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How to Connect MacBook to Monitor Closed (Clamshell Mode) in 2021 - EASY
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@TripleSpaceBar 3 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point KZfaqrs are a rare sight these days, thanks!
@joeoconnor7393 2 жыл бұрын
not really, could be 3 min shorter
@domdom-hh9tx 2 жыл бұрын
@@joeoconnor7393 4 mins, take it or leave it ig
@domdom-hh9tx 2 жыл бұрын
@@joeoconnor7393 or u can make one under 2 mins
@helmicartal Жыл бұрын
not wasting time
@nickolukac Жыл бұрын
i feel like u tried to be sarcastic 😅😅 this takes like 20 sec probably . . .
@co4421 3 жыл бұрын
After the intro-teaser I expected a much more elaborate process. Then my guy really just plugs it in and closes it then the same clip plays back, absolute legend
@rutatutut 2 жыл бұрын
Cool profile pic.
@T_Nice 2 жыл бұрын
O. M. G......!!!! You are such a lifesaver! I have searched KZfaq for over a month and I was even on the phone with Apple customer service at least three different times for hours on in with no results. I was on my way back to Apple to return my Book Arc today and decided to watch maybe one more video then that's when I came across your video that shows and explains how to connect the MacBook Pro to any monitor with the laptop closed in clamshell-style and TADA!!!!! The only thing that I had left to do after getting the HDMI cable and the USBC extender which I already had was to plug in the charger and keep it plugged in which I was not doing that because I didn't know I had to but thanks to you everything is working now with the laptop closed sitting docked in my Book Arc that I now can keep!!! I'm so excited!!!!! Thank You So Very Much!!!🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽😉
@xilebat 3 жыл бұрын
Straight, no chaser. You DO need to plug in the power cord (he told me, I skipped it, my bad). Let's hope the algorithm rewards him instead of incenting him to make a 20 minute video next time (like so many other KZfaqrs).
@omorh4422 2 жыл бұрын
legend, its working now
@jessegonzales9233 3 ай бұрын
Some or most ppl they talk so much about other things before they get to the point of the video!! This guy straight to the matter, which is appreciated it
@julieanne5694 2 жыл бұрын
Just the answer I needed, and didn’t have to watch a 20 minute video. Thank you! 👏
@jakeman1968 2 жыл бұрын
Caution on what adapter you are using for clamshell mode. If you are connecting to a monitor and want it to wake after the laptop has been put into sleep mode or has timed out that the monitor is in sleep mode, I've found one that doesn't work. It's the Santechi Type-C Multi-Port Adapter 4K with Ethernet V2. I ended up buying the Apple USB-C Digital Multiport Adapter. This one works fine. Jd
@robertmotyka133 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jerome, is your Macbook connected to Apple display? I have the same waking up issue, when my Macbook is connected to Studio Display via original cable that came with the Studio Display,
@Threetwocharlie 2 жыл бұрын
Good job… just got a 27” monitor for the MacBook 💻 and now got the scoop for ‘clamshell mode’ 👍
@waltpro1945 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that is way too easy. Had the secondary display set up but was looking for clamshell mode and didn't know it was that easy. Thanks!
@jennb1152 3 жыл бұрын
You MUST plug in your laptop - otherwise, it goes to sleep when it closes!
@simonkijktyoutubeosibav9999 2 жыл бұрын
U can set up in settings so it won’t
@rhezamaulana4975 2 жыл бұрын
@@simonkijktyoutubeosibav9999 How to?
@dongax1530 Жыл бұрын
@@trey_a_12 tysm that helped me because my battery life was going to waste
@BeastieRaj Жыл бұрын
Holyshit! Thank you! So I didn’t have to wade through various annoying intros
@tomprice7885 Жыл бұрын
The real MVP! Thank you, Jenn. Your one succinct sentence just proved more effective than this video and a number of other videos I have come across.
@bonesssssssssss Ай бұрын
bro really took less than 2 minutes for an intro, product list, and how to actually do it. W youtuber
@DrAhmadNabeel 3 ай бұрын
This could have been a 20 second video if I was gonna be generous.
