I recently considered purchasing a new computer monitor and was particularly interested in a Samsung model.
But I wasn’t sure if it would be compatible with my Mac, so I decided to do some research, and finally, I found the answer to my question.
In this article, we will explore are Samsung monitors compatible with the Mac and how you can connect your monitor to the Mac.
Let’s get started!
Are Samsung monitors compatible with Mac?
Yes, these Samsung monitors are compatible with the Mac; you can easily connect your monitor to the Mac using the HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt cables.
Ensure that both devices have compatible ports before using any cable to make a connection.
You may not be able to get the picture-in-picture feature while connecting the Samsung monitor to the Mac.
You may also need to download your monitor-compatible software in order to customize the settings.
How to connect the Samsung monitor to the Mac?
Connecting the Samsung monitor to the Mac is one of the easiest and simplest methods.
In order to connect the monitor to the Mac:
1. Firstly, ensure that your monitor and Mac have the compatible ports
2. Once you have ensured the ports, then buy a new cable in order to connect the monitor
3. Now turn off your Mac computer and position it to get access to the video connection
4. Now plug your monitor into the power outlet
5. Plug the one end of the video cable to the monitor
6. Then connect the other end of the video cable to the Mac
7. Now turn on your Mac and the monitor to get access to the setting
8. Navigates to the system preferences menu
9. Now click on the display tab
10. Now select the screen resolution according to your needs or preference
11. Now select the arrangement tab, then drag the screen around the dialog box to set up the monitor positioning
12. If you want your monitor to show the duplicate image of the primary display, then check the mirror display tab.
FAQ
Are all monitors compatible with Mac?
Most of the monitors use HDMI, Displayport, and USB-C ports that are compatible with Macs.
But most of the Benq monitors feature the Thunderbolts 3 ports that are specially designed for Macs.
How do I connect my MacBook Pro to my Samsung monitor?
Take an HDMI cable and plug one end of the cable to the HDMI port of the monitor and the other end to the Mac port.
Then turn on the monitor and Mac and get access to the setting to customize the resolution according to your preference.