With the iOS 16 update, copyrighted content can no longer be copied to the TV using an adapter, only a black screen is visible when these programs start.

A few months ago, after the iOS 16 update, many users noticed that AirPlay does not work with DRM-restricted (Rights Protected) content on older Apple TV models.

However, it seems that the problem extends not only to AirPlay screen mirroring, but also to HDMI adapter Also for iPhone and iPad, as users have complained about it in several posts on Apple forums, he noted 9to5Mac.

With the adapter, device owners cannot watch videos from Netflix, HBO Max, and other streaming sites displayed on their TV. Users claim that the adapter mirrors the device’s screen to the TV, but when they try to play a DRM-restricted video, the image turns black.




The Reddit user has also been confirmed by Netflix Support that there is no way to watch interface content with an HDMI adapter on devices running iOS 16, and that won’t change.

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According to 9to5Mac, it’s still unclear what might be behind it, as Apple hasn’t said anything about it. But according to the signs, iOS 16, which was released last September, has a new version of DRM that is not compatible with older devices. By the way, DRM (Digital Rights Management) is a technology that protects digital content from distribution or copying without permission.

Technology is updated from time to time, which improves its efficiency, but this also means that older devices can no longer keep up, as they do not receive software updates. It can also happen that the old Apple TV media players and HDMI adapters no longer work – the latter is probably due to the outdated base software (firmware).

Unfortunately for affected users, there is no real solution to the problem – iOS 15 cannot be rolled back to devices updated to version 16. iPad users whose devices are already USB-C can use this cable to project their tablet’s screen to an external monitor – unfortunately Others will have to look for other alternatives.

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