Q: Connecting an HDMI device to a thunderbolt display

I want to connect another computer to my 27 inch Thunderbolt display. The other computer has a VGA and HDMI output. How can I connect this to the display? Is there a cable or adapter that takes an HDMI signal and converts it to Thunderbolt?

Posted on Dec 27, 2015 10:31 AM

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by Duane,

Duane Dec 27, 2015 10:46 AM in response to polokingh2o
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Dec 27, 2015 10:46 AM in response to polokingh2o

I have asked the moderators to move your post to the Thunderbolt display discussion area.
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by Phil0124,

Phil0124 Dec 27, 2015 10:50 AM in response to polokingh2o
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Dec 27, 2015 10:50 AM in response to polokingh2o

You can't. Thunderbolt is more than just video. It transfers data as well.
You cannot convert a video only source like VGA or HDMI to Thunderbolt. because you cannot produce the data stream TB requires.

A Thunderbolt display can only be used with a thunderbolt port
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