This works! I accidentally ordered the display port adapter instead of HDMI, so if you're wondering if it works. I've seen a few comments about the displays being mirrored after install. You just have to go back to system preferences, open displays, and deselect the mirror displays option. I need 3 displays for home office so this is a big help, thanks!
Just ordered my stuff, downloaded and installed my display link software. Now I dont have to switch my airpods from my apple tv to my mac. I can have everything running off one device and you Sr have made my life super functional. Standing Ovation :D
Just a heads up, as of current, the DisplayLink driver is only compatible with up to 4 additional displays, and it does not support screen rotations or, clamshell mode (where the MacBook Air/Pro is closed and you use the external displays). DisplayLink displays also have limitations in macOS for protected content, and so if you play that you may need to disconnect all DL connected displays. If you use the Thunderbolt 3 for multiple displays, make sure it's a Thunderbolt 3 adapter, and not USB-C. USB-C to multi-display mostly use MST (Multi-stream transport) which macOS does NOT support. If you're uncertain, ask the maker of the USB-C solution if MST is used for multiple displays or not.
Thanks for doing the research and making a video. One thing that would really make it helpful is a diagram of different configurations. You mention different options in the video but it's very difficult to follow and figure out. Thanks in advance.
If you have a tv with wifi you can connect that one with the Airplay screen option (up 1080p) and another monitor with an usb to hdmi adapter for 4k or more. It works for me. Just discovered it. Macbook pro m1.
Great video but do you just have a diagram somewhere? That would be so much quicker than me trying to follow this and write everything down. Also, you mention the 3rd display is connected via USB 3.0 but it has HDMI or DisplayPort ports, so does that mean you're going HDMI to USB 3.0 to the DisplayLink, and then DisplayLink goes to the last Thunderbolt port?
Thank you so much for this video! What you demonstrated was exactly what I wanted to accomplish with my new MacBook Pro M1. Super!
3 года назад+3
Thank you for all your work, really excited to get my second 4k external back up on a macbook pro M1. It was the only "downgrade" from a 16incher and now it's gone. Thank you
hi so could you elaborate how you connected 2 4k to your m1 ?
3 года назад
@@MrMFD4043 hey Márcio um gonna follow this guide and should be ordering a display link adapter, high quality 4k 60hz over usb A. First monitor will be usb c directly to an lg w850k, the second will be usb c- hub with usb a (hyperdrive) - hdmi second screen. I'll update here when I get everything from the Amazon uk to portugal sometime next week. Look for a video running 6 monitors.
last night I was really afraid that there won't be a work around for the displays but you somehow did it, I can finally be at ease knowing it will be possible to add monitors in the future!!
Nice work. But technically, you have added an external graphics card. The DisplayLink has a graphics chip in it that the MacMini can use for a third display. So, while technically you're running more displays off the MacMini than spec'd, you've really just added more display cards.
in case you have an old display and try USB-C to VGA, the Mac Mini only recognizes two displays (1-VGA and 1-HDMI or Thunderbolt), also if you use USB-A to HDMI (it only will recognize 2 Monitors as well)
Ruslan Tulupov Perfect thanks for the answer. Do you know if this limitation of Apple has hardware or software reasons? So would it be theoretical possible that more screens are supported after an update?
Hey Ruslan, Your presentations are great and most helpful. I just purchased a 2021 24"IMAC M1. I want connect it to my early 2009 IMAC to use as a second screen. It is running El Capitan 10.11.6- the last IOS update available to that machine. Is this possible? If so, can you provide a step by step? Also, do I need new cables, etc. I know this is a lot. I truly appreciate any help you can provide. Best, Michael
Yes they are! I've tried running HomePods with the Mac before and it doesn't work that great to be honest... you can airplay all of your audio and that works well but stereo doesn't work
Without all thiis fiddling about, I'm still confused. Will the following work: 3840x2160@60hz and 3440x1440@100hz? I mean, by just using a USB-C to DP and the HDMI port?
Thank u And is 8 RAM enough to be used in the development of Flutter applications? about 5 years? And I want to make the M1 a desktop with a 120Hz or 165Hz display, keyboard and mouse.. Will the 8 Ram have some problems? Or better to buy 16 Ram?
Thanks for doing this. I had this exact idea last night but haven’t located my Displaylink adapter. I did get one of the Air M1s so as soon as I find my DL adapter I’ll give this a run. I believe it is the USB 3 version as well.
Yes. It works. I have one internal monitor. Two external monitors. And one Sidecar’d iPad. One of the externals is run thru the DisplayLink UsB3 adapter; the other via HDMI thru a dongle. One weird thing. One external is rotated vertically (HDMI) and Mac wants to change the resolution to 720. The only way I can get hi-res is option clicking scaling. And it seems to want to default back to 720 (adding Sidecar for example will switch it back to 720.) Haven’t really stressed the system yet but it does seem to work.
