How To Hook Your MacBook Up To A Tv or Monitor

[DodgyVideoz]

is this possible wirelessly any how?

[HoopsProductions123]

@DodgyVideoz nope, unfortunately not

[luukertje]

hoer die doet het niet hoor

[liltommy97]

will that VGA to VGA cable work on any tv??? even on the newest tvs????

[MrSunwing]

why does your mac have the desktop icons all over the place like windows? and not on the bottom?

[owest707]

Will this work with Mac book air

[mrawesomesauce888]

@owest707 NO SHIT

[ohbear64]

@mrawesomesauce888 Well you do know macbook air sucks shit and has like nothing macbook pros do, like dvd trays and shit. Don't be such a dick when replying.

[owest707]

@mrawesomesauce888 alright calm down

[scoobers90]

I've gotten it to work, but when i unhook the cable to just use my laptop my background goes gray and my top bar goes black. help!

[evilbearnevil]

are those male or female vga's??

[idksomethinggeneric]

i can't understand your slurred speech.

[flysafely]

I'm afraid that I, too, had difficulty understanding cos of slurred speech.

[FatalBlur]

@flysafely its really not that hard, get those parts and plug them in, everything is pretty explanitory, only thing I didnt understand before this vid was where the port was on the laptop, macs are kind of ghetto. They go against the law, and actually its not that hard to understand him.

[flysafely]

@FatalBlur Hi Fatalblur, my comment wasn't about the how-to part of the video but rather that I was agreeing with at least one other who said they couldn't understand because of slurred speech--which I agreed with. (Lack of) Enunciation was what made it a bit difficult for me to understand not the content part.

[FatalBlur]

@flysafely Hi flysafely, I did not realize we were speaking in a formal tone of speech, either way, I apologize for the lack of understanding of your post. Moreover, thankyou for understanding my ignorance and stupidity.

[BrenJChu]

I have an older macbook '09 white model. When I plug it into my T.V. ( It's a HDTV) It says "Signal is not compatible with this input" Any help? Much appreciated

[teentya1]

I have it all set up. I can hear it on the computer but how can I get it to hear it on the tv?

[Fly0High]

You can make your mac go to sleep mode by going to Apple > Sleep or, alternatively pressing Alt+Cmd+Eject. No external keyboard needed.

[boniet100]

it works my screens just don't match up. i have to drag things all the way to the right of my mac book just to see it on my monitor, how can i fix this problem?

[iAmMkwa]

@boniet100 watch the full video ^.^



[Collzer23]

@boniet100 Go to System Preferences via the Apple logo on the top left --> Click Displays --> and then click the tab at the top (cant remember which one) --> and you want to "Mirror" the displays

[RetroTeamStudios]

i see your xbox in the back do you have a xbox VGA cable if so is it compatible with the xbox VGA cable, like get a splitter to split the VGA cables from the computer to the xbox to the macbook? also would you be able to get audio?please plea reply or message me

[MrAids5000]

anyone having problems with this. you need to go to system preferences then display and hitt he button that says detect monitor.

[MiniChillaGorilla]

Is their sound too?

[ozzyboy231]

Im Not Seeing Anything, Just No Signal, Please Quick I Got A Presentation Tomorow Afternoon

[EvilMoogIe]

no point in buying an iMac really... I just bought a sweet HDTV and use that with my macbook lol and when I gotta go somewhere bam I just disconnect my laptop

[bigredrachael]

I have the display set up how do I change the sound so that it comes from the tv and not the macbook air

[emporio8404]

why am i not seeing my desktop?!? i see the background but thats it!!

[patparty666]

@emporio8404 You need to turn "mirroring" on. You do that by going to system preferences.

[techdeck634]

this is exactly what i needed

[alternateapple1]

Thankyou so much!

[qwerty72766]

will it blend?????? lol

[jazzzie83]

My tv us not recognizing it.. I keep on getting the no signal sign. What to do?

[1stBONER]

so in order to get your screen off the tv simply open the mbp and the screen will switch back to the mbp then disconnect the cords correct?

