Blaydz95

Q: Can the USB SuperDrive work on TV playing DVDs?

I want to use my USB SuperDrive to play DVDs n my tv. Will it work? Essentially I want to use it as a DVD player.

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Sep 14, 2013 1:38 AM

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Q: Can the USB SuperDrive work on TV playing DVDs?

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  • by mende1,

    mende1 mende1 Sep 14, 2013 2:49 AM in response to Blaydz95
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    Sep 14, 2013 2:49 AM in response to Blaydz95

    The Apple USB SuperDrive only works with Macs without a built-in disc drive, so it won't work plugged to a TV. What you can do is to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive to the computer, and connect the computer to your TV. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5019

  • by Gary Scotland,

    Gary Scotland Gary Scotland Sep 14, 2013 4:12 AM in response to Blaydz95
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    Sep 14, 2013 4:12 AM in response to Blaydz95

    The Apple superdrive will not work as the TV does not recognise the player as a compatible device.

     

    Use a dedicated DVD player connected to the TV using HDMI or analogue, they cost from £30 upwards.

  • by Rudegar,

    Rudegar Rudegar Sep 14, 2013 4:26 AM in response to Blaydz95
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    Sep 14, 2013 4:26 AM in response to Blaydz95

    tv's with usb ports mostly have a very very limited list of what they support from the usb

    most only support usb sticks with photos or videos on

    some support a wifi dongle and that type of thing

     

    usb is a digital serial interface and require software drivers in order to use devices

    some drivers are pretty generic like the lised support features earlier those are build into the tv's software