How to Connect an M1/M2 Apple Macbook Air to an External Monitor

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Haha - I have that exact Mac and that exact dongle. Now I just need that shirt.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

haha! Nice! I am like your bald twin 😂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I’m shaving the head to complete the process!!

[@abubakarakram6269]

Bro, Does this port support max resolution with max frames ? Like my monitor has higher frame rate like 144hz with 2k resolution. Have you tried this ?

[@roomfive5]

Shave your head?

[@rodgerdodger3429]

I am a MacBook novice new to the world of Apple computers. This video helped show how I would hook up my MacBook M2 to an external non-apple monitor. I have a dongle I had ordered by mistake thinking it could be used as a docking station and now will come in handy to link both components. Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@emilevanrensburg8094]

You have no idea how much money you just saved me because I almost bought a new laptop. Thank you.

[@j.singer8461]

This is literally the exact video I was looking for! I have Macbook Air M1 and just bought an Asus external monitor. Excellent explaination.

[@skymycat]

Thanks. You saved me from frustration. It turns out order of operation matters! Plug in the USB-C first then the monitor.

[@luanyoliveira6940]

Your comment save me. Thanks

[@jacks1bonnielass]

I bought an Anker dongle then bought just a dongle that strictly has 5 USB ports since I needed way more for my setup. Good stuff!! Thanks for this 😁

[@jackyoung6246]

This video is very well explained thank you very much

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Javster]

great video. the only problem is the apple makes it (almost) impossible for the secondary display to show good resolution. If you know a workaround for it to show 4k or better on the second display, do let me know! again, great video.

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

Now can you do a video on doing this with monitors if different resolutions, such as 1080, 1440, 4K? All the current videos all seem focused on gaming monitors but all I need is general use and light weight video editing. Thanks

[@abdullahxo1689]

Thanks. I have a question: is there a convertor (from HDMI to USB C) that can be plugged into the monitor, to provide a USB C connection? This will make it easy for me to use my Mac Air M2 with my living room TV without carrying the dongle around with my Mac. (Hope you answer my question).

[@chuckguo2484]

OMG, when a guitar guy looking for computer solutions, here is the best place, hahaha great job!!!

[@x4ms]

EXCELLENT tutorial. Straight to the point and simplified. Thanks!

[@EricSEO-y6j]

Thank you for this video! I have a unique situation I want to run by you. I have 3 thunderbolt displays that I'm trying to connect to an M2 Pro Mac mini. The first two displays run great off two of the USB-C ports in the back of the mini. The third display is supposed to be connected via the HDMI port. I've tried a couple of adapter, but so far nothing is working. Any suggestions?

[@krystenblevins5130]

I use this dongle now for one of our Nintendo switches to travel with. Glad to know that this will work for my new Mac

[@Ritez_]

I know we get the bigger screen to look at our timlen, What are rhe other benefits of using external display while video editing ? Will external monitor reduce the work load of MacBook?

[@ITAdmin-t4h]

Thanks this was very helpful. Especially showing that both the built-in and external monitors work, and how to orient them to make the mouse movement logical. Thanks so much!

[@mukulchaudhary4433]

thanks to you I finally able to connect my external monitor and bro I was shocked to see how you just hover over the display to switch am like this is soo cool..... am new with all the tech and all

[@777clubangel]

The font and text is blurry for me and making me dizzy. I’ve played around with the resolution and nothing is working. Do you have a recommendation?

[@davidhalley9795]

Nice video. I now have a Mac studio in addition to my m1 MacBook Pro. I currently have a 27" monitor connected to my Mac studio. I connected my MacBook Pro to my Mac studio for a second monitor. In the system preferences I can connect my MacBook pro but every time I wake them I have to reconnect my MacBook Pro and set the sound back to my Mac studio. Any thoughts how to fix this?

[@mrnghbrs]

Does this also work for audio? I'm a teacher and I need to be able to use a second screen for both picture and audio. Any recommendations?

[@enzoar21]

Hello, I recently bought a macbookair M2, to connect it to my EizoCG223w equipped with DVI and DisplayPort ports I bought a USB-c -> Display port cable. Unfortunately the mac does not recognize the monitor the cable is not suitable. Can you recommend a cable that will surely solve my problem and avoid wasting money? Thanks for the support.

[@latinaamericana7773]

Thank you sooo much I was trying to figure out how to display the bottom portion to the monitor 😅😊

[@kristyfenn5216]

Bloody brilliant video. Thanks. Saved me a lot of tears to be honest. Have been able to have an ASUS Pro-art working with my M1 MacBook Air for the last 6 weeks, I do a software update on the Mac, then use my Mac on the job (so disconnected from the ASUS) and suddenly I couldn't use the ASUS screen when I reconnected. It would show an image of my mac's home screen but the mouse would only work on the Mac, not on the ASUS. I'd pull all the plugs, turn everything off and on, and then the mouse would work on the screen but couldn't open any apps as they're on the Mac, only faded out on the screen and unusable. Yes, it's impossible to explain so trying to get customer service over the phone or even via email wasn't working. I watched your video and learnt about how to mirror the screen etc. A little trial and error and then all of a sudden, it's working, you li'l rippa! Thanks heaps.

