How to Connect Apple 27" Thunderbolt Display to a 2019 MacBook Pro
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- How to connect Apple's 27" Thunderbolt Display to any Modern Mac
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You should have named this video as "Thunderbolt in 2019?" instead of a how to video. Such good quality review of the thunderbolt monitor. Does not deserve to be just a how-to. It's a review
Do you know if you can connect two LED Cinema Displays to a 2019 MacBook Pro?
When functioning, this would all be true. From what I can tell, MANY of these displays today have faulty (worn out) built-in cables. As a workaround (since I bought one with a faulty built-in cable -- the classic "intermittent and/or distorted video and/or audio connection"; mine looked good for the 3 minutes necessary to get me to buy it from the used seller, but the connector seems to crap out after a minute; others online have had similar experiences). Research so far seems to indicate a) you can connect directly thunderbolt-to-thunderbolt, ignoring the built-in cable (this is a test step to identify a bad built-in cable). It seems likely the built-in cable connects to the same thunderbolt bus as the removable cable connector, especially given the fact you can daisy-chain a 2nd one into the display chain, using that connector. You can buy a replacement built-in cable setup for about the same HIGH price as a thunderbolt cable, so if you want to wrench open your display and mess with a bunch of internal connectors to access the built-in cable connection points, that may be a good option. However, about 1/2 of Amazon.com replacement cable reviewers indicate they had poor results.
I can confirm that either my display's entire thunderbolt / firewire bus is frizzed, or if it (and the FW800 if separate) are not frizzed, then the removable-cable firewire port CANNOT be used via MBP 2015 thunderbolt-to-FW800 adapter, to send picture to the display over FW800. Say a prayer for me that the FW800 is a different data bus, and the removable-cable thunderbolt bus still works (and if it works, then presumably also the internal thunderbolt that the built-in cable plugs into).
I'm trying to decide whether to buy the replacement built-in cable (which I can text on the external connector before cracking the case to install permanently), or just buy a straight removable thunderbolt cable. I really like the notion of chaining a 2nd display and/or adding more thunderbolt devices to my chain.
I’ve got one of these displays, originally purchased for my MBP 2011. I’m now using it with my MBP 15” 2018. Works really well. I’m about to get a MBP M1max, and it appears from research I’ve done it will work well with that too. Great display.
Its feb 2020 and my clients still give me compliments on the display when presenting work
I dusted off my Thunderbolt that has been sitting unused in a closet thanks to your video. I appreciate it so much, happy to have access to it again!
Great, clear review and instructions, and a big relief to still be able to use this terrific screen.
This was confidence-building. I've seen every video out there on UA-cam about target display mode for these slightly older iMacs where after the thunderbolt 2 ports there's a mini display port. My 27" mid-2011 iMac ONLY has the two TB2 ports which aligns with this video!! And now I have a 2020 macbookpro with TB3! So excited.
Been using 2 of these daisy chained with a MacBook Pro 2018 TouchID model and absolutely love the setup. The cables' insulation is starting to wear off a bit but they still work just great. They have a glass in front of them which can be taken off easily with a suction cup and put back with such ease. I hope they last me a few more years. They are such good quality, knock on wood.
Are these displays touch screen? I just got one for free don't have any hardware to drive it but i would buy some if this thing is a touchscreen.
Thanks
Hello, just wonder, you said you used the thunderbolt monitor with a MacBook Pro 2018? I'm getting a MBP 2018 Vega 20 and I'm wonder if the T3 to T2 will work since in this video is not listed as compatible..? Thanks!
My 2014 Thunderbolt display still works perfectly. Thinking about getting a new Mac Mini to use with it... Useful video, thanks.
Brilliantly straightforward and well produced. Thank you!
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed!
Exactly what I needed. Thank you!
I found this very calming
I'm still on a 2013 15" Retina MacBook Pro, and only last year bought the 27" Thunderbolt Display after finding a super cheap deal on one. I bought it knowing it would work once I upgrade to a newer MBP with Thunderbolt 3. If it weren't for that Thunderbolt 2 port in the back, idk if I would have made the decision to buy it. Having only USB 2.0 in the back is the only real drawback. Even with SSD drives, USB 2.0 is REALLY slow. My photo catalog is on an external SSD and it's hooked up via Thunderbolt. I have a 4TB USB 3.0 drive and 4TB RAID FW800 drive connected for backups .