@@kappakai78 #iPadEverything! 😎 Luna + Duet + Sidecar USB-C monitors connected to the iPad to mirror the screens That’s another workaround for 5 screens 😛
But what you don’t mention is that you need to reboot the system every time you want to use it. Every time you turn on the Mac mini you need to reboot the adapter and run again the displaylink manager. The adapter doesn’t turn on by itself like any other adapter, you need to reboot it. If I’m wrong “please help me” how to run it the right way.
Mr. Ruslan Tulupov. Mega nice Video and instruction and so high great idea. Thank you for all of us which need this! Please help short for my setup: I got three monitors. 1x4k (DisplayPort) and 2x full HD (HDMI) The 4 k I connect with the hdmi to DisplayPort cable and take the output hdmi of MacMini. Please tell what I need for the 2 hdmi monitors. I was thinking about usbc to hdmi cable and the Startech USB 3.0 adapter. Thanks a lot.
Hi, great workaround. Could you make a short video with Activity Monitor GPU and CPU history windows open to see the performance while using the 3 displays? Thank you!
Great vid thanks for taking the time! Just wondering/making sure that even if I download DisplayLink to the Mac, I can only use 1 HDMI in the MacBook Pro with M1? I'd need a docking station? Do you have a recommendation on docking station?
Nope, I just used a station for convenience. One HDMI is supported by default but you can connect up to four more using DisplayLink. I just used the station to add USB 3.0 ports and you can use any sort of adapter or hub 🙂 Diagram of using a USB C Hub: drive.google.com/file/d/1WWp678TgWMnPlqdmQl8eNAeA1vNjKc5c/view?usp=drivesdk Links: docs.google.com/document/d/1rLYvhUvsZ4oeRbPyHmuy-Bd6DYzVoJfIR-76yD0v-j8/edit
Thank for that amazing Video. What do I do, if Displaylink won't show up in the Launchpad? Downloaded the latest 5.2.1. The only thing in the Displaylink Folder on my Mac is the uninstaller.. don't know, what went wrong, tbh.. thanks for responding.
Thanks for the great video and instructions! After just becoming a new user of MacBook Air M2, one issue troubling me is that I can only set up 3 external monitors after using Displaylink. Even when I plug in the 4th monitor using the original USB-C port, one of the 3 external monitors will then become inactive (black screen). So I can use maximum 3 external monitors. In this situation, do you have some trouble shooting tips/ advices to set up 4 monitors if possible? Thank you so much!
How is the setup configured? It might be possible you need more bandwidth to be able to run more screens. Even though the port is USB C, you might a Thunderbolt Hub to get all of the screens working.
@@RuslanTulupov Thanks a lot for your timely advices! As you pointed out, I guessed probably bandwidth could be an issue. Currently I am just using a common USB C port (Novoo USB-C 11 in 1). In combination use with Displaylink I can only connect 3 external monitors as mentioned above. When I use my Windows PC, the same Displaylink can connect 4 monitors. Could you inform what Thunderbolt Hub you are using? What is your recommendation? I am not a high-end Tech user, my main usage is to remotely connect to my computer at office during Work From Home, multiple monitors definitely help. Also one more thing annoying me, when remote to my PC at the office, I found an obvious delay in displaying the movements I performed on the remote PC. When using my Windows PC to do the same, I did not observe such obvious displaying delay. From your knowledge, Is this also due to bandwidth? Any suggestions? Many thanks!
I am in a church setting with about 6 monitors, I am using a Mac mini M1 with 24" dual monitors, 1 120" projector, 2 50" Phillips TVs being used as monitors 43" samsung TV. When I used the Epson 980 power lite, the 120" screen flickers constantly. Any special setting needed, adapter or switcher? The distance from the Mac Mini and the projector screen is about 100 Ft. Current cable connection setup: 100 FT HDMI to Sewell direct 5 port switcher, then to dual HDMI to USB C adapter.
if the computer is not used for some hours, when waking it, the external display via thunderbolt to hdmi adapter has to be removed and RE-inserted for it to work.
I have the same questions. I have 2 monitors that I need to connect to my MacBook M1 and I’m still confused on what cords I need? Thanks for any responses ✌🏻
i purchased the one you have linked in the description and followed all the steps. I have two monitors a 4k monitor and a 2569x1440. For the 4k monitor, I connected that directly from hdmi and I use the pluggable to connect my 2560X1440 monitor. When I connect it through pluggable, it only shows the max scaled dimension as 1920x1080 and not the max resolution it supports (2560x1440) but if I connect it via regular hdmi there is no issue. Any thoughts on what might be causing that?
I'm glad to know this is possible but I'm not sure I followed the set up completely. Are your second and third monitors connected by DisplayPort cables to the StarTech adapter connected by USB 3.0 to the Mac Mini?
