“Cable won't work on MacBook or Mini Mac. I am trying to run video throughout the cable from my Thunderbolt port. Cable won't work on my Macbook Pro, or my MiniMac. I have tried to hook it up to an HDTV and to an HD projector. Neither will work with this cable. Am I doing something wrong?”
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I use mine on both a 2014 & a mid 2012 MacBook Pro & it works fine. Those cover both Thunderbolt 1 & Thunderbolt 2. Perhaps you got a faulty cable?
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It will work. Apple OS' are not the best when it comes to external display auto detection. Supposedly you can connect it, then put it to sleep (leaving the external display on) then wake the MacBook and it will auto detect. If not, go to "System Preferences" then "View" then "Displays" then "Detect Displays". From there you can go to the "Arrangement" tab to check the "Mirror Displays" option for screen mirroring, or extend your display and adjust the resolution settings. If using El Capitan, you have to hold down the "Option" key to get the "Detect Displays" button to pop up. Don't ask me why Apple is making magic disappearing buttons now. If all this doesn't work, you have something wrong with your hardware and most likely not the cable.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have a Mac and I connect my mac to my HDTV.. you just need a normal HDMI cord and Thunderbolt to HDMI conversion cable. Plug HDMI to Cable, HDMI cable to conversion cable, then thunderbolt to MacBook. You have to make sure you go to your setting on your MacBook and get your screen correct because it wont know if you want to copy the image to the tv or use it has an additional screen. hope you get it.. I love having it
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Above cable says universal but doesn't specifically list Apple, Mac or Thunderbolt compatibility so it's probably only compatible with Windows. The adapter below specifically says it's compatible with Thunderbolt but you would need an additional conventional HDMI to HDMI cable: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-mini-displayport-to-hdmi-adapter/5813015.p?id=1219159699831&skuId=5813015
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The description doesn't have enough info, but I'm guessing it is a passive cable with ver 1.2 displaoyport and ver 1.4 HDMI. As other answer said, my be bad cable so try exchanging it. If you still can't get it to work, try an Active or ver 1.2 mini displayport adapter/cable. If you want to use a 4K display via HDMI, make sure the HDMI side of the adapter/cable is ver 2.0 so it can run full resolution at 60Hz. Here are some helpful links ref display/cable standards: https://blog.tripplite.com/whats-the-difference-between-thunderbolt-and-mini-displayport https://blog.startech.com/post/what-you-need-to-know-about-thunderbolt-vs-mini-displayport/ https://blog.tripplite.com/whats-the-difference-between-passive-and-active-displayport-adapters In case you want to know about usb-c vs Thunderbolt 3 https://blog.macsales.com/55946-whats-the-difference-between-thunderbolt-3-and-usb-c-and-which-should-you-use/
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yeah, I don't know what you are doing wrong but I have this and it works both on my mini to the tv or my notebook to a monitor, check your display settings when you plug it in.
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