HP docking station G5 compatibility

[ric991]

Hello. I have recent acquired an hp docking station G5 (without displaylink) for my office laptop. The office laptop works without any problem. Now to the main question. I also have two iPads at home, an iPad 5 (with lightning port) and an iPad Air M2 (with usb c). Does the docking station work with my iPad Air? Anyone with the experience regarding this? Thanks in advance.

[NonSequitur777]

@ric991,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

The HP USB-C Dock G5 is primarily designed for Windows laptops and does not officially support iPads. However, since your iPad Air M2 has a USB-C port, it might have limited compatibility with the dock. Here’s what you need to know:

What Works?

• Charging – The dock provides power via USB-C, so your iPad Air M2 should charge when connected.
• USB Peripherals – If you connect a keyboard, mouse, or external storage to the dock, your iPad Air may recognize them (depending on iPadOS compatibility).
• Audio Devices – Headphones or speakers connected to the dock might work.

 

What Probably Won’t Work?

• External Displays – The HP Dock G5 relies on DisplayPort Alternate Mode, which is not supported by iPads. Your iPad Air M2 will not output video through the dock’s HDMI or DisplayPort.
• Network (Ethernet Port) – iPads generally don’t recognize Ethernet through the HP Dock G5. However, a USB-C to Ethernet adapter might work separately.

 

Alternative Solutions for External Displays:

If your goal is to use an external monitor, you’ll need a USB-C to HDMI adapter or a dock that explicitly supports iPad video output, such as:

• Apple’s USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
• A Thunderbolt 3/4 dock with iPad support

 

Conclusion:

Your iPad Air M2 should work with the HP Dock G5 for charging and basic peripherals, but external displays and Ethernet will not function. The iPad 5 with a Lightning port is not compatible with the dock at all. If you need display support, a dedicated iPad-compatible dock or an Apple adapter is the better option.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777