How to connect my MacBook Air to TV (HDMI)
I need to know what cable is needed to connect my MacBook Air 7,2 to my TV using HDMI.
MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3), Model 7,2
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Is there another cable used in conjunction w/this?
Just a standard HDMI cable to go from the HDMI port on the adapter to your TV's HDMI port.
Ok therefore I should plug the adapter in the lightening port?
The adapter connects to the Thunderbolt port on your MacBook Air. Lightning ports are only available on iPads, iPhones, and iPods.
Thank you. I thought I saw a cable through Apple for $19 I could use going from the port to HDMI? I don't have an HDMI cable and would have to purchase one.
Pretty much any HDMI cable would work, the $19 Apple HDMi cable here which is likely what you saw, should work fine:
No I get that. Is there a cable that exists going direct from lightening port to HDMI?
Again, on a Mac its Thunderbolt not Lightning.
I can't find a direct cable on Apple's Online store, but Amazon does have some options such as:
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B004CA JU8W
If you are looking for something to use with an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, then it is Lightning, and no, I have been unable to find a direct cable, you would need to go through the Digital Av adapter first.
Thanks. I found one half of that price on eBay. Appreciate your time and assistance.
How to connect my MacBook Air to TV (HDMI)