HT201343 Could I use Airplay while in Clamshell mode?
Hey every one, I hope some one could provide direction to me on this:
So from how I understand it, I can use my Macbook Pro (late 2011) in clamshell mode as long as I have a wired or bluetooth mouse and/or keyboard (and settings adjusted accordingly). I am able to currently do clamshell with the thunderport/HDMI cable.
What I was wondering--> if I can be in Clamshell mode, and still stream wirelessly through airplay to my Apple TV (newest version)?
Alright, so I think the next successive question would be: How do I do it, because I have tried doing the bluetooth settings wakes my computer, but it does NOT air play to my TV. So - could you furnish instructions for the not so adept?
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HT201834 Is there a solution to the Wifi loss while in clamshell mode?
I am using a mid 2012 retina MacbBook Pro running Mavericks in clamshell mode connected to an external monitor over HDMI with a Magic Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard over Bluetooth. Wifi works great while the lid is open on my mac but once I shut it completely, Wifi stops working. It shows full bars, but will not work. Since apple supports clamshell mode and says my Mac should operate normally in clamshell mode, why am I having this issue? Is there a solution besides opening my MBP lid?
Although I do appreciate your response, I will let you know that I posted my question based off of the support article you linked me to. That article is great for first time users in closed clamshell mode, but it does not explain why Wifi stops working. Everything else works fine so I know I am doing it correctly. I believe this is an issue with the wifi antennae when the MacBook Pro is closed. Once I open the lid a few inches the Wifi comes back but when it is closed completely and used correctly in closed clamshell mode (as Apple says they support) my wifi shows full bars but does not work. My workaround for now is to open my lid up but I would like to keep it closed on a shelf on my desk and use the peripherals I purchased to make this mode work. If anyone has had this issue and can give some insight, I would appreciate it!
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Cant use Airplay. This is just silly...
While my other iMac 24" i5 2GHz can use Airplay.
Is there a way to enable Airplay on the good iMac also ?AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer).
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How could I use airplay in the old Apple TV
Please Someone knowk how can I use Airplay with my Iphone with an old Apple TV? Just the new ones appears on the Iphone.
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The first-generation Apple TV does not support airplay, so you can not use it. It will support AirTunes, which is for audio only. -
Internet while in clamshell mode, macbook pro
Whenever I have my MacBook Pro in clamshell mode while using it with an external display, it seems that the speed of my internet lowers drastically, but when I open the laptop (while keeping it connected to the external display so that the attached screen remains off), the internet comes back full force... Is there any way to fix this, or is it not something that I can fix? Or maybe is it just a coincidence and it just happens that every time I try this, the internet is just generally slow? I use the clamshell mode a lot now, so it would be nice if the internet was as fast as if the laptop were open..
This is probably because on the MacBook Pro, the WiFi antenna is built into the hinge, so when you close the lid, the antenna's reception is severely impaired. This is a Homer Simpson "doh" moment for the Apple designers.
Here's some discussion of the problem:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=386891
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Now I have successfully attached the monitor and keyboard, turned on video mirroring etc. and it's all working fine. No problems with getting the thing to work. The only problem is I am having to keep the PB screen open slightly so that I can shut down and boot up for each session (for various reasons I don't want to leave it in sleep mode). Even though I bought a keyboard that has a USB power button on it, I am still unable to use it to boot up (I can shut down though).
As I understand it 'clamshell' mode only allows you to put the computer to sleep, so is there any way I can permanently tell the PB to ignore the on board LCD and only use the external display? My ultimate goal is to just have the PB sitting out of the way, lid closed (or lid removed??), whilst I use the keyboard and external display PLUS be able to shut down and reboot without having to prise open the screen, which is now quite damaged. Any ideas? TIA.
Powerbook G4 15 1.5Ghz Mac OS X (10.3.8)Hi there,
I think you're right - Shutting down works via the keyboard but not Boot Up. It's weird because I'm sure I remember being able to do this once in the dim and distant past but maybe I'm wrong.
Anyway I've now hooked up my old laptop so that the screen is held ajar so I can reach the power button. After some research, I found out that the laptop should not be used with the screen closed for long periods anyway because of heat issues so this inelegant solution is probably the best in terms of keeping the temperature down.
Now what I need is some safe way of permanently disabling the display so that ONLY the external monitor works. If there was some way of doing that, at least I would not be wasting energy powering the original LCD. So far I have been able to disconnect the cable on the back of the screen that sends the 'data' to the LCD, but I've not yet been able to disable the back light. -
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This is a low-tech solution and way out of the time-frame, but, because this is the discussion that surfaced when I went looking for a solution to the problem, I'm going to add to the discussion.
