No hdmi output

[AC Question]

Hooked up USB male to male to laptop and HDMI from Android box to TV then I have a picture but if I just hook it up regular with HDMI no USB it does not work no pic help please ASAP

 

[SpookDroid]

If that's a box that requires power from USB, it won't work unless the USB port is connected to draw power. Most TV's have an USB port you can use for that (if the power requirements on the box aren't higher than standard).