Thank you so much plugable! I have a MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - I was so disappointed when other adapters weren't allowing both monitors to work. I downloaded your software, got the docking station and on the first try both monitors work!
Hey, now that you have it. Is the resolution the same? Any bugs or lagging? Have you had any problems so far? Just asking before I order the docking station :) Thanks
Thank you for reaching out! The docking station in the video (UD-6950Z) connects to your 2019 Intel MBP via USB-C. Only one connection is needed to achieve driving two 4K displays. Please reach out to Support@Plugable.com for additional support. Thank You!
Got the Dock today. Already had DisplayLink adapter installed. Setup was really simple as reviewed in the video. My two 4K monitors now work, one on HDMI port and the other on DisplayPort, both with refresh rates of 60 Hz.
Hello! While the UD-6950H may not currently be in stock, you can always hop over to our UD-6950H product page ( plugable.com/products/ud-6950h ) to see current availability. There you can also signup to be notified automatically when the UD-6950H is back in stock.
I have two monitors and I had the same issue. I bought a little USB-C to HDMI dongle for one extended display. For the second one, I used a 1080p Apple TV that was already in my house. Plugged the Apple TV into the second monitor, clicked system settings on my MacBook, clicked displays, clicked the add button and it let me mirror a screen to that Apple TV. Works great!
@@Plugable it has its limitations. It isn’t giving me 1080p at 60hz lol. I actually bought one of your products last night because I have three monitors. In no way was I trying to crap on your product lol. Hope you guys know that. I just know that some folks are a little limited on resources and they make some form of a streaming device with airplay. However, your port that contains display link is the most ideal solution. The Apple TV worked but it was a noticeable difference in image quality when two monitors were side by side. It isn’t ideal at all. Its just possible for someone who is on a budget. I will continue to buy your products. I’m in a coding bootcamp right now and I’m a marketing major. You guys are smart for offering an alternative for M1/M2 Mac users. Your method is far more affordable than upgrading to a new device. Nothing but respect for your products and company
@@brentjones6249 No worries at all, Brent. We didn't take your comment as anything negative. We very much appreciate the kind words, and definitely understand that these days it's not as simple as, "just buy this dock/adapter". This is why we strive to have a wide-range of products that will not only fit people's setups, but their budgets too. Thanks again!
excellent product! finally my problem was solved. I have a macbook air m1 and I couldn't connect the computer to two external monitors! now my productivity is much better! and it's very easy to use!
Thank you for reaching out! Our UD-6950Z docking station would support 2x HDMI connections, 2X DisplayPorts, or a mix of both video connections. Please feel free to reach out to support@Plugable.com for any other questions.
I kinda like that it doesn't charge the laptop because the battery on the Mac is nuts and I don't want to ruin it by always charging it when it is docked. Nice product, probably going to get one!
Can anyone confirm if you should actually avoid this? I've read that keeping a Mac M1 on charge all the time won't damage the battery as it's able to regulate the charging.
@@zackm.d6265 I have Macbook M2Max connected to power all the time. I noticed that my battery level is automatically kept at 80% and when I click the battery icon it shows "Power source: Power Adaptor. Charging on Hold (Rarely Used on Battery)." It looks like the silicon models have some automated battery control system.
I have two LG UltraFine 4K Displays (24MD4KL). On the back of these monitors I have two Thunderbolt 3 ports and three USBC ports. Would these monitors work with this setup? Would I need one “USBC to HDMI” cable and one “USBC to DisplayPort” cable?
You just answered my question on why my MacBook is not displaying anything on my second monitor. I have an ANKER 13-1 hub and thought that would work to display a second monitor but I guess I have to purchase a DisplayLink adapter.
Well I have a anker dongle and the 3900z docking station and it works. I also have a separate dongle for charge. ( I connect my docking station via USB to it)
How can I connect my Macbook Air (Retina, 13inch 2019) to two monitors? I have a splitter, but that just duplicated the screen, I wish to extend it to use both monitors and my laptop.
I have this same problem. I bought one external hub with 2 HDMI ports. The screens work, but I can't extend this display--only mirror what's on one screen.
Does this have HiDPI where it can scale down 4k to something that looks like 2560x1440? That wasn't covered in the video. Because 4k without the ability to scale down makes it impossible to see the text on the screen.
