Plugable HDMI To VGA Adapter, 6 Foot (1.8 Meter)

Connect Modern HDMI Sources to Legacy VGA Displays - No Drivers, No Configuration

The Plugable HDMI to VGA Adapter Cable bridges the gap between current HDMI-equipped computers and VGA displays still in active service across hospitals, schools, conference rooms, and office environments. At 6 feet (1.8 m) with a flat, tangle-resistant cable, it's designed for permanent workstation setups and AV closets alike - not just occasional use.

Because it requires no drivers or software installation, IT teams can deploy across managed Windows and Linux environments without any device configuration. Plug in, display on.

Compatibility

This is a unidirectional adapter: HDMI output ? VGA input only. VGA does not carry audio - only the video signal is converted. Maximum resolution: 1920×1080 at 60Hz. Does not support HDCP-protected content (Blu-ray, streaming DRM, Netflix, Hulu, etc.).

Requires a powered HDMI port. Some low-power HDMI implementations (media streamers, Raspberry Pi, gaming consoles, and most Apple computers) do not supply sufficient power for this cable and are not supported.

In the Box

• Plugable HDMI to VGA Adapter Cable (6 ft / 1.8 m)

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Product Description

Plugable's HDMI to VGA cable connects your HDMI capable computer to a VGA monitor, projector, or other display device. The robust flat cable prevents tangling and can easily be tucked away behind your display and computer.

Our cable's CH7101A Digital to Analog chipset converts from the source's digital HDMI signal to an analog VGA signal both business class displays without a HDMI input, as well as older monitors with only a VGA connection. This conversion is performed inline without any external convert boxes or power sources necessary. Please note, while HDMI can carry audio the VGA is not compatible with audio, a separate audio cable

(Most HDMI outputs will provide enough power to run the digital to analog conversion, some extremely low power devices may not be compatible with this adapter cable ).

Compatibility

Directionality

Plugable active HDMI to VGA adapter cable is a one-way adapter from a HDMI source to a VGA display. Most common HDMI sources are desktop computers or laptops. The adapter will not function to connect a VGA source to a HDMI display.

VGA does not support audio transmission; only the HDMI video signal will be converted. The maximum supported resolution of the cable is 1920 x 1080 (60Hz). Does not support playback of HDCP-protected content such as Blu-ray discs.

Power and Incompatible Devices

The Plugable HDMI to VGA adapter requires a powered HDMI port to power the digital to analog converter, as well as a display device that outputs valid EDID configuration data for the source device to correctly detect the external display.

Due to power requirements this adapter cable is not recommended for use with the Raspberry Pi, Apple TV, Roku1/2/3, Blu-ray players, or Playstation 3/4.

Apple Compatibility

Different Mac models vary substantially in the amount of power supplied to the HDMI port. The MacBook Pro 13" (mid-2014) and Mac Mini (mid-2011) have been tested and confirmed working. Use with other Mac models is not recommended.

Features

HDMI to VGA

Active cable

6ft (1.8m) length

Durable PVC Plastic cable

Unique flat cable design

Supports a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (60Hz)

CH7101A Chipset

Is there a suggested order for which end of the cable should be connected first?

For best results, plug in the VGA end of the cable to your display prior to plugging in the HDMI end to your output device

Why isn't this cable working with my HDMI device or VGA display?

The Plugable active HDMI to VGA cable requires a powered HDMI port, unfortunately the HDMI powered port standards are not widely complied with, so it is device-dependent whether the HDMI to VGA cable will work properly. Similarly the VGA display must support Extended Display Identification Data (EDID), some older displays may be incompatible. Please feel free to contact our support team through Amazon's Contact Seller button on this page and we will be happy to help!

Does this HDMI to VGA cable work with MacBooks or OS X?

No, our cable does not work with MacBooks or OS X. It's compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.

After connecting this cable I no longer have audio through my system speakers?

Sometimes Windows will switch the playback device to the HDMI port when it detects an HDMI cable connected, even if that cable isn’t able to transmit sound. There’s a Windows setting that can be changed so that audio will continue to play through your computer speakers. The settings change should only need to be made once. With the HDMI-VGA cable plugged in to the system, we’ll change the preferred playback device setting to tell Windows to use the computer speakers rather than trying to output over HDMI. This page has a good quick guide to where the setting is found (the process should be virtually the same for Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and 11).