Oh so you can connect an MacBook Air to a 4K display ! Wow this is good because the MacBook Air doesn’t have the best display for colour grading now I got a solution . thanks great video
RUclips is a strange place. I've watched loads of your guitar videos and suddenly you pop up in a search for my tech needs as well. Is there nothing you can't do!
@@ronin120 you can use separate ones. You just need to connect them to the MacBook air via bluetooth or dongles (which may require additional hub due to limited usb I/O)
Appreciate the video, I was not aware that I had a Thunderbolt port. My MacBook Pro dies this weekend, so I am using my MacBook Air and needed to connect to my monitor, I purchased a USB to HDMI cable and it simply does not recognise the Monitor, more wasted money, but I will try the Thunderbolt connection option. Thanks for the tutorial.
By doing this with my mac book air if i buy a wireless keyboard it essentially will work as a desktop? Im basically after more screen space to allow me to view several windows without them being too small.
There is a important issue that the font in your 4k will be so small, my suggestion is you choose 1920x1080 as your resolution and the mac system will use their built in technology to make the pictures more accurate.
Sucha nice Vid ! Im using Macbook air 2018 ... and im considering to buy a 4k monitor ... Many people said there will be too much heat from the MacBook Air 2018 .... Could u give me some advice for it ? ...
This is great! what about if you want to connect two monitors? The USB connection will work to connect another monitor? if so, what type of cable would you recommend?
I have a MacBook Air that has a broken backlight noticed in the vid the apps on the bottom didn’t show on the monitor so if I were to. Plug it in would I need to navigate using the MacBook or no 😅
thanks for the video but sadly, it worked for you in the first go. it has not for me even when I did this. so suggestions about what one might do if it does not happen straight away will be useful.
Your video was helpful but my Dell display shows Entering Power saving mode after it has been hooked up to my 2020 MacBook air M1. When I open display under System Preferences, It shows my MacBook Air. There is a drop down to Add a Display but the only option is Apple TV. I successfully used this Dell with my early 2013 MacBook Pro that I am retiring for a number of years. Actually when I first hooked up the Dell to my MacBook Air with an HDMI Connection it did work but stopped working. I don't know why. Any help will greatly be appreciated.
Hi I would like to know if the display card of this mac book air will have high performance enough to output to a 27 inch 4D monitor for video watching and usual document work.
Hello I have a problem I use a macbook pro Catalina macOS mid-2015 and a monitor. need to get the camera to work on the monitor not the macbook. how do the switch if you will? thanks.
how can you ensure that you get the picture of the windows pc and also the os operating system of the windows pc that you get a mac book with windows extern monitor. windows windows actually the other way around.
All look good but on your external monitor the icons are not appearing, this is my problem I can see the screen but I cannot surfing on internet, I'm able only to see the folders and the content of the folders. How can I solve the issue?
I'm not a Mac person. Did this with a 2015 MacBook Pro (retina) for a friend. The external display is a Dell U2719D, it works image wise, but user says text is pixelated, in Adobe CC apps. Any thoughts?
Hi, I have a question. my MacBook air is also a 2017 model and when I connect a 4k LG monitor to this, this shows me only 47-inch (1024 x 768) resolution and it doesn't work properly. I am connecting the monitor via VGA cable to a mini display port. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
quick question: does it work BEFORE I login? my screen is broken and it run out of battery. I cannot see anything, and it it's not working when I plug it on the TV =/ I guess I have to login first the video works?
I have the same macbook and a Ilyama montior that can run 75hz and is qhd. However, when looking for example at RUclips videos, it's lagging a bit in QHD. How?
HMMMM. Monitor works great , when plugged into my mini mac. (Directly into mac using the HDMI cable.) That said, using the proper adapter cable, tried to get my old Macbook pro, (10.6.8) connected to monitor. Could not get a signal onto monitor. (Picture on 13" laptop ok) This worked fine on a previous older laptop, same 10/6/8 "Snow Leopard" Any thoughts on this?
What would happen if we change the desktops on macbook? I mean which screen will show up on the computer monitor? It might be a dumb question but I haven't tried working in 2 monitors w/macbook yet :D
hey mate awesome video, bought a thunderbolt to hdmi port and my mac doesnt recognize it and it slows down like hell. Does yours slow down too? my macbook air is 2015 13 inch
Very clear vid, cheers! Whats the difference between plugging it into HDMI Vs Display Port? Am wondering if i will lose resolution if i go thunderbolt to HDMI. A cheeky explanation would help as i've been tryna find this out all day. Thanks
i notice you didnt try any of the apps from the macbook. I completed the exact process and got the display screen but once i opened an app on my macbook it did not display on the external screen
Hey Shane, when you open something on your Mac can you move it onto your monitor and keep working on the Mac book.. corresponding between both? Thanks !
