Active adapters will work too but unless there is a concern with needing compatibility with DP (not DP++) outputs, or to get higher resolutions from HDMI 2.0 (which is not part of the DP++ backward compatibility), they are not gaining anything for the extra cost. Passive adapters only work from DP++ to HDMI or DVI. A passive cable will make a physical connection, but no video will pass through. If there is a situation where the only output you have is HDMI and the only input you have is DP then only an active HDMI to DP adapter will do. If you need more ports then get any of a number of cheap mini-docks so you have DP, USB, and maybe USB-C power pass-thru. Satechi - Slim Multi-Port Adapter V2 with USB-C PD, 4K HDMI, Micro/SD Card Readers, USB 3. If you want to plug a MacBook with USB-C into a DisplayPort display then just get a simple passive USB-C to DP cable. It's the same thing, don't make it complicated. Think of it like getting a little dongle to plug a mouse into a USB-C port, or a 1/8" headphone to stereo RCA jack cable. HDMI is little more than DVI with a different connector, it's more than that but for the most part DVI equals HDMI and HDMI equals DVI.
Get a passive cable with HDMI on one end and DVI-D on the other, use the DVI input instead of the DP input. "What should I do next to make my Dell display work?" Apple sells an adapter to HDMI because there is no adapter needed to get DP video out. "There is no USB-C to DisplayPort in Apple site, maybe MBP 2017 cannot output to DisplayPort?"ĭisplayPort is the only thing it can output. USB C Hub, Hiearcool MacBook Pro Adapter USB C Dongle, 7 in 1 USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter Compatible for USB C Laptops Nintendo and Other Type C Devices (4K HDMI USB3.0 SD/TF Card Reader 100W PD) Price: 24.99 About this item: Rule All in one USB C Hub: The intelligent USB C Adapter has perfectly combined all the functions you need. It's likely you have a passive adapter or an active adapter plugged in backwards. MagSafe was a laptop lifesaver in instances where someone tripped over the. Active adapters only work one way, as in if it's made to adapt DP to HDMI then it cannot adapt HDMI to DP. The power adapter that comes with the 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air doesn’t have a breakaway MagSafe connector. These are called DP++ ports and will have a DP++ symbol to mark them. Most DP to HDMI adapters are passive, meaning they require a DP output with backward compatibility to HDMI and DVI to work. I followed the link given to the display specs and I see it has DVI-D, connecting DVI-D to HDMI takes only a cheap passive cable to work and does not require any protocol conversion. "I bought an USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter but did not notice that Dell2214H only has DisplayPort." Package Included: 1x Type C Hub to HDMI /USB 3.I know this has been a while but I thought I'd respond if others happen upon this like I have. Step 2: Connect HDMI output of the cable to HDTV or HDMI enabled display using standard HDMI media cable. Step 1: Connect USB Type-C connector of the Adapter to any USB Type-C HDMI mode supported devices.
Backward support 2K / 1080p / 720p / 480p / 360p resolutions.The thunderbolt 3 port and HDMI port can be used simultaneously to mirror or extend the display.
Type-C Female Port(connet with power adapter ) - used only for charging the Hub How to Connect: 1. HDMI Adapter for Macbook pro: Mirror or extend the display of your MacBook Pro to your TV, monitor or projector in up to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 30Hz) resolution through the HD output port. Note: Type-C Male Port - transferring data with the latest computers and smart devices, such as ( for ) MacBook 12", 2016 2017 MacBook Pro 13" 15", etc. Compatible with USB flash disk, mouse, keyboard, camera, removable hard drive, or other USB A 3.0/USB A 2.0 devices
Supports resolutions up to full aperture 4K/2160p(4K) ultra HD, also support 1080p, 720p, 480p and more Plug and play, no extra driver is needed USB 3.0 Port:This port can supply super fast Up to 5Gbps data transmission. Color: Gold/Silver Compatibility: This adapter can be compatible for Apple Macbook, for Google Chromebook Pixel, for Dell XPS 13, for Lumia 950XL, for LG G5, for PS4, for Lenovo Yoga 900-131SK and more Type C devices USB C to HDMI Port: You can stream UHD video to your Monitor/Projector/TV with HDMI 2.0 port from your type C supported devices.