A3472, A3473, A3713, A3714, A3715, A3716, A3717, A3718 |
| ScreenCommand | Cable or AirPlay |
What sets the iPhone 18 Pro apart
- Their USB-C port is USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) with DisplayPort. Use a USB 3 cable for the full data speed.
- They went on sale on September 18, 2026, with the A20 Pro chip.
How to connect the iPhone 18 Pro 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 iPhone 18 Pro 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 iPhone 18 Pro 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
Can the iPhone 18 Pro connect to a TV with a cable?
Yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max send video over USB-C, up to 4K HDR, to a USB-C display or through a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Like every iPhone, they mirror the screen rather than extending it, except in apps that draw their own picture on the TV. ScreenCommand is one: it puts a desktop browser on the TV and makes the iPhone the trackpad.
What adapter does the iPhone 18 Pro 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 iPhone 18 Pro outputs up to 4K 60Hz. Nothing needs setting up: the picture appears when you plug it in.
Can the iPhone 18 Pro play Netflix on a TV?
Yes, over a USB-C cable. With the iPhone 18 Pro 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.