I have the same question. My UD-6950 just arrived and allows to connect only in high 4K resolution or 1080p. 2560x1440 is ONLY in Low Resolution. Don't know how to fix
Unfortunately this will not work. The HDMI port on the laptop cannot transmit USB data that is required for our dock to work. Our dock requires to be connected to a USB-C or USB-A port on the laptop.
Hello, I have a new Mac mini M1 and I would like to connect an Eizo monitor (C2740 color edge ) and the thunderbolt 27" display, can you help me to choose which docking station can I use please? thank you
With this connection option, will I be able to use all three monitors (laptop + 2 external monitors) without an external keyboard and mouse? Will I be able to drag windows with the trackpad between all three monitors?
Thanks for asking. Yes, you can still use the keyboard and trackpad directly on the laptop while using the dock to extend two monitors. Dragging applications between all monitors can be done with the laptop's trackpad.
I have used displaylink for about a year now and I don't like it. sometimes it doesn't start with the mac or it forgets the resolution and arrangement especially after updating software or traveling.
Has anyone found a dock that also supports direct USB-C Charging? I like this but have 2 Macbook pro's that I like to switch between so it'd be clutch to get one that just be able to switch the 1 input cable between the two instead of having to also switch the charging cable as well
Thanks for reaching out! Our UD-ULTC4K docking station works well with the Mac systems. Currently, we are out of stock of this docking station but should be back in stock within the next few weeks. Please feel free to check out our product page for stock updates. Thank you!
I hope this works for my M1 MBP setup with two 4K monitors. I do plan to trade it for the M1X with the extra ports. I have a family member that has a 2018 MBP that will be able to use the Plugable dock once I upgrade who really could not care about dual monitors and only wants the dock to connect one monitor and for ethernet. My Startech TB3DOCK2DPPD was doing fine with my old mid-2014 MBP. Got it free to review and used it for many years. I will donate it to another family member currently using my 2014 MBP.
I got this docking station. It "works". I mean you can connect to monitors and see a picture on both 4k monitors, but your experience will be terrible! I connected external camera and it was unusable. Minimizing windows on Mac OS is painful to watch. It is no surprise, since host computer is connected via "USB C/USB3.0", which has maximum bandwidth is 5Gbps. For dual 4k setup one need Thunderbolt 3/4 connectivity. I have multiple laptops, MBA with M1, MBP 2017 and Dell laptop with TB4. On each system I had terrible experience. This is just a fair warning...
Sorry to hear about your negative experience! The performance you describe is not the typical behavior we've seen nor what our customers report. We'd love to help troubleshoot this issue a bit more. Please reach out to support@Plugable.com for additional help. Thanks!
Thanks for asking! It is possible this is a result of not having the DisplayLink Manager App configured to launch automatically when macOS starts up. Please review our step by step instructions for installing the DisplayLink Manager App (paying close attention to steps 9-20) found here --> kb.plugable.com/questions/1185378 If the above does not resolve this, please do reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com, so that we can provide you with more in depth support. -Sean
I'm only able to get one monitor to work. The second external monitor is telling me there isn't a DP cable but there is a DP cable. Why isn't this working for me?
Hi there! We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing this issue. We ask that you please reach out to us directly so that we can take a closer look and see what may be occurring. You can reach our support team by contacting us at Support@Plugable.com. We look forward to helping you out with this matter!
Hello, Thank you for contacting Plugable! We would expect your UD-6950Z to run smoothly with your two 4K monitors once you've installed the DisplayLink Manager for macOS, but if you run into any issues, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 368892" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry. Thank you! -Ryoma
@@HaroldBrownJr Hi Harold, No problem at all, and thank you again for contacting Plugable! If you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to reach out at any time. Thanks! -Ryoma
It is weird that finding sources wrt the details (which type of cable, which type of converter etc.) of connecting 1 external monitor to M1 Macbook pro is rather harder than finding sources wrt connecting 2.
I've got the Plugable USB C Triple Display Docking Station with Laptop Charging. It's worked successfully with 2 following your instructions. I am wondering if it'll work on 3?
Thanks for contacting us, I am happy to help! I am sorry, I am unsure if "It's worked successfully with 2 following your instructions. I am wondering if it'll work on 3?" is referring to the number of external displays or another feature/function. I recommend contacting our support team via email at 'support@plugable.com' and we will be happy to help answer your question in detail. Thank you,
@Enrique Martinez, I'm having the same issue. All these sites jump from 1080 to 4k and either ignore Hz or reference 30hz - 60hz. The official Apple thunder port HDMI adapter says 60hz but it goes to 100hz on one of my 1440p monitors. I'd love to find a solution to bring my second monitor up at at least 100hz.
