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02-06-2020 07:41 PM
I'm trying to connect my wife's work laptop, which is a Dell, to our HP AIO HDMI-IN port and it does not detect a source at this port. Her laptop has a USB-C to HDMI out connection, which works fine with monitors and TVs. The HP AIO also detects a Roku and Fire stick in the HDMI-IN port, but for some reason it doesn't detect the laptop. Is there extra hardware required?
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02-10-2020 12:26 PM
Hi @Joshk86
Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you. HP ENVY Curved 34-a010 All-in-One Desktop PC has a HDMI-in port.
USB Type-C video modes (Alternate mode): USB Type-C ports support adapters that can output different types of video such as HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort, all from one USB Type-C port on your computer or device.
In some cases, this can be due to a limitation of the hardware. Alt Modes are used to transmit native HDMI or DisplayPort signals over a USB-C cable, and allow for it to be directly connected to a display. However, to enable this feature, the computer must have the appropriate hardware. Some HP Envy systems only support the DisplayPort alt mode, and must be used with DisplayPort displays, or adapted to the proper format.
USB-C Video Adapters:
USB-C to DisplayPort Cable
USB-C to HDMI Cable
USB-C to VGA Cable
DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
In other cases, it appears that the USB-C port is not capable of video output at all. This may be due to hardware issues or may be caused by a driver or firmware incompatibility.
HP does guarantee that any USB-C port advertised as "Thunderbolt 3" compatible will support standard Alt Modes, and can be adapted directly to HDMI or DisplayPort.
If your USB-C port doesn't appear capable of outputting video, you're not out of luck! You can still use an active USB to video adapter.
USB Video Adapters:
USB 2.0 to VGA Video Adapter
USB 2.0 to HDMI Video Adapter
USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Video Adapter
All USB Video Adapters
For more info, refer to this document.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
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02-10-2020 12:26 PM
Hi @Joshk86
Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you. HP ENVY Curved 34-a010 All-in-One Desktop PC has a HDMI-in port.
USB Type-C video modes (Alternate mode): USB Type-C ports support adapters that can output different types of video such as HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort, all from one USB Type-C port on your computer or device.
In some cases, this can be due to a limitation of the hardware. Alt Modes are used to transmit native HDMI or DisplayPort signals over a USB-C cable, and allow for it to be directly connected to a display. However, to enable this feature, the computer must have the appropriate hardware. Some HP Envy systems only support the DisplayPort alt mode, and must be used with DisplayPort displays, or adapted to the proper format.
USB-C Video Adapters:
USB-C to DisplayPort Cable
USB-C to HDMI Cable
USB-C to VGA Cable
DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
In other cases, it appears that the USB-C port is not capable of video output at all. This may be due to hardware issues or may be caused by a driver or firmware incompatibility.
HP does guarantee that any USB-C port advertised as "Thunderbolt 3" compatible will support standard Alt Modes, and can be adapted directly to HDMI or DisplayPort.
If your USB-C port doesn't appear capable of outputting video, you're not out of luck! You can still use an active USB to video adapter.
USB Video Adapters:
USB 2.0 to VGA Video Adapter
USB 2.0 to HDMI Video Adapter
USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 4K Video Adapter
All USB Video Adapters
For more info, refer to this document.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!
Have a great day!
KUMAR0307
I am an HP Employee