Hey Shane, I am unable to do it.. use mac and tv monitor as separate screens.. am using the HDMI cable but can see the same on both image on both screens..
Super easy solution and it turned out I had the correct cable on hand! Thanks for saving me from the annoyance of buying and waiting for a different cable that wouldn't have worked anyway. :)
Thanks for this . Was wondering whether Macbooks can run a second monitor at higher DPI like 4k etc without running into scaling mismatch. Looks great 👍
I use macpro and connect to my benq zowie xl 2740. I try connect with usbc to hdmi and hdmi to monitor. Max refresh i can choose is 60hz. The monitor support 240hz what is wrong and what should i do
It may be dependant on the mac being able to handle those refresh rates. Is there nowhere in the settings on the MacBook you can adjust the refresh rate output?
Oh so you can connect an MacBook Air to a 4K display ! Wow this is good because the MacBook Air doesn’t have the best display for colour grading now I got a solution . thanks great video
Thank you :-)
I have exactly the Mack book air in 2017 same color! This really helped thank you so much but does it work with the MacBook Air 2020?
If the newer version has the same port on it, it will otherwise you'll need a USB-C to HDMI connector.
RUclips is a strange place. I've watched loads of your guitar videos and suddenly you pop up in a search for my tech needs as well. Is there nothing you can't do!
I have a MacBook Air (early 2015) with a compression fracture which blocks out the top portion of the monitor so this video gave me some hope. Thanks!
Thank you! I didn't think this was even possible with my 2015 MBA. 👍🏻
yes, it seems possible..
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/03/yes-the-2015-macbook-air-supports-4k-displays-at-60hz/
@@NathanGA Do you have to use the Mac Book Air keyboard to operate the monitor or can you use a totally separate monitor and mouse?
@@ronin120 you can use separate ones. You just need to connect them to the MacBook air via bluetooth or dongles (which may require additional hub due to limited usb I/O)
Hi is it possible for 2013 macbook air 11 inch?
Legend. I was stuck on this problem all day!
Appreciate the video, I was not aware that I had a Thunderbolt port. My MacBook Pro dies this weekend, so I am using my MacBook Air and needed to connect to my monitor, I purchased a USB to HDMI cable and it simply does not recognise the Monitor, more wasted money, but I will try the Thunderbolt connection option. Thanks for the tutorial.
Until I watched this video I didn't know I had a thunderbolt port on my Mac, I've had it for like 3 years! haha
omg same
Same here bro
same
Lol same
Me too..
By doing this with my mac book air if i buy a wireless keyboard it essentially will work as a desktop? Im basically after more screen space to allow me to view several windows without them being too small.
Yep, pretty much! I am doing that right now. :)
Step by step details on setting up the display to your monitir would have been good
i love that my laptop can connect to my new 75hz monitor, its so smooth. Its like a new computer
There is a important issue that the font in your 4k will be so small, my suggestion is you choose 1920x1080 as your resolution and the mac system will use their built in technology to make the pictures more accurate.
You can upscale the icons 4k works fine. :-)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy hello can u tell me how can I use a Samsung cd reader with a MacBook air
Sucha nice Vid ! Im using Macbook air 2018 ... and im considering to buy a 4k monitor ... Many people said there will be too much heat from the MacBook Air 2018 .... Could u give me some advice for it ? ...
This is great! what about if you want to connect two monitors? The USB connection will work to connect another monitor? if so, what type of cable would you recommend?
I have a MacBook Air that has a broken backlight noticed in the vid the apps on the bottom didn’t show on the monitor so if I were to. Plug it in would I need to navigate using the MacBook or no 😅
thanks for the video but sadly, it worked for you in the first go. it has not for me even when I did this. so suggestions about what one might do if it does not happen straight away will be useful.
thank you for the simple tutorial!
I like your music !
does this work for the other way around, i want to use my mac as the second screen?
Nice tutorial, same way I tried it is not capable of providing 60hz out put. Sometimes I felt uncomfortable
What if I want to have different things on each screen is that possible? Or will it always mirror?
Must be Australian! My dad is from there and he always said H as (heych) haha love it
Your video was helpful but my Dell display shows Entering Power saving mode after it has been hooked up to my 2020 MacBook air M1. When I open display under System Preferences, It shows my MacBook Air. There is a drop down to Add a Display but the only option is Apple TV. I successfully used this Dell with my early 2013 MacBook Pro that I am retiring for a number of years. Actually when I first hooked up the Dell to my MacBook Air with an HDMI Connection it did work but stopped working. I don't know why. Any help will greatly be appreciated.
