Instructions for connecting macbook to projector quickly

Connecting a laptop to a projector is used for many different purposes. But with Macbook, is the connection as simple as a computer? If you are having difficulty and do not know how to connect Macbook to a projector , read this article immediately. 

Determine what port your Mac has?

Before learning how to connect a Macbook to a projector, you need to find out and clearly identify what equipment your machine has:

- HDMI port: If your Mac has a wireless HDMI port device, you can connect directly to the projector using the projector's HDMI cable without using an adapter. The HDMI cable may be included with your projector .

- MiniDisplay Port: This connection is like a smaller version of HDMI. You'll probably need an adapter, but your projector may include one.

- USB-C or Thunderbolt Port: You can choose a Multi-Port adapter that includes HDMI. 

2 Ways to quickly connect Macbook to projector

Instructions for connecting Macbook to projector using wireless HDMI

How to connect Macbook to projector simply using wireless HDMI, you can do the following steps:

Step 1: Plug the power cord into the wireless HDMI.

Step 2: Then plug the HDMI end into the projector.

Step 3: Next, you plug the USB port of this device into the USB port of the projector.

Step 4: On Macbook, go to the Wifi icon, then select Wifi Mirroring to connect to Wifi.

Step 5: Enter default wifi password

Step 6: Go to Google, then enter the IP address of your Macbook.

Step 7: Your interface will appear and you select Wifi AP, then select Scan to proceed to find your home Wifi.

Step 8: Click to select the Wifi you can connect to and enter the password.

Step 9: Click on the Airplay icon (located at the top of the Macbook screen), then select Mirroring your projector to start sharing the screen.

Then you can complete the steps and share your Macbook screen to the projector.

Using the connecting cable

To connect Macbook to projector just follow 5 steps. But first, you need to prepare all the equipment and accessories:

1. Macbook
2. Projector
3. Mini Displayport or USB-C port conversion cable

Let's follow the steps to connect Macbook to projector through the following steps:

Step 1: Start your Macbook.

Step 2: Start the projector.

Step 3: Use a video cable (VGA or HDMI) to connect the two devices. The type of conversion cable you make according to the preparation section is fine.

Step 4: After successfully connecting, click on the Apple Menu in the left corner of the screen.

Step 5: Select System Preferences then select Display and then click Detect Display. Here you click Show All to start displaying content. Inside the display window there will be additional options for screen size and brightness.

There are many cases where you follow the 5 steps above but it doesn't work, you use the following method:

Click the Apple Menu then select System Preferences.

Select Displays and then click Arrangement.

Select Mirror Displays which appears in the lower left corner of the display window. Then, you just need to wait a few more seconds until you see the display on both the computer and the projector.

Some errors and how to fix if Macbook cannot connect to projector

After performing the correct operations, sometimes there are still some errors. Below are ways for you to fix to connect Macbook to projector quickly.

- Error projector does not receive signal from Macbook: Check the cable used to connect if using a converter cable. With the use of wireless HDMI port, you need to check the device again by trying to connect the computer to another projector.

- Projector error does not emit sound: Check the audio jack, then check the volume mode on the computer. A simpler way is to try restarting the Macbook.

- Blurry image error: The image on the projector is 90% blurry because you have not adjusted the focus correctly compared to the projector you support. You just need to readjust the projector so that the image is clearest.

In addition, the error also depends on the characteristics of your computer screen, how many Hz it supports, you must choose the corresponding cable and projector.

Conclude:

Hopefully, the information on how to connect a macbook to a projector above can support you in your work, study and entertainment. In addition, there is how to fix basic errors when connecting. 

Samuel Daniel

Update 16 January 2025