I'm a low-tech but persistent person so when all the instructions and advice didn't work and my external monitor screen went black 10 seconds after closing MacBook air cover, I looked again at the instruction which said, with computer turned on, connect external monitor and then close lid on MBA. Humh, what it should say is with POWER SOURCE CONNECTED and computers turned on, connect external monitor and then close lid.
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HT201343 Can't use airplay mirroring
My MacBook Pro is (13-inch, Mid 2012)
version: (10.7.5 Lion )
intel Core i5,
But i can find the airplay mirroring and i can't find it on the system preferences Display setting ??? what can I do ?AirPlay Mirroring requires a second-generation Apple TV or later, OS X 10.8 or better and is supported on the following Mac models: iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), and MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). You can see which Mac you have and which operating system you are using by selecting 'About this Mac' from the Apple menu in the top left corner of your Mac and selecting the 'More Info' button.
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ACD as main display under Windows/BootCamp while in clamshell possible?
Is there any way to run a BootCamp Windows XP Pro installation on an MBP using the ACD as main display while in clamshell mode? Currently the system refuses to wake up after I close the lid. I use a BT mouse/KB, but even with a USB mouse connected it wouldn't wake up. It seems like it would be possible, but I'm not sure how to go about it.
Correct, there was no Gather Windows button.
I do have multiple adapters, but one is an Apple adapter which is, apparently, "passive" whilst the other is active. The passive adapter never works at all under MacOS X, but I haven't tried it under Windows. The "active" adapter works under Windows, but only shows the apple bootup logo under MacOS X, and then turns the display off.
I don't think that the mini displayport is faulty, because the second display plugged into it works perfectly through BootCamp.
I'll try thoroughly testing out all adapters tonight, and then try a different brand of display. I've seen a lot of posts about ViewSonics being flakey under MacOS X, so it's possible it could be on the display driver side of things. Maybe ViewSonic does something screwy signal-wise in their displays, and Windows is willing to deal with it but MacOS X isn't.
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I have a 2G ipod Touch and a Macbook Pro laptop (purchased 12/2009). I recently connected my MBP to my Samsung LCD HD TV. I am able to get the picture to work correctly (mirrored the displays). But i was sitting on my couch wondering how to manipulate the screen without using the laptop keyboard/touch pad...Then i found out that the itouch has an APP called Air Mouse PRO and your itouch can be used as a keyboard/touchpad for your computer.
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After a recent OS update, Clamshell mode quit working. I couldn't find any Apple documentation
that would help. So many people were stabbing around in the dark, until I finally found the following information
that is lacking from any Apple documentation that I've been able to find.
Here's what I found to be the most helpful:
Forcing a MacBook to use the External Monitor:
I tried about everything: Rebooting, switching off completely, removing and inserting the Thunderbolt->HDMI adapter etc.
The only thing that finally worked was the following:
1. Take it out of the dock and connect to Power and HDMI to the TV.
Shut down the Mac. Turn it on and close the lid. It will now boot up on the external screen.
Log onto the Mac, and put it in sleep mode (Option-Command-Eject).
Put it back into the dock and wake it up with the spacebar.
It should be OK now... until the next update...
Note: One indication that you’re going to have extreme trouble with this is when (occasionally and without reason) the Mirroring Options icon shows up on the top icon bar.
Other useful commands:
“Command + F1” puts PC in Two-Screen MIRROR mode.
If it’s REALLY being stubborn, do the following (Clamshell Must be open
to see the arrangement tab.):
In System Preferences > Display on the MacBook screen there should be an Arrangement tab when you have the MacBook hooked up to the TV and both screens working. When you click the Arrangement tab do you see two monitors side by side? One of them will have a Menu Bar at the top. Just click on the Menu Bar and drag it to the second monitor (Yes, I know, it’s hard to grab ahold of it...) That will make your EXTERNAL monitor your main screen.
You can now use your MacBook in Clamshell Mode with a wired or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131 When you disconnect from the TV, make sure it’s asleep (Option+Command+Eject buttons) or your Menu Bar will automatically change back to the MacBook.After a recent OS update, Clamshell mode quit working. I couldn't find any Apple documentation
that would help. So many people were stabbing around in the dark, until I finally found the following information
that is lacking from any Apple documentation that I've been able to find.
Here's what I found to be the most helpful:
Forcing a MacBook to use the External Monitor:
I tried about everything: Rebooting, switching off completely, removing and inserting the Thunderbolt->HDMI adapter etc.
The only thing that finally worked was the following:
1. Take it out of the dock and connect to Power and HDMI to the TV.
Shut down the Mac. Turn it on and close the lid. It will now boot up on the external screen.
Log onto the Mac, and put it in sleep mode (Option-Command-Eject).
Put it back into the dock and wake it up with the spacebar.
It should be OK now... until the next update...