@austinmedz98 3 ай бұрын
You could have just not commented lol
@giovannivittorioambrosini6621 Жыл бұрын
one note on overheating: if you feel your computer is warm to the touch, it is still well within operational temperature, which goes all the way up to 95°C (cpu & vrms) on MacBooks. Average daily activities like web browsing and reading emails barely put any load on the cpu, however if the MacBook is closed it does tend to struggle to cool off a little bit more than it does when its open. Still, before you'll reach any 'dangerous' temperature', your MacBook will throttle down its processor so to produce less heat. You really don't need to worry about it even if it gets warm to the touch, and should it ever reach very high temperatures, I'll sort itself out
@milofalconi9533 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you answered my question about the battery being damaged while being plugged, awesome!
@IncApu2025 Жыл бұрын
This is the way a good youtuber must be: straightforward and Nice ❤. Cheers from Perú 🇵🇪
@barbararositano 7 ай бұрын
The one thing I hadn't done... close the laptop!!! I so appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Thank you very much.
@MarvinLikoPuha Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I needed that "connect to power" info for it to work. Much appreciation!
@GarimellaProduction 2 жыл бұрын
thanks straight to the point. trying to clean my set up to where others can use the same desk
@lexxni Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this clear and concise tutorial 12 months later and it’s still helpful to the late adapters (me) 😊
@JazzyJae88 2 жыл бұрын
Omg. Thank you so much. I was having the hardest time trying to connect my MBP to my TV and use clamshell mode. Turns out all I was missing was to plug the dang computer in to the power cord.
@varshadedia7133 Ай бұрын
been trying to figure this out for past 15 mins, glad i found your video
@nikkirosety 11 ай бұрын
Thanks. :) Thought my Mac was plugged into power and it wasn't and that's why clamshell mode wasn't working. Thank you!!!
@MIDNightPT4 8 ай бұрын
If the monitor (LG for example) has a USB C port, you can connect from monitor to laptop and you don’t need the charger to enter clamshell mode (the monitor will charge via usb c connection to the monitor)
@mayflower8840 3 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. One main question. How do you power down and wake up the mac? If it is in clamshell mode on a vertical stand, then how do you start the computer? Just turn on the monitor or ? Similarly for shutdown? Do you switch off charging so it goes into Sleep mode? And then start the charger again to wake up the monitor?
@ameerx5734 2 жыл бұрын
Have you found the answers? I have the same questions
@mayflower8840 2 жыл бұрын
@@ameerx5734 if you click on the Apple icon and then click on sleep, it’s as good as closing the lid. To wake, press any button on the keyboard.
@wolfrider131 2 жыл бұрын
Go to power settings and manage it from there for auto settings. Like sleep computer in 2 mins of inactivity etc.
@blue43921 2 жыл бұрын
Yes completely powering down caught me by surprise too. I just open it up, turn it on, put it to sleep, and plug Monitor back in. It’s simple, works every time, and asleep works so so well. Keep in mind when in clamshell mode it’s best to get an external mic and camera. The Mac keyboard with idea works really really well. (but will not power up in clamshell mode, sleep man, use sleep).
@David-po3li 9 ай бұрын
@@blue43921 oh thats why my mic don't work.
@Fkamynk 6 ай бұрын
Omg thanks so much! My monitor kept shutting off whenever I closed my laptop but then you said to plug in the charger also now its working. 😄
@jennyspennies243 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, many creators like to say easy, or simple, when in fact it isn't. This was just as easy as you said, thanks!
@FebrianaMulyaningtyas-ky3to Жыл бұрын
Wohoo thanks for this, just now I tried it works! I didn't know it should be connected to the power first to make it happen because I thought I only need to connect with HDMI cable but it turns out need to connect it to the power cable. Nice!!
@stuartsture5277 2 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point and informative! Thank you!
@Devrim283 Жыл бұрын
because of this video i just bought a ultrawide monitor, mechanic keyboard and a logitech mouse. before i was just happy with the 13inch mac air screen
@duransanchez8221 2 жыл бұрын
Short and to the point! and it works thanks vato. 💪🏽
@imkafka9572 10 ай бұрын
After shutting Mac down, can you turn it on when in clamshell mode?
@jackboesch9412 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man, I completely forgot to plus in the laptop so my monitor just kept shutting off.
@HoopTrek 2 жыл бұрын
Super easy and straight to the point, THANKS!
@bambipayday6858 2 жыл бұрын
But how you turning off
@drajackiegonzales 3 ай бұрын
omg thank you!!! I was about to purchase a $300 dock station .
@hipsterracoon2159 3 ай бұрын
Short and simple, I love this thank you for this tutorial…
@hl8506 2 жыл бұрын
This was so clear and easy to follow. Thank you!
