How to Connect MacBook to TV – Wired and Wirelessly
Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.
Method 1: Connect MacBook to TV Using HDMI Cable
Let us start by showing you how to use an HDMI cable to connect your MacBook to your TV. You will also be able to receive audio output straight from your TV. That said, using a wired connection also depends on the ports provided on your MacBook model.
If you have aMacBook with an HDMI port, you can use anHDMI to HDMI cableto connect the device to your TV. ForMacBooks with USB Type-Cports or Thunderbolt ports, users can employ aUSB Type-C to HDMI adapterto make the connection. If your MacBook model has aMini DisplayPort, you can use aMini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter.
After connecting your MacBook, it is important to check the output resolution and audio device. Here’s how.
Step 1:OpenSettings>Displays.
Step 2:You can click the dropdown menu next toOptimize Forand then select yourMacBook model name.
This will calibrate the output on your TV as per your MacBook’s screen resolution. To get more options for resolution, click onAdvancedat the bottom.
Step 3:Enable the option ofShow Resolution as List.
You will now see more options for resolution.
Step 4:Click onSoundfrom the left menu. Then, click onTV Monitorto select it as your Output device.
Method 2: Connect MacBook to TV Using AirPlay
Apple’s AirPlay functionality is available for various Apple TV models and on other Smart TVs from the likes of Sony and LG. Note that a TV needs to support AirPlay for it to work. As such, we recommend checking your TV manufacturer’s support page for confirmation. With that out of the way, here’s how to connect your MacBook wirelessly using AirPlay.
Step 1:On your Mac, click theControl Centericon at the top-right corner and then chooseScreen Mirroring.
Step 2:Select the name of yourApple TV modelor your Smart TV model thatsupports AirPlay.
Step 3:Once your TV display starts mirroring your MacBook home screen, openSettingson your MacBook.
Step 4:Click onDisplays>Optimize For> select yourMacBookto change theoutput resolution.
Once again, you can browse through the resolution list inAdvanced optionsand then choose from the available options.
You can also refer to our post in case AirPlay is not working on yourApple TV.
Method 3: Connect MacBook to TV Using Screen Cast
You can also use the Screen Cast feature on your Android TV or Chromecast with Google TV to connect your MacBook wirelessly. This feature can be used especially while watching videos on your web browser. We recommend using the Google Chrome browser for the same.
Step 1:Open the browser and thenstart playing a videoon YouTube.
Step 2:Click theScreen Casticon on the right side of the playback controls.
Step 3:Select yourAndroid TVto start casting the video.
You can click theScreen Castoption again and then selectStop Castingfrom the top-right corner if you wish to stop casting on your TV.
Here’s how you can cast your entire screen.
Step 1:OpenChromeon your Mac > go toSettings>Cast.
Step 2:Click theSourcesoption and then selectCast Screen.
Step 3:Click on yourTV model nameto start casting your MacBook screen.
Once again, you can change the resolution and audio output in the Settings window on your Mac. You can stop casting your MacBook screen by selecting your TV model name again.
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Last updated on 29 August, 2024
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