Hi mate, Great video. I have an M1 Mac Mini (2020) edition. I have two apple cinema displays connected through the HDMI and one USB C port with an adapter. Can I use the the other USBC port for a third Apple Cinema Display? Cheers!
Followed this tutorial before when buying my mac mini and it gave me hope!😀 My HDMI port is used up for a screen, one of my thunderbolt ports is used as a video input from a video switcher. I have one more thunderbolt port open. Can I add a USB C to HDMI adapter to get an extra display? P.S. I have a pluggable dock that gives me 3 extra HDMI monitors that work perfectly.
hello I'm from Brazil. Good morning. I have a MacBook Pro M2, also a Dell Universal Docking Station - UD22, and a DH07 - Docking Station. In total I have five monitors plus the MacBook. Of the 5 monitors, three are working individually and two are mirrored. These two that are mirrored, can I place them individually? I would really appreciate it if you responded to me. Thank you very much.
Have you purchased the M1 Max Macbook Pro? I'm very curious on what the maximum number of displays it can support. I'm hoping I can run 3x 1440p 144hz displays and 2x 4k 144hz displays but I might be dreaming, maybe the bandwidth might be too much for the M1 max to handle 5 displays.
I’m very torn because I have a 2019 iMac + eGPU. Strongly considering buying a maxed 14” and if I do I’ll make an iMac + eGPU vs MBP vid and now also an updated video with the M1 Max. :)
Thank you so much!!! Just bought a macbook pro 13" 2020 and 2 ASUS 4k 75hz screens, what do I need to set up the 2 monitors? DisplayLink (StarTech, 4K@60Hz DisplayPort, 1/2 Monitors), a USB-C to HDMI, and 2 HDMI cables? Do I also need the "Active" DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter and display port to HDMI cords? The thunderbolt 3?
Thanks for the tutorial! Does this work with USB 2.0 or just 3.0? I have an HDMI to USB 2.0 adapter and want to make sure before purchasing anything else when I get my Mac
Do we have to have at least one displaylink adapter? Or can this work via two other types of adapters like using two different anker adapters that have hdmi ports? Thanks
Has anyone found a work around for the 2020 MacBook Pro with the M1 16GB memory and 2TB SSD... Bought a top of the line monitor I thought that year and in less than a couple months it was trash. I have a 32" XDR Pro Display but don't want to trash that MacBook Pro because this particle model for some reason doesn't want to function.
I had read that it's not possible to run two displays at once via the two thunderbolt ports. This isn't true then? I have two identical monitors each with HDMI and displayports. What do you recommend?
Thank you so much for making this awesome video! My situation is a little different. I would use my MacBook pro 2016 with my 27" iMac as a display using Thunderbolt 2 to USBC and hit Command F2. Now i bought the MacBook pro M1 13" and when i installed the cables to my 27" iMac and hit Command F2 nothing happens??? Is there a way that i can use my 27" iMac as a screen with my MacBook pro M1 13"?
Hi ! I need your help! I am try to connect Mackbook Pro 2018, Mac mini and Air to 1 Hp monitor but I can't. Please help me beacus I'm dentist is my first time to try it. I have Station Doc, 1 DisplayLink with HDMI, cord Type C with HDMI and Portable type C with HMDI but I 'm confuse.
There were a few testers out there who have confirmed that only HDMI+ using one of the TB3 ports works :-( No adapters over Thunderbolt and this was the next best option
Thanks man. I have a Macbook Pro 13'' M1, so I can actually connect it to a FULLHD external monitor using a 1920x 1080 resolution? I was worried about a bad view on a lowest resolution
How does M1 macs perform on Unity and/or Unreal Game Engine? I am looking to developing games for iOS and if the latest M1 macs is performing nicely, I might consider buying it. Thank you!
What kind of hub/dock connector are you using? We have a Belkin 11 to 1 sent by our work we are trying to make work. Currently the monitors are an Apple Thunderbolt display with a thunderbolt to usb c adapter, and and an LG with a USB-c connection. It appears that we need adapters as the only display ports available on the dock are vga/display port and hdmi. Also, the DisplayLink manager application will not open from the desktop, it is downloaded, but I cant access any management screens...is that because the monitors are not yet connected with the right cable adapters via the dock? Would you recommend getting rid of the Belkin dock in favor of another? Thanks
I’ve got another experiment for you. Can you try to connect two thunderbolt displays on a Mac mini m1? I tried with the following configurations 1st monitor TB2 >TB3 adaptor (works) 2nd monitor: mini DP adapter to display port then another adapter, DisplayPort to hdmi. and haven’t had any luck.
Great video. Can you also display the M1 chip in vertical mode with your docking station display manager and adapters? My docking station display manager only works in horizontal mode with the M1 chip and not in vertical mode, I was told from the docking station company that I have that this feature is not yet available (developed). I currently run 3 screens in vertical mode and 2 in horizontal mode with my old MacBook Air with the intel chip. Please let me know. Thank you.
