The weird think is, when I connect to the arduino to the mac the PORT does not change so I am not sure if the board is even connected.
When I click on UPLOAD I get this error (board Arduino UNO)
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
When I change the board to MEGA i get this error avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
When I click on board info I get this Error
Native serial port cant obtain info
If it is not the cable, try a different computer, a different Arduino, or a different operator.
OK, post the exact type of Arduino you have, prefferably with a link to where you bought it.
Also, copy the whole upload log with the error, then click the code button here </> and paste the log.
Pictures of the wiring may be helpful too.
You don’t have Arduino UNO. What you bought is a freaduino and it is MegaAVR while UNO is AVR. I can’t help you, get genuine board or ask seller for support
OMG I did not realize it I thought thats arduino as they were promoting it on the package. Anyway thank you so much for clarifying. I am new to all of this so its confusing with so many copy cats around. I just ordered this so hope it will work Arduino Starter Kit Multi-language — Arduino Official Store
In the video you have ports for some bluetooth device(s), that's not your board.
That site don't display close-ups of the board, neither they show any useful info.
Check the markings of the two square chips. The one closer to the USB port should say MEGA8U2 or MEGA16U2 - you need a Mac driver for an Arduino UNO. Maybe the IDE comes with these (the Windows version does).
If the chip says CH340, or CP2102/CP2104, or something else, look for a driver for those instead.
The chip in the middle should say MEGA328P, otherwise you will need to find and install a suitable core in the board manager.
Also look at this page for ways to list the connected USB devices in your system. Check which device appears when you connect the board, copy the Vendor ID and Product(device) ID, and search for this combination.