Using USB-C Monitors with a Raspberry Pi 4

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Hi,

I want to use a Raspberry Pi to stream VLC Media Player via WiFi from a device and display it on a portable monitor.

The catch is that my portable monitor, the Asus mb16ace portable monitor only has USB-C input. I don’t know if I can use a Micro-HDMI to USB-C converter to plug the pi to the portable monitor.

It’s a Raspberry Pi 4

What do you think best option is? I can by a different model Raspberry Pi if that makes life easier?

Thanks

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Hi Steve,

I think you’ll need an active converter such as the one below, as USB-C uses DisplayPort under the hood, which can’t be passively converted to from HDMI (but interestingly the opposite works).
https://www.lindy.com.au/hdmi-to-usb-type-c-converter-with-usb-power

Unsure where to find one that’s in stock. as generally people want to go from a USB host (laptop) to HDMI peripheral (monitor)

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Thank you.

Such a hassle that the only input is usb C. Wasn’t really thinking when I bought it.

I will
Give your suggestion a go. Cheers

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