I purchased the Displaylink adapter and installed the software on my Mac mini m1. I used TB3, HDMI and the Displaylink adapter from USB 3 to HDMI. Now I cannot even open my screen preferences anymore. Anyone knows what could've gone wrong?
Awesome video. So I have 3 27" Apple Thunderbolt Displays. What do you think is the best way to make this work? I'm assuming that daisy chaining them via Thunderbolt 3 Adaptor won't work? Or has anyone tried? Really want to pull the trigger on this and dump my MacPro for video editing. Appreciate any help here.
Good afternoon, can someone help me with the macbook pro m1, I have been unable to connect two screens, does anyone know how I can do it? Thank you very much
I have a MacBook Pro brand new M1 Big Sur OS I did everything following the video but the display link manager says the No monitor detected. Cables checked and power, when I unplugged one the other immediately works. Any help will be appreciated Thanks
This works! I accidentally ordered the display port adapter instead of HDMI, so if you're wondering if it works. I've seen a few comments about the displays being mirrored after install. You just have to go back to system preferences, open displays, and deselect the mirror displays option. I need 3 displays for home office so this is a big help, thanks!
Love it. There is basically a workaround for everything.
As there should be
Just ordered my stuff, downloaded and installed my display link software. Now I dont have to switch my airpods from my apple tv to my mac. I can have everything running off one device and you Sr have made my life super functional. Standing Ovation :D
Thank you sir. I am really glad to hear. :’]
Just a heads up, as of current, the DisplayLink driver is only compatible with up to 4 additional displays, and it does not support screen rotations or, clamshell mode (where the MacBook Air/Pro is closed and you use the external displays). DisplayLink displays also have limitations in macOS for protected content, and so if you play that you may need to disconnect all DL connected displays.
If you use the Thunderbolt 3 for multiple displays, make sure it's a Thunderbolt 3 adapter, and not USB-C. USB-C to multi-display mostly use MST (Multi-stream transport) which macOS does NOT support. If you're uncertain, ask the maker of the USB-C solution if MST is used for multiple displays or not.
Life saver! I got my M1 MBP 13" to work w/ 2 monitors now.
You're in the updated video :-)
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@@RuslanTulupov I'm famous now! LOL!
@@ReynaldAdolphe Hey Reynald! Which hub did you use to get your 2 monitors going and what res and refresh rate are they running at?
@@danacooper74 "OWC 14-Port Dock"; I just published a video too ytube.io/3BfK
@@RuslanTulupov Now you're a star! ruclips.net/video/HO9I7vHLMPY/видео.html
Thanks for doing the research and making a video. One thing that would really make it helpful is a diagram of different configurations. You mention different options in the video but it's very difficult to follow and figure out. Thanks in advance.
If you have a tv with wifi you can connect that one with the Airplay screen option (up 1080p) and another monitor with an usb to hdmi adapter for 4k or more. It works for me. Just discovered it. Macbook pro m1.
Great video but do you just have a diagram somewhere? That would be so much quicker than me trying to follow this and write everything down. Also, you mention the 3rd display is connected via USB 3.0 but it has HDMI or DisplayPort ports, so does that mean you're going HDMI to USB 3.0 to the DisplayLink, and then DisplayLink goes to the last Thunderbolt port?
Thank you so much for this video! What you demonstrated was exactly what I wanted to accomplish with my new MacBook Pro M1. Super!
Thank you for all your work, really excited to get my second 4k external back up on a macbook pro M1. It was the only "downgrade" from a 16incher and now it's gone. Thank you
You’re welcome :-)
That’s awesome to hear - no “downgrades”! 🙂😎
hi so could you elaborate how you connected 2 4k to your m1 ?
@@MrMFD4043 hey Márcio um gonna follow this guide and should be ordering a display link adapter, high quality 4k 60hz over usb A.
First monitor will be usb c directly to an lg w850k, the second will be usb c- hub with usb a (hyperdrive) - hdmi second screen.
I'll update here when I get everything from the Amazon uk to portugal sometime next week. Look for a video running 6 monitors.
Hey, which hub did you get? I have an M1 MacBook air that needs to connect to two external monitors, would this work? amzn.to/3oTs73Z
last night I was really afraid that there won't be a work around for the displays but you somehow did it, I can finally be at ease knowing it will be possible to add monitors in the future!!
Just got my third screen going on a startech on the m1 mini, thanks!!
Glad to hear! No problem
Hey which hub did you get? I have an M1 MacBook air that needs to connect to two external monitors, would this work? amzn.to/3oTs73Z
hey - any possible work arounds for using two apple thunderbolt displays?
