1. Mirroring your iPad screen to your TV:
* AirPlay: If your TV supports AirPlay (Apple's wireless screen mirroring technology) and your iPad is connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can simply swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPad, tap the "Screen Mirroring" icon, and select your TV.
* HDMI Cable: You can use an HDMI cable (with a Lightning to HDMI adapter) to connect your iPad directly to your TV. This will display everything on your iPad screen, including videos.
2. Streaming from a streaming service:
* Most streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.) have apps for both iPad and Smart TVs: This allows you to launch the app on your iPad and control playback from your iPad, while the video plays on your TV.
* Chromecast: If your TV has Chromecast built-in or you have a Chromecast device, you can use the "Cast" button in some apps (like YouTube) to stream videos from your iPad to your TV.
3. Using a TV app with a built-in browser:
* Some TVs have built-in web browsers: You can open the browser and access websites with streaming content, or use a TV app that allows you to watch videos from the internet.
4. Using an external streaming device:
* Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV: These devices can be connected to your TV and used to access streaming services, mirror your iPad screen, and more.
In conclusion:
* If you want to mirror everything on your iPad screen to your TV: AirPlay or an HDMI cable are the best options.
* If you want to watch content from a streaming service: Using the app on your TV or Chromecast is the easiest way.
* If you want to watch content from a website: Using a TV app with a built-in browser or an external streaming device is the way to go.
Please let me know if you have any other questions!