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Newer Technology HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator
HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator
Mfr P/N: ADP4KHEAD OWC SKU: NWTADP4KHEAD
Enjoy up to 4K resolution and full system responsiveness while remotely accessing a Mac or PC
- Restores remote access view – up to 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution1
- Highly compatible - works with any macOS, Windows, and Linux machine with an open HDMI port
- Plug and Play - no driver downloads or configuration
- 3 Year Newer Technology Limited Warranty
View a remote machine's desktop like you were sitting right in front of a connected display
Running your Mac or PC "headless" (no keyboard, mouse or monitor) is a great way to turn a machine into a network file and/or media server. Small form factor machines like the Mac mini or Intel NUC – as well the compact cylindrical Mac Pro 2013 - are ideal for placing into a space confined closet or rack. Remote accessing these machines used to mean being limited to viewing a hard to view, low resolution screen…even if you used an older monitor connected to the remote machine. With the NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator, you can now break free of limited 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 resolution headaches when accessing macOS, Windows, and Linux machines remotely while viewing the desktop with up to full 4K 4096 x 2160 resolution.
Remote viewing options
- Operate machine headless and accept the resolution the machine will deliver. Uncertain and possibly frustrating outcome because various machines and/or operating systems will default in to lowest possible resolution and perhaps no display at all.
- Use older monitor but be limited to low resolution display. Far from ideal.
- Use newer, high resolution monitor. Cost prohibitive for the limited use.
- Use extremely affordable, benchmark tested proven NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator and enjoy up to 4096 x 2160 Ultra High Definition resolution.
See & Do It All: A Full-Sized Remote Desktop
Also known as a HDMI dummy plug, the NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator "ghosts" a physical video connection of an external display to unleash the full display resolution capability of your headless server:
WITHOUT NewerTech Emulator at 1280 x 1024 Resolution
A Hassle: limited view of open windows…requires minimizing stacked windows to find the one you're looking for and then reopening it to full size.
WITH NewerTech Emulator at 3840 x 2160 Resolution
See it All: see all your windows open on the desktop and just zoom in on each one to see it at a fuller size
(testing results performed with Macmini7,1 (Late 2014) under macOS 10.11.6 and 10.15 Beta)
Maintains App Investment with Full Graphics Performance
If you have a substantial investment in earlier versions of creative production apps like Illustrator, InDesign, Creative Suite, and Final Cut Pro X, you know you need to run a Mac OS version that supports them. But, trying to use those apps remotely on a headless machine running OSX 10.12.x (Sierra) and earlier can cause choppy images and mouse lags because the GPU isn't activated in those OS versions. Plugging the NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator into an open HDMI interface on your machine is the solution to eliminate hampered performance and a small desktop.
Easy to Use and Install
Using and installing the NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator might possibly be the easiest computing related task you've done. There's no driver downloads or configuration… simply plug it into an open HDMI port on your remote Mac or PC and it immediately enables full performance capability on demand.
Real World Uses
- Are you a server admin? Install software, reboot, and run updates while viewing your progress just like you normally would on a directly connected display.
- Early adopter? Use a VR headset without needing a connected display.
- Compatibility testing an app or website? Easily remote into an older machine and operating system.
- 4096 x 2160 resolution achieved with Mac Pro (Late 2013, MacPro6,1) and Mac mini (Late 2018, Macmini8,1) running macOS Mojave 10.14.5.
Includes
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- (1) NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator
- 3 Year Newer Technology Limited Warranty
Specs
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Resolution
- Maximum: 4096 x 2160
- 4096x2160 @ 30Hz/29Hz/24Hz
- 3840x2160 @ 30Hz/29Hz/24Hz
- 2560x1600 @ 75Hz/30Hz/24Hz
- 2560x1440 @ 75Hz/60Hz
- 2560x1080 @ 30Hz
- 2048x1536 30Hz/29Hz
- 1920x1440 @ 75Hz/60Hz
- 1920x1200 @ 90Hz/75Hz/60Hz
- 1920x1080 @ 120hz/100Hz/90Hz/75Hz/60Hz/30Hz
- 1440x900 @ 120hz/100Hz/90Hz/75Hz/60Hz/30Hz
- 800x600 @ 60Hz/30Hz
- 640x480 @ 100Hz/75Hz/60Hz/30Hz
- Actual resolutions presented on a system will vary depending on the computer and the operating system version.