Nice work. But technically, you have added an external graphics card. The DisplayLink has a graphics chip in it that the MacMini can use for a third display. So, while technically you're running more displays off the MacMini than spec'd, you've really just added more display cards.
in case you have an old display and try USB-C to VGA, the Mac Mini only recognizes two displays (1-VGA and 1-HDMI or Thunderbolt), also if you use USB-A to HDMI (it only will recognize 2 Monitors as well)
Thank you very much for this great video. Can you say something about performance deficits with a second screen?
Hardly noticeable, if at all!
The M1 handles the compression like a champion.
Ruslan Tulupov Perfect thanks for the answer. Do you know if this limitation of Apple has hardware or software reasons? So would it be theoretical possible that more screens are supported after an update?
Hardware, no (unfortunately)
In this video we’re adding hardware to support more screens
Hey Ruslan, Your presentations are great and most helpful. I just purchased a 2021 24"IMAC M1. I want connect it to my early 2009 IMAC to use as a second screen. It is running El Capitan 10.11.6- the last IOS update available to that machine. Is this possible? If so, can you provide a step by step? Also, do I need new cables, etc. I know this is a lot. I truly appreciate any help you can provide. Best, Michael
Thanks for the video! You are the first person I’ve seen that got 3 monitors going!!! BTW are those Apple MiniPods? Are the working with the MacMini?
Yes they are! I've tried running HomePods with the Mac before and it doesn't work that great to be honest... you can airplay all of your audio and that works well but stereo doesn't work
Without all thiis fiddling about, I'm still confused. Will the following work: 3840x2160@60hz and 3440x1440@100hz? I mean, by just using a USB-C to DP and the HDMI port?
Even apple doesn't know. Spent considerable time on the phone with various reps. yesterday.
Great video, you made this process incredibly easy! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
It's an impression for Mac fans. Many of PC users are switching to Macs.
You took this to another level... Awesome!
Awesome to hear from you man! And thank you!
Thanks for your video and I am going to try the display link application to see what it does, but I have a situation
Thank u
And is 8 RAM enough to be used in the development of Flutter applications? about 5 years? And I want to make the M1 a desktop with a 120Hz or 165Hz display, keyboard and mouse.. Will the 8 Ram have some problems? Or better to buy 16 Ram?
The same question. Do you find an answer?
RUSLAN THANK You! Which screens would you recommend?
was just looking for a video like this!
Thanks.
You're welcome!
@@RuslanTulupov mine isn’t working. Can you please help me. Thank you.
Could you list the specific pieces needed for a THREE MONITOR setup? thx
the display link is plugged into the Mac Mini's USB port and then to the 3rd monitor ?
Brilliant video thanks. I’ve learned a lot. Now saving for everything I need to get set up.
You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes 😁
Thanks for doing this. I had this exact idea last night but haven’t located my Displaylink adapter. I did get one of the Air M1s so as soon as I find my DL adapter I’ll give this a run. I believe it is the USB 3 version as well.
Yes. It works. I have one internal monitor. Two external monitors. And one Sidecar’d iPad. One of the externals is run thru the DisplayLink UsB3 adapter; the other via HDMI thru a dongle. One weird thing. One external is rotated vertically (HDMI) and Mac wants to change the resolution to 720. The only way I can get hi-res is option clicking scaling. And it seems to want to default back to 720 (adding Sidecar for example will switch it back to 720.) Haven’t really stressed the system yet but it does seem to work.
Odd! Thanks for sharing and nice idea ...😎
Maybe SwitchResX could work? (I haven’t tried it on Big Sur yet)
@@RuslanTulupov it seems to have stabilized right now. Even removing Sidecar and renabling. Last test is to add one more iPad via Duet, muahhaha.
@@kappakai78 #iPadEverything! 😎
Luna + Duet + Sidecar
USB-C monitors connected to the iPad to mirror the screens
That’s another workaround for 5 screens 😛
THIS WIZARDRY!!!!
RUNNING LESS THAN 2 SCREENS SHALL NOT PASS!!
Oh sorry
you put a link in the description
allright
U might have to force RGB signal via binary file to fix the text quality!
Man this is so helpful. never though this is even possible.
Gold stuff! Thanks a lot!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
But what you don’t mention is that you need to reboot the system every time you want to use it. Every time you turn on the Mac mini you need to reboot the adapter and run again the displaylink manager. The adapter doesn’t turn on by itself like any other adapter, you need to reboot it.
If I’m wrong “please help me” how to run it the right way.
so if i wanted to plug in four regular monitors that all use HDMI I'll have to put two into the USB one into USB-C and one in HDMI?
Yup!
Gr8 Video and explanation... subscribed!
Mr. Ruslan Tulupov. Mega nice Video and instruction and so high great idea. Thank you for all of us which need this!
Please help short for my setup: I got three monitors. 1x4k (DisplayPort) and 2x full HD (HDMI)
The 4 k I connect with the hdmi to DisplayPort cable and take the output hdmi of MacMini.
