** Please make sure your TV has an HDMI input before you buy anything!** You can use other cables, but this instructable will focus on DVI/HDMI. Turn on the device and then the bar, press source or function and switch to HDMI. Connect a second HDMI cable from the HDMI output on your console, or player, to an HDMI input on your soundbar. *The Auxilary Cable is optional if you are happy with the sound coming from your Macintosh's internal speakers, you can leave it out of the set up, and save about $5.00 I'm sure there are cheaper options out there (eBay etc.), If you find one, use it, and it isn't junk, or a scam, let me know in The Comments, but I was looking for a good quality cable, from a store where I knew I'd be able to return it, and have it last for several years. Move the cursor to left side on MacBook Pro screen to move it onto your TV screen. An Auxilary Cable* Bought from most electronics stores (Aim for 6ft or longer, depending on how far you audio input jack is) - A Mouse, Keyboard (preferably wireless) or the $1.99 iPod Touch/ iPhone App "Air Mouse" or Apple Remote (used to control the computer) UPDATE: There is a new mouse/keyboard application, in the app store, for more, visit: /touchmouse [for what you download on your Mac/PC, and search "Touch Mouse" in the app store for the app. A DVI - HDMI Cable Bought from Apple Here (19.95 for 6ft or 29.95 for 12ft) A Mini DVI - DVI Adapter Bought from Apple Here (19.95) A Macintosh Computer with a Mini Display Port (Assumed that you already own this) To attach your MacBook to your TV and Maintain High Definition, you will need: If you buy directly from Apple, plus the audio cable from a well-known electronics dealer, like I did it will cost you about $45-50 (US). Even if you spontaneously combust.Īlthough it is cheaper than an Apple TV, there are still some pretty large start-up costs (Although you'd already have made up for it, by giving up two months of Cable or Satellite service. Compare the size of your Laptop Screen to your TV screen. Also, using a Macintosh you can use services such as streaming from Netflix, Or iTunes. With Front Row (Use your apple remote or Command-Escape to access it) or Boxee you can virtually have a machine that looks and works as well as the $229 Apple TV. Seriously please don't dish-out a minimum $229 for an Apple TV. This way you can watch all you're DVDs ( No Bluray on Macs yet) without a DVD player. As long as your Macintosh computer isn't the MacBook Air, it has a CD/DVD drive. There are many other sites (although many are illegal). For instance, In the US you can use Hulu, in the UK you can use the iPlayer (BBC) or in Canada, watch shows on CBC.
#HOW TO HOOK UP HDMI FROM MAC TO TV FULL#
Many sites allow you to legally watch full length episodes of TV shows. There are many applications for such a setup, and the list is practically endless.
#HOW TO HOOK UP HDMI FROM MAC TO TV HOW TO#
In this Instructable, I will explain in detail how to connect your MacBook, or iMac to an HDTV.