I have a USB to HDMI converter but it isn't working, I have the same model of Macbook and a HP monitor. Do I need to use the thunderbolt cord?
Hi I would like to know if the display card of this mac book air will have high performance enough to output to a 27 inch 4D monitor for video watching and usual document work.
What mac series is in the thumb nail and what port do you need?
Can i close the screen on the mac and still be able to view on the monitor ? Early 2014 macbook
Didn't know you had any other channels other than your intheblues channel. Good stuff.
I have a TV monitor with HDMI port but thunderbolt 3 on the side of my 2017 MacBook Air. What connector would you recommend? Thanks.
I have two monitors. How can I connect both HDMI's to one port? Any suggestions?
i want to do 1 monitor with video games while i am playing?
the other monitor hook up my mac,
doing internet stuff?
when i connected, in my display settings it doesnt pop up two monitors like yours at 3:10
need help with this please!
can you use the usb from the monitor to use on the macbook because im trying and it never works do you know to fix that
👍Beautiful video
Thank you so much. I have MacBook Air and waiting for my monitor to be delivered
CHEERS FOR THIS , SUBSCRIBED . 👍
Can you suggest any Touch screen monitor for MacBook Air 2017 ?
Would this work for the 2013 version of the MacBook Air? Also, does the MacBook have to be connected to the charge cable while using the monitor?
you didn't show how to make it show, mine only shows my MacBooks background on the monitor
OK, but what about later macbooks? Should I buy USB-c to hdmi cable to connect to 4k monitor?
will try this to connect an old Mac Mini 2014 with an old HP monitor with only Display port and HDMI. Thanks a lot!
Hello I have a problem I use a macbook pro Catalina macOS mid-2015 and a monitor. need to get the camera to work on the monitor not the macbook. how do the switch if you will? thanks.
how can you ensure that you get the picture of the windows pc and also the os operating system of the windows pc
that you get a mac book with windows extern monitor. windows windows actually the other way around.
All look good but on your external monitor the icons are not appearing, this is my problem I can see the screen but I cannot surfing on internet, I'm able only to see the folders and the content of the folders. How can I solve the issue?
Could i use this for my 2015 Mac?
I can not find a cable like that anywhere! I need DP on the Monitor end (not a mini DP) and then the Thunderbolt on the Mac end.
I have a question do you have to turn on the monitor or just the computer or both?
Will this same cable work with my Pre 2015 MacBook Air?
Thanks
I'm not a Mac person. Did this with a 2015 MacBook Pro (retina) for a friend. The external display is a Dell U2719D, it works image wise, but user says text is pixelated, in Adobe CC apps. Any thoughts?
Hi, I have a question. my MacBook air is also a 2017 model and when I connect a 4k LG monitor to this, this shows me only 47-inch (1024 x 768) resolution and it doesn't work properly. I am connecting the monitor via VGA cable to a mini display port. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
Into the blues guy on tech gear too? Rock that sweet telecaster brother!
Hi, do you experience any performance drop when working on a 2 monitor setup?
I'm also experiencing performance lag. may be I'm not using correct cable. no idea what's the issue.
Excellent great job what the name capable wire to connect you use
I'm trying to connect tow monitors, do you have any tutorial?
I am not sure you can connect two monitors to a mac book air unless there's some sort of special adaptor for it.
quick question: does it work BEFORE I login? my screen is broken and it run out of battery. I cannot see anything, and it it's not working when I plug it on the TV =/ I guess I have to login first the video works?
I have the same macbook and a Ilyama montior that can run 75hz and is qhd. However, when looking for example at RUclips videos, it's lagging a bit in QHD. How?
Got a 13" Macbook Air (early 2015) Bought a mini DP to DP but didn't do anything. Am I overlooking something? Monitor is a iiyama 34" 4K
HMMMM. Monitor works great , when plugged into my mini mac. (Directly into mac using the HDMI cable.)
That said, using the proper adapter cable, tried to get my old Macbook pro, (10.6.8) connected to monitor. Could not get a signal onto monitor. (Picture on 13" laptop ok)
This worked fine on a previous older laptop, same 10/6/8 "Snow Leopard"
Any thoughts on this?
What would happen if we change the desktops on macbook? I mean which screen will show up on the computer monitor? It might be a dumb question but I haven't tried working in 2 monitors w/macbook yet :D
Does it need to be plugged in always to a power source to be able to use it in clamshell mode? Will it affect the battery of macbook air 2017?