Please tell what I need for the 2 hdmi monitors.
I was thinking about usbc to hdmi cable and the Startech USB 3.0 adapter.
Thanks a lot.
Just a confirmation please
Is it possible to connect only one monitor directly to the HDMI port?
Thank you
Yes! 🙂
Ok. Getting one now :D
Hi, great workaround.
Could you make a short video with Activity Monitor GPU and CPU history windows open to see the performance while using the 3 displays?
Thank you!
yessir!
I’ll have an updated video out by Monday
Done! :D
ruclips.net/video/Kq_FyjcAULA/видео.html
@@RuslanTulupov Awesome!!!
Thanks for the time and effort to answer the questions.
Great work!
Great vid! 🔥
Worked well with a USB 2 External HD Video Adapter from IOGEAR Model GUC2025H.
THANKS !!
You’re welcome!
Awesome to hear! 😁
I downloaded displaylink software and it was successful, however when I tried to open the displaylink from the app in launchpad it does not open, why?
Great vid thanks for taking the time! Just wondering/making sure that even if I download DisplayLink to the Mac, I can only use 1 HDMI in the MacBook Pro with M1? I'd need a docking station? Do you have a recommendation on docking station?
Nope, I just used a station for convenience.
One HDMI is supported by default but you can connect up to four more using DisplayLink. I just used the station to add USB 3.0 ports and you can use any sort of adapter or hub 🙂
Diagram of using a USB C Hub:
drive.google.com/file/d/1WWp678TgWMnPlqdmQl8eNAeA1vNjKc5c/view?usp=drivesdk
Links:
docs.google.com/document/d/1rLYvhUvsZ4oeRbPyHmuy-Bd6DYzVoJfIR-76yD0v-j8/edit
Thank for that amazing Video. What do I do, if Displaylink won't show up in the Launchpad? Downloaded the latest 5.2.1. The only thing in the Displaylink Folder on my Mac is the uninstaller.. don't know, what went wrong, tbh.. thanks for responding.
Does it show up in Downloads? Does it show up in Applications if you go there from Finder?
Alright mate. How to do same setup using m1 for 2x monitors, and 3x TVs for our church service please?
Assuming M1 Mini, Thunderbolt 3 Dock + 3 individual DisplayLink adapters or 2 Dual adapters :)
Thank You Sir! Best Regards.
You are welcome Sir!
At 2:30, did he mean "We'll want to grant system access under security & privacy under SCREEN RECORDING" instead of "Accessibility"?
Thanks for the great video and instructions!
After just becoming a new user of MacBook Air M2, one issue troubling me is that I can only set up 3 external monitors after using Displaylink. Even when I plug in the 4th monitor using the original USB-C port, one of the 3 external monitors will then become inactive (black screen). So I can use maximum 3 external monitors. In this situation, do you have some trouble shooting tips/ advices to set up 4 monitors if possible? Thank you so much!
How is the setup configured? It might be possible you need more bandwidth to be able to run more screens. Even though the port is USB C, you might a Thunderbolt Hub to get all of the screens working.
Some troubleshooting:
When you run them one by one, do the screens work as expected using the same adapter?
@@RuslanTulupov Thanks a lot for your timely advices! As you pointed out, I guessed probably bandwidth could be an issue. Currently I am just using a common USB C port (Novoo USB-C 11 in 1). In combination use with Displaylink I can only connect 3 external monitors as mentioned above. When I use my Windows PC, the same Displaylink can connect 4 monitors. Could you inform what Thunderbolt Hub you are using? What is your recommendation? I am not a high-end Tech user, my main usage is to remotely connect to my computer at office during Work From Home, multiple monitors definitely help.
Also one more thing annoying me, when remote to my PC at the office, I found an obvious delay in displaying the movements I performed on the remote PC. When using my Windows PC to do the same, I did not observe such obvious displaying delay. From your knowledge, Is this also due to bandwidth? Any suggestions? Many thanks!
I am in a church setting with about 6 monitors, I am using a Mac mini M1 with 24" dual monitors, 1 120" projector, 2 50" Phillips TVs being used as monitors 43" samsung TV. When I used the Epson 980 power lite, the 120" screen flickers constantly. Any special setting needed, adapter or switcher? The distance from the Mac Mini and the projector screen is about 100 Ft.
Current cable connection setup: 100 FT HDMI to Sewell direct 5 port switcher, then to dual HDMI to USB C adapter.
if the computer is not used for some hours, when waking it, the external display via thunderbolt to hdmi adapter has to be removed and RE-inserted for it to work.
Hey! Could you tell me what do i need exactly to plug in 3 external monitors 27” to a macbook pr m1 ? I’m sorry but all those cables confuses me!
