Part 2: Why there's No Sound When Connecting HDMI to Macbook? Although HDMI and DVD are 'completely backward-compatible,' only Video, not audio, may be transmitted via HDMI when a DVI-equipped device, such as a Mac mini, is connected to an HDMI-equipped TV or vice-versa.
The main advantage of HDMI on Mac is that it offers a fully digital signal that sends audio and Video over a single connection, simplifying things. 04 How to Connect HDMI to Macbook to Watch Videos Part 1: What's The Advantage Of Using HDMI On Mac?