@Super-wv2bb 2 жыл бұрын
Finally a video without all bull shit talking. Straight to the point. Good shit
@christinep6589 3 ай бұрын
Thank you - you were the only person that was clear...it works!!
@sarahkhadijah2508 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for explaining about the auto cut off!
@danderdolf2241 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, connecting it to power seemed to fix the issue
@raziaandbelal6729 Жыл бұрын
Straight to the point and very clear explanation! Thank you very much for your easy explanation!!!!!!! Thumbs up!!!!!!!
@pikapao93 2 жыл бұрын
All I was missing was plugging it to the AC.... Brilliant video, straight to the point
@NeverFinished. Ай бұрын
took two minutes to arrive to that simple conclusion
@bartosztomasz Жыл бұрын
I plugged my MacBook permanently to a monitor and it’s also plugged to the charger so I can use the clamshell mode. I have all the battery health settings turned on too yet my MacBook charges all the way up to 100% instead of stopping at 80%.
@BigEarnMcCracken55 2 жыл бұрын
I didnt realize it needed to be plugged into to the wall to work!
@alexdonis21 Жыл бұрын
Does this also work with a chromebook
@BennyAlexander 2 жыл бұрын
While closing MacBook, I see the Bluetooth speaker has to be reconnected. Rest works.. cool! Thank you.
@syedmahmudunnabi6187 10 ай бұрын
I did the same but the screen is flickering. What should I do?
@abdulrahmanalmukhaizeem6523 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I tried to connect my 2017 MacBook Pro to an external monitor while also plugging in the charger, but when the laptop is fully charged, the “charging” sign still remains. I wonder if the same happens with you or if there is something I should fix on my end?
@abdulrahmanalmukhaizeem6523 2 жыл бұрын
@Nurahmed Kashgari I used a lower powered charger where the signal may still appear, but won’t keep charging. When the battery drops below a certain % you can then switch back to the MacBook charger. Hope this helps.
@abdulrahmanalmukhaizeem6523 2 жыл бұрын
@Nurahmed Kashgari my understanding is that if you want to connect to an external monitor the MacBook needs to be plugged in.
@junain_20 3 жыл бұрын
What to do if the macbooks cHarge is full
@user-rp8ij8pm7l Жыл бұрын
Love the clamshell of my clamshells
@ivadesouza7201 2 жыл бұрын
Austin, YOU ARE MY HERO! You saved my day! Yes I am felling stupid, but I am a happy stupid :o)))). Only 1.53 sec. watching your video, case solved! I had forget to turn on the power on my computer! God bless you! Iva, Denmark
@FxnkyFresko Жыл бұрын
My boy saving lives
@mara1820 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!
@RelaxingMusic-cv1yz 2 жыл бұрын
Guys power has to be plugged in order enable the mode , power from monitor or power adaptor !!
@J_pearce01 2 жыл бұрын
Is there something you can use to power the MacBook on while it’s closed? Or do you have to open it every time to power it on
@mrmeza78 2 жыл бұрын
What’s crazy is that I totally overlooked you saying that you need to connect the power for this to work. Also I had to go to system preferences to add the external monitor to display it.
@litazo6574 3 жыл бұрын
This setup is perfect for me since i use macbook when travelling or outside but i also need a big screen to work at home and i dont wanna buy iMAC when i already have macbook . I have only few questions sir there any lag issue ? can i connect this wirelessly using samsung smart monitor ?? can i connect apple magic trackpad ?
@Ranodeep014 2 жыл бұрын
i don't think there should be any lag through transmission over HDMI. please let me know how its working out tho if u tried it. im considering buying a monitor and doing this
@FreckleFaceFinance Жыл бұрын
this video was perfect at fixing my problem! Thanks for the help!
@papaandrey8597 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for thinking of macbook vertical setup. Very helpful video!!!
@denise12345679 Жыл бұрын
Computer cooling pads are very useful! I have one, it automatically cuts on when Computer starts to overheart.
@stephenhall3515 10 ай бұрын
Very clear and direct. Thank you very much.
@thomasjoli-coeur6037 2 жыл бұрын
The CPU is located under the keyboard and the keyboard is acting as a air intake with the display closed it will basically transform your map into a heat sink, as it isn't enough the case already (speaking for the pre-M1 models)
@martatoloczko6502 5 ай бұрын
Amazing and simple, thank you.
