Connect to HDMI from your Mac - Apple Support (original) (raw)

Mac computers that have any of the following ports can connect to HDMI devices:

• HDMI port: Connect directly to HDMI with an HDMI cable. For 8K connections, use an Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps HDMI cable such as the Belkin UltraHD High Speed HDMI cable.
• Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port: Connect to HDMI with an adapter such as the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
• Thunderbolt 2, Thunderbolt, or Mini DisplayPort: Connect to HDMI with a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable such as the Belkin 4K Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter.

Identify the ports on your Mac

Mac computers that have a built-in HDMI port support these video and audio specifications:

• Up to 8K at 60Hz on compatible Mac models.
• Up to 4K at 240Hz on compatible Mac models.
• Up to 4K at 60Hz on compatible Mac models.
• Up to 4K at 30Hz on compatible Mac models.
• 8-channel/24-bit audio at 192kHz, Dolby Surround 5.1, and traditional stereo.
  • Some Mac computers with HDMI ports don't support multi-channel audio. Check the tech specs for your Mac.
• HDCP-encrypted playback from Apple Music, iTunes and QuickTime Player (version 10). Safari in macOS Sierra or later also supports HDCP-encrypted playback, if the web page is HTML5-enabled and the content is FairPlay Streaming-enabled and delivered using Media Source Extensions or HTTP Live Streaming. To play HDCP content on an external display, HDCP playback requires an HDCP compatible display.
• HDR on compatible Mac models.

If using an adapter, check the specifications of the adapter to learn about supported resolutions and other details.

You can connect a display with a resolution of up to 8K at 60Hz to the HDMI port on these Mac models:

• MacBook Pro with M4, M2 Pro, M3 Pro, M4 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Max, or M4 Max introduced in 2023 or later
• Mac mini with M2 Pro, M4, or M4 Pro introduced in 2023 or later
• Mac Studio introduced in 2023
• Mac Pro introduced in 2023

You can connect a display with a resolution of up to 4K at 240Hz to the HDMI port on these Mac models:

• MacBook Pro with M4, M2 Pro, M3 Pro, M4 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Max, or M4 Max introduced in 2023 or later
• Mac mini with M2 Pro, M4, or M4 Pro introduced in 2023 or later
• Mac Studio introduced in 2023
• Mac Pro introduced in 2023

Adapters aren't supported for these resolutions and refresh rates. Connect displays directly to your Mac for best results.

You can connect a display with a resolution up to 4K at 60Hz to the HDMI port on these Mac models:

• Mac Studio introduced in 2022 or later
• Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
• Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later
• MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later

You can connect a display with a resolution up to 4K at 30Hz to the HDMI port on these Mac models:

• Mac mini introduced in 2012 through 2014
• Mac Pro introduced in 2013
• MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 through 2015

Learn what to do if your Mac doesn't detect your HDTV, display, or other HDMI device after making the connection.

If the video on your HDTV or display extends beyond the borders of the screen, fix overscan or underscan on your TV or projector. The underscan slider appears for only some configurations and resolutions.

If your Mac goes to sleep while a video is playing or paused, you might see an HDCP error. Quit the app that is playing the video, then open the app again.

If your HDMI device isn't receiving audio from your Mac:

• Choose Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences), then click Sound. In the Output pane, make sure that your HDMI device is selected.
• If you're connecting from a Mac mini, disconnect any audio device from your computer's headphone jack.

If your display isn’t turning on or off, or turns on or off unexpectedly, try enabling or disabling HDMI-CEC in your display’s settings.

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Published Date: November 08, 2024