We've been using the new Apple TV for a week after performing a unboxing in which we explain its main news. One of the novelties that we announced was that this new device began to use a new USB-C port with which we can connect it to the Mac through a USB-A 3.0 port.
This new connector can be used to restore the device or to carry out other actions such as the one that our colleague Ignacio Sala told us at the time, record audio and video output from Apple TV on a Mac.
Although Apple has configured the system, more specifically the QuickTime Player, so that it can take screenshots of a new Apple TV connected via USB-C port It does not include this type of cable with the appliance. The only cable included is a Lightning to USB cable for charging the Siri Remote.
En Soy de Mac We want to record the screen and audio of the new Apple TV to explain to you in great detail how it works and that is why we started looking if Apple itself had an official USB-C to USB-A cable for sale.
The only thing we find from the Apple brand is an adapter USB-C to USB-A femaleThat is, an adapter to connect a USB device to the new 12-inch MacBook. Nevertheless what is needed to be able to connect the Apple TV to a Mac is a USB-C male - USB-A male.
Apple does not have a connector of its own type and has chosen to make one of the Belkin brand available to users, which has the same type of finish as Apple cables and at a price of 19,99 euros.
However, we have investigated a little more because we wanted one a little cheaper and with a black finish. The brand we have found is the Hama at a price of 14,99 euros in MediaMarkt. The finish of the cable is very robust and black, matching the color of the Apple TV. Among the specifications of this cable we have:
- High transfer speed of up to 5 Gbps
- Gold-plated connector with low contact resistance for secure signal transmission.
- Double shielding for optimal reduction of electromagnetic interference.
- Protections against pulls and with high mechanical resistance.
Without a doubt, of the options we have seen, it is the cheapest and despite its price, its benefits are very good. We have used it several times already and it works perfectly.
