Connecting Macbook Pro to HDTV

[gauravjain12]

Hi,

Is it possible to connect Macbook pro to HDTV wirelessly? Basically I want to see screen of my macbook on TV and control it from Macbook's keyboard with out purchasing any external hardware like Apple TV.


Thanks,
Gaurav

 

[blueroom]

Hi,

Is it possible to connect Macbook pro to HDTV wirelessly? Basically I want to see screen of my macbook on TV and control it from Macbook's keyboard with out purchasing any external hardware like Apple TV.


Thanks,
Gaurav

Aside from magic you'll need an AppleTV2/3

 

[gentlefury]

Aside from magic you'll need an AppleTV2/3

Retina MBP has an HDMI output. If you aren't in the mood to upgrade than you can get a display to hdmi adapter.

 

[blueroom]

Retina MBP has an HDMI output. If you aren't in the mood to upgrade than you can get a display to hdmi adapter.

OP asked for wirelessly.

 

[gentlefury]

OP asked for wirelessly.

oh, sorry, didn't see that....than yeah, Apple TV is your only good option. Cheap too at $99. Don't expect great quality however...I get stuttery playback when both my computer and Apple TV are hard wired.

 

[blueroom]

True, a wired connection over HDMI is the OPs only realistic bet.

 

[T5BRICK]

Aside from magic you'll need an AppleTV2/3

Without third party software, you can't stream to an Apple TV unless you have a 2011 or 2012 model MBP. I don't think the OP specified which revision he has.

 

[SDAVE]

You can find a new Apple TV 3 for $85. Great investment, especially if you have a surround system...from the garage before you enter your home you can start playing music via your iDevice 😉

And you can do many other things.

As far as HDMI goes, you can get the Redmere cables. They're very thin and cheap.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10255