Questions & Answers for USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
234 Questions from the Community
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Does this adapter allow desktop extension in addition to video mirroring?
I noticed the description mentions mirroring, but not using the HDMI output simultaneously with the retina display. For my setup at home, I would like to be able to use the retina display and my external monitor at the same time. Is this possible?
- Asked by Chris S from Dallas
- Apr 8, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this adapter allow desktop extension in addition to video mirroring?)
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Does the USB port pass through the DisplaPort signal?
USB-A to to DisplayPort adapter cables are now available, but the only thing standing in the way of using a mix of third-party solutions to connect the new USB-C Macbook to a DisplayPort external display is the lack of a splitter cable. In other words, you can connect to USB-A devices and DisplayPort-enabled displays from the single USB-C port, but you can't charge the laptop at the same time. If this accessory passes-through the DisplayPort signal to the USB-A port, then the Startech USB-A to DisplayPort adapter cable would enable simultaneous external display and charging.
- Asked by Garrison C from Fairbanks
- Feb 24, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Does the USB port pass through the DisplaPort signal?)
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Can this somehow be used for 2 displays? Trying to figure out if I can replace my current MacBook Pro with a MacBook and still use 2 monitors.
- Asked by Jeff K from Wichita
- Apr 19, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this somehow be used for 2 displays? Trying to figure out if I can replace my current MacBook Pro with a MacBook and still use 2 monitors.)
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Will this multipart adapter work with my MacBook Pro 13-inch (mid 2012)? I need to be able to hook my laptop up to an LCD tv. Thank you
- Asked by Elizabeth R from Lloyd
- Apr 1, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this multipart adapter work with my MacBook Pro 13-inch (mid 2012)? I need to be able to hook my laptop up to an LCD tv. Thank you)
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will this power a dvd drive
- Asked by Stephen W from Surprise
- Mar 30, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (will this power a dvd drive)
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Does this support the use of dual external monitors using the USB-C plug to a compatible USB-C display as well as the HDMI output?
- Asked by Greg B from West Des Moines
- Aug 7, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this support the use of dual external monitors using the USB-C plug to a compatible USB-C display as well as the HDMI output?)
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Yes, you can use the USB port to output video separate from and addition to the HDMI port on the adapter. For example, I have an iPad acting as an additional display with the iPad's Lightening to USB cable plugged into the USB port on the adapter, while the HDMI port is driving a HDTV. See the iOS APP Store for Duet. You will also need to install the (not on App Store) Duet app on the MacBook. Other USB to HDMI cables/converters/adapters should also work.
- Answered by Harold Z from Honolulu
- Aug 9, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can i connect 2 screens with the adapter? I have 1 screen connected with a HDMI cable, is it possible to have 2 screens connected with the adapter?)
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I have a new Macbook Air and wonder if this will also work with an external PC monitor (with the separate HDMI cable)
- Asked by Gretchen T from Rico
- Jan 9, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (I have a new Macbook Air and wonder if this will also work with an external PC monitor (with the separate HDMI cable))
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Does this work?
- Asked by Garrison C from Fairbanks
- Feb 24, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Does this work?)
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Can this be used in combination with an hdmi cable and an hdmi to thunderbolt adapter to power a Thunderbolt Display for MacBook?
- Asked by Maggie B from Philadelphia
- Dec 18, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this be used in combination with an hdmi cable and an hdmi to thunderbolt adapter to power a Thunderbolt Display for MacBook?)
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Sound over HDMI?
Does this adapter allow sound over HDMI? The description mentions hooking it up to your TV, but it doesn't specifically say sound works or does not work.
- Asked by Jeffrey C from Arundel
- Apr 23, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Sound over HDMI?)
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