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! That is correct, you can use two different outputs if you would like. You can run 2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, or 1x HDMI and 1x DP.
Hey I have MacBook M1 pro I want buy a dock station which will let me connect two 4k monitors :). I will supply my Mac from Mac supply power cable. But I’m seeing that the product which you shown in movie is not available right now. Could you tell me please when it will be in stock again or maybe is there any other product which I can buy? Right now I’m powering my Mac by USB c cable from monitor where only monitor is connected to socket. I’m probably will buy second monitor, so I need dock with Ethernet many usb and possibility of connect two monitors with 60fps ;) 2k will be enough.
Hello, thanks for asking! Unfortunately it will not work as hoped. iPadOS 16 is not supported by DisplayLink or Silicon Motion at this time. Stage Manger when paired with an M1 or M2 MacBook Pro, allows for one external extended display over USB-C Alt Mode. Such as our USBC-7IN1E --> plugable.com/products/usbc-7in1e My apologies for not having a better answer at this time. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance. Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com // Plugable.com/Support
This docking station is nice when it works. But as soon as your mac goes to sleep only one of the two monitors work! To fix it I have to do a combination of unplugging the docking station and restarting DisplayLink Manager multiple times and even then it wont work sometimes.. This is immensely annoying. How can I fix this? Or will I have to return this?
Hi Chris, thank you for contacting us, I am sorry this is not working as expected. I recommend contacting our support team via email at 'support@plugable.com', we are happy to help get this working. Thank you,
Pluggable UD-3900Z connected it to my MacBook Air M1 with dual monitor and Displaylink, when I am idle for 1 or 2 mins both monitors with mouse are frozen and not working.
Hello, Thank you for contacting Plugable! To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 418904" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry. Thank you! Ryoma
I have a question. I have setup my m1 MacBook the way you said. It will display RUclips just fine on the displays but any streaming service doesn’t show. I can only watch it on the MacBook it self. While trying yo watch on the monitors it’s a black screen and I only hear sound.
Hi I am getting an error, "USB Docking Station (T6) HDMI 4K port in unknown state" and my second monitor 45 ultra wide from LG is very fuzzy, do you know how to fix this?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. If this is a Plugable docking station, we would recommend reaching out to our support team at support@plugable.com. They'll ask some questions about your setup and error and should be able to assist. We hope to hear from you there.
Thank you for asking. We do have some three display docking stations that can support laptop charging for the M1 Mac. You may want to have a look at this other video on those products ruclips.net/video/gEhoFz6ldSU/видео.html
Hello Alain, thanks for reaching out. While our products and the software used within are unable to achieve this, some third party software may be able to. However, we would be unable to confirm compatibility when connected via our docks. Sorry we couldn't be of more help.
Thanks for asking. You will be able to connect two HDMI monitors to the dock. The demonstration just shows that you can use 1 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI connection, but it is possible to use 2 HDMI connections or 2 DisplayPort connections depending on the input ports available on your monitors.
Thank you for contacting Plugable! Our UD-3900 docking station is currently available via Amazon --> plugable.com/products/ud-3900 and can support dual 1080p monitors on an M1-based MacBook. Thank you! Ryoma
One problem I encountered and to keep in mind that I do not see talked about. I have the MI MacBook Air. Works great in clamshell mode. If I have a software update that requires a restart, I have to open the MacBook Air. If it's flat on the desktop, no biggie. But if it's under the desk or in a vertical stand, it's a bit of a pain. If I turn off the option on the Mac to not require a password at log in, then it works just fine. If you are fine with that option, not needing your password to log in, then you are good. In 2021, I favor password security. I did read something on Plugable website about this type of issue with their three monitor docking station and something on Apple's end to fix. This is a great unit. Works perfect. External monitor resolution great (I do not have 4K monitors) But there is one hiccup that you should be aware of before purchasing at the time of this reply.
It worked for a few days, then stopped. I just uploaded a video on my channel showing what happened. All software and drivers are up to date and I am plugged directly into the original Apple charging brick.
Im having a similar issue each time I shut down or restart I have to take the Mac out of my bridge stand open it up enter my password and launch the display link manager again. Is there a work around to make the display link manager just auto run in start up?