[brandenissp00n]

hey how do u have it duel screens like move your mouse from one screen to the other? or is that possible with a macbook pro?

[Danceallnightbabe]

good vid... learnt a lot!!! plus we have the same case

[skew96]

it work in iMac to right ? please reply..

[kingkoopa397]

lol now you can play gamecube with an emulator through a mac emulator thorugh your tv....ELECTRONIC CEPTION

[callawayHXtour]

does this work both ways? can i watch whats on my tv on my mac?

[MrSH4D3Y]

i want to know how to do it wirelessly!!!!!!

[MrBasshead123]

what if you wanna skype?

[klackanella]

whas that white cord he has at the begging?

[davidogan]

Very good video. Well explained. Thanks a lot.  Now I know how to do it. Cheers.

[xRadicalAurax]

Would you recommend ViewSonic monitors? I'm looking into getting a 21.5 inch 1080P LED one.

[oscararagonjr]

Really!? I don't think that it should be as complicated as you make it seem. Well maybe not complicated in a technical stand point, but more like "out of the way" complicated.

[drummingtrumpeteer69]

If i use the mini display to HDMI on my TV will audio come out of my TV?

[SemiAquaticRhino]

why do you have a wireless mouse and keyboard if you have a laptop?

[DaleStiles]

@SemiAquaticRhino Because you can't get to the keyboard or the mouse if the laptop is closed.

[itzvibegfx]

will this work on a macbook air?

[SemiAquaticRhino]

@itzvibegfx if it has the mini displayport input

[2011sandybaby]

thanks this is very helpful!!!! XD

[MrChineseJesus]

Can anyone help me please, when I connect my MacBook Pro to my tv with mini display port to vga it works fine when my mac is open, but when I close it, it says out of range!?

[SemiAquaticRhino]

@MrChineseJesus i don't know why that's happening, but just don't close it.

[TheRangersops]

plz tell me i can do in hd 1080

[limetang]

I do have one question. Considering how cheap monitors are nowadays, and how even with all the adaptors and cables you need it still doesn't add up to that much. Why on earth would anyone buy apple's cinema display considering it costs about 4 times as much as a regular screen.

[MikeMitchellTV]

Great vid

[CujoTheMadDawg310]

What year is your macbook from?

[eddieA2088]

PS: Im plugging this into my HDTV 1080p Samsung

[eddieA2088]

QUESTION: MY MACBOOK SCREEN ISNT WORKING BUT IT POWERS AND MAKES SOUND. I HAVE AL THE CABLES NEEDED. I PLUG IT IN AND ALL IT DISPLAYS IS THE DEKSTOP SCREEN WITH NO APPLICATIONS. THE PEOPLE AT APPLE SAID THATS ALL THE CABLES I NEEDED. I ALSO TOLD THEM MY SCREEN DOESNT WORK. THEY SAID IT SHOULD WORK EVEN THOUGH MY SCREEN ISNT WORKING> PLEASE HELP

[skinxxbones]

tytytytytytytytytyytytytytyty soooooooooooo much!!!!!!!

[licha2244]

i pluged in my cord n all n my laptop show up on the screen but it wont let me do anything on the screen tv

[xsilentsatx]

tried doing this on my own for like 2 hours and the only thing i was doing wrong was i didnt have my macbook plugged in lol

[spyshocker]

Thanks really help been trying to find mini dvi to vga out for ages now found out that you need a VGA to VGA

[BlazingGex]

how much for the cords?

[PaulGrantDesigns]

The TV isn't that much larger than the 13"s own screen. And by using VGA, it's bound to look worse. It's also a bit confusing to the noobs to be showing a VGA setup, when you should just be using MD Port to HDMI -- carrying the audio as well to your TV.

[804tfisher]

do you have to have a extra key bored... can you just keep you mac open

[robin22061993]

thanks, very helpful!

