Once you have the proper cables, all you need to do is connect the the appropriate cable to the Mac, and then to the HDMI port on the TV.įor what it’s worth, there are plenty of other cable options available on Amazon but these are a few with good ratings and from reputable companies, like Anker and Apple.Īnd a quick sidenote though typically connecting a Mac to a TV is trouble-free, some M1 Mac users may experience flickering, white noise, and other display issues, which can usually be remedied by disconnecting and reconnecting, or using a different cable solution. You will need a USB-C adapter to be able to connect this from the Mac to the TV. HDMI braided cable for $20 carries both video and audio signal, and supports higher resolution video output which matters if you want to watch something like 4K video.

The advantage to this is it will not require a separate HDMI cable, since it’s an all-in-one. USB-C to HDMI cable for $15 is not a dongle, but instead bridges USB-C directly to HDMI. Again, you will still need an HDMI cable. Remember, you will still need an HDMI cable.Īpple USB-C Digital Multiport Adapter for $70 has HDMI, USB 3, and a USB-C port, which gives you a lot more options for other peripherals. Most modern flat screen TV’s will need an HDMI cable, and for the Mac, you’ll need a USB-C to HDMI adapter along with the HDMI cable, or a USB-C to HDMI cable.Īnker USB-C to HDMI adapter for $17 only has a single HDMI port, but if that’s all you need it’s good enough. What do I need to connect my MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to a TV? The USB-C ports look like this:Īssuming your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air has USB-C ports, you’re good to go. To be clear, we’re talking about MacBook Pro models that are 2016 and newer (including the 20 M1 MacBook Pro), and MacBook Air models from 2018 and newer (also including the M1 MacBook Air).

Whatever the reason, it’s easy to do, but you will need to have the appropriate cables. Maybe you want to use the TV as a larger display, or perhaps you want to watch a movie from the computer on the bigger TV screen, or use it for gaming.

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