[@Koiddd]

When I did this, display and everything worked fine, but I couldn’t have sound coming from my monitor in the sound settings it was greyed out and couldn’t raise my volume, I don’t know why??

[@anthonyrozada1980]

Thank you, you make it so simple. I was missing one simple step.

[@chintanthakkar1396]

Hi, quick question. In the same configuration, is it possible to add a 3rd screen? Will the M1 Air allow it?

[@tinathomason2676]

just needed a quick refresher, perfect, thanks

[@ranjansvivek]

Very good Video, I have a question I have a MacBook Air M1 (2020) and I just bought a monitor for it (Philips 276E8VJSB 27") It's a 4K 27" monitor, but, I have to connect it with my MacBook Air with HDMI cable. When I turn on the display setting (3840 x 2160 pixels 4K UHD) after connecting via , everything looks very small and is not scalable at all. This thing is troubling me a lot, please tell me any solution to this, I will be very grateful to you.

[@squared83]

Can I close my laptop and work on the monitor, great video straight to the point. Thanks

[@louisemc3680]

Do you think a mac mini hooked up to a monitor is better value than using a laptop (I already have a keyboard and trackpad) thanks!

[@caphd7367]

Hi thanks for the video, How about the quality of image on a secondary screen? I've connected an second screen and the image is poor.

[@lokeshsoni90]

Can you please tell difference between running external display on Macbook Air vs Mac Mini in terms of performance assuming both have M2 chip?

[@derekonlinenow777]

Does the device run into any problem after long term rigorous use?

[@pamelavillarreal]

I have an iMac 2017 and im planning to buy the macbook pro 2024 if I want to use the iMac for display because of it size then wich cable will I need to connect? thank you : )

[@englisharmenianvideos1303]

Which dongle would you recommend that does not yield to the one you displayed but also can read from a CD. The M1 doesn't have a place for a CD? Thanks.

[@CoCoFantastique]

I just set up an external monitor. Everything was simple. Thanks for walking me through this. I will make a note to my fellow goofballs: To mirror the screens you have to stack one over the other like you would playing cards.. Not over as in above. It took me a minute to process. 😅

[@nares2005]

Hi, Great video 👍. Exactly what I want to know.. but one important thing. Does that adaptor support output to 4K 60Hz from M1 MBA? I believe Apple Digital AV adapter does.

[@missbeesn]

Thank you so much for this video! Saved me trying to set up a dual monitor school setup!

[@allanpennington]

If you connect a 4K tv with HDMI for streaming services like Netflix etc will you get full resolution and surround sound through the tv? Obviously the TV gets connected to a sound bar or home theatre. I use the Optical out for that.

[@slimgoodie6980]

This is so helpful! I kept getting an error message and I found out why in less than 60 seconds

[@zacleekahseng5656]

I have a problem after connecting my MacBook Air to a monitor... everything is so small! I realized the scaling feature in the "Displays" setting is available only until the laptop has connected to the monitor. After connecting, all I can change is the resolution, but changing it just makes everything blurry. Do you have any suggestion on how to change the size of everything after connecting to a monitor?

[@noorinatt5362]

Did you find fix?

[@praskatonton3838]

Have the same issue, how did you fix it?

[@olivia.b231]

So helpful and straightforward!! 😭 thank you sir!

[@DarrickBLee]

Do I *HAVE* to have a dongle, or will it work if I just use a USB-c to HDMI cable?

[@marcoo5550]

Can I use one usb-c port of the M1 Air for charging and the other usb-c port to plug a dongle which will connect to the monitor? I'm afraid charging through the dongle will damage the dongle and the battery.

[@jbar_85]

Yes you can do it separately.

[@johnmichaelmyhal8291]

which dongle are you using in the video?

[@MrBV123]

Hi there, Thank you for the video. I want to ask you a question. I have Macbook Air 2017. Can I connect any 4K monitor to it? Which cable is required to connect both? Please provide any links if possible. Also, any budget recommendation for 4K monitor? Btw, I have seen your 2018 video, I'm just curious to know whether new monitor will be able to connect or cause any issues. Thank you in advance

[@intheblues]

If your monitor has a HDMI port these type of connectors will work.

