How to Connect a MacBook Air to a TV Using HDMI

1. Make sure your TV & MacBook Air are both turned off.

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2. Plug your HDMI cable into an available HDMI port on your TV.

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3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter.

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4. Attach your Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter to your MacBook Air via the Lightning port.

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5. Turn on your TV & switch it to the correct HDMI input.

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6. Turn on your MacBook Air & log in as usual. You should see your display mirrored on the TV right away.

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