How to connect a Mac to a projector

HDMI is the most common interface standard used to transmit digital video over HDMI cables and is compatible with HD content, including Blu-ray. This article explains how to easily connect a projector to a Mac.

Ports are available on the Mac

The key to connecting your Mac to the projector is understanding the ports on your computer. Many MacBooks don't have a built-in HDMI port, but you can still connect to HDMI using a port adapter.

Apple has user guides for its products so you can see which ports and adapters you need. You can also check out instructions for Apple port shapes and symbols, or enter your Mac's serial number on the Apple specifications page for better understanding. Here's an overview of the types of ports available on a MacBook.

HDMI port: If there is an HDMI port on your MacBook, you can connect it directly to the projector using the projector's HDMI cable without using an adapter. An HDMI cable may be included with the projector.
USB-C or Thunderbolt ports: You'll need to purchase an Apple USB-C Digital AV multi-port adapter.
Mini DisplayPort port: This port looks similar to the Thunderbolt port, but on the machine will display a screen icon.

Check the Apple port guide to be sure about the port types on your computer.

Connect your Mac to the projector

Step 1. Turn on your MacBook.

Step 2. Plug the HDMI cable or adapter directly into the MacBook port and connect the HDMI cable.

Step 3. Turn on the projector. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the projector.

Step 4. Swipe to open the projector lens. Your projector should now be visible on the MacBook screen.

Set up the projector from a MacBook

Sync MacBook with display. Click the Apple logo> System Preferences> Displays> Detect Displays . From here, select the projector from the drop-down list if it is not already selected.

Click on Arrangement and check the Mirror Displays section to project the computer screen onto the slide show.

How to connect a Mac to a projector Picture 1

You can edit the display colors by going to System Preferences> Displays> Color> Projector .

How to connect a Mac to a projector Picture 2

Move the light slider, click and drag the color circles to find the appropriate effect.

connect macbook to projector

Kareem Winters

Update 09 April 2021

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