I think there’s a way to use clamshell mode without the power source. it is an app, I don’t remember the name.
hey mate awesome video, bought a thunderbolt to hdmi port and my mac doesnt recognize it and it slows down like hell. Does yours slow down too? my macbook air is 2015 13 inch
Very clear vid, cheers! Whats the difference between plugging it into HDMI Vs Display Port? Am wondering if i will lose resolution if i go thunderbolt to HDMI. A cheeky explanation would help as i've been tryna find this out all day. Thanks
This is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the video.
Can you use the text scaling menu on the mac to make text on the 4k screen readable while remaining super sharp and 4k crisp?
i notice you didnt try any of the apps from the macbook. I completed the exact process and got the display screen but once i opened an app on my macbook it did not display on the external screen
what?
is this in the blues guy?
I need help for this and didnt expect you, lad!
Woah! Didn't expect to see you here Shane
Kinda late but where did you get that display port to thunderbolt cable??
Is there a way to connect a DVI to a Mac air with a usb or a thunderbolt?
I'm really struggling.
can i control the monitor?...like u can type in the monitor not the laptop keyboard?and the mouse..(srry for my bad english)
Is there a difference in connecting a Thunderbolt 3 to display port on 4K display versus connecting HDMI to HDMI? I have both.
Hi! at what speed is working the 4k? 30hz or 60hz? Thank you!
Great but I ask something it is working good to do heavy working no wiring problem and after that MacBook air problem.
Please Tell ASAP!
I am not sure what your question is?
Just bought a thunderbolt to hdmi and and an hdmi cable will this work ?
Does this just mirror the MacBook screen, or are you able to use both screens?
im pretty sure it just mirrors it
You can use the monitor as a second display or just mirror it, if you choose to use it as a second display you can change the distribution.
you have both options
My portable monitor uses usb-c and my MacBook uses the thunderbolt 2 with mini display connector. Could you help me out?
can i use it with the USB port of the macbook air?
lovely clear instructions EXCEPT must tell non techie people like me to look in settings ,tick "mirror" or it will all be a big disappointment!!!
Do you know how to open the 'hidpi'?it's said that in this mode,the 4k screen turns into a retina screen?
What about the processing speed?
Hey, thanks a lot for this video, the display worked like a charm.
Although, the audio isn't working, any ideas on how to fix it?
hey i need help how do i use it as main monitor
Hey Shane, when you open something on your Mac can you move it onto your monitor and keep working on the Mac book.. corresponding between both? Thanks !
Yes you can move items wherever you like or use one or the other screen for anything (or on their own)
Hey Shane, I am unable to do it.. use mac and tv monitor as separate screens.. am using the HDMI cable but can see the same on both image on both screens..
Tasneem Multanwala AKA Maria Hussain go into your display settings and untick mirror displays
Super easy solution and it turned out I had the correct cable on hand! Thanks for saving me from the annoyance of buying and waiting for a different cable that wouldn't have worked anyway. :)
What is the cable called? As in what should one ask for in the shop?
I can get to the point were it lights up to home page but when I open an app the monitor doesn’t change
If I don't have a display port option on my monitor, can I just buy an hdmi to thunderbolt adapter and it'll work the same?
hi can you close the laptop and use only the monitor
So do i only need a hdmi cable, and a hdmi to usbc cable, or do i need soemthing else
Thanks for this . Was wondering whether Macbooks can run a second monitor at higher DPI like 4k etc without running into scaling mismatch. Looks great 👍
No problems. I recently updated this video as well if you check my last few uploads. :)
My monitor has only got a hdmi port. Could I still plug my MacBook Air 2017 into it?
I don’t have a dvi outlet on my mac air so what do i have to get
My tech guy had me buy a VGA5to USB-C cable. How do I get it cabled to the monitor of my MacBook Pro
Thank you Shane!! I didn't know you had another channel besides In the Blues. This really helped me out...now to choose a monitor.
Good video man..... just a question, it's possible to close the lid of your mac and still using it in the monitor?
i tried that and its works well. You just need an extra external keyboard and mouse for control.
Please give me the details of the type of cord you used so I can order it.
It's in the description.
i have an LG 2k monitor but my macbook retina only recognized it as an HD monitor, how to reslove this issue?
can we close the lid on macbook air and use external keyboard mouse with the display?
Yes, you just need to make sure you can change what the computer does with the lid closed in settings.
I use macpro and connect to my benq zowie xl 2740. I try connect with usbc to hdmi and hdmi to monitor. Max refresh i can choose is 60hz. The monitor support 240hz what is wrong and what should i do
It may be dependant on the mac being able to handle those refresh rates. Is there nowhere in the settings on the MacBook you can adjust the refresh rate output?
Nice One .. I wish to Purchase the Convertor .. thank you ..