This accessory you will need for the Sharing via VGA or HDMI
Each Macbook has a Thunderbolt port, this is approximately square. To this you can use a Adapter to connect, which you can use to the Macbook using a VGA or HDMI cable to the TV can connect.
- VGA: a VGA cable, you can transfer only the image of the Macbooks. For the sound, you must connect an Audio cable.
- HDMI: With an HDMI cable, you can transfer both picture as well as sound. So you only need one cable and get a much better image quality.
- If you buy a Thunderbolt Adapter, you should have access to an HDMI connection. In addition, only a few Smart TVs have a VGA port.
- Of course, you need besides the Adapter, a HDMI or VGA cable. These are usually quite cheap in the next electronics Store.
Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter
Macbook connect via VGA or HDMI to Smart TV
So you can get your screen on the TV:
- Connect the HDMI or VGA Adapter to the Thunderbolt port on your Macbook.
- Now you can connect the Adapter via an HDMI or VGA cable with the Smart TV.
- Click on your remote, the button labeled "Source". Depending on the brand or model of the TV, the label can also vary slightly.
- You can use an HDMI cable, select "HDMI". Here, several inputs may be available, try them all. You can use a VGA cable, select "PC" or "VGA".
- The screen of the Macbooks will now be streamed to your Smart TV.
HDMI cable
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