I have the same questions. I have 2 monitors that I need to connect to my MacBook M1 and I’m still confused on what cords I need? Thanks for any responses ✌🏻
Hello I had a quick question how would I connect to thunderbolt display is too Mac mini M1 thanks
What about high refresh rates on 4k?Can we use a single 4k 120/144hz monitor with display port to thunderbolt connector?
The same question. Do you find an answer?
i purchased the one you have linked in the description and followed all the steps. I have two monitors a 4k monitor and a 2569x1440. For the 4k monitor, I connected that directly from hdmi and I use the pluggable to connect my 2560X1440 monitor. When I connect it through pluggable, it only shows the max scaled dimension as 1920x1080 and not the max resolution it supports (2560x1440) but if I connect it via regular hdmi there is no issue. Any thoughts on what might be causing that?
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I'm glad to know this is possible but I'm not sure I followed the set up completely. Are your second and third monitors connected by DisplayPort cables to the StarTech adapter connected by USB 3.0 to the Mac Mini?
Hi mate,
Great video.
I have an M1 Mac Mini (2020) edition.
I have two apple cinema displays connected through the HDMI and one USB C port with an adapter.
Can I use the the other USBC port for a third Apple Cinema Display?
Cheers!
We keep trying with our M1 Macbook Pro and when we open displaylink it causes bigsur to crash, any ideas?
Great Tutorial-thank you very much!
You’re welcome!
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Can you watch streamed protected content like Netflix with this setup???
Followed this tutorial before when buying my mac mini and it gave me hope!😀 My HDMI port is used up for a screen, one of my thunderbolt ports is used as a video input from a video switcher. I have one more thunderbolt port open. Can I add a USB C to HDMI adapter to get an extra display?
P.S. I have a pluggable dock that gives me 3 extra HDMI monitors that work perfectly.
Good video mate. Subscribed 👍🏻
Woohoo! Ty and welcome!
hello I'm from Brazil. Good morning. I have a MacBook Pro M2, also a Dell Universal Docking Station - UD22, and a DH07 - Docking Station.
In total I have five monitors plus the MacBook.
Of the 5 monitors, three are working individually and two are mirrored.
These two that are mirrored, can I place them individually?
I would really appreciate it if you responded to me. Thank you very much.
Great video! Very helpful! Question: Can you run two StarTech, 4K@60Hz DisplayPort, 1/2 Monitors to get 4 monitors on one M1 Mac mini?
Yes!
PS Thank you for watching, and for the kind words!
Worked so well for me! Thank you!!!
Any time! 😁
Have you purchased the M1 Max Macbook Pro? I'm very curious on what the maximum number of displays it can support. I'm hoping I can run 3x 1440p 144hz displays and 2x 4k 144hz displays but I might be dreaming, maybe the bandwidth might be too much for the M1 max to handle 5 displays.
I’m very torn because I have a 2019 iMac + eGPU. Strongly considering buying a maxed 14” and if I do I’ll make an iMac + eGPU vs MBP vid and now also an updated video with the M1 Max. :)
Thank you so much!!! Just bought a macbook pro 13" 2020 and 2 ASUS 4k 75hz screens, what do I need to set up the 2 monitors? DisplayLink (StarTech, 4K@60Hz DisplayPort, 1/2 Monitors), a USB-C to HDMI, and 2 HDMI cables? Do I also need the "Active" DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter and display port to HDMI cords? The thunderbolt 3?
Thanks for the tutorial! Does this work with USB 2.0 or just 3.0? I have an HDMI to USB 2.0 adapter and want to make sure before purchasing anything else when I get my Mac
Do we have to have at least one displaylink adapter? Or can this work via two other types of adapters like using two different anker adapters that have hdmi ports? Thanks
Has anyone found a work around for the 2020 MacBook Pro with the M1 16GB memory and 2TB SSD... Bought a top of the line monitor I thought that year and in less than a couple months it was trash. I have a 32" XDR Pro Display but don't want to trash that MacBook Pro because this particle model for some reason doesn't want to function.
Can you have the other monitor vertical ?
Fantastic work! Makes a Mac M1 usable for me!
Glad it helped! :D
Which Display Link Port is it? Please I need this information!
on Amazon it says for PC only? not compatible with Mac
Interesting. Will this work with the new MacBook Air/Pro?
Yes! Please see my newest video :-)
What about two 1440p@144Hz monitors on m1 macbook air? No luck?
I had read that it's not possible to run two displays at once via the two thunderbolt ports. This isn't true then?
I have two identical monitors each with HDMI and displayports. What do you recommend?
It is true. Is it a Mac Mini? HDMI: Monitor 1, Thunderbolt 3 Port 1: DisplayPort to USB C adapter
Thank you so much for making this awesome video! My situation is a little different. I would use my MacBook pro 2016 with my 27" iMac as a display using Thunderbolt 2 to USBC and hit Command F2. Now i bought the MacBook pro M1 13" and when i installed the cables to my 27" iMac and hit Command F2 nothing happens??? Is there a way that i can use my 27" iMac as a screen with my MacBook pro M1 13"?
