Connecting MacBook Air (2020 w/M1) with TV using HDMI

Bought Apple adapter to facilitate HDMI connection with TV. It works, except only my desktop is displayed on the TV. I searched forums for solution, which advised to adjust my Display settings in System Preferences, but I don't see options in my Display settings to do so. Grateful for any help.

Posted on Aug 8, 2021 7:19 AM

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65McC Author

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Aug 8, 2021 8:37 AM in response to 65McC

I was able to resolve through chat with Apple Support. Required adjustments (after connecting with HDMI cable) to "displays" and audio "outputs"

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