I have a Macbook Pro mid 2014 running OS X El Capitan and I also have a 3.5mm audio jack to component plug. I want to display my computer screen on my TV (which has component input) but all I have is the 3.5mm audio jack to component. I don't want to buy another cable and I don't want to by an Apple TV. So, can the Macbook Pro output video (I don't care what quality) through the 3.5mm audio jack port or is there any way to configure it so I can do this?
MacOS – Can a Macbook Pro Output Video through the 3.5mm Audio Port
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Related Solutions
Have a look at the free
LineIn
Inside The Lines
LineIn is a simple application for OS X to enable the soft playthru of audio from input devices. In simpler terms, you can use LineIn to play sound coming in through a microphone or any other device plugged in to your Sound In port, just as was once available with OS 9's "Play input through output device" option.
If you don't have Garageband installed you can also use Quicktime.
- Open Quicktime
- Go to
File -> New Audio Recording. You will see the following screen:
- Click on the little triangle on the right and choose
Built-in Input: Line inas shown in the screenshot. - Slide the volume under the record button up until you have the desired loudness.
Best Answer
No. It's an audio port not an audio/video port.
Per the Apple Support site: Mac Basics: Ports on your Mac
HDMI and the Thunderbolt Ports will carry both digital video with audio, but your analog audio port (denoted by the headphone icon) will only carry audio.
Your option here is to get an HDMI to Composite adapter that will convert the digital video/audio signals to analog composite signals. There are different makes/manufacturers. You should pick one with good ratings and that is not too expensive.