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Will an adaptor like the below work to add a TV to MacBook through USB. Already using USB-C for thunderbolt monitor. Trying to add a third screen. Appreciate any input! The USB to HDMI cable I purchased doesn't work. I'm wondering if the adaptor will?
Thanks for the feedback!
That Mac supports:
Dual/Mirroring* 2nd Max. Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)*
Details:* Although Apple originally only reported that this model could support a single external display up to 2560x1600, third-parties discovered that it actually could support a 3840x2160 (4K) display, and Apple subsequently revised their official documentation to confirm this, as well.
from:
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.8-13-2017-specs.html
Your computer supports ONE additional hardware-accelerated external display. That really suggest that if you want to support more displays, you may need more computer.
There are ways to support more external displays using more complex and expensive Docks and DisplayLink software, but they will not be hardware accelerated, and not suitable for full motion Video, gaming, and possibly not for mouse-tracking on that display.
That Mac supports:
Dual/Mirroring* 2nd Max. Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)*
Details:* Although Apple originally only reported that this model could support a single external display up to 2560x1600, third-parties discovered that it actually could support a 3840x2160 (4K) display, and Apple subsequently revised their official documentation to confirm this, as well.
from:
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.8-13-2017-specs.html
Your computer supports ONE additional hardware-accelerated external display. That really suggest that if you want to support more displays, you may need more computer.
There are ways to support more external displays using more complex and expensive Docks and DisplayLink software, but they will not be hardware accelerated, and not suitable for full motion Video, gaming, and possibly not for mouse-tracking on that display.
This support article may be of use to you:
Use multiple displays with your Mac - https://support.apple.com/HT202351
"Check how many displays your Mac supports: Choose Apple () menu > About This Mac > Support, then click Specifications. On the web page that appears, the number of displays your Mac supports appears under Video Support."
Also, do you really mean a MacBook, or do you mean a MacBook Pro? if so, which year?
By the way: "If you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, you can connect a single external display to your Mac using one of the Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. Docks don't increase the number of displays you can connect as an extended desktop."
Your MacBook Pro needs to have enough rasterizer/display-generators to support the number of screens you want to connect.
What model MacBook Pro by year, early mid late, processor speed and screen size?
Thank you both! I have MacBook Air 13" 2017. 1.8ghz Intel core i5, Graphics- Intel HD Graphics 6000, 1536 MB.
Limnos, I tried what you suggested. However when I click Specifications, it gets redirected several times and fails to open.
Thank you gents for your help. Grant, with what you said I purchased the J5 Create USB to HDMI #JUA254. FYI- Mac users must install software/ driver before plugging into USB port or it will ruin the device.
Now I realize the TV graphics are crap as a monitor... haha
So Youtube has its own TV until I get another one...
Appreciate the help!
usb to hdmi adaptor