[Jacob4Tech]

@str8savage fuck

[quinnpwnz]

So, I just have to buy a VGA Cable, Mini Display port (I already have a keyboard/mouse etc) and I can turn my Macbook into a desktop?

[str8savage]

is there audio?

[DreceonMW2]

Apple mini display ---> Vga, or

Apple mini display ---> Dvi ---> HDMI ???

And wil this work fine with macbook white (newest)?

[PaulKyriazi]

Thanks. Very clear instructions.

[Gay1jk]

@OnlineFrisco if the regular tv has a vga port. Which not all do.

[TheOrphstar]

THIS WAS THE MOST HELPFUL VIDEO OUT THERE ON THIS SUBJECT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[ETSJoshVoxx]

ok say im running logic and i wanna do this so that i can have my mix window and my arrange window side by side, can i use both monitors? like as if i had two monitors? or do i have to use one or the other?

[pbradman]

how do you connect a Apple Cinema HD Display (model M8536, 2002) to a Macbook (2006 model)?

[den1slav]

why are you plug in to a power ?? my is not to power ? :?

[jer14720]

I have a question. This info is useful but i have a 2009 imac, its a desktop all one piece. I also have a minidisplay port, but i only have an hdmi port on my hdtv, would it work with hdmi and an imac. can someone answer this

[mathewjordan1993]

dat would be good for grand theft auto sananderas

[birdman9564]

Would u need a VGA to VGA for a tv? Because i dont think my tv has that VGA port thing...

[ETSJoshVoxx]

@birdman9564 you need a tv that has a vga input or else you can't do it :/ i think

[yohsamaa]

Hey, I want to buy a new monitor to my macbook pro to see the games more clearly and to play in a more comfortable way.. The question is, if I connect the Macbook Pro into the monitor, will it be able to play on higher resolution? or I will able to play with the original resolutions that the macbook pro's lcd can produce? So basically if the macbook pro's video card can produce bigger resolutions, that's the question:) thanks for the video, everything seems more clearlier now:)

[Alcoholandastronauts]

Good stuff man!! Thanks for the help and Tutorial!

[sam36044]

@Alcoholandastronauts yes



[XxXlilZombieHumperXx]

what about the sound?

[CRPritch20]

can u use any mouse or keyboard or dose it have to be mac

[FIGUREitup]

@CRPritch20 any keyboard and mouse, i use microsoft displays and keyboards and mice not because im a windows fanboy, because they are cheaper than a 999$ display and a 29$ mini display port. instead a can get a 200$ 27 inch microsoft display, 5$ mini display port.

[blt122107]

would it still be at its highest resolution if you us dual screen?

[Jsinsak]

So i did everything in this video but I still cant seem to get a signal on my tv monitor ? Its like it wont recognize my computer ? All my other TV's in my house work but not this tv ? I am using a mini DVI to VGA on all tvs and this one just doesn't seem to work ?

[goldielox8100]

I hooked my mac to the monitor and that works. But when I close my Mac the TV goes blank and loses connection. I have the wireless mouse and the Keyboard. I though when I close my mac the monitor would still continue working. What should I do.

[DanicaJammin]

NOTHING IS WORKING FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have all the right cords. i have a basic macbook and a 32" vizio. at first i had a HDMI with Mini disply and found out that is wrong so i got a VGA with mini display...And on my vizio i have RGB setting....nothing is working 'spodgjfs

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[controlledemo]

Hit 1:32 10 times. Fail.

[itsadamtime]

Where did u get that background? i found the normal one but it looked like you edited a little

[iamthemesenger]

great video very helpful

[Dn32361]

where did you get the VGA adappder

[lina8316]

Is there still an overheating problem with a closed Macbook-lid?

[GeekisCarnage]

@lina8316 yes, i experience that

[Drenwickification]

Is there no way you can put it in the highest res on your TV without having to shut the macbook and therefore having to get another keyboard/mouse to use?

