Sound, Music, And Video
If iPad doesn't have sound or if video doesn't play, try these steps.
No sound
- Make sure the iPad speaker isn't covered.
- Make sure the Side Switch isn't set to silent. See the iPad At A Glance section -> Volume buttons and the Side Switch.
- If you're using a headset, unplug it, then plug it in again. Make sure you push the plug all the way in.
- Make sure the volume isn't turned all the way down.
- Music on iPad might be paused. If you're using a headset with a
play button, try pressing the play button to resume playback. Or
from the Home screen, tap Music, then tap
. - Check to see if a volume limit is set. In Settings, go to Music > Volume Limit.
- If you're using the line out port on the optional iPad Dock, make sure that you turn on the external speakers or stereo, and that they're plugged in correctly and working properly. Use the volume controls on the the external speakers or stereo, not on iPad.
- If you're using an app that works with AirPlay, check to see if the AirPlay device you're sending the sound to is turned on and the volume is turned up. If you want to hear sound through iPad's speaker, tap and select it from the list.
.A song, video, or other item won't play
The song, video, audiobook, or podcast may be encoded in a format that iPad doesn't support. For information about the audio and video file formats iPad supports, go to www.apple.com/ipad/specs.
If a song or video in your iTunes library isn't supported by iPad, you may be able to convert it to a format iPad supports. For example, you can use iTunes for Windows to convert nonprotected WMA files to a format iPad supports. For more information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.
No video or sound when using AirPlay
To send video or audio to an AirPlay device such as an Apple TV, iPad and the AirPlay device must be connected to the same wireless network. If you don't see the button, iPad isn't connected to the same Wi-Fi network as an AirPlay device, or the app you're using doesn't support AirPlay.
- When sound or video is being sent to an AirPlay device, iPad doesn't display video or play audio. To direct the content to iPad and disconnect iPad from the AirPlay device, tap and select iPad in the list.
- Some apps play only audio over AirPlay. If video isn't working, make sure that the app you're using supports both audio and video.
- If the Apple TV has been set up to require a passcode, you must enter it on iPad when asked, in order to use AirPlay.
- Make sure the speakers on the AirPlay device are turned on and turned up. If you're using an Apple TV, make sure the TV's input source is set to Apple TV. Make sure the volume control on iPad is turned up.
- When iPad is streaming with AirPlay, it must remain connected to the Wi-Fi network. If you take iPad out of range, playback stops.
- Depending on the speed of your network, it may take 30 seconds or more for playback to begin when using AirPlay.
For more information about AirPlay, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4437.
No image on TV or projector connected to iPad
When you connect iPad to a TV or projector using a USB cable, the attached display automatically mirrors the iPad screen. Some apps may support using the attached display as a second monitor. Check the app's settings and documentation.
- To view HD videos in high resolution, use the Apple Digital AV Adapter or a component video cable.
- Make sure the video cable is firmly connected at both ends, and that it's a supported cable. If iPad is connected to an A/V switchbox or receiver, try connecting it directly to the TV or projector instead.
- Make sure that your TV has the proper video input selected, such as HDMI or component video.
- If no video appears, press the Home button, disconnect and reconnect the cable, and try again.