I REALLY wish Apple would give us a new Thunderbolt 3 Dsiplay
This was very helpful. I bought this monitor as a second to my imac Retina. Hopefully the adapter show showed will work.
Excellent video❣️ Thank you!!
I just purchased brand new thunderbolt 27 screen so excited to use with my MacBook Pro 2020.
Thank you so very much for this video. I am planning to buy a new Mac Pro and wondered if I could use my 27" Thunderbolt 2 Studio display with the Radeon Pro W5700X with 16GB of GDDR6 memory. It seemed to me that with the TB2 to TB3 adaptor from Apple, I should be able to do that. I thought I just needed to let the MagSafe dongle dangle. I contacted Apple via their chat online and asked the question. Apple's answer was, "No, you cannot do this!, the monitor will not work on the new Mac Pro." When pressed to further explain why I cannot do this, they rudely and abruptly ended the chat. This video came up when I Googled the question. Thank you so much for posting this, it is nice to find someone that knows more about this than Apple. Have a great day, Rick. 📸
Great work on this video! Great content and high quality - thx. In 2012 I bought the Thunderbolt display (and a MacBook Pro 17" loaded with SSD only etc. - still using them together today), and back then I complained greatly about the price and the limitations (no ports for other PC connections). BUT NOW!!! Just ordered the Macbook Air M1 (16gb/1tb) and was concerned about only 2 USB C ports. But your video encourages me that when the laptop arrives in February (must wait est. 5 weeks), that with the old Thunderbolt display I will have a port replicator - the Ethernet (I still wire everything), USB, and I use Thunderbolt 2 from the monitor over to the Pegasus RAID drives (and have the wired keyboard with numeric keypad AND the DVD/CD drive) - so your video encourages me that all I needed to continue to use all this amazing stuff (8 years later) is to just get the new laptop and a Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter cable (and I won't need any other mess of adapter cables) NOW I'm happy that this Thunderbolt Display was a fantastic value!!!
This is great news yay. They value of the displays is great nowadays imo
Thanks for your video. Good quality review!
I use a OWC tunderbolt 3 dock in between my 2018 macbook pro and my apple thunderbolt display. It's the perfect one cable solution.
which dock??!!
Thank you for this video! So helpful!
Fantastic video! I love my Thunderbolt Display!
Juxt what I was looking for - thanks!
Thanks for taking the time to create the video...I enjoyed the music track...
I would say that this thunderbolt display is much better than any of the monitors on the market. If you wanted a decent monitor, it would be at least 200 and a good one will go up from 450-500. The cheapest thunderbolt display I could find is 350 and for a monitor that is a decade old, it's timeless, built to last, and if anything will be good enough for editing.
Incredible video, just what I needed, thanks.
Hi thanks for your very clear and plain explained videos. I would like to couple a macbook pro 2019 + Apple 27" Thunderbolt Display + Apple 24" Cinema Display (to have 3 screens together). Do you think it is possible? Thanks in advance for your precious answer.
THANK YOU!!
Thanks, this is a really good informative video. I was just wondering though, I'm looking to get a 2nd screen for my late 2015 Retina 5K iMac and was wondering if its as simple as just connecting the lightning cable from the Cinema display to the lightning port in my iMac? Or is it more complicated than that?
iPhones use(d) a 'lightning' connector. Thunderbolt uses a lightning bolt symbol. Just in case anyone was confused. Also 2011-2015 MBPros had combination thunderbolt / mini display port connectors, whereas some other peripherals (?) may have a mini display port that looks and physically functions just like thunderbolt, but provides no power and only communicates display-specific AV signal. Presumably a mini display port connector (or cable) would NOT have a thunderbolt symbol on it, but given how confusing this whole ecosystem is, I would not count on that.
Works perfect on my early 2020 MacBook Pro 13”!
