Will the HDMI port transfer audio to my TV?

[stevo8]

Im looking to buy a mac mini and use my TV for the monitor. I would be using it primarily for music, streaming movies etc... Just wondering if I use the hmdi port to the tv if it will also take care of the audio to the tv as well?

 

[alust2013]

Yep, HDMI carries audio

 

[Gav2k]

Yes and no. If it's a previous gen then no. If it's the new mini then yes.

 

[stevo8]

ahh ok thats why I was seeing mixed things about it... Yeah I wouldnt waste my time with a used model when the new ones are only $650 anyways

 

[corvus32]

Mac mini (Mid 2010): Frequently asked questions about HDMI
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4214

 

[PurdueGuy]

Yes and no. If it's a previous gen then no. If it's the new mini then yes.

The previous generation did not have HDMI. It had mini-DVI and mini-DisplayPort. You could get HDMI via adapters, but the OP asked if the "HDMI port" would transfer audio.

 

[mangrove]

Im looking to buy a mac mini and use my TV for the monitor. I would be using it primarily for music, streaming movies etc... Just wondering if I use the hmdi port to the tv if it will also take care of the audio to the tv as well?

Yes, I can tell you first hand-it works-streaming movies, itunes, I use my 2010 mini this way every day.