How to Hook Your MacBook to Your TV to Stream Movies
Apple MacBooks feature a Mini Display Port output that allows you to connect your laptop to your television to stream movies. To make this connection, you will need a Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter, which you can purchase directly from Apple or from many third-party electronics parts retailers. Using the adapter and an HDMI cable allows you to transmit both digital audio and video from your MacBook to your television.
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Things You'll Need
- Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter
- HDMI cable
- Television with HDMI input
Instructions
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Attach the Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter to the Mini Display Port on your MacBook.
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Attach the HDMI cable to the other end of the Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter.
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Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an available HDMI input on your television.
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Power on your television and press the "Input" button on your television's remote control or control panel until you see your MacBook's screen displayed on your television.
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