[GeekisCarnage]

@Drenwickification not that i know of

[Danceallnightbabe]

good vid dude

[sam36044]

were do we bye whit cable

[GeekisCarnage]

@sam36044 best buys, apple store,

[MrSoccerman13]

Is there any way to make the mini display port a import instead of a outport, so I could you make macbook pro as a monitor instead of the other way around?? I know its possible for iMacs . Thanks

[GeekisCarnage]

@MrSoccerman13 not sure

[TheClayboy123]

@MrSoccerman13

there isn't... it sucks i know

[Ipodtouchappsrule]

was the light on the front on the macbook purple???

[GeekisCarnage]

@Ipodtouchappsrule yes

[justanonymous0]

@Ipodtouchappsrule No... Its the cover that makes the color of the apple logo go purple I have the same Casing :D

[boxingboy09]

how come i dont have my menu bar?

[24ecko]

Stupid Macs, on Windows laptops all you need is the VGA cable

[mccool24]

where do i get these cables from???

[syfaulkner95]

@mccool24 Check on amazon. They are very good with these types of things and have a wide selection.

[goldenmonkey84]

do you need to sync the wirless keyboard and mouse first to your mac ? and does it work with just a normal mac

[LivefromtheCHF]

omg this is crazy lol. we have the same laptop, mouse, cords, tv, wireless keyboard, and screen savor.... creepy.

[GeekisCarnage]

@LivefromtheCHF :D

[OnyxtheGamer]

@LivefromtheCHF *saver. You have tempted the wrathe of the GrammarNazi's....

[lambofgod10000]

it wont show what i'm doing on my mac book on my tv

[DanRooster]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[thatsnazzyappleguy]

your an idiot, it DOESN'T have to be plugged in...

[GeekisCarnage]

@thatsnazzyappleguy You have no idea what you are talking about, "idiot". It has to be plugged in or it will just shut off. I know because that's what happens to mine. Maybe that's different for 2010 models. You should really research before you make a comment like that because it makes you look stupid.

[thatsnazzyappleguy]

@GeekisCarnage i have both the Early 2010 model and the Mid 2009 model. yours might just be fucked up. i connect both to external monitors almost every day and they are never plugged in and they both work great. they are both Macbook Pro's and 13" by the way

[iamthemesenger]

fucking awesome

[fatma619]

Yesssssssss I did it! Lol. Thanks.

[FunkyMamaJunction]

so i have a insignia too, but for some reason, while my Mac recognizes the TV displays my TV won't recognize my mac even though i have it on the VGA setting. any suggestions? thanks!

[GeekisCarnage]

@FunkyMamaJunction Is your MacBook plugged up to the power cord?

[iAppletechreviews]

THANKS!

[kevyan2006]

I got a unibody macbook pro. I have a wireless keyboard with build in mouse. If I used the macbook pro build in bluetooth. Will this that work or I need a usb bluetooth? I'm just asking cause I see you are using usb bluetooth for mouse.

[GeekisCarnage]

@kevyan2006 You can use any wireless or bluetooth mouse and keyboard

[TechnicalEric]

What if you tv doesnt recognize it? Like i connect it and the colors are all messed up and has a purple overlay and if i press detect display it just says "VGA display" and has no color options other then the tab at the top which doesn't do much and yes i have tried messing with the actual tv colors.

[GeekisCarnage]

@TechnicalEric maybe the vha cable is not plugged in all the way or one of the wires are bad.

[bdub24j]

Thx for posting. Need to take my CPU in for repair and want to utilize my larger monitors during this down period. Thx again for posting.

[GeekisCarnage]

@bdub24j no problem

[ThePikoowx]

One question Please , If I Use the Mini DP to Hdmi Cable , Will i get the sound also ? With only a Hdmi cable , Another question , Can i use my macbook's keyboard and Mouse while connected to my Lcd ?

Hope you reply soon , Thanks In advance :)

[GeekisCarnage]

@ThePikoowx yes you will get sound, and yes you can use the keyboard and mouse

[soccer123456789ist]

whats that black and red thing atached to yor mac computer

[TheVman12345]

@soccer123456789ist i fink its the mouse receiver

[GeekisCarnage]

@soccer123456789ist mouse dongle

[98ak98]

help A LOT!!! im not a geek, lol

[Thalerboy73]

Good work man helped me out a lot.

