Q: how do I connect with a television

I have tried using the hdmi - MacBook adapter but when plugged into my television monitor my MacBook screen blinks on and off. I have checked that all the plugs are securely plugged in. What to do?

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Mar 21, 2016 3:23 PM

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a brody Mar 21, 2016 5:25 PM in response to zenniferlado
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Mar 21, 2016 5:25 PM in response to zenniferlado

Have you made sure to use the TV's HDMI port selector from the TV's own on screen menu?
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zenniferlado Mar 21, 2016 5:25 PM in response to a brody
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Mar 21, 2016 5:25 PM in response to a brody

Yes, good question – at first no, then I made that obvious adjustment and tried again. It looks like the TV is not registering the HDMI input even though its in the same slot the roku HDMI was in. The computer flips out and flickers as though its' looking for the right place to land the input from the cable.
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W. Richard Glendon Mar 22, 2016 10:54 AM in response to zenniferlado
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Mar 22, 2016 10:54 AM in response to zenniferlado

There is this article among Apple's support pages. Maybe it will help.

Let us know what you figure out.

dick glendon
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