#CONNECT HDMI TO MAC AIRBOOK 2013 TV#

The output volume can now be controlled with the TV remote. Clicking the sound menubar icon while holding down the option key ('alt') will trigger a context menu where you can set the Apple TV as the sound output device. If you still experience low Airplay playback performance you should rather connect your Apple TV to your base station with an Ethernet cable. The signal strength of your Apple TV should be at least 4 or 5 bars. Make sure that your base station also supports the 802.11n wireless networking standard for best performance.

Tip: Apple TV supports 802.11a, g, or n Wi-Fi networks.

Make sure that not too many users are connected to avoid lags or interruptions. Running Airplay Mirroring on your Mac will send a lot of traffic through your Wi-Fi network.

2nd tweak: Improve Airplay's Wireless Network Performance.

Choosing the option 'Match Desktop Size To: Apple TV' from the Airplay menu the system will change your Mac's desktop resolution to fit the HDTV screen size even better (16:9 aspect ratio).

1st tweak: Match Mac AirPlay resolution to HDTV.

Now that your Mac Airplay connection is working, here are some tweaks to improve the quality and your overall experience: Airplay Mac Tweaking: Optimizing Quality and Performance Unfortunately, the options are limited and have to be followed exactly.Tip: With AirPlay, you can also stream music and videos from your Mac iTunes to Apple TV directly without needing to have AirPlay Mirroring enabled.

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If you're lucky enough to have the right iMac, this is a great way to save space and money by letting it serve as a second display for another modern Mac. 7in1 USB-C Hub Dual Type-C Multiport Card Reader Adapter 4K HDMI MacBook Pro Grey. Again, Apple's article has all the details. The OS and apps on the target iMac aren't affected and keep running-blindly, however. That's managed in System Preferences > Display > Arrangement.Р’В (See below.) You'll use the brightness control on the target iMac's keyboard.Р”В«ecause the target iMac is being used as a display only, the source Mac won't have access to the iMac's camera or, say, USB ports. You can use the iMac target display in either mirror or non-mirror mode. For example, a 2009 or later Mac Pro with DisplayPort (out) can connect to the 20 27-inch iMacs with a Mini DisplayPort cable. Real world: 2014 13-inch MBA connected to mid 2010 27-inch iMac with mirroring.Р”В¬able: Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort.Р”Р„lso, note that the source computer doesn't have to be a MacBook. When I used a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable, it worked perfectly. Thinking that ThunderBolt is a superset of DisplayPort, I tried connecting a 2014 13-inch MBA to a Mid 2010 iMac with a ThunderBolt cable, and it didn't work. Note how specific Apple is about the cable. Here's Apple's summary chart.Р”Р‡ollow this chart exactly. Curiously, it does not include an updated reference to 2013 iMacs, but this review at TechCrunch suggests that 2013 iMacs are supported. (See below.)Р”Р„pple's knowledge base article was updated to reflect that the 2014 Retina 5K 27-inch iMac does not support TDM. Often favored by gamers for its higher bandwidth connection, DisplayPort enables higher refresh rates, and thus, more frames per second. DisplayPort: This standard computer connection type for displays can carry video and audio. Required Source Mac: Any Mac with DisplayPort or ThunderBolt port. HDMI 1.4 is capable of up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second (fps), while HDMI 2.0 can do 4K at 60 fps. Required Target iMacs: Mid 2011, Mid 2012. Required Target 27-inch iMacs: Late 2009, Mid 2010. Then press CMD + F2 on the target iMac to switch its display to the source Mac. To activate TDM, have both computers running, not sleeping, and connect the required cable to each Mac. With the right cable, you can connect the MacBook Air to the iMac and use that iMac as either a second display or a mirrored display, giving you a lot more room to work. At home you have one of the qualifying iMacs (see the table below). Let's say you have a MacBook Air with a small display that you use for travel. The applicable document here is: ' Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).' That Apple document goes into great detail, so I won't repeat it here.

However, specific hardware and cables are required. It's not well known, but, for example, a MacBook Pro/Air can connect to and drive a 27-inch iMac display either as an additional display or mirror mode using what's called Target Display Mode (TDM).

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