The following devices have support for TV out:
- iPhone
- iPad
- iPod touch
- iPod nano (3rd generation and later)
- iPod classic, iPod (5th generation), and iPod photo
Note: Other iPod models may support viewing of photos or slideshows on the iPod display but do not support TV out.
The following docks support TV out when used with an iPod model or iPhone that supports TV out:
- Apple Universal Dock (requires either the Apple Composite AV Cable or the Apple Component AV Cable—will not work with the iPod AV Cable). Search the store for part number MB125G.
- iPod Universal Dock or iPod with color display dock (iPod photo dock)
Important: The iPhone dock does not support TV out.
iPod models that support TV out can support viewing on a television in several ways. Use the tables below to see which cables and docks can be used with each iPod model. Check the documentation that came with the cable or iPod for information on how to connect and enable TV out.
Note: If you choose to use a third-party cable, make sure it has the "Works with iPhone" or "Made for iPod" label. Learn more about iPod and iPhone accessories.
Cable compatibility
All you need to get TV out is a compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod and the correct cable. If your device works with the component and composite cables, then the choice depends on the TV(s) you will be connecting to.
| iPod Model |
iPod AV Cable |
Apple Composite AV Cable |
Apple Component AV Cable (part number MB128LL) |
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| iPhone3 | - | √ | √2 |
| iPhone 3G | - | √ | √2 |
| iPhone 3GS | - | √ | √1 |
| iPad | - | √ | √1 |
| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | √ | √ | - |
| iPod (5th generation) | √ | √ | - |
| iPod classic | - | √ | √1 |
| iPod nano (3rd generation and later) | - | √ | √1 |
| iPod touch | - | √ | √2 |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | - | √ | √1 |
| iPod touch (3rd generation) | - | √ | √1 |
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iPod, Cable, and Dock compatibility
A dock can be a welcome addition if you're going to keep your cables connected to the TV. The Apple Universal Dock includes an Apple Remote so you can pause and adjust the volume from a distance. The docks and cables are sold separately.
Apple Composite AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock
| iPod Model | Apple Composite AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock | ||
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![]() Apple Composite AV Cable + ![]() Apple Universal Dock |
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| iPhone2 | - | √ | |
| iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS | - | √ | |
| iPad | - | - | |
| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | - | √1 | |
| iPod (5th generation) | - | √ | |
| iPod classic | - | √ | |
| iPod nano (3rd generation and later) | - | √ | |
| iPod touch | - | √ | |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | - | √ | |
| iPod touch (3rd generation) | - | √ | |
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Apple Component AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock
| iPod Model | Apple Component AV Cable with iPod Universal Dock or Apple Universal Dock | ||
![]() Apple Component AV Cable + iPod Universal Dock |
![]() Apple Component AV Cable + ![]() Apple Universal Dock |
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| iPhone3 | - | √2 | |
| iPhone 3G | - | √2 | |
| iPhone 3GS | - | √1 | |
| iPad | - | - | |
| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | - | - | |
| iPod (5th generation) | - | - | |
| iPod classic | - | √1 | |
| iPod nano (3rd generation and later) | - | √1 | |
| iPod touch | - | √2 | |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | - | √1 | |
| iPod touch (3rd generation) | - | √1 | |
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iPod AV Cable or S-Video cable with iPod Universal Dock
| iPod Model | iPod AV Cable or S-Video cable with iPod Universal Dock | ||
![]() iPod AV Cable + iPod Universal Dock |
S-Video cable + iPod Universal Dock |
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| iPhone | √ | √ | |
| iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS | √ | √ | |
| iPad | - | - | |
| iPod with color display (iPod photo) | √1 | √1 | |
| iPod (5th generation) | √ | √ | |
| iPod classic | √ | √ | |
| iPod nano (3rd generation and later) | √ | √ | |
| iPod touch | √ | √ | |
| iPod touch (2nd generation) | √ | √ | |
| iPod touch (3rd generation) | √ | √ | |
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