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Name: Best Buy essentials™ - USB to HDMI Adapter - White
Brand: Best Buy essentials™
SKU: 6451325
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (148 reviews)

Best Buy essentials™ - USB to HDMI Adapter - White

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SKU:: 6451325

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QuestionCan this work on the S8 Ultra tablet while coonnected to another usb port?
Asked 2 years ago by Blu.
- Answer Hello Blu, This adapter is compatible with most male USB 3.0 to female HDMI enabled monitors. It connects your computer’s USB 3.0 port to an HDMI-enabled monitor, for mirroring or extending your display. For more questions and product support you may contact our customer service at 1 (888) 237-8289 Daily 8am - 9pm CT. Chelsea Best Buy Essentials
  Answered 2 years ago by BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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Questionif you have your cable, usb, to the hdmi monitor - how is the mouse response on the monitor? I have a ROKU currently doing the mirrorint to the monitor, and there is a delay in mouse response.
Asked 2 years ago by nick.
- Answer So far I haven’t experienced any lag or delay in mouse response. I’ve been using it consistently for at least 2 weeks now.
  Answered 2 years ago by RonnieW
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QuestionWith a Mac does this require the installation of a driver? If so, how?
Asked 1 year ago by nel.
- Answer Hello nel, Yes, as long as your computer is connected to the internet, the driver will automatically install in your device. Also, this adapter is compatible with USB 3.0 computers and laptops running Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit) or macOS 10.12 through 11.4. For more questions and product support you may contact our customer service at 1-(888)-237-8289 Monday to Saturday 8am - 9pm CST. Chelsea Best Buy Essentials
  Answered 1 year ago by BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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QuestionCan this be used to display devices such as the Nintendo Switch?
Asked 1 year ago by Richard.
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QuestionDoes this device have an actual video graphics card/chip inside ?
Asked 1 year ago by JonMoore.
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QuestionIs there a way to use this with streaming services on an external projector? Currently being blocked because services treat it as screen mirroring rather than an HDMI connection.
Asked 1 year ago by Macbook.
- Answer I don't have this problem on Win 11. My screen is extended to the Projector, Meaning projector is SCREEN 2 and my laptop screen is screen 1.
  Answered 1 year ago by Tiago
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QuestionDoes this need installation of a driver?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer no..automatically installs the drivers.
  Answered 1 year ago by Anonymous
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QuestionIs this adapter bi-directional? Would I be able to insert a fire stick Into this adapter and view the video on my Windows 10 laptop? (Reference to USB to HDMI adapter – White). Thank you for your time.
Asked 2 years ago by JoeC.
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QuestionWhat is the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this adapter?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi there, The maximum Supports resolutions up to 4K at 30 Hz for clear, realistic images. BestBuy Essentials Support Shella
  Answered 2 years ago by BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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QuestionIt says that the product works for macOS 10.12 through 11.4. My mac has updated to version 12.6.3 and it was bought in 2015. I downloaded the driver onto my laptop and still can't get it to work. Could anyone help please?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hello there, We're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products. This adapter can connect to USB 3.0 computers and laptops running Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit) or macOS 10.12 through 11.4. For more questions and product support you may contact our customer service at 1-(888)-237-8289 Daily 8am - 9pm CT. Chelsea Best Buy Essentials
  Answered 2 years ago by BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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QuestionDoes this adapter support different orientations? I want to do vertical mount desktop and need it to be flipped.
Asked 2 years ago by jay.
- Answer it does, I turned my monitor upside down because I tried not to see the frame.
  Answered 2 years ago by huijhuang
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Questionconnected through laptop. windows SETTINGS -> Display says that refresh rate for attached monitor is 50 mhz - monitor itself has spec's that allow 60 mhz? why can't i set this to 60?
Asked 2 years ago by nick.
- Answer I had the same issue. I think it is the cheap VGA cables I have. I am planning on getting a better quality VGA cable and see if that works.
  Answered 1 year ago by betab
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Questionconnected to usb 3 hub, dell laptop. dell laptop screen looks good. dell monitor (attached to the usb to hdmi) looks good, EXCEPT if i run mozilla thunderbird email program. the text there looks fuzzy, can't fix it.
Asked 2 years ago by nick.
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Questionjust bought the pc to tv adapter it recognized my tv for a second now it wont show anything what is wrong?
Asked 2 years ago by thomas.
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QuestionThe driver did not install automatically as described. Doing it manually only downloads what appears to be for Mac as it has Mac in the name and I have to tell computer what to open download with and I don't know the answer. Seems like it would know.
Asked 2 years ago by marys.
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QuestionI just purchased a computer with Windows 11 and purchased this adapter to have the Laptop screen and two additional monitors. The Computer cannot find the 3rd monitor ( 2nd one connected via HDMI) automatically. Driver per instructions for MAC?
Asked 2 years ago by Marys.
- Answer Depends on the computer. It may only support 2 monitors. Check the gpu max number of monitors. (Though almost all integrated gpus even support at least 3 monitors so this might not be the issue)
  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionIs this compatible with Macs?
Asked 2 years ago by Tdub85.
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QuestionWhat operating systems can be used with this device ?
Asked 2 years ago by reddin4.
- Answer Windows 11
  Answered 2 years ago by waynej
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QuestionIs this a usb 3.0?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes it requires usb 3
  Answered 2 years ago by waynej
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QuestionVolume won't play unless I use headphones. I can't hear any volume when connected unless I use headphones. Can you please help?
Asked 2 years ago by Jason334.
- Answer Go to Windows settings, click system -adjust sound output settings
  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous
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Best Buy essentials™ - USB to HDMI Adapter - White

Q: QuestionCan this work on the S8 Ultra tablet while coonnected to another usb port?