@@brandonbyram To my knowledge there has been no fix. I just updated to the latest firmware (1.8) same issue. The only work around I can think of is setting up your MacBook to log in automatically. yet that would require turning off FileVault and if you have an iCloud account on that computer, disabling that. Not a workaround I am ok with in 2022 or any date forward. Wish I had a better answer.
Thank you for sharing it. I have a Mac Book Pro 2016, can I still connect to any two Monitors using the same technique? Thanks and hope to hear from you soon, best.
@@Plugable thank you for answer. Is there any specific monitors brand that can work with my laptop? At the moment I have one external dell ultra sharp 27 monitor? So I just need to buy the same brand for monitor? Thanks again for your kindness.
@@kavich_filmmaker There are no specific brands and models that we can claim will not work with our docks other than monitors that have a Thunderbolt input (like the Apple Cinema and Thunderbolt displays). The majority of popular monitor brands and models will work with our UD-6950Z dock that is mentioned in this video as long as you have HDMI or DisplayPort ports. VGA and DVI input ports can work, as well, but they would require adapters that are sold separately.
I want to get this so bad because every product I see only lets you do mirroring instead of 3 separate screens. So I like how you can have 3 separate screens for this. For this product, I don’t need those extra ports is there any where you can have 3 monitors but only for hdmi? Maybe something cheaper? Help
Thank you for asking. While we do have DisplayLink USB 3.0 display adaptors that could be used to just extend displays, like the USBC-6950U, it is actually more expensive than going with one of the docking station options listed in this video.
Im having a similar issue each time I shut down or restart I have to take the Mac out of my bridge stand open it up enter my password and launch the display link manager again. Is there a work around to make the display link manager just auto run in start up?
Hello Brandon, thanks for reaching out! There is a way to have it automatically run on login. Within the DisplayLink Manager window, you can select the "Automatically start on login" Here is a link to a picture showing the setting selected: media.plugable.com/images/kb/1185378/019_main_displaylink_status_window_auto_start_checked-lg.png I hope this helps!
So I recently purchased a new mac pro and was trying to hook up two external monitors and came across your video. I downloaded the display link software but it doesn't want to recognize my second monitor. I am currently running everything through an old dell k16a docking station. Do I need to purchase a different docking station for the software to run properly or is there some other error? Any help is appreciated.
HI there! GReat and informative video! Just curious, will this work on M1 MAC? Do i need to buy two differnt Monitors since it has only 1 HDMI. PLEASE HELP. Hope to hear from u soon!
Thank you for reaching out! Yes, This docking station is supported on the M1 system. Our UD-6950Z allow you to use a mix of HDMI or DP to drive your monitors. 2x HDMI monitors is possible from this docking station. Thank you!
Now if I am using an IMac 2021 24” display… Could I do this as well with the IMac 2021 VESA mounted in the centre and 2 Other monitors VESA Mounted either side (Monitor display) Would you dock or even the Imac still support this connectivity preference?
how can I make my iMac and an other display fork as one, what I mean I want it to operate like if the two display were one like you see them in Time square N/y
Hello, Thank you for contacting Plugable! It sounds like you would like to mirror your desktop, rather than extend it when your external display is connected. To do so, go to your System Preferences, click on "Displays", then the "Arrangement" tab, and check the "Mirror Displays" box in the bottom left. Thank you! -Ryoma
Hey! I really need your help! How good would be the quality of this setup on a MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8 GB RAM? Would the image lag/stutter too much?
Thank you for contacting Plugable! In a nutshell, DisplayLink USB graphics works by converting video data into USB data. However, there is additional software overhead that results from this. Therefore, while DisplayLink USB graphics is great for general office or productivity tasks, we don't recommend DisplayLink for more graphics intensive tasks such as gaming. If optimal performance is a concern, then I'm afraid you would not want to consider DisplayLink solutions. Hopefully this information was helpful, but please feel free to reach out if you have any follow-up questions or concerns. Thank you! -Ryoma
Hey, just bought this device. Using as suggested above, 2xHDMI. Macbook pro M1 14" (2021) OS 12.01 monitors are BENQ GL2760H neither monitor appears in display settings. When using Dell K17A the HDMI works.... pretty frustrating
Hi Rich, To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 361752" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry. If you could provide your Amazon Order ID (or other proof of purchase) associated with your Plugable device, I would be happy to check on your warranty status as well. Thank you! Ryoma
The UD-6950Z dock in this video can only support dual monitors. Triple monitor support would require a different dock and from our product line this would require a laptop with a USB-C port that supports USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode. Our support team would be happy to assist with compatibility questions and recommendations at support@plugable.com
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we do not have docks that support Thunderbolt 2, but we do have a line of docks that connect over USB 3.0 that may work with your setup.