@peace.404 Жыл бұрын
excellent and straight forward explanation
@sharuhaan1 21 күн бұрын
thank you. very helpful
@drebal_ Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend
@TheLuislights 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is really nice and direct to the point. Good Job
@lilprince3364 8 ай бұрын
It’s not just MacBooks that are above 2015. It also works on a MacBook Air from 2013.
@thalesbuzan2411 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Straight to the point.
@UB.S Жыл бұрын
Great video! What if I need more ports to connect an audio interface, etc.?
@rudya.hernandez7238 2 жыл бұрын
was hoping to see then connecting a second monitor. good vid, thanks
@happyheartslee 2 жыл бұрын
Got my answer in 2mins! THANKS!!!!!
@raphaelgomez7564 Жыл бұрын
sir I love you your a life savior thank you thank you
@giulia6930 10 ай бұрын
Thank you, precise tutorial 👌
@alexjones3139 3 жыл бұрын
Can it damage an in-built display? I mean like the built-in display will overheat and become yellow or smth like this
@travisporter357 3 жыл бұрын
No
@Brickalistic1977 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very useful!
@allanja1203 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much this video was so much userful
@AshishSharma-nz5em 2 жыл бұрын
Is there any option to use only second screen without continous charging of my MAC?
@giancarlobuenavidez9723 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It helped a lot!
@geraldiner.9569 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing it straight to the point. Not so many explanations that I don't really need. I just need to know how I can connect my MacBook Pro to another Monitor
@thuytrinhnguyen8497 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I plan to buy a Mac Pro 13-inch M1 and set it up this way to edit videos. Does it work for you? My budget is limited so I aim to buy a Samsung monitor, and a set of Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
@geraldiner.9569 Жыл бұрын
@@thuytrinhnguyen8497 yup you really just need an adapter to be able to connect your hdmi cable to the monitor that you'll be using.
@ianbarbarafry575 2 жыл бұрын
Great - just got on with what matters. I was sorted in a couple of minutes. Thank you.
@kircillarincihan Жыл бұрын
Thaaat is the what I was searching for. Many thx
@edwardbaylon4729 Жыл бұрын
Straight to the point. Likey!
@Hybvcgcfghu 2 жыл бұрын
Legendddd, I had everything needed lol I just don’t know how to do it💯🔥
@klassyentertainment 4 ай бұрын
thank you... worked like magic
@viaggivistos 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much from Brazil!
@kaifhassan3954 Жыл бұрын
Question, when you’re in clamshell mode, are you able to use the usb ports on the monitor? E.g. where would you put a usb stick? In the MacBook or the monitor?
@Poopdeck1015 2 жыл бұрын
Do I have to set up my Mac to charge when it drops to a certain percentage?
@TheSkyWhale 3 жыл бұрын
How do you turn on your MacBook when it’s shut off and still closed? For example, I have mine closed and standing upright in a little stand. Every time I switch from windows to macOS, the pc shuts down. It doesn’t turn back on though, and to get it to book back up I have to take it off the stand, open it, and then put everything back
@anthonytavarez1092 3 жыл бұрын
hi bro, the macbook will automatically turn on when you turn on your monitor
@M.Redsky Жыл бұрын
you weren't clear imo about leaving the charge cable in the macbook. It won't over charge, you say, so is it safe (for the battery) to operate the macbook always plugged in? The battery should discharge and recharge occasionally right?
@ahmadjibawi8535 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect video straight to the point no BS thank you
@christopheryoung3727 2 жыл бұрын
Helped me out so much! Thanks!
@kjl6138 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m wondering if a MacBook mini is a better choice than a laptop?
@StephnieFarmerie Жыл бұрын
Perfect!! Thanks for your help!!
@jitinutvimanrat6568 7 ай бұрын
thank you Austin Medz,
@jackjmccarthy 2 жыл бұрын
great vid, super helpful and straight to the point!! kind of annoying that the macbook has to be on charge for this to work but guess I just need to buy a PC tbh haha! :)
@Vinay1272 11 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Subscribed 👍
@Prokudak Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks. Do you have to open the macbook each time to start it or can it be done through the monitor power button?
@zoeexperience23 Жыл бұрын
thanks so much for this! The only issue I am haviing is my menu bar is hidden at the verrry top... no matter what i do i cant get it to show - so when i say hidden, i mean i can place my mouse up at the top and see the menu option drop down but never see the actual menu drop down itself..