Using MBP as a monitor

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  1. macca!, Jan 10, 2017

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    We have just had some surveillance cameras installed, which link up to a recording unit. It didn't come with a monitor, I was either going to purchase one separately or try and use my MBP as a monitor if possible. It has an HDMI port on the recording unit. Can I connect that to my MBP?
     
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  2. Weaselboy, Jan 11, 2017

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    That HDMI on the MacBook is video out only. There is no video in input on a MacBook.
     
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  3. Dave Braine, Jan 11, 2017

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    Is that HDMI Out, or in? If Out, would HDMI to USB/Thunderbolt work?
     
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  4. Rok73, Jan 12, 2017

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    Nope. I'd buy a small & cheap monitor for this. No high quality needed and they cost nothing these days.
     
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