Connecting macbook air to tv. How to connect a MacBook to a TV: instructions with various methods

So, friends, I continue to develop the topic of Miracast technology. Today I’ll show you how you can connect your MacBook to your TV via WiFi—Apple calls it AirPlay. Despite the fact that I have a MacBook Air made in 2011, Mac OS X feels great on it, in which support for casting the screen to a monitor or TV is built into the default shell. Moreover, you can also connect from Pro, iMac or Mac Mini to absolutely any TV, be it Samsung, LG, Philips, etc. without any set-top boxes like Apple TV.

Connecting a MacBook to a TV via Miracast in Mac OS X

All you need to work with miracast on Mac OS X is a TV that supports this standard wifi connection. This can be either a built-in module, or - I already wrote about how to connect it to Samsung or LG and configure it to receive a signal, so read the first part first, since here we will talk directly about connecting the MacBook itself to the TV via Wi-Fi .

The connection occurs directly, bypassing any kind of routers or repeaters. A TV with a Miracast adapter emits a wireless signal, and the MacBook connects to it. This is convenient because it does not take up unnecessary resources and does not slow down the router, which can be occupied by other complex tasks, such as distributing files over the network or online games.

How to enable Airplay in Mac OS on MacBook Air?

The connection process is not complicated. First of all, you need to join the wireless signal from your TV. To do this, click on the wifi icon and select the “MiraScreen” network

After the connection, the “AirPlay” icon will appear - click on it and select MiraScreen again.

And the MacBook screen will be duplicated on the TV.

But that’s not all - if you click on the AirPlay icon again, you’ll see a function such as “Use as a separate monitor.” If you activate it, the TV will turn into a second monitor - a virtual extension of the desktop onto which you can drag any window from one of the open applications.

For detailed settings picture resolution on the second screen, click on “Open monitor settings” in the menu

Connecting your MacBook to Apple's Thunderbolt Display doesn't have to be difficult, you just need to get the appropriate cable. What to do if you decide to connect your Mac and TV? In this tip we will tell you about this.

One of the options, and the simplest, is to use a special Apple TV set-top box. But there are other connection methods that have certain advantages.

We are talking about an HDMI cable. This best tool to output images from the display of a MacBook, iMac or even Mac mini on the TV screen. This method quite cheap and also capable of providing high quality transmitted image, while AirPlay is completely dependent on your Internet connection.

Many Apple computers are equipped with an HDMI port, so connecting a device is no more difficult than via Thunderbolt. But the same MacBook Air or older models of Apple laptops do not have this port on board, so we will tell you several alternative methods.

For this we need:

Mac computer with a Mini-Display, Mini-DVI, or Thunderbolt port
. Mini-DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter with audio support
. HDMI cable
. TV with HDMI port

This is what an adapter from Thunderbolt to HDMI looks like:

After we have all the equipment listed above in stock, it’s time to move directly to connecting the computer to the TV. There is a certain sequence of actions here that is highly recommended not to be violated.

Connecting a Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter to your Mac
. Then we connect the HDMI cable to it, and connect the other side to the TV
. Turn on the computer
. Turn on the TV and select HDMI as the image transmission interface (usually using the button on the remote control)

Your Mac will become friends with the TV, and after all the above operations it will look something like this:

By default, your Mac detects your TV as an external display, so it streams to both screens. But if you, for example, watch movies or play games, you simply don’t need a second screen (on a computer). To do this, you need to go to system settings, select the “Monitors” tab and disable video mirroring.

To configure audio output via HDMI, you need to select the “Sound” section in system settings and go to the “Output” tab.

OS X provides hotkeys for zooming in on the screen. This list is very useful when watching movies, and you can study it in the “Universal Access” section of the system settings.

Be sure to get a good video player, especially for watching Blu-ray movies. Not every application is able to cope with a file whose size exceeds 50 gigabytes.

In this article we will tell you how to set up a connection between Apple TV and a computer, TV and iPhone.

Navigation

Apple products are famous for their very user-friendly interfaces and the ability to quickly and easily configure settings. In this article we will discuss connecting Apple TV to a computer, TV or iPhone. The operation takes very little time.

How to connect to TV?

• First of all, open the Apple TV box. Please note that there is no HDMI cable included, so you will have to purchase one separately. If you have one, then connect it to the set-top box and TV, and then plug it into the outlet.

• When everything is completed, the download will begin with the display Apple logo. Select a language. To do this, use the remote control - volume control and the button in the middle.

• Next, the set-top box will begin the scanning process. available networks Wi-fi to connect with them. You can also connect a wire to it directly. If the connection is made wirelessly, then select the name of your connection from the loaded list, enter the password for it and confirm the connection.

