How to get my MacBook Pro to connect to an ASUS BE27ACSBK Monitor or, at least to get it to work. It is connected via HDMI--the audio works fine but no video for use in conferencing (Zoom, etc.) Monitor works fine as a monitor, but camera doesn't.
MacBook Pro 13″
This excerpt from the manual does not give much hope, as it specifically mentions Windows. Maybe it works and it was an oversight, but the experience so far appears to indicate that the webcam requires OS support and it may not work on the mac. I think you may need to ask Asus support for clarification.
This excerpt from the manual does not give much hope, as it specifically mentions Windows. Maybe it works and it was an oversight, but the experience so far appears to indicate that the webcam requires OS support and it may not work on the mac. I think you may need to ask Asus support for clarification.
Think @Luis S above has the answer based upon the User Manual of this Asus Monitor
To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI/USB Type-C* cable:
If I understand correctly, your monitor also has a camera built-in.
If you want to use that, you will also need to connect the monitor to your mac using USB, in addition to HDMI. The HDMI connection is output only.
The USB connection should give you access to the webcam (I do not have this display, and obviously cannot test, but I expect it it will work).
I purchased an adapter for USB-A to USB-C and connected it from the monitor's USB-C port directly to the MacBook's USB-A port. Still no joy. Perhaps the fact that an adapter is being used may be a factor. I will now try to get a cable that is USB-C male end to a USB-A male end and see if that helps. (I kind of doubt it will.) Best Buy was out of those cables so i got the adapter. Oh Well...
It looks as if there is no way to connect the ASUS BE27ACSBK monitor to a MacBook. I will return the monitor, get a less expensive one and use a third-party camera. I tried using my wife's third-party (UVC) camera as a test and it works fine with both the monitor and the computer. It would be helpful, and ultimately cheaper, for ASUS and Amazon if that limitation were put in the product description.
HDMI worked fine, beautiful display, nice colors, etc. Problem was the camera--3 different techs at ASUS Customer Service chat couldn't figure out how to connect that monitor to my MacBook and use the monitor's camera. I have returned the 27" ASUS monitor ($417) and replaced with a 27" LG from Best Buy, (on sale at $149). Added a third party camera that works great. A very acceptable system for me, and a lot less expensive system than Apple or ASUS integral camera. Whole situation was no big problem, just an unnecessary hassle.
Thank you both. I have tried using USB3 cable (since my MacBook Pro (2013) does not have USC-C), no joy. I will now go get a USB-3 to USB-C cable and see if that works.
Time permitting - do keep us updated on the progress
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Ouch by at same time good work on your part 👍
Interesting, using an Asus VP 278 no camera but 2 HDMI ports plus DVI port on Mac Mini M1 and all is good
Ah, the joys of computing these day.
Pleased it as finally sorted for your needs and with a few extra dollars back in to pocket ( returns )
ASUS monitor to MacBook Pro connection
