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My 2017 Mac Air doesn't have add a monitor in the display button and I want to add an external monitor

My 2017 Mac Air doesn't have add a monitor in the display button and I want to add an external monitor

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 1:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 2:24 PM

Just plug the monitor in with a cable, and it should be recognized directly.


The "add" button only works for Airplay compatible displays connected to the same Wi-fi network as the Mac.



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My 2017 Mac Air doesn't have add a monitor in the display button and I want to add an external monitor

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