Lightning is a proprietary connector developed by Apple and is not directly compatible with USB-C ports. To connect a device with a Lightning connector to a USB-C port, an adapter or a special cable with different connectors on each end is needed. This sort of interconnectivity requires some form of physical conversion because the connectors have different shapes, pinouts, and protocols.
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What is a Lightning connector and what devices use it?
What are the key differences between Lightning and USB-C connectors?
Why can't I directly connect a Lightning device to a USB-C port?