USB-C to HDMI: what do you need?
Your laptop's USB-C port carries video and your screen takes HDMI, so a plain adapter does the job.
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USB-C to HDMI adapter
- Most adapters have an HDMI socket, so you also need an HDMI cable to the screen unless the adapter is a cable with an HDMI plug built in.
- Your USB-C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt.
Check your USB-C port first
Not every USB-C port can send video. Many phones and some laptop ports cannot. Look for a small screen or Thunderbolt lightning-bolt symbol next to the port, or check the spec sheet for DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt. Some ports carry video without a symbol, so check your laptop’s specs if you are unsure. If you cannot tell and you use a Windows PC or Mac, pick the adapter that works on any USB-C data port; it works either way once its driver is installed.
Other options
- USB-C to HDMI adapter that works on any USB-C data port
It sends the picture over USB data, so it works whether or not your USB-C port carries video.
Not sure which port you have?
Tell us your USB-C device and what you are connecting it to, and we will check for you.
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