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Problem connecting Mac Mini M1 to LG Monitor

I have a new Mac mini and new LG monitor (32MP58HQ). Trying to connect them for the first time. The screen starts up but will not read the Mac; it's looking for an input source. The screen shows a circular menu of options, but Picture Mode and Menu are grayed out. Only Exit, Input, and Monitor Off are active. Nothing happens when I use the monitor toggle switch on Input, the other buttons close or turn it off.


I tried an HDMI to VGA Adaptor cable using the HDMI cable that came with the monitor. Nothing. Now trying a thin HDMI cable (from Insignia) to connect them, but still no luck. Could it be a brand-specific issue with the cable?

Posted on Jan 6, 2021 12:01 PM

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Jan 8, 2021 5:33 PM in response to Steve Erwin

Hello Steve Erwin,


It sounds like you re not able to connect your monitor to your Mac mini,


Here are some resources that might help:


  • Review: Connect a display to Mac mini
    • "For Mac mini with Apple M1 chip, you can connect one external display up to 6K using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, and one external display up to 4K using the HDMI 2.0 port."



Hope this information helps.


Have a good day.

Problem connecting Mac Mini M1 to LG Monitor

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