• A question about consent to transfer data to Apple will open. Choose any convenient answer. If you still need such an exchange of information, then enable the appropriate items and all information about the operation of your Apple TV will be sent to the company’s official website. At the same time, nothing personal will be transferred, which is especially important for many.
• Make sure that a service called Home Sharing is configured on your PC. It transfers content from iTunes to the set-top box to display it on the TV. Of course, you can download data from the Internet without of this service, but it’s much more convenient with it.

• After everything is ready. The computer, PC and set-top box are synchronized with each other and it turns out that the Apple TV is connected to the Internet and the iTunes library.

How to control Apple TV via iPhone?

When iOS 7 came out, Apple made it possible to set up a set-top box from an iPhone. This is possible thanks to the new iBeacon option. It allows you to read CDs via iOS 7. The application has built-in Bluetooth, which allows synchronization with Apple TV.

The service also uses Bluetooth to exchange data that is needed to maintain a connection with the local wireless network. Moreover, iBeacon transfers data to connect Apple TV and the iTunes Store, so after purchasing content, you can use it on your TV.

As soon as the set-top box is connected to the TV and synchronized with it, prepare the phone itself:

• Unlock it and connect to your local wireless network.

• Also activate Bluetooth.

• Next, touch the phone to the top of the console and move it to short distance- no more than 20 cm.
• The display should prompt you to continue the operation. Select "Yes".

• Now enter your Apple ID login information.
• Next, you will be presented with two requests: whether to save the Apple ID on the set-top box and whether to allow it to send data about the company’s work.
• Answer all questions and then Apple TV will begin the setup operation.

• The entire process occurs in background mode and therefore nothing is displayed on the screen. Wait a couple of minutes.
• Once configuration is complete, your Apple ID will be connected to local network Wi-fi, and an iTunes account will also be set up. The device can now be used.

Connecting Apple TV to your computer

• First, turn off your Apple TV.
• Next, unplug the HDMI from your home theater and the power cord. If you are using an audio cable for an A/V receiver, disconnect that too.
• Next, connect the set-top box to your Mac via Micro USB.
• Open iTunes. You should see your Apple TV in the main menu.

Once you have access via Mac, you can do the following:

Update firmware

• As a rule, firmware is easy to find on the Internet. The main thing is that it has the extension .ipsw.
• Click Option and onwards Restore on the console screen in iTunes. A window will open for you to specify the location of the firmware file.
• Find it on the system and select Choose to continue installation.

Recover data

• To do this, select the button Restore in iTunes in the Apple TV window
• iTunes will ask you to confirm the transaction. To do this, select Restore and Update

As you can see, the process of setting up the console is quite simple.

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Today we are pleased to present to you new instructions, telling about how to display image from MacBook screen to TV without using wires.

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How to display a MacBook screen on a TV

Good afternoon I have a laptop Apple MacBook Air and Apple TV 2 connected to a large TV. I can watch a movie on the big screen, but I can’t do that with a MacBook. Is it possible to do this and how to enable this feature?

Hello! Your problem is clear. Please tell me what year your laptop is and what operating system is installed on it. You can view this information by clicking on the apple in the top bar of your computer screen and selecting “About This Mac.”

- MacBook Air 2012, version 10.9

Great! This means that the built-in AirPlay Video Replay function is available on your computer, allowing you to solve your problem right now. Make sure your MacBook and Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi networks.

- Yes, both devices are connected.

Then the MacBook should automatically see the Apple TV that is on the same Wi-Fi network as it, and the “AirPlay” icon should appear on the top panel. Check it out.

- No. I don't have such an icon on my screen.

Fine. Then go to "System Preferences" and select "Monitors". At the bottom of the window that opens, find the line “AirPlay video replay.” Most likely, the “Off” item is active there, click on it and select “Apple TV” from the drop-down list.

- Hmm, strange... The "Monitors" menu does not display the option to select Apple TV.

In this case, most likely, your Apple TV is currently in sleep mode. Press any button on your Apple TV remote to wake it from this mode. After 15-20 seconds, an indication of Apple TV detection should appear in the monitor settings on the MacBook. Also make sure that the "Display video replay options in the menu bar when available" option is enabled in the settings.

- ABOUT! Thank you! Everything worked out, everything works! 🙂 Can you clarify one more question?

Yes, sure.

My sister also has a MacBook, but it's not very new. On New Year I want to give her an Apple TV. Tell me, she can also transfer images from her computer to the TV screen.

It all depends on the year of manufacture of the computer and the version of the operating system. AirPlay Video Replay is supported on all MacBooks (Pro and Air), iMac, and Mac mini that were released in mid-2011 or later. operating system At a minimum, Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) must be installed.

- Thank you for your help and advice.

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