Using 13.3" MBP (latest gen) with 4k TV - how?

[macbook123]

I have a 4k TV that I often use as external monitor with my phone or old Macbook Pro. I recently got the new 13.3" MBP. Even though I can drive an external 4K monitor via HDMI, somehow it won't drive my TV via HDMI. Is this an issue with this MBP (the non-touchbar version), or am I just doing something wrong? It would be pathetic if this laptop couldn't drive the TV, since even my smartphone can...

 

[robvas]

Mine runs my Samsung 4K TV over HDMI just fine

 

[macbook123]

OK, so what might I be doing wrong? Is there anything in the settings I need to enable? I'm so confused about this...

 

[Samuelsan2001]

I have a 4k TV that I often use as external monitor with my phone or old Macbook Pro. I recently got the new 13.3" MBP. Even though I can drive an external 4K monitor via HDMI, somehow it won't drive my TV via HDMI. Is this an issue with this MBP (the non-touchbar version), or am I just doing something wrong? It would be pathetic if this laptop couldn't drive the TV, since even my smartphone can...

Which hdmi cable are you using?? which usb c adapter etc. If you can use a mini display to hdmi cable with 4K support and usb c connection.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP:

I believe you need TWO items:

1. A "USB-c to HDMI 2.0" adapter/converter (MUST be HDMI 2.0).
2. A -HIGH SPEED- HDMI 2.0 compatible connecting cable.

Not all HDMI cables are "created equal". Unless you use one that can "support the speed", you won't get a 4k display.

 

[csurfr]

You can do what was mentioned ^ or you can get a usb-c to hdmi 2.0 cable (just make sure the description says 4K). Are you in the states? There are quite a lot of them on Amazon. I have this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077S3ZKQV?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

 

[macbook123]

OP:

I believe you need TWO items:

1. A "USB-c to HDMI 2.0" adapter/converter (MUST be HDMI 2.0).
2. A -HIGH SPEED- HDMI 2.0 compatible connecting cable.

Not all HDMI cables are "created equal". Unless you use one that can "support the speed", you won't get a 4k display.

The thing is: u used exactly the cable combination I have now tondo 4k from my previous 15" MBP. It just won't work with this 13".