Questions & Answers for USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
237 Questions from the Community
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This item's description reads "allows you to mirror your MacBook display." Does it also allow you to use an external display for an expanded desktop?
- Asked by Lun E from San Francisco
- 12-Mar-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (This item's description reads "allows you to mirror your MacBook display." Does it also allow you to use an external display for an expanded desktop?)
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So can you charge the laptop and do HDMI video out at the same time?
MacBook
- Asked by Jason W from Cumming
- 22-Mar-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (So can you charge the laptop and do HDMI video out at the same time?)
AnswerYes, You would have to use the adapter and plug in the HDMI cable and the USB-C charging cable at the same time
- Answered by Trevor D from Johnsburg
- 09-Apr-2015
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (So can you charge the laptop and do HDMI video out at the same time?)
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I have used this adaptor with my 2016 MacBook and successfully run a WD Essential USB disk with it. The drive draws all its power from the adapter. I initially used it with the adaptor plugged into the wall socket for power and the disk operated fine. When I unplugged the USB-C lead supplying power to the adapter the HD ungracefully ejected itself and powered down. I unplugged the drive and plugged it back in again with no power connected and it worked fine. So, in summary, this adapter supports a WD Essential drive that draws power from it and will operate with or without power, but I would avoid either plugging, or unplugging the adapter with a disk mounted to it. I only tested it with a WD Essential, other disks may draw more power and not work with this adapter.
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Hey is the end that plugs into the computer a thunderbolt cable? The usbs have stopped working on my mac i need the thinderbolt to have hdmi and a usb
- Asked by Nick L from Warnambool
- 30-Jan-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Hey is the end that plugs into the computer a thunderbolt cable? The usbs have stopped working on my mac i need the thinderbolt to have hdmi and a usb)
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If it's a MacBook or 13" MacBook Pro, yes the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter can charge it. However the 15" MacBook Pro needs a full 85W to be able to operate fully *and* charge the battery, so if you have that model you will NOT be guaranteed a battery charge through this adapter. After being very frustrated by my laptop not charging I finally found support doc HT207256: "MacBook Pro can receive a maximum of 60W of power through the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter or USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. For the best charging performance on MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016), connect the power supply directly to your Mac."
- Answered by Stefan W from Lynn
- 14-Oct-2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I charge the laptop and utilise the HDMI port at the same time with this adapter?)
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Webcam (HDMI) for facetime use, would this HDMI to USB Adapter work with an external camera (GoPro, Camcorder,etc) in conjunction with a facetime call
Webcam (HDMI feed from camera) for Facetime use:
-->would this HDMI to USB Adapter work with an external camera (GoPro, Camcorder,etc) in conjunction with a Facetime call, if i prefre to have an external movable camera on a Facetime call, versus using the built in imac or mac camera? -
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All ports can be used simultaneously.
The far left port is USB C Power input. It will not accept data input or data output.
The middle port is HDMI which outputs video and audio with the following specs:
1080p at 60Hz
UHD (3840 by 2160) at 30Hz -- Commjonly referred to as 4K.
The far right port is USB 3.0 A data in and out.- Answered by Alex N from Chicago
- 02-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can you connect both the power and USB (USB-C and USB 3.1) at the same time?)
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Yes, you can set the HDMI monitor to "Mirror" or to "Use As Separate Display" in the Displays/AirPlay menu.
- Answered by Christian E from Medford
- 26-Jan-2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (The documentation references mirroring, but does it support HDMI as an external monitor?)
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Isn't there an adapter that converts USB-C to Thunderbolt?
- Asked by Peshaan K from Dubai
- 29-Oct-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Isn't there an adapter that converts USB-C to Thunderbolt?)
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Can these be daisy chained in order to run multiple screens?
On my current mac book I run 2 screens. 1 using the in built HDMI and 1 using a thunderbolt adapter.
- Asked by Melvyn H
- 09-Mar-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Can these be daisy chained in order to run multiple screens?)
AnswerNo
All ports can be used simultaneously -- please note the USB C limitations below.
The far left port is USB C Power input. It will not accept data input or data output.
The middle port is HDMI which outputs video and audio with the following specs:
1080p at 60Hz
UHD (3840 by 2160) at 30Hz -- Commjonly referred to as 4K.
The far right port is USB 3.0 A data in and out.- Answered by Alex N from Chicago
- 02-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can these be daisy chained in order to run multiple screens?)
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i want to charge my iPhone from a new Macbook (12 inch) while the Macbook is being charged from a power outlet. Is this the only way to do it?
- Asked by Sercan T from Monterey
- 12-Mar-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (i want to charge my iPhone from a new Macbook (12 inch) while the Macbook is being charged from a power outlet. Is this the only way to do it?)
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Will this adapter support 4K @ 60Hz with the 2016 MBP?
- Asked by Carlos R from Tarpon Springs
- 07-Feb-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this adapter support 4K @ 60Hz with the 2016 MBP?)
AnswerNo, 4k will be at 30Hz. but there are other brands that will go to 60Hz. like the Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter
- Answered by Mateo M from Sydney
- 09-Feb-2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Will this adapter support 4K @ 60Hz with the 2016 MBP?)
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How do I tell whether the USB port on my MacBook is USB-C?
- Asked by Tim O from Brighton
- 25-Jan-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (How do I tell whether the USB port on my MacBook is USB-C?)
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Is there an adaptor letting me charge my iPad &iPhone 5 from the one wall charger?
I have an iPad and an iPhone 5 and charge both by pulling out the charging cable from one to charge the other. I've been given a iPhone charging dock but it needs its own power source. Is their some type of splitter/adaptor which would let me charge both from the one power supply. Sorry for what may be a very basic question - I'm not very tech savvy. The part number, if it exists, would really help. Thanks very much. Livvi
- Asked by Olivia W from Cranbourne East
- 12-Jun-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Is there an adaptor letting me charge my iPad &iPhone 5 from the one wall charger?)
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Is it possible to use for multiple external displays?
I'm very interested in purchasing a latest generation Macbook (first to use USB-C), however I'd like to be able to attach two external displays to the macbook. (Similar to what you can do with the Macbook Pro). Is it possible to use this adapter (maybe daisy chained?) to utilize two external displays?
- Asked by David L from Homewood
- 31-Dec-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Is it possible to use for multiple external displays?)
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does it work with macbook 12inch (the newest model)?
I need it to connect my GoPro camera and view the files on my MacBook. So does or will it work?
- Asked by Isairis S from Channelview
- 27-Jul-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (does it work with macbook 12inch (the newest model)?)
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According to what I read, yes
- Answered by Uğur S
- 13-Dec-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (can all the three ports of USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter used simultaneously?)