[@simonascalisi8269]

Does this work also with an external monitor equipped with a Webcam and a microphone? Will I be able to use the Webcam and the microphone of the external monitor during videocalls? Thanks

[@k_meowington]

Hello. Is 8G RAM enough for a M1 MacBook Air to run effectively 2 screens? (build in + a 4k exernal) Thanks

[@Paulwhittall37]

Can you connect to external monitor but continue using MacBook as keyboard and trackpad? Thanks

[@jcjaramillo8393]

Hello. Fantastic video. One question as I am new to this. Is it possible to be using your Macbook air to do one thing (ex. browsing on chrome) and have the monitor be doing something else (ex. streaming a football game) at the same time?

[@jaisonparmar2754]

Yeah mate you should be able to

[@getsuha]

Is the mac display off while you close the lid? I couldn't do it and hence not buying a external monitor for my mac 😟

[@nomadraffa]

I've got a superlight external monitor without power cord nor battery, so the power must come via the USB-C, will it work? (ASUS MB169C+) thank you so much for your time

[@lopezmanuel87]

Hi, friend! Could you help me? I bought an HP monitor that is FULL HD to use with the Macbook Air (2020). The problem is that I notice that the image on the monitor is not completely clear. I notice it in the letters, they don't look completely sharp. I use Canva to design and when I zoom out the letters look distorted but if I zoom in it looks fine. That doesn't happen on the Macbook. Any suggestions? I have tried all the resolutions that the system gives me and the problem persists. Thanks in advance! 🙏🏼

[@thomasshehu3219]

Try a different cable .. usb-c to hdmi.. connect it directly to the MacBook not through a dongle .. let me know if this helps ✌️

[@MysticMage80]

I had the same problem today. Connected directly into the M1 MBP. Nothing I tried would make it a crisp image. Does it have to be a 4K monitor?

[@thomasshehu3219]

No need to have a 4K monitor.. well, then try a display port to usb c .. or try to plug in the usb c in the other port on your MacBook ..

[@bluzzjazz]

Shane, I thought I recognized you! Helping my son set up an external monitor and I'm like it's Shane from In the Blues! I play and have enjoyed your videos, even though you are a southpaw😜

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, man! Most appreciated! :)

[@phil19121912]

Super helpful - this was absolutely everything I needed to know! Cheers,

[@CesarSainzdeVicuna]

Thanks is a good device. With a similar device, I am able to connect the power source to my M2 device through the device, also able to connect an external monitor, but the device does not detect my external 4Tb hard drive. So I am unable to make a backup of my internal hard disk through Time Machine. Would appreciate if you can make a test of your device if you are able to do it.

[@PiyushPatel-wk4bq]

Thanks for Video :) Your video help me to adjust screen on my external monitor and drag and drop windows. :)

[@joebeaton1101]

Excellent tutorial... Best I've seen for this application!!

[@adambrown6930]

Randomly found this video after years of watching you on InTheBlues! How crazy! Need some guitar solos to your tech videos!

[@mikegraham4255]

What's the best adapter for an old VGA monitor?

[@warriorsdream3734]

Thank you, sir. You gave concise explanation and the demonstration is appreciated as well.

[@Not_Petya]

does it affect the battery life of Mac?

[@FearlessFrog]

Hello from Türkiye :) Does this adaptor supports Thunderbolt 4 ? Thank you.

[@priyanshacharyya2510]

So i have the macbook pro 2017 13in and it's screen just turned off (the flexgate issue) ...the repair is costing too much and I don't wanna spend ...so I was thinking if I could just use an external monitor...but the screen of my Macbook is turned off so how will I change the display settings is there something you can help me with ...or I have to get the screen fixed or get a new laptop

[@60somethingontheroad26]

Thanks for that. I have exactly the same setup, but my Dell Monitor keeps shutting off every few minutes. Any idea what could be the reason for that? Using MacBook Pro M1. Thanks!

[@henibenard4448]

Because the M1 are not compatible with any monitor

[@TheMgranofsky]

Thanks very helpful. Is it possible to have it connected full time with lid closed? Or do I have to open the macbook air every time? Will the computer boot up with lid closed through the monitor?

[@RookieSDR]

Did you get an answer by any chance

[@danyalkhan1630]

Quick question. Which input has the highest resolution. HDMI or display port

[@ИльнурХаликов-у8р]

And if I use fhd monitor, which better?

[@charlesgan9025]

I like straight to the point tutorial

[@Melkor0410]

Hey dont you play guitar too? for InTheBlues channel?

[@3rdtwirl494]

so. there's nothing different to the m3? my partner is a day trader and im trying to understand which model to get so she can work on multiple displays.

[@adambennett1193]

Any advice, I have my monitor switched on, HDMI connected to my Mac but nothing displays. If i go to display on my settings there is no "display settings"?

[@abubakarakram6269]

Will this port support max resolution with max frames ? Like my monitor has higher frame rate like 144hz with 2k resolution. So does this device got any bottlenecks related to this?

