How to Connect a MacBook to a Projector (USB-C to HDMI)

Updated July 2, 2026 · ConnectWizard

To connect a MacBook to a projector, use a USB-C to HDMI adapter into the projector's HDMI input. Connect the adapter, select the projector's HDMI source, and configure mirroring in System Settings → Displays. This is the standard setup for presentations from any modern MacBook.

Connection Methods

USB-C to HDMI 🔌 Wired

Get a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
Connect USB-C to the MacBook and HDMI to the projector.
Turn on the projector and select its HDMI input.
Open System Settings → Displays and choose mirror for presentations.

Parts you may need

🛒 USB-C to HDMI Adapter

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Pro Tips

Use Displays → 'Mirror' so the audience sees your screen.
Click 'Detect Displays' (hold Option) if the projector isn't found.
Carry your own adapter — meeting rooms rarely have USB-C ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What adapter connects a MacBook to a projector?

A USB-C to HDMI adapter for modern MacBooks. Plug it into the MacBook and run HDMI to the projector.

Why won't my MacBook show on the projector?

Confirm the projector's input source and click Detect Displays in System Settings → Displays (hold Option to reveal it).