Thanks for the video! Do you know why my dual monitors are mirroring each other? My MacBook has its own screen but the two external monitors mirror each other (even tho the mirroring option is turned off).
Hello, Thank you for contacting Plugable! To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 358812" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry. If you could provide your Amazon Order ID (or other proof of purchase) associated with your Plugable device, I would be happy to check on your warranty status as well. Thank you! Ryoma
Thank you for the awesome post! I have one question. What's the Display setting for the Resolution? "Default for display"? Is there any way I can set it up to be Scaled with the actual 4k resolution (but with larger text)?
We provide two links in the description, one to the UD-6950Z 4K docking station and one to the 1080p docking station (UD-3900Z): Learn more about the Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual 4K Display Docking Station (UD-6950Z): amzn.to/2QYxUcz Older monitors or not looking to future-proof? Learn more about the Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual Display Docking Station (UD-3900Z): amzn.to/3dFhayG
Hi there! Thanks for asking. The UD-6950Z is compatible with the Mac Studio M1 Ultra to help bring an additional two external monitor support at 4K 60Hz. Please keep in mind you will need to have the latest DisplayLink Manager Application installed for best performance. We also recommend our DisplayLink products for light office work and web browsing. We do not recommend using these docks for high-end graphics applications such as CAD, CGI, or video gaming where the application will require direct access to the GPU. DisplayLink does a great job in mimicking the system's video capabilities by using a dynamic video compression technology over USB but does not tie directly into the GPU so these docks are best suited for applications that do not require any heavy graphics requirements. The UD-6950Z also does not support HDCP. Hope this information helps and if you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to reach out directly to our support team and we would be happy to assist further.
So I’ve been thinking about buying this for my m1 MacBook Air. Will it work if one monitor is a ultra wide 34” and the other is a 24”? With good quality on both
Thank you for reaching out! Both monitors would be supported with this docking station. For the best resolution with your 34" monitor, we recommend using our 4K enabled dock such as the UD-6950Z. Please reach out if you have any other questions! Thanks!
is that a constraint of this dock that one needs to use 1x hdmi and 1x display port for the dual extended monitor support to work on a m2 mac or can i use 2 x hdmi or 2x display port cables?
NEED HELP: I have just purchased TWO LG 4K 60Hz monitor that uses Thunderbolt output. I’m trying to connect to MacBook Air M1. Obviously it only allows 1 monitor. Is there a precise workaround? The monitors are NOT HDMI. They’re both Thunderbolts. Thank you 🙏🏻
We recently did a blog post on connecting such displays with the M1 Mac: plugable.com/blogs/news/things-to-know-about-thunderbolt-3-displays-and-the-m1-mac Unfortunately there is currently no way to connect more than one Thunderbolt/USB-C display, like the LG displays, to any of the standard M1 computers.
Will any of your products allow this setup: 2020 13' MacBook Pro w/M1chip using late 2013 iMac desktop and late 2014 iMac desktop as a dual monitor setup? Thank you so much for any help!
Thanks for asking! Unfortunately no. This functionality is called 'Target Display Mode' and is not supported with our docking stations. My apologies for not having a better answer for your at this time. Please feel free to contact us directly if you need any additional assistance. -- > support@plugable.com -Sean
I have 2 screens and wireless mouse all working issue is my company uses Microsoft Remote Desktop and I can't get the my Remote Desktop on only the 2 external monitors. Any suggestions? Solutions?
We can see that you have posted the identical question within the Plugable Support Forum --> support.plugable.com/t/macbook-air-m1-and-cant-display-only-on-2-external-monitors/21109/1 and we have just posted our reply. Thank you for giving us the chance to help!
Thanks for asking, yes! We have several docking stations that offer up to three displays with Macs (M1 and Intel) and can offer USB-C Power Delivery charging up to 60W. These dock models include our: UD-ULTCDL, UD-ULTC4K, UD-3900PDZ, and UD-6950PDZ. You can find these products on our website at plugable.com/products and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com as we'll be happy to assist.
