Apple mac hdmi adapter
Passive/active isn’t remotely “IC vs no IC” (and literally never is) it refers to where the signal is generated and where the conversion takes place. So again, it’s not semantic as the difference you regard here (IC vs no IC) isn’t actually a relevant difference to what’s actually being discussed here at all.
#Apple mac hdmi adapter pro#
In the case of the Mac Pro or MBP to get more than 2 HDMI outputs you needed active adapters - passive ones wouldn’t work. Most GPUs (or at least when MiniDP was relevant) could only create 2 HDMI signals but 6 DisplayPort ones. This doesn’t matter so much for VGA as there aren’t active adapters, or if there are, they’re very rare, but this matters MASSIVELY in the real world for HDMI. Active adapters convert a DisplayPort signal inside the adapter. Passive adapters request the specific signal from the GPU. If it doesn't work, I think I'll call Apple support before spending nearly $100 on another adapter - will also let you guys know what they say if it comes to that.Except it’s not semantic, as Active and Passive DisplayPort adapters literally have defined meanings in the DP standard and literally have completely different meanings to the irrelevant one you’re applying. I'll let you guys know (should arrive Tuesday). I think I'll wait to try the Anker adapter that I ordered before spending even more money on this. Here's one that simply says "Thunderbolt 3" but it's $90.00 (yikes!) When I search on Amazon for "thunderbolt 3 hdmi" the vast majority of the results say USB-C and "Thunderbolt 3 compatible". Supports both video and audio output." They don't sell a "HDMI to Thunderbolt 3" adapter.only one I see on their site is this third-party one which is very expensive and overkill).
#Apple mac hdmi adapter tv#
And why would Apple sell such an adapter if it didn't work with projectors, which are VERY commonly used with their notebooks? In fact, the product page even says, "Requires an HDMI cable (sold separately) for connection to your TV or projector. Why would the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter work with my 4k (3840x2160) TV but not a WXGA (1280x800) projector? You'd think a 4k display device would require the higher standard. Interesting thought, but that raises other questions if true. However, if I connect the projector to my 2012 MBA using a VGA cable, the VGA-to-HDMI adapter, and the HDMI-to-TB2 adapter, I get a video signal. When I connect the projector to my MBA M1 using a VGA cable, the VGA-to-HDMI adapter, and the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, I get no video signal. I have both a VGA-to-HDMI adapter (third party) and a HDMI-to-TB2 adapter (third party). multi-port adapters when hooking to a projector.ĮDIT: Here's another interesting experiment I just did. If I DON'T, then I would be wondering if it's an issue of single vs. Company Products Videos Store Where to Buy Support Whats New Company Info. Some can connect directly to HDMI, while others need an adapter. Between 20, Apple made several changes to the MacBook Pro. Pre-sales Questions Call us at 1-94 or email. Every MacBook Pro produced since 2008 includes a video port for connecting to an HDMI input, including those on an HDTV or projector. DisplayLink Dual HDMI Adapter for M1 Macs.
#Apple mac hdmi adapter 1080p#
I've just ordered this Anker USB C to HDMI Adapter and will report back if I have the same issue with it. Some resolutions, especially 'Retina' ones, may be missing on Apple M1 based Macs. Thunderbolt Certified for Mac® and Windows (2), the Sonnet Thunderbolt Dual HDMI Adapter supports two monitors at resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (4K), but you can also use it to connect monitors with lower resolutions, like full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) or 1920 x 1200 monitors.This makes it great for use for different home and office workspace applications. a TV that would be causing this?įWIW, I'm also connecting to the same projector via VGA using the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter and it works flawlessly. Is there something unique to HDMI bus on a projector vs. So the only thing I can think of is it's some sort of incompatibility with the HDMI bus on Epson projectors and the HDMI-to-USB-C adapter. So you'd conclude it must be something wrong with the HDMI bus on the projector, right? No, because it works perfectly fine with both an Apple TV and my 2012 MBA using an HDMI to TB2 adapter. So this would indicate it's neither a faulty adapter nor faulty cable. It works perfectly fine with my 60" LG 4K TV using the same HDMI cables. I've also tried with another Epson projector with the same result. I've tried restarting (projector and MBA) and using a different HDMI cable.