Those graphics were next level. Great job.
Much appreciated!
great info. thanks...
Thanks super helpful!
Great post! Will this TB3 ->TB2 Adapter work in this scenario: Mac Mini M1(TB3?) to iMac (2013, TB2) ?
Great help, thanks so much.
Great video. Unfortunately, with this setup I can't use the internal speakers of the Thunderbolt Display (on Mac OS X Monterey). Furthermore in order to declutter the desk, I would be grateful if you could give any advice on how to power the Mac at the same time, (maybe adaptor from MagSafe to USB c?). Thank you.
hello great video!! question in the back of the display there is a thunderbolt 2 port that I guess u can connect that to a ssd or hard drive with and a adapter and im wondering if you know what's the transferred speed of it thanks
Great video and great explanation - simple and easy. Thank you!
Hello, thank you so much for the video. The way you present it makes it very easy to follow and understand. The background music is a great idea as well! I am in need of a cable adaptor for my new Mac Book Air (2020) to my Apple MC914LL/B 27-inch Thunderbolt Display. Will the adaptor that is on your link work for this as well? I have already tried two adaptors with no luck. Thanks so much for your time!
Thanks so much for this very helpful video. I am not trying to connect the 27" Apple Cinema display with an even newer MacBook pro -- 2021 with only USB -C devices. Will it work? What adaptor would I need for that? Would love your input.
Very helpful! Thank you!
This was a very helpful video! Question for you, Ari! I just connected a new 15" MacBook air to this 27" display per your instructions, but have not been able to select the proper display settings such that I can use the 27" display while my MacBook air is closed. This is how I usually use my current set-up with a 2012 MacBook pro. And with my old MacBook pro open, I can also use the 27" inch display as an extended display, so I can have multiple apps working on both screens and move things between the two. I have searched for info on how to do this but none of the settings suggested have worked and none of the suggestions have been for current mac operating systems. Can you point me in the right direction on how to do this? Many thx.
Are you able to use it as extended display with your new MBP when it’s open? Or do you have settings issues with that as well? I am looking to purchase thunderbolt for this purpose but am still unsure about how it will work..
Great vid! Picked up a Thunderbolt Display today
Great video! Thanks!
Thank you kind sir for helping figure this out quickly.
First off great video. This should be super simple and since my TB display has been sitting in my storage unit for a couple years I figured now that Im in a larger space I can put it to good use. I got all the cables - even the MagSafe adaptor which does provide a stable source of power from the TB to my M1 2020 MacBook Air - but I didn't get an image on my TB display when I initially connected everything, so I let it sit a few hours and when I came back to it my Air was asleep. When I woke it , the display was extended to the TB display!!! Wooohoooo!! It literally worked that night and never again. :( Now I have Ventura running on my Air and still nothing. Any suggestions Arikatect?
Your intro asked me to Subscribe you at once !
Awesome !
Hi, great informative video, I have a 27" thunderbolt display, I also have the adapter so I can plug into my I mac 2020, can you tell me the best way to do this as my screens are 6 meters apart.
I purchased this refurbished display and am totally in love!
I was wondering one thing: can I also connect an ipad (with usb-C) with the adapter?
Would it work?
Thanks so much for this solution. Just order the adapter you suggest. Would this set up (as described in video) still allow you to daisy chain a second 27" T-bolt display to it. I'm thinking of setting up a dual-monitor workspace, and would love to have 2 Apple displays.
yes! this should allow for daisy-chaining displays!
Thanks for this video - connecting works well. I have a deeper question: I use a usb drive as back up device - when is shut down my MBP the display shuts down ok, after that the USB drive start up again and keeps "active" (I can hear the drive and light stays on). Do you have any idea how to solve it or should I connect the back up drive directly to the MPB? Thanks again.
You made my day. I’m ordering the new 16” MBP and was confused by the description Apple puts on the Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter. There you can read it’s not compatible with Apple Cinema Display! Now you’re proving that the adapter is compatible, which is great news. Also on the web there’s people saying that the adapter mentioned above is not working with their Touch Bar MBP and the Apple Cinema Display! Wonder if that was addressed by new operating system upgrades or something.
