Do Motorola Moto G series phones support USB-C to HDMI?
No, except the Moto G100. Moto G phones use a USB 2.0 port with no DisplayPort Alt Mode, so a USB-C to HDMI cable does not output video.
Motorola's wired Ready For mode lives on the Edge Pro and Ultra models, the ThinkPhone and the Razr Ultra. The one Moto G with it is the G100 from 2021. Every other Moto G, including Power, Stylus, Play and 5G variants, is wireless only.
Every Moto G series model
| Model | Year | USB port | Wired output | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto G (2025) | 2025 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G Power (2025) | 2025 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G Stylus (2025) | 2025 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G 5G (2024) | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G Play (2024) | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G Power (2024) | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G34 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G55 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G75 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G85 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G54 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Moto G84 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
What to do with a Moto G series phone
- Browser Cast in the app. The phone serves photos, videos and music to the TV's web browser over Wi-Fi. Nothing to install on the TV.
- Chromecast or a smart TV. Cast from YouTube and streaming apps directly, with DRM handled by the TV.
- Return the cable. A USB-C to HDMI cable bought for this phone will never work with it and is not defective.
The full explanation is in how DisplayPort Alt Mode works.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Motorola Moto G series models support USB-C to HDMI?
- None. No model in the Moto G series has DisplayPort Alt Mode.
- Why does my Moto G series phone charge but not show on the TV?
- Charging uses the power pins of the USB-C port. Video needs DisplayPort Alt Mode on the high-speed pins, which these models do not have. The cable is working; the phone cannot send video.
- Can an app enable HDMI output on a Moto G series phone?
- No. Wired video output is decided by the phone's chipset and port wiring. The alternative is wireless: the Browser Cast mode in the USB-C to HDMI app, a Chromecast, or the TV's built-in casting.
- What cable works with the Moto G series models that do support it?
- There is nothing to buy. Return the cable if you bought one for this phone.