The Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is compatible with iPad models that have Lightning support and run iOS 9.2 or later. Since the iPad Air (5th generation) uses a Lightning connector and supports the required iOS version, it is compatible with this adapter.
I have connected it to the iPhone 10 and iPad.
There is no message for an update.
I use it with a USB stick and therefore cannot make any statement about an SSD.
Don't forget to plug the power supply into the adapter, otherwise there will also be problems.
Physically the connection can be made, but as far as I know the iPad does not support printer drivers other than AirPrint, so it is wireless. In my opinion it will not work
I have this product: Apple Lightning auf SD Kartenlesegerät
Which is probably similar to the product you are asking about. I can't copy my pictures on an SD-Card, so I doubt, that you can do that with your product.
I bought this adaptor hoping it was more of a general purpose USB adaptor and discovered it was not. To be fair, it does exactly what is described. That is, connect a camera to the Apple Photo import App. It also appears to allow a USB microphone connection. However, based on my testing I would assume that Clickshare would not work.
Hi, a Garmin USN ANT stick I suppose? it's a very specific usb stick, what use do you have for plugging it into the iPad? (this will help me to answer you).
I use it with a SD/CF card reader to
I also use it with an Ifi Audio DAC/amp and the compatibility is perfect.
At least when using my iPad Air 2, the Lightning port on the Lightning to USB adapter seems to be there only to connect the power adapter of the iPad so that the power supply is guaranteed - otherwise the iPad complains. The iPad even complains to me when I connect an externally powered USB midi interface to the Lightning to USB adapter in case the iPad's power adapter is unplugged - so even then, you can't use the Lightning connector for anything other than power. On the other hand, when using the Lightning to USB adapter AND the power adapter of the iOS device, an active USB hub can be connected (i.e. a hub that is powered externally). Thus, several USB devices, e.g. a USB midi keyboard and USB audio interface, can be connected and used simultaneously - and everyone is happy, lalala. However, a product specialist may be able to answer this question better than I can...
Since I don't have the same equipment, I can only give a limited answer. I tested it with an iPhone 11 and Logitech G935. You can listen to music, but I can't say whether the microphone works. I couldn't make a phone call because I couldn't switch to the headphones, only the normal hands-free system worked.
A Jabra with a cable didn't work either because it draws more current than the adapter allows.
What works in terms of microphone is, for example, the S6D uTestMic. This is a calibrated USB microphone that can be operated with this adapter. It has a microphone and a headphone output at the same time. But it's not meant for making phone calls. I don't know if all this will help you. You probably have to try it out.
I tried it once with my iPad Pro 10.5" (2017) and the Lightning to USB adapter and it works. This implies that it should also work on the iPad 6th Gen. The mouse I tested was the Dell USB UVDEL1. It may also be that a different mouse requires more power and therefore still needs to power the Lightning connector on the adapter. In any case, many storage media such as SSDs or USB sticks cannot be used without a power connection. This is not the case with the USB-C, i.e. iPad Pro (2018 or 2020), where the iPad has enough power with the connector so that all storage media and such can be plugged in. The Lightning connector simply doesn't bring enough power to the devices.
In any case, it is much more convenient to find a wireless mouse.
For those who don't know, all you have to do to use a mouse on the iPad is update the device to iOS version 13.4.
But the way to find the settings for the mouse buttons is still too complicated.
