“How do you connect a second monitor? The "Setup instructions" indicates 3 x HDMI-in ports, but I do not see an HDMI-out port listed.”
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I am the OP of this question, and the answer HP provided appears to be incorrect. After wasting multiple hours of my life and two trips to Best Buy trying to figure out what should take two seconds (connecting a second monitor), I feel I am well-qualified to answer my own question. I DO NOT recommend purchasing this computer if you intend to connect a second monitor. It is needlessly complicated and I cannot fathom why there are 0 HDMI outputs, but 3 HDMI inputs. The HP Team answered this question by stating, "You can connect to the SupersSeed USB-A or USB-C ports with an HDMI adapter." (see Photo) So, I went to Best Buy and purchased a $39.99 "USB TYPEC TO HDMI & 3.0 W" adapter (see Exchange Receipt Photo) and merrily went home to plug in a second monitor. My merry was short-lived when this adapter, as recommended by HP, did not work (see Error Message Photo). So, I went back to Best Buy a second time (wasting more precious time and mileage/fuel), and the very helpful Salesperson tried this adapter on their display model of this computer; it still did not work. Finally after 30+ minutes and two Salespeople plus a Geek Squad guy trying to figure out this zenith of computer design, we found an adapter that works (see Photo). This adapter does not plug into the USB-C, but I presume it's the SuperSpeed port. Regardless, this is all completely unnecessary and I have never seen (and neither have the 3 Best Buy reps) something this difficult and ridiculous to connect a second monitor. Obviously, I would never repurchase or recommend to anyone who intends to connect a second monitor to purchase this computer. I would return it, but that would require more hours of my life and yet another trip to Best Buy. Finally, I successfully connected a second monitor (see Photo). In my opinion, this is totally needlessly complicated and defies logic. Anyway, buyer beware and know what you're getting into if you intend to connect a second monitor. I'm sure it's fine if you never intend to connect another monitor (or perhaps already have a Wireless Display; I think that will work but I don't have one and don't intend to buy one just for this). It might be worth the hassle if no one buys this computer and HP has to cut the price about 75% to move their unsold inventory.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thank you for the question. The Pavilion 32-b0254 All-in-One has three HDMI -in ports (to send data from a gaming console or BlueRay to the PC). For a monitor, you'd need HDMI-out (to send the data from the PC to the monitor). You can connect to the SupersSeed USB-A or USB-C ports with an HDMI adapter. All of these inputs are on the rear, on the left side of the pole in the stand.
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