I bought 2 of these displays a year ago, really love them.
I have a 16" MBP and an Apple Thunderbolt Display. They are working together, but if the display is connected, the mac's temp is 10C higher and fans are running on 2300-2500 RPM which is very annoying. Do you have the same problem?
Roland Molnár waiting for my 16”. Not here yet but no problem with the previous 15”
@@rodriguezahr Thanks, can you please let me know how yours is working once you get it? Apple support told me that the Thunderbolt Display is not supposed to work using an adapter. Which is just them trying to eliminate their responsibility.
@@rolandmolnar Um. They MAKE the adapter, right?
@@inklipMedia yepp, and the adapters product page says it's meant to use to connect a Thunderbolt display to a Thunderbolt 3 Mac.
thank you
cool
thank you so much for the video
Hey man. Just bought this monitor. Does the display camera and USB ports work on on yours with OS Catalina. Not sure if my screen is stuffed or not
Hello, congrats for you video. Very well and nicely explained. I have a doubt, thought you might help me. Can I connect this monitor to a windows pc using that adapter?
i don't think so, or not easily, your laptop would need a Thunderbolt connection and even then it might not work.
Do you have a video showing what settings you put the display and MacBook on? Also, wondering how you use the display and keyboard with the MacBook closed - when I try to do that it closes everything. Thank you
Question? I have a MBP 2019 and I want to connect to a Thunderbolt 2019 and LG 34”. Should I connect one monitor one to another (TB - TB) or should I connect both independently to the MBP?
This amazing! You should cover Steve Lukather’s solo in Earth Wind and Fire’s back on the road
Enjoyed your videos. Just one quick question. You mentioned that thunderbolt 3 type c to thunderbolt 2 adaptor will not work for Apple Cinema Display 24inch. I understood that it won't control sound and brightness. But will it allow it to have picture at least? I thought it would because thunderbolt 2 have display protocol integrated. Please let me know if this is the correct understanding. thanks.
Hi, thank you for a great tutorial. I have a question, I have two Apple Display 27 'one with thunderbolt and one without thunderbolt (called Led). The one with Thunderbolt works with my Macbook Pro 2018 without any problems using an adapter. Apple 27 'Led does not work as a second or first monitor. Is there a chance that these monitors will work together (with Macbook Pro 2018) ... Apple 27 'Led works fine with I Mac 27 2011 (tested). Thank you Lucas
Hello, thank you so much for this tutorial- I recently purchased a new MacBoook Pro (2023) and when connecting it with my Apple Thunderbolt Display 27'' with the adapter, nothing happens on the screen, it simply stays black. Are there any settings that I might have to change?
Hey 😁have a question, just wondering if a third party adapter will work (USB C to mini display port) to connect a thunderbolt monitor to MacBook m1 pro? If so, do you think the brightness can still be controlled on the screens? Thanks in advance!
Nice video, will the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter work with Macbook Air M2 (2022) model?
Hey @arikatect - I have a Thunderbolt Display and I'm using the Adapter you have shown in your video to connect my brand new 2019 macbook pro. I tried to connect them, but after 5 minutes the screen turned black. Audio still works and the monitor is still visible in the settings. What are my options? Can anyone help?
Amazing video! Just one doubt - Controls for brightness for apple 27'' Thunderbolt Display is not working with macbook pro 2019 (with touchbar) but control for volume works. Please help me resolve this issue. TIA!
The thunderbolt cable of my display is damaged. I want to connect it to my iMac. Can I use a thunderbolt to thunderbolt and connect it to my iMac?
Great vid, but how about if the cable seems to be faulty? Is there another way to get the connection from a Macbook(typeC thunderbolt port) to the display using the available ports on the back?