[LivefromtheCHF]

good job dude. like how you turned the camera so we could really see. thx.

[GeekisCarnage]

@LivefromtheCHF :)

[kanta90]

good description and setup 5/5

[TheTelavivdude]

does it have to be an apple keyboard?



[GeekisCarnage]

@TheTelavivdude Im not sure, it could be any bluetooth or wireless keyboard

[videomaster54]

@TheTelavivdude no it does not=)

[techfreak92]

when you say ANY keyboard...can it be wired?

[GeekisCarnage]

@techfreak92 yup

[hondahp18]

why do you need all this, why cant you keep the screen open, use the mouse on the keyboard and view on both laptop and tv at the same time?

[GeekisCarnage]

@hondahp18 I like my screen closed

[allanxpoe83]

so do i really need an external keyboard and mouse? i cant just leave the mac open if i just wanna watch a movie?

[GeekisCarnage]

@allanxpoe83 you can keep it open, I just like mine closed

[allanxpoe83]

if u can afford a macbook u can def afford a samsung...wtf

[GeekisCarnage]

@allanxpoe83 I have a samsung. I wanted a small LED tv for my room so I got this

[sanad1999]

i have the new macbook :D but the problem is this mini display port is bigger size than the one on my macbook! why there is no one small>?

[GeekisCarnage]

@sanad1999 the old ones have mini DVI not MIni Display port

[l3mm1w1nk5]

How can i fix it so i can see the top bar on my TV, the gray bar with the mac options, the time, file, history, and all that. I have the older macbook pro, the all Silver one.

[GeekisCarnage]

@l3mm1w1nk5 You just go into screen settings and drag the bar to either side

[mrjspence]

@l3mm1w1nk5 I FIGURED THIS OUT AFTER HIOURS OF PAINFUL TRIAL AND ERROR. IF YOU'RE ALSO USING THE INSIGNIA LED-LCD 22 INCH 1080P THAT I AM TRY THIS: MENU -> PICTURE --> ADVANCED VIDEO --> OVERSCAN. TURN OVERSCAN OFF. AS SOON AS YOU DO THIS IT SHOULD WORK! GOOD LUCK

[mrjspence]

@l3mm1w1nk5 I FIGURED THIS OUT AFTER HIOURS OF PAINFUL TRIAL AND ERROR. IF YOU'RE ALSO USING THE INSIGNIA LED-LCD 22 INCH 1080P THAT I AM TRY THIS: MENU -> PICTURE --> ADVANCED VIDEO --> OVERSCAN. TURN OVERSCAN OFF. AS SOON AS YOU DO THIS IT SHOULD WORK! GOOD LUCK

YOUR MAC SHOULD BE SET TO HAVE THE OVERSCAN BOX CHECKED WITHIN THE APPLE DISPLAY SETTING PAGE. I DID NOT HAVE MUCH LUCK WITH MIRRORED IMAGES CHECKED.

[mrjspence]

@l3mm1w1nk5 

[GeekisCarnage]

@HawkerFearn No problem and your welcome

[HawkerFearn]

Hey dude, just to say we were having real troubles with it and thanks to you and this video youve made it possible. now having fun with projector and tv, thanks alot mate, its really made life better you genius haha

[theresnopast]

ive always wondered this! thank you!

[Blake1234ify]

thank you for that was great and it works

[c00lj0j0]

Is it worth getting a macbook pro for connecting to a monitor and wireless keyboard? That way I can get the best of both worlds for desktop and portable computing.

[GeekisCarnage]

@c00lj0j0 yeah it is

[jeannejnet]

how much are these adaptors?

[googlyboogly55]

@jeannejnet they're about $30

[s0pinoii]

hey just wondering is their a reason y ur macbook has to be plugged in to the charger?

[GeekisCarnage]

@s0pinoii I dont know, it just wont work for me without it