Smart Controller & Ipad

Juan Ihno · Jan 24, 2019

Can you use an iPad as an external monitor with the smart controller ?
I Called tech support and they informed me that you can connect with usb cable, but in the tutorial it only mentions to connect external monitors with HDMI. Can anybody clarify this.
Also, does anybody know if there is going to be and adaptor or a holder that you can attach the iPad to the smart controller.

msinger · Jan 24, 2019

You can only connect an external monitor to the HDMI output.

crazyju · Jan 24, 2019

msinger said:
You can only connect an external monitor to the HDMI output.

So it doesnt support display over usb c with an app? I havent seen a recent usb c device not have that ability

Juan Ihno · Jan 24, 2019

DJI tech support just confirmed me 100% that you can use an iPad as external monitor. I have it on print the chat where tech support confirms this info. I still dont know if I should buy smart controller, its not about the money, but many times I need a bigger screen to see better what im filming. There are no mount supports for iPad for this controller, etc. Also It seems that its more delicate the SC to carry around, i film on beaches etc. I have to buy tomorrow the latest. Some one wants to share my burden and help e choose?

crazyju · Jan 24, 2019

I am sure that mounts will be coming that use the bottom 2 screw holes

Juan Ihno · Jan 24, 2019

Thanks. I saw video about the 2 screw holes, but people did not know what they where for.

In your opinion do you think that the SC is more fragile that the normal controller?

crazyju · Jan 24, 2019

Mine is still sitting in Memphis. But I will be pissed if it is more fragile than the original. Every review i have seen says it is more robust than the original.

Juan Ihno · Jan 24, 2019

msinger said:
You can only connect an external monitor to the HDMI output.

Juan Ihno · Jan 24, 2019

Thanks M singer for your reply - but dji tech support indicates that you can also connect via usb, image of the chat above.

ottodawg · Jan 24, 2019

Juan Ihno said:
Thanks M singer for your reply - but dji tech support indicates that you can also connect via usb, image of the chat above.

Connect via what app? Are you talking about running Go 4 on the Ipad also? Wouldn't be straight video out of a usb port.

crazyju · Jan 24, 2019

I think he is just wanting to view a larger screen while using the smart controller.

Juan Ihno · Jan 24, 2019

crazyju said:
I think he is just wanting to view a larger screen while using the smart controller.

Correct, a larger screen while using the smart controller.
I did not ask if I could also run the app.

Juan Ihno · Jan 24, 2019

ottodawg said:
Connect via what app? Are you talking about running Go 4 on the Ipad also? Wouldn't be straight video out of a usb port.

I dont know what app. I strait forward asked them if I could use the iPad as an external monitor, and tech support said yes connecting it via usb.

crazyju · Jan 24, 2019

Phones with usb c have had this ability for a few years now. Nice to know they included it in the controller.

ottodawg · Jan 24, 2019

I could be wrong, but I believe what he's saying is you can use the display on the smart controller OR an external device via USB. You obviously couldn't use both. Raw video would only be via HDMI.

crazyju · Jan 24, 2019

I can hook my samsung phone to my tablet and view the same screen on both devices. I assume the smart controller is just using the usb c as a display port, just like a lot of other android devices. I am just guessing here. Hopefully I will have it in hand soon to find out.

ottodawg · Jan 24, 2019

crazyju said:
I can hook my samsung phone to my tablet and view the same screen on both devices. I assume the smart controller is just using the usb c as a display port, just like a lot of other android devices. I am just guessing here. Hopefully I will have it in hand soon to find out.

That's a possibility, it would just be a "cast" on an external device.