Q: Questionif you have your cable, usb, to the hdmi monitor - how is the mouse response on the monitor? I have a ROKU currently doing the mirrorint to the monitor, and there is a delay in mouse response.

Q: QuestionWith a Mac does this require the installation of a driver? If so, how?

Q: QuestionCan this be used to display devices such as the Nintendo Switch?

Q: QuestionDoes this device have an actual video graphics card/chip inside ?

Q: QuestionIs there a way to use this with streaming services on an external projector? Currently being blocked because services treat it as screen mirroring rather than an HDMI connection.

Q: QuestionDoes this need installation of a driver?

Q: QuestionIs this adapter bi-directional? Would I be able to insert a fire stick Into this adapter and view the video on my Windows 10 laptop? (Reference to USB to HDMI adapter – White). Thank you for your time.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this adapter?

Q: QuestionIt says that the product works for macOS 10.12 through 11.4. My mac has updated to version 12.6.3 and it was bought in 2015. I downloaded the driver onto my laptop and still can't get it to work. Could anyone help please?

Q: QuestionDoes this adapter support different orientations? I want to do vertical mount desktop and need it to be flipped.

Q: Questionconnected through laptop. windows SETTINGS -> Display says that refresh rate for attached monitor is 50 mhz - monitor itself has spec's that allow 60 mhz? why can't i set this to 60?

Q: Questionconnected to usb 3 hub, dell laptop. dell laptop screen looks good. dell monitor (attached to the usb to hdmi) looks good, EXCEPT if i run mozilla thunderbird email program. the text there looks fuzzy, can't fix it.

Q: Questionjust bought the pc to tv adapter it recognized my tv for a second now it wont show anything what is wrong?

Q: QuestionThe driver did not install automatically as described. Doing it manually only downloads what appears to be for Mac as it has Mac in the name and I have to tell computer what to open download with and I don't know the answer. Seems like it would know.

Q: QuestionI just purchased a computer with Windows 11 and purchased this adapter to have the Laptop screen and two additional monitors. The Computer cannot find the 3rd monitor ( 2nd one connected via HDMI) automatically. Driver per instructions for MAC?

Q: QuestionIs this compatible with Macs?

Q: QuestionWhat operating systems can be used with this device ?

Q: QuestionIs this a usb 3.0?

Q: QuestionVolume won't play unless I use headphones. I can't hear any volume when connected unless I use headphones. Can you please help?

QuestionCan this work on the S8 Ultra tablet while coonnected to another usb port?

Questionif you have your cable, usb, to the hdmi monitor - how is the mouse response on the monitor? I have a ROKU currently doing the mirrorint to the monitor, and there is a delay in mouse response.

QuestionWith a Mac does this require the installation of a driver? If so, how?

QuestionCan this be used to display devices such as the Nintendo Switch?

QuestionDoes this device have an actual video graphics card/chip inside ?

QuestionIs there a way to use this with streaming services on an external projector? Currently being blocked because services treat it as screen mirroring rather than an HDMI connection.

QuestionDoes this need installation of a driver?

QuestionIs this adapter bi-directional? Would I be able to insert a fire stick Into this adapter and view the video on my Windows 10 laptop? (Reference to USB to HDMI adapter – White). Thank you for your time.

QuestionWhat is the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this adapter?

QuestionIt says that the product works for macOS 10.12 through 11.4. My mac has updated to version 12.6.3 and it was bought in 2015. I downloaded the driver onto my laptop and still can't get it to work. Could anyone help please?

QuestionDoes this adapter support different orientations? I want to do vertical mount desktop and need it to be flipped.

Questionconnected through laptop. windows SETTINGS -> Display says that refresh rate for attached monitor is 50 mhz - monitor itself has spec's that allow 60 mhz? why can't i set this to 60?

Questionconnected to usb 3 hub, dell laptop. dell laptop screen looks good. dell monitor (attached to the usb to hdmi) looks good, EXCEPT if i run mozilla thunderbird email program. the text there looks fuzzy, can't fix it.

Questionjust bought the pc to tv adapter it recognized my tv for a second now it wont show anything what is wrong?

QuestionThe driver did not install automatically as described. Doing it manually only downloads what appears to be for Mac as it has Mac in the name and I have to tell computer what to open download with and I don't know the answer. Seems like it would know.

QuestionI just purchased a computer with Windows 11 and purchased this adapter to have the Laptop screen and two additional monitors. The Computer cannot find the 3rd monitor ( 2nd one connected via HDMI) automatically. Driver per instructions for MAC?

QuestionIs this compatible with Macs?

QuestionWhat operating systems can be used with this device ?

QuestionIs this a usb 3.0?

QuestionVolume won't play unless I use headphones. I can't hear any volume when connected unless I use headphones. Can you please help?