Plugable VGA to HDMI Active Adapter with Audio
$27.95 USD
SKU: VGAM-HDMIFAmazon Rating : (35 Reviews)
Features
- VGA to HDMI—Connect a legacy VGA output on a laptop, or desktop to a modern HDMI monitor or television
- Supported Resolutions—Compatible with HDMI displays up to 1920x1080, and lower resolutions including 1600x900, 1366x768, and 1280x720 (720p)
- Simple Installation—No installation software or drivers required; connect to the display's HDMI cable, then connect the VGA end to the computer, finally connect the USB Type-A end to the computer for power
- Compatibility—Compatible with desktop and laptop computers with D-Sub 9-pin VGA outputs, due to power requirements connecting the USB to the computer is required, and for audio to the HDMI display
- 2 Year Warranty—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support
Revitalize a Laptop’s or Older Graphics Card With VGA Output
Plugable's VGA to HDMI adapter (VGAM-HDMIF) allows you to connect from a 15-pin VGA output on your laptop, or desktop computer to a modern HDMI display.
This one-way adapter supports resolutions from a D-SUB VGA source to a HDMI display up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz refresh rate, lower resolutions such as 1600x900, and 1366x768 (720p) are also supported.
The adapter connects to the host computer's D-SUB VGA port and requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port to power the analog to digital adapter.
Compatibility
- Compatible with Laptops, Desktops, and Servers with VGA output
- Compatible with HDMI monitors, televisions, or projectors
- Operating system agnostic—no drivers necessary
- Supports resolutions up to 1920x1080, or maximum supported resolution of computer
Getting Started
- Connect the adapter to the display's HDMI cable
- Connect the VGA adapter to the computer's VGA output and secure with the two thumbscrews
- Connect the USB power connection to the computer's USB port
- Configure the external display through the computer's display settings
FAQ
Q: Why is the display not detected in Windows when I connect to the VGA output on my desktop?
A: If the desktop computer has a discrete graphics card the VGA output on the motherboard may be disabled. Some systems have an option to enable the onboard graphics with a discrete graphics card.
Q: Does this adapter support audio to my monitor/TV?
A: Yes, this adapter supports audio through the USB connection. This may require setting the audio output device in Window or macOS.
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Can I Connect a DisplayPort (DP) Monitor to the HDMI Port on This Device Using an Adapter or Cable?
No, this is not possible. Please note that DisplayPort to HDMI cables (as with most cables involving protocol/signal conversion) are not bidirectional adapters, which means they only work in one direction -- from a DisplayPort output to a HDMI input.
Connecting these type of cables backwards will not allow an HDMI output port (such as those on a dock) to function with a DisplayPort input on a monitor.
My Docking Station/Adapter Works Well With My Windows Laptop, but When I Close the Lid the Displays and Laptop Turn Off or Sleep. How Do I Fix This?
Most Windows notebook computers power management settings will default to putting the computer to sleep with the lid closed, regardless of any external displays, keyboard, or mouse connected to the computer. If this is happening but you would prefer the system to remain active with the lid closed utilizing the external display or displays, these settings can be changed by performing the following:
For Windows 10:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- From the right side of the Power Options settings page, select the blue link for Additional power settings
- From the choices present on the left-hand side of the Power Options window, please click on Choose what closing the lid does
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button and restart the system (making sure that the laptop’s power adapter is also connected) and test the behavior again.
For Windows 11:
- Start by right-clicking on the Start button and select Power Options from the menu.
- In the upper left corner of the settings window, in the search box, type "lid" then select Change what closing the lid does from the search results
- Make sure the setting for When I close the lid under the Plugged In column is set to Do Nothing
- Click the Save Changes button to apply the new settings.
Closing the lid should no longer put the computer into sleep mode when an external display and power source is connected, instead one of the external displays should now become the Primary display with the desktop icons instead of the laptop's built-in display.
The lid may still need to be opened to perform the following tasks:
- To power on the computer from a fully powered off state
- To log into the computer if logged out or if the computer is restarted with the lid closed
- To wake the computer from a deep sleep state ( hibernation, or Windows hybrid sleep states )
