How to Connect Your iPhone to iPad?

From messages and images to apps and videos, people want to store and share all sorts of files on their iPad/iPhones. If you own both an iPhone and an iPad, then you must have tried to exchange data between the two devices such as Mac or PC, etc – for storage, backup, etc. In that case, you should know how to connect your iPhone to your iPad. Today, we will talk about how you can connect iPhone to the iPad using different methods. 

How to Connect iPhone to iPad?

Here are some ways to connect iPhone to the iPad quickly and easily. Now, let us discuss each of these methods in detail. 

Method 1: Connect iPhone to iPad via Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology for mobile devices that allows you to exchange files over short distances. Every digital device today comes with a built-in Bluetooth feature. Connecting devices with a Bluetooth connection is called Bluetooth tethering or internet tethering because it provides a stable connection for both devices to exchange files. 

Follow these steps to connect your iPhone to iPad using Bluetooth.

1. Tap on the Settings app on your iPhone and go to General > Network.
2. Now, go to Cellular and enable Personal Hotspot.
3. Go back to General in the settings menu and tap on ‘Bluetooth’.
4. Now, go to the settings menu on your iPad and turn on Bluetooth from the notification panel.
5. Wait for the iPad to scan for available devices. Now select your iPhone and enter the six-digit number to pair the devices. 
6. Finally, your iPhone will be connected to your iPad to sync data.

Note: Bluetooth is slow and not as secure as other wireless communication channels. Moreover, it can also drain battery power while transferring large files. 

Method 2: Connect iPhone to iPad Using Desktop

You will need a third-party transfer app or phone manager to connect through the desktop. Such apps allow you to organize, store, backup, and transfer data between both Android and iOS devices. 

Here is how you can connect an iPad with an iPhone using a desktop.

Step 1 – Launch the Application

First of all, download and launch the data transfer app on your PC.

Step 2 – Connect Your Devices with PC

Connect both your iPad and iPhone with the PC using a lightning to USB cable. Use Syncwire lightning cables as they are Apple-MFi certified and offer better quality than Apple’s lightning cable. Syncwire cables are ultra-durable with a 12000+ bend lifespan. So, these lightning cables won’t split, break or wear off anytime soon.

Step 3 – Manage the Devices

Once the iPad and iPhone are connected to the PC, the app will detect them. Choose the devices as source and destination according to your preferences. 

Step 4 – Sync Devices 

Now you can sync the data from the source device to the destination device. You can also share files between iPad and iPhone, create back, and restore data. 

Step 5 – Disconnect iPad

Once the action is performed, remove your iPad and iPhone from the PC.

Method 3: Connect iPhone to iPad via iCloud

All Apple users know about iCloud. It is the default cloud storage service by Apple for all iOS devices. iCloud allows users to access their photos, videos, messages, and other files by all data on the cloud. It also connects iPhone and iPad to sync data.

Step 1 – Set Up iCloud

If you don’t already have iCloud then set up iCloud on your iPhone by tapping on Settings > iCloud. Here you will log in to your Apple account by entering your Apple ID and password. Then you will select what you want to transfer to the iPad. For this, switch on the toggle in front of each data type. Finally, repeat the same process on your iPad.

Step 2 – Turn on WiFi

Turn on WiFi on your iPad and iPhone. Make sure both the devices are using the same WiFi connection. 

Step 3 – Sync Data

Now, you can sync and move data between your iPhone and iPad via iCloud. 

Method 4: Connect iPhone to iPad Using iTunes

iTunes is the most popular and perhaps the easiest way to connect iOS devices. iTunes was initially introduced as a means to move music files. Now, it has evolved into a mobile management platform, music library, radio broadcaster, and more. It is an ideal solution to connect iPhone to the iPad for syncing and transferring data. 

Step 1 – Connect Source Device to PC

Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer. Make sure you choose the device from which you want to transfer data (source device). You can use the Syncwire lightning cable nylon for a secure and steady connection. The nylon cover prevents the cable from bending and breaking, offering a six times stronger performance and durability than Apple’s original cable.  

Step 2 – Click the Device Icon 

Once the device is detected by iTunes on the desktop, it will appear as an icon at the top of the menu bar. Click the icon and go to ‘Summary’.

Step 3 – Select the Content 

You will find a list of different types of content in the Summary section. Select the content type you want to sync with iTunes. Now, wait for iTunes to sync the data. 

Step 4 – Connect Destination Device 

Now connect the device where you want to move the data. Plug your iPad/iPhone into your computer using Syncwire lightning to USB cable.

Step 5 – Sync Device With iTunes

Sync the destination device with iTunes to complete the transfer of data. 

Note: You can use this method to connect and transfer data from iPhone to iPad and vice versa. 

Conclusion 

Now connect your iPhone to iPad in just a few easy steps. Just choose the method that suits your needs. 

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