When functioning, great display! From what I can tell, MANY of these displays today have faulty (worn out) built-in cables. As a workaround (since I bought one with a faulty built-in cable -- the classic "intermittent and/or distorted video and/or audio connection"; mine looked good for the 3 minutes necessary to get me to buy it from the used seller, but the connector seems to crap out after a minute; others online have had similar experiences). Research so far seems to indicate a) you can connect directly thunderbolt-to-thunderbolt, ignoring the built-in cable (this is a test step to identify a bad built-in cable). It seems likely the built-in cable connects to the same thunderbolt bus as the removable cable connector, especially given the fact you can daisy-chain a 2nd one into the display chain, using that connector. You can buy a replacement built-in cable setup for about the same HIGH price as a thunderbolt cable, so if you want to wrench open your display and mess with a bunch of internal connectors to access the built-in cable connection points, that may be a good option. However, about 1/2 of Amazon.com replacement cable reviewers indicate they had poor results.
I can confirm that either my display's entire thunderbolt / firewire bus is frizzed, or if it (and the FW800 if separate) are not frizzed, then the removable-cable firewire port CANNOT be used via MBP 2015 thunderbolt-to-FW800 adapter, to send picture to the display over FW800. Say a prayer for me that the FW800 is a different data bus, and the removable-cable thunderbolt bus still works (and if it works, then presumably also the internal thunderbolt that the built-in cable plugs into).
I'm trying to decide whether to buy the replacement built-in cable (which I can text on the external connector before cracking the case to install permanently), or just buy a straight removable thunderbolt cable. I really like the notion of chaining a 2nd display and/or adding more thunderbolt devices to my chain.
Really liked and appreciated your video.
Can I ask one question, I have an existing iMac 27" from 2015 and am considering purchasing a new Mac mini, I still like the display from the iMac, however, it's getting a bit slow. In order for me to use the Mac mini and the display from the iMac, I just need to purchase an Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter? Just want to double-check.
Any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks
So you’re looking for a feature called target display mode. 2015 iMacs can’t be used with that setting. On iMacs older than 2015 it could be used as a monitor
Super high quality video
Hi thanks for the video, the built-in cable of my 27inch Thunderbolt Display is getting more and more frayed near the plug (common apple ailment). Can I connect my display directly by using the thunderbolt port at the back, with a plug in cable?
Hi Arikatect, could you explain me if it's possible to connect an Apple Thunderbolt Display 27" to Ipad 8ª gen by the adapter thunderboldt - lightning connector?
Will this method works with two Apple 24" LED Cinema Display with a 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro?
THANKS!!!
question, I have a TB2 display attempting to connect to lenovo c940 usb-c port, however the pc won't detect the device as you mentioned. Is there a way to resolved the issue and any recommendation to get the adapter can be use to pc machine?
What about the speakers on the display being used when you do this?
So I just picked one up and it works perfect with my older macbook air. My newer macbook for work has the new USB-C. My concern is that the thunderbolt on the monitor is slightly frayed and seems to be "sensitive". Could I do USB to USB-C or one of those other ports on the back to USB-C to get this to work? Or do I have to use the thunderbolt display cable?
If the thunderbolt cable on the display is in bad condition, are you able to connect to the monitor using a thunderbolt cable from a Mac Air/Pro to the thunderbolt port at the back of the monitor? Will you get an image this way?
HI, thanks for the video. Could you advice on how to coonect a Apple thunderlbot diplay monitor from 2015 with the new Mac Book Pro 14"" M1 Pro? Would it be though the Thunderbolt4 ? thanks
I just bought one of these displays for my wife. I’m also using the T2 to T3 adapter and the video works great. However with the MacBook closed and in the docking station the displays built in camera, sound and mic can’t be used. Any idea why this is?
Hi, i liked your video. It is so instructive. I want to ask a question. I will have a mac mini with m1 silicone chip, soon. I wonder will it work in order?
Hello for the advices. Is it possible to connect an apple Tv to this monitor??
Awesome
Man if only they still made this monitor for Thunderbolt 3, or at the very least, updated USB 3.0 ports, i would so upgrade from my 27" Thunderbolt Display. I plan on upgrading to a new 16" MBP later this year, and will keep using my Thunderbolt Display. eventually I will add a CalDigit TB3 Plus to have a true one cable solution to the MBP.