[@Luis-df2kt]

Can you go out from the usb-c port of an M2 MacBook to the Hub and then connect by HDMI to monitor that only has HDMI and DP connections?

[@gabrielecheverri7282]

Can I use this method with 2 external monitors?

[@scholziallvideo]

Possible to use 2 external Monitors? I dont want to buy the pro for that. And doesent want seperat software.

[@caseypaschalidis1659]

Can you use any monitor? Including and old Mac monitor?

[@chaitanyadamarasingu979]

Q1, Can we completely Close the Lid ? Q2, Can this type C to hdmi charge the MacBook air m1

[@ricardofrois1380]

it's not working for me... i want to connect my macbook air m1 2020 to a 2010 asus monitor through an hdmi cable and with a dongle like one in the video. but, even though it recognises the monitor on the Display tab on the mac's Preferences, it keeps showing "no signal" on the monitor

[@jnelly3426]

Have you tried changing the input on the monitor? Switch the input on the monitor and see if it brings up the MacBook.

[@eddiereyes26]

@@jnelly3426 how do you do that ???

[@ricardofrois1380]

@@jnelly3426 i couldn't as i don't have an adaptor for other ports. but i think the problem was with the port itself

[@ricardofrois1380]

@@captainkilos nah. gave up and sold the monitor, as i think it was a monitor problem

[@dimasprasetyo4058]

I have similar problem but with older monitor.. I have around 2006 one. Its not the monitor problem but more on ur dongle. Buy new one for ur mac

[@_cesay]

Is there a way to connect a macbook to an external monitor wirelessly?

[@VerbCreative-j2s]

I'm having trouble extending to an external monitor - my MacBook Air mirrors to my external monitor, but when I go into displays, the external monitor is not there to select. Only my macbook display shows up there. Any suggestions?

[@ChamikaHirushan]

can I extend diplay using this method? I mean can I use the laptop screen as first display and Montior as a second display instead of duplicate?

[@JuliusDelaCruzPhotography]

What you suggest best external monitor accurate in colors?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

LG make some pretty great 5k Displays

[@kwant9285]

Can I turned on MacBook Pro and connected to external monitor 24/7 without harm the MacBook Pro ?

[@blackmagic6]

Hi, I have a MacBook Pro M1. Recently for no apparent reason the audible sound cuts out because it keeps on automatically switching the sound from the built in speakers to the headphones ..... even though no headphones are plugged in. What is wrong? What should I do to fix this?

[@Victor-Tarita]

Is it posible to conect my macbook air 2021 as a second monitor to a pc(windows 10) using a hdmi cable? for video editing

[@rohithkumar2086]

hello, I am about to buy a mac book from other person who had a problem with it. The problem was DISPLAY NOT WORKING . Can i use it as my CPU by extending with monitor ?

[@Thepathofkines]

does this share audio? I've bought an adapter in the past that didn't share sound to the second display

[@DanialAzarpanah]

Should my laptop be charging to use it in clamshell mode?

[@ashleyamims]

I’ve tried this hdmi to usb cable on 3 monitors and it’s still not working for me

[@Rise2018]

can you have different wallpaper for both displays

[@galshalev8996]

Great job! Answered my questions

[@Ratheeshkumar-pb5pk]

Can I use C port for that to connect monitor ..?

[@denisstone2228]

Well done GNT - short and sweet, exactly what I needed to know.

[@bapmedia2103]

Can someone answer this easy question for me? I have a 2021 Macbook Pro 14 inch. I already have a HDMI port on my laptop. Every video they seem to need a dongle for it. Makes sense for the air since it doesn't have one. But I have not found any videos that show my model. So do I even need to buy the dongle ?

[@Tgkay007]

hi can you help. my external monitor screen keeps shivering after 5 mins of use. i am using a benq monitor. macbook air m2 and belkin usb-c hub. thanks in advance

[@benjaminbrekher1524]

Does the monitor need a pc, or will it work without one?

[@redwanahmedfahim7028]

Is your monitor directly connected to the power strip? Or ups?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It's plugged into the power socket on the wall.

[@tesssemke8666]

Can you add a second monitor? I have one monitor with a VGA connection and and a newer one with HDMI. I cannot get them both to work at the same time. I have tried many combinations of dongles and cords. One or the other works fine, but not both.

[@AbbieClairevanWyk]

I appreciate this a lot. It's been a big help! Thank you!

[@ackdeniz]

thanks. most easiest explaın ever ı saw. thanks

[@RICK-fo8xm]

Quick question, does this also work with two external monitors at the same time?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

No. You’ll need the other solution I posted on my channel. It works up to three external monitors. It’s by Kwumsy.

[@RICK-fo8xm]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you for the update .