My HDMI adapter connects to my Tv but only shows my laptop screen not what I’m playing or what’s showing on my screen

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My HDMI adapter connects to my Tv but only shows my laptop screen not what I’m playing or what’s showing on my screen

My HDMI adapter only shows my background screen on the tv but not what’s playing on the laptop

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Jan 3, 2021 8:40 PM

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leena135 Author

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Jan 4, 2021 9:17 AM in response to PRP_53

Thank you this was very helpful, I meant to put solved for you but accidentally pressed the other comment, it shows on my Tv now as well but the sound only plays from my laptop do you know how to get sound on my Tv

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Jan 4, 2021 2:07 AM in response to leena135

With the computer connected to TV with HDMI cable >> System Preferences >> Display >> look for Gather Windows option

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Jan 4, 2021 7:15 AM in response to leena135

You are likely in extended desktop mode. Drag the window with the content you want to view to the external display.

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Jan 4, 2021 9:35 AM in response to leena135

Go System Preferences >> Sound >> Play Sound Effects through >> Change to The Name Of TV Example Samsung 65 Inches

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My HDMI adapter connects to my Tv but only shows my laptop screen not what I’m playing or what’s showing on my screen

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