What I would love to see is a 16" MBP setup running four Thunderbolt Displays though. Obviously it would have to be two separate daisy chains, but the MBP can do it.
Very useful video thanks. If the thunderbolt 2 connection of my Apple screen is damaged (jerks and not stable), how can I still make use of my Apple screen which I love? Or does this mean I need to change the thunderbolt 2 cable at an Apple service shop.
Great thanks
Hey cool video man and very resourceful. So this should mean that I don't have to use the Magsafe connector and only the Thunderbolt 2 cable for a second screen? And let's say, that does not work, the display or the connectors are faulty?
you can actually buy a Megasafe 1 to Megasafe 2 adapter, made by Apple. it has magnetic function. It fits right in to the Megasafe connector and converts it to Mega Safe 2. In fact Apple used to offer that as an option when purchasing an A1407 cinema display.
Is there a way to make this monitor wireless like my mouse and keyboard which use bluetooth to sync with my macbook pro? I'd like to move the macbook to a new location but be able to use the thunderbolt on my desk wirelessly. Thanks!
Thank you so much for confirming this setup! I didn't want to let go my Thunderbolt display when I got the 2019 MacBook pro. However, have you noticed how sometimes the display doesn't work? Sometimes I have to unplug and replug back in the USBC - Thunderbolt. Would you know a better solution to this by any chance? Thank you!
Zha Zha Liang I have the same issue.
very oddly, the cable must be right side up (the TB2 port cable must have the printed side up to be more stable at the laptop side) At least on mine (confirmed at the Apple store) it made a huge difference in stability - the Geniuses at the Genius desk couldn't explain it.
How would you recommend using 2 - 27” displays with a 2020 MacBook Pro?
Hi how are you? great video great review since I follow you, ask: I have a Thunderbolt Display Apple 27 "monitor, is the Apple Thunderbolt 3 To Thunderbolt 2 Adapter compatible? I have already bought one wrongly, I thought it could be useful, buy a Mini-Display Port to USB C from the StarTech brand and it does not work, someone in Macstore told me that the Apple Thunderbolt 3 To Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, it would not help me but it seems that in your video if it works, you can help me, in advance I thank you, good morning.
This surprises me. I didn't think that this would work with a Thunderbolt monitor.
Hoping this actually works as easily as you say with my MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017).
Do you know if you can run two (2) of these monitors in this way concurrently?
Also, will this work through a hub like the STONE Hinge Dock?
Thompson Knox not sure about the dock, but you should be able to daisy chain two of the monitors
I have the thunderbolt and just purchased a 2019 Mac book Air. I also purchased a mini dock Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Dock at the advice of the store sales person. Before I open it do I need this or shall I return it and get the dongle you showed. Thanks
the apple thunderbolt adapter works just fine, I'm not sure about the adapter you purchased.
What's the sound clip at the beginning of your great video. thanks?
I have implemented this and it works great. However my laptop gets hot with fans on at full blast all the time. Are others having the same effect?
Is your machine up to date on OS,
Is the MbP you are using 2019 or 2018? Do you consider it stable as a mac? Nice video editing :)
Nunzio thank you! Secret is it’s actually the sad 4-core 2017 model year, but for this video it doesn’t matter since the chassis and Thunderbolt tech hasn’t changed since 2016. Linus tech tips did a fantastic video about the 2019 MBP performance and stability.
i have an imac late 2015, it has two thunderbolt ports, can i find a cable to go from the back of the imac to an extenal lacie frive, no, not any where. Where can i find one please.
I have a brand new 13in macbook air M1with the ventura software. I need to extend it to an external monitor for more workspace. Will my newer version macbook air be able to easily connect to the apple 27in thunderbolt display. I do have a USB-C to 4 port USB-A Hub.
Does this work on a windows laptop which has usb-c thunderbolt 3 with this cable? Just plug and play?
Will the ethernet port on the display also gives the windows pc internet through this thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter?
Hi, sorry if this has already been covered. I have an older 27" Apple monitor. Don't know the details of it because I can't get it going anymore. Will the TB2 to TB3 adapter be all I need to connect it to my 2019 MacBook Pro? Thanks...