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    About the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

    Connect a Mac that has a Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port to an HDMI display, while also charging your Mac and connecting to a USB-A device. iPad models that have a Thunderbolt or USB-C port can also use this adapter.

    Apple digital AV multiport adapter top view and ports

    The USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter connects the following devices to a display that uses an HDMI cable:

    • Mac that has a Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port

    • iPad that has a Thunderbolt or USB-C port

    This adapter also connects your Mac or iPad to USB-A devices, and it includes a USB-C port for charging your Mac laptop or iPad. All three ports can be used simultaneously.

    Connect to a display with HDMI

    HDMI port

    Use the HDMI port of this adapter with a display, TV, or projector that connects using an HDMI cable. It's HDCP compliant and supports the specifications below, depending on the model of the adapter.

    Model A2119 is the newest model of this adapter. It supports these resolutions and refresh rates when used with macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or later or iOS 12.4 or later.

    3840 x 2160 at 60Hz with these devices:

    • 16-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2019 or later

    • 15-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2017 or later

    • 14-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later

    • 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple silicon introduced in 2020 or later

    • 13-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports introduced in 2020

    • MacBook Air introduced in 2020 or later

    • Retina iMac introduced in 2017 or later

    • iMac Pro

    • Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later

    • Mac Studio introduced in 2022 or later

    • Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later

    • iPad Pro with USB-C

    • iPad Air (5th generation)

    3840 x 2160 at 30Hz with these devices:

    • 13-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later

    • MacBook introduced in 2015 or later

    • iMac introduced in 2017 or later

    • iPad mini (6th generation)

    • iPad Air (4th generation)

    Up to 1080p at 60Hz

    Model A1621 supports these resolutions and refresh rates when used with macOS Sierra 10.12 or later or iOS 12 or later:

    • 3840 x 2160 at 30Hz

    • Up to 1080p at 60Hz

    After connecting your display, TV, or projector, video from your Mac or iPad should appear within 10 seconds.

    How to identify your adapter

    • The model number is printed on the retail box and the side of the adapter, near the ports.

    • When the adapter is connected to a Mac, you can also check the USB section of System Information. The Product Identifier for A2119 is 0x1463. For A1621, it's 0x1460.

    Learn more

    If you have issues with the adapter, unplug it, then make sure that you've plugged all cables into the adapter before plugging the adapter into your Mac or iPad.

    Learn how to connect a display to your Mac.

    Published Date: July 03, 2024
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