Note: One indication that you’re going to have extreme trouble with this is when (occasionally and without reason) the Mirroring Options icon shows up on the top icon bar.
Other useful commands:
“Command + F1” puts PC in Two-Screen MIRROR mode.
If it’s REALLY being stubborn, do the following (Clamshell Must be open
to see the arrangement tab.):
In System Preferences > Display on the MacBook screen there should be an Arrangement tab when you have the MacBook hooked up to the TV and both screens working. When you click the Arrangement tab do you see two monitors side by side? One of them will have a Menu Bar at the top. Just click on the Menu Bar and drag it to the second monitor (Yes, I know, it’s hard to grab ahold of it...) That will make your EXTERNAL monitor your main screen.
You can now use your MacBook in Clamshell Mode with a wired or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131 When you disconnect from the TV, make sure it’s asleep (Option+Command+Eject buttons) or your Menu Bar will automatically change back to the MacBook. -
How do I connect a camera to the Macbook Pro when using the computer in clamshell mode with an exrternal monitor?
same as it ever was
do it like nothing is different.
be sure to have an external trackpad keyboard or mouse as you will loose them on the computer once it is closed. -
Clamshell mode w/external monitor broken in 10.8.2
Ever since I made the .2 upgrade in mountain lion clamshell mode does not work with my MBPro 8,2. Previously in Lion and Mountain Lion clamshell mode worked fine, I even executed the following terminal command so I could open the lid without the internal display turning on (sudo nvram -d boot-args). Now when I wake the computer from sleep with the lid closed, mouse and external monitor plugged in, I get to the login screen, the desktop will flash and then it will go back to sleep again. The only rememdy is to open the lid, but then my terminal command isn't working and the internal display turns on. This is most frustrating. Any help is appreciated.
CurtThanks for the snarky reply. I know how to do a search, you'd assume if I'm smart enough to try a terminal hack I knew how to use a web page search box.
It looks like every discussion on the clamshell issue gets mysterious "closed," "helped" or "answered" when indeed there is no real solution, including the thread you linked, hence my new topic. So I appreciate the help. </sarcasm>
This is a real problem and I wish I could be shocked at Apple's response. I use Win7 in bootcamp for work, it is so trivial to turn off my internal laptop display or work in clamshell mode. In the rush to get out Facebook integration and shared photo streams Apple really let this bug through in the update?
Back to my issue, it doesn't matter what monitor port I use (VGA or DVI) clamshell mode doesn't work. Turning off the internal display obviously doesn't work when connected to an external monitor. Contrary to your link (and many other threads) this problem (clamshell mode or turning off the internal display when an external is attached) still exists. It worked in 10.8.1, it doesn't in 10.8.2. -
Clamshell mode slow internet... am adding a video proof about it...
For the past few months I have been constatnly calling up my ISP to check if there is something wrong with their service. My internet speed is slow. Some times as slow as 5% the promised speed. I'm on a 10 mbps plan which should give me a cool 1.2 mBps (notice the capital B). whenever i feel there needs to be a test, i simple make a download off itunes podcast. Before i started using it in the clamshell mode it used to give me a full 1.2mBps!! Then, it began to fluctuate to abour 200 to 400 kBps. on non apple sites, even as low as 100kBps!!
i even changed my router and was about the buy a third one! but then, the ISP engineers made me plug in the mac direcrly to the ethernet port, and everything ran fine! so it was ruled out that there was anything wrong with the service. also, since two of my routers from differend manufactureres showed the same performance, the problem with the router was also ruled out. then i booted my old toshiba machine running vista and it ran fine too.
While searching for a comparision for the macbook pro in clamshell and an iMac, i came across this thread...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2175385?start=0&tstart=0
so i decided to run a test with podcasts again and check the speed. this time i leveraged on qt x's screen recording ability and decided to post here. it turned out to be true! the clamshell mode is causing problems with the internet speed. check this video out yourself...
http://youtu.be/zx9S96JFXm4?hd=1apple care pointed me to this link...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1365 -
Mavericks clamshell mode stopped working
I have a summer 2007 15 "MacBook Pro and since upgrading to mavericks clamshell mode doesn't work anymore. Now closing the lid doesn't do anything and the laptop screen stays on and the computer doesn't sleep. I saw a blog entry which gave a terminal code to boot with the internal screen disabled. This is not the ideal way and secondly the computer still thinks the screen in use and as a result still is producing the desktop associated with the internal display.
I want to have not only the screen off, gets really hot otherwise, but also the os to only create one desktop such that my windows don't get scattered over desktops that aren't visible. I just really need clamshell mode to work again.
Any thoughts?Finally found a fix, i reset my smc. This not only returned clamshell mode back, but returned the fan level to a more normal and less noisy level. I guess the moral of the story is never update your OS while in clamshell mode.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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