Hdmi Port Can It Be Connected To A Set Top Box Macbook Pro 13 Touch Bar 2017

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I intend changing my MACBOOK PRO can I connect to the set top box through the thunderbolt option to HDMI PORT and record a T.V PROGRAMME.Distance will be 3 meters between the set top box and the laptop.Do I need a hardware if so please specify.Thank you.Narayanan lakshmanan INDIA

To do this you will need a capture card such as an Elgato this is because to record a tv or any other output you need a device which has a input neither Mac or most laptops come with a HDMI in.