Plug and Play
- Yes
Mac OS Compatibility
- Yes
PC OS Compatibility
- Yes
Other OS Compatibility
- Linux
Other Requirements
- Wireless: 802.11n or better recommended
- Wired: Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) or better recommended
Color
- Red
Dimensions
- Height: 0.6 cm (0.2 in)
- Length: 2.5 cm (1.0 in)
- Width: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)
Weight
- 6.0 g (0.01 lbs)
Input Connection
- HDMI
Country of Origin
- China
TAA Compliance
- No
Compatibility & Installation Videos
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MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16.5
Apple M4 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,8
Apple M4 Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,7
Apple M4 Pro
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,6 & Mac16,1
Apple M4 Max & Apple M4
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,9
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,8
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,7
Apple M3 Pro
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,6 & Mac15,3
Apple M3 Pro & Apple M3
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,11
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,10
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,9
Apple M2 Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,6
Apple M2 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,5
Apple M2 Max
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,10
Apple M2 Pro
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2021)
Late 2021
Model ID: MacBookPro18,4 & MacBookPro18,3
Apple M1 Max & Apple M1 Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2021)
Late 2021
Model ID: MacBookPro18,2 & MacBookPro18,1
Apple M1 Max & Apple M1 Pro
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
Mid 2015
Model ID: MacBookPro11,5 & MacBookPro11,4
2.5GHz & 2.8GHz & 2.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
Early 2015
Model ID: MacBookPro12,1
2.7GHz & 2.9GHz Core i5 & 3.1GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
Mid 2014
Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2
2.5GHz & 2.8GHz & 2.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
Mid 2014
Model ID: MacBookPro11,1
2.6GHz & 2.8GHz Core i5 & 3.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
Late 2013
Model ID: MacBookPro11,3 & MacBookPro11,2
2.3GHz & 2.6GHz & 2.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
Late 2013
Model ID: MacBookPro11,1
2.4GHz & 2.6GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
Early 2013
Model ID: MacBookPro10,2
2.6GHz Core i5 & 3.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
Early 2013
Model ID: MacBookPro10,1
2.4GHz & 2.7GHz & 2.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
Late 2012
Model ID: MacBookPro10,2
2.5GHz Core i5 & 2.9GHz Core i7
Mac Pro
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Late 2013
Model ID: MacPro6,1
3.7GHz 4-Core Xeon & 3.5GHz 6-Core Xeon & 3.0GHz 8-Core Xeon & 2.7GHz 12-Core Xeon
Mac mini
Mac mini (Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,11 & Mac16,10
Apple M4 Pro & Apple M4
Mac mini (Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,3 & Mac14,12
Apple M2 & Apple M2 Pro
Mac mini (Late 2020)
Late 2020
Model ID: Macmini9,1
Apple M1
Mac mini (Late 2018)
Late 2018
Model ID: Macmini8,1
3.6GHz Core i3 & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.2GHz Core i7
Mac mini (Late 2014)
Late 2014
Model ID: Macmini7,1
1.4GHz & 2.6GHz & 2.8GHz Core i5 & 3.0GHz Core i7
Mac mini (Late 2012)
Late 2012
Model ID: Macmini6,2
2.3GHz & 2.6GHz Core i7
Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
Late 2012
Model ID: Macmini6,2
2.3GHz & 2.6GHz Core i7
Mac mini Server (Mid 2011)
Mid 2011
Model ID: Macmini5,3
2.0GHz Core i7
Mac mini (Mid 2011)
Mid 2011
Model ID: Macmini5,2 & Macmini5,1
2.5GHz & 2.7GHz Core i7 & 2.3GHz Core i5
Mac mini (Mid 2010)
Mid 2010
Model ID: Macmini4,1
2.4GHz & 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo
Mac mini Server (Mid 2010)
Mid 2010
Model ID: Macmini4,1
2.66GHz Core 2 Duo
PC Compatible
PC Compatible
Customer Reviews
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Works Great
Now getting a wide view on my Mac mini server. I can open more finder windows makes my work easier
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Reviewer2349154201,
Sep, 27 2024
- Reviewer:Reviewer2349154201
Response from OWC, Support
Wow, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your new setup is making such a positive impact on your workflow! It’s fantastic to know that you're enjoying the wide view on your Mac mini server and that it’s helping you open more Finder windows. We’re excited to be a part of your Mac experience! Keep up the great work! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Great Product!
OWC had just what I was looking for and the price was excellent. The Newer Technology HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator works great! It enables me to run my Mac Mini's headless. It was easy to order and arrived on time. I would highly recommend this product as well as OWC.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.ShyHedgehog-10056,
Sep, 11 2023
- Reviewer:ShyHedgehog-10056
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for the feedback on the HDMI emulator. We are happy to hear that we had what you were looking for and that this product is working great for you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Quick wand Dirty
A forum from Audirvāna told me about this, out of the kindness. I went for it and now my display for sharing is nice and smooth!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.ComfortableTortoise-17466,
Aug, 4 2023
- Reviewer:ComfortableTortoise-17466
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