Hi ! I need your help! I am try to connect Mackbook Pro 2018, Mac mini and Air to 1 Hp monitor but I can't. Please help me beacus I'm dentist is my first time to try it. I have Station Doc, 1 DisplayLink with HDMI, cord Type C with HDMI and Portable type C with HMDI but I 'm confuse.
is there a possibility to daisy chain displays and only use 1 usb-c port on the MacBook Pro M1 ??
No :-(
Further reading:
apple.stackexchange.com/questions/406864/does-the-2020-apple-m1-macbook-pro-support-2x-daisy-chained-thunderbolt-displays
Hey man when I download display link manager and go to applications to open it nothing opens what do I do
i have the same problem if someone knows how to fix it pls tell us
If I remember correctly, Displaylink wasn't that great (experience from couple years ago). I wish you could try with some Thunderbolt dock ?
There were a few testers out there who have confirmed that only HDMI+ using one of the TB3 ports works :-(
No adapters over Thunderbolt and this was the next best option
I featured your question in the updated video: ruclips.net/video/Kq_FyjcAULA/видео.html
Thanks man. I have a Macbook Pro 13'' M1, so I can actually connect it to a FULLHD external monitor using a 1920x 1080 resolution? I was worried about a bad view on a lowest resolution
Thanks Rusian for the great video!...In addition to connecting an M1 Mac mini to the Apple Pro Display XDR, how many other displays are possible?
How does M1 macs perform on Unity and/or Unreal Game Engine? I am looking to developing games for iOS and if the latest M1 macs is performing nicely, I might consider buying it. Thank you!
Does it work only with display link adapter or can I just use a random USB to HDMI adapter?
What kind of hub/dock connector are you using?
We have a Belkin 11 to 1 sent by our work we are trying to make work.
Currently the monitors are an Apple Thunderbolt display with a thunderbolt to usb c adapter, and and an LG with a USB-c connection. It appears that we need adapters as the only display ports available on the dock are vga/display port and hdmi. Also, the DisplayLink manager application will not open from the desktop, it is downloaded, but I cant access any management screens...is that because the monitors are not yet connected with the right cable adapters via the dock?
Would you recommend getting rid of the Belkin dock in favor of another?
Thanks
I’ve got another experiment for you. Can you try to connect two thunderbolt displays on a Mac mini m1?
I tried with the following configurations
1st monitor TB2 >TB3 adaptor (works)
2nd monitor: mini DP adapter to display port then another adapter, DisplayPort to hdmi.
and haven’t had any luck.
Great video. Can you also display the M1 chip in vertical mode with your docking station display manager and adapters? My docking station display manager only works in horizontal mode with the M1 chip and not in vertical mode, I was told from the docking station company that I have that this feature is not yet available (developed). I currently run 3 screens in vertical mode and 2 in horizontal mode with my old MacBook Air with the intel chip. Please let me know. Thank you.
I have 1080 75Ghz Dell monitors. What adapters do I need? Thanks!
I purchased the Displaylink adapter and installed the software on my Mac mini m1. I used TB3, HDMI and the Displaylink adapter from USB 3 to HDMI. Now I cannot even open my screen preferences anymore. Anyone knows what could've gone wrong?
Hey Ruslan! Thanks for the video, q: what is the hub that you are using (in case of using the Macbook Pro)? Didn't find the link in the description
Hey!
Thunderbolt 3 Dock: amzn.to/2VrLJA2
Awesome video. So I have 3 27" Apple Thunderbolt Displays. What do you think is the best way to make this work? I'm assuming that daisy chaining them via Thunderbolt 3 Adaptor won't work? Or has anyone tried? Really want to pull the trigger on this and dump my MacPro for video editing. Appreciate any help here.
Good afternoon, can someone help me with the macbook pro m1, I have been unable to connect two screens, does anyone know how I can do it? Thank you very much
Wow! Nice! What if we use the Elgato Thunderbolt Mini Dock? Will it work? Thanks.
Yup! Just googled the dock.
DisplayPort or HDMI: Monitor 1
USB3.0:
@@RuslanTulupov Nice info man! Thanks! I truly hope that you’ll be a successful RUclipsr. Good luck!
I have a MacBook Pro brand new M1 Big Sur OS
I did everything following the video but the display link manager says the No monitor detected.
Cables checked and power, when I unplugged one the other immediately works.
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks
Sounds like two monitors might be plugged into USB C. List your setup please?
Great, I spent 2 days to search a video like your, Mac mini or MBP don't get too hot with several monotors if you use editing software?
Completely silent while playing 4K video and editing video and rendering in Final Cut Pro!
Slightly warm to touch, not hot 💪
Glad you found the video!