The following article is for a product that is now considered Legacy (EOL) status. Because of this, the information below may not match what is possible with current Elgato hardware and software. |
Using your iPad with Elgato Game Capture HD is easy, after a few minutes of setup:
1) Connect your iPad to Elgato Game Capture HD via the HDMI In port. You can use a HDMI cable, and Apple Digital AV Adapter that is attached to your iPad.
2) Connect your TV to the HDMI Out port of Elgato Game Capture HD using a HDMI cable.
3) If necessary, choose HDMI input for your TV or Display.
4) Connect Elgato Game Capture HD to your Mac or PC using the supplied USB cable.
5) Visit https://www.elgato.com/us/en/s/downloads to download the latest Elgato Game Capture HD software. Once downloaded, launch the Elgato Game Capture HD software.
6) Power on your iPad. Note: you may see a message "This Accessory is Not Supported" if you are using the older version of the Apple Digital AV Adapter. Tap OK to dismiss this message.
7) Launch the Elgato Game Capture HD application.
7) Launch the Elgato Game Capture HD application.
8) Click Settings, select iPad for Input Device, and HDMI for Input.
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