Thank you for reaching out! Our UD-3900Z docking station looks to be in stock on Amazon.com. Alternatively, our UD-3900H is another good solution for your Mac. Please reach out to support@Plugable.com for additional support. Thanks!
Actually if your problem is only connecting two monitors to MacBook pro then a cheaper solution is to buy either two of HDMI USB-C cables OR to buy two HDMI female to USB-C male adaptors. They will cost around $15 on Amazon each for 4k-60Hz resolution. No screen mirroring issues or any other issues. Usually MacBook pro comes with 2 USB-C ports on each side so you should still have two ports for charging and / or connecting anything else. Just FYI.
For some reason this doesn't work for me on my m1 mbp 13". The same HDMI -> USB-C cable + 4k@60Hz monitor that worked on intel mbp will only run at 4k@30Hz on the m1 mbp.
Thank you for contacting Plugable! To provide an accurate recommendation, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 376907" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry. If you could include the manufacturer and model numbers for the monitors you intend to use with the Plugable unit as well, I would appreciate it. Thank you for giving us the chance to help! Ryoma Plugable Technologies
Does this work on identical LG monitors though? For some reason both of my monitors end up showing the same extended desktop image and are showing up as one monitor in my MacBook settings. With two separate displays it worked fine and recognized two devices.
I purchased this docking station and have 1 4K monitor and a 1080p Monitor but when I plug the into the 4K monitor the screen comes out as black. Do you need to use a Display port cable or can an HDMI work? I feel like this was a waste of money unless I am doing something wrong here
Hello, Thank you for contacting Plugable! To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 374437" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry. If you could provide your Amazon Order ID (or other proof of purchase) associated with your Plugable device, I would be happy to check on your warranty status as well. Thank you! Ryoma
I have displaylink set up and my 4k monitor works with the docking station but only at the very large 1080p or very small 4k scaling settings. I am unable to change the scaling option, and only the resolution can be changed in settings. When 4k is selected, the menu bar and everything is too small but too big when 1080p is selected. When enabling the experimental 3008x and 2500x mode, the monitor scales but does not display in 4k. I am currently on Ventura. I'd appreciate any help I can get to scale properly at 4k! Thank you!
Hello and thanks for asking! If possible we would like to get you to contact us directly so that we can gather some diagnostic information. To do so can you please head over to Plugable.com/Support and in your email please note ticket # 401320. Sean // Plugable Support
Thank you for contacting Plugable! Yes, we would expect the UD-3900Z to be compatible with a USB3-SWITCH2 and macOS host once the DisplayLink drivers are installed and configured. Thank you! Ryoma
Hello Rohan, provided the TV and projector connect via HDMI or DP, this could work. If you'd like to inquire further, be sure to reach out to us at plugable.com/pages/support
WOW! I can't believe how easy this was. Granted, the price is a lot more than I wanted to pay, but totally worth it now that I have it.
Thank you so much plugable! I have a MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - I was so disappointed when other adapters weren't allowing both monitors to work. I downloaded your software, got the docking station and on the first try both monitors work!
Hey, now that you have it. Is the resolution the same? Any bugs or lagging? Have you had any problems so far? Just asking before I order the docking station :) Thanks
Thank you for reaching out! The docking station in the video (UD-6950Z) connects to your 2019 Intel MBP via USB-C.
Only one connection is needed to achieve driving two 4K displays. Please reach out to Support@Plugable.com for additional support. Thank You!
Got the Dock today. Already had DisplayLink adapter installed. Setup was really simple as reviewed in the video. My two 4K monitors now work, one on HDMI port and the other on DisplayPort, both with refresh rates of 60 Hz.
Nice! I was worried I'd get crappy resolution.
What resolution are you using with the 4K monitors? Can you use the Scaled options like “Looks like 2560x1440”?
can you use the scaled options in macos?
@@martinmagi4735 Did you find this out?
@@RRits57 you can use full hd or 4k, all other scaled options are with low resolution meaning blur screen.
wish I had watched this before I bought a 2nd USB-c to HDMI adapter
Thank you for this video! It is the only one I have come across that has shown exactly how to configure each part. I will be purchasing your products.
Great solution - But seriously APPLE needs to make this work without people having to buy additional products.
but thats how they make money
@@nti1656 How does Apple make money from users having to buy third party peripherals that Apple does not sell or get a cut of?
PLEASE I need the UD-6950H :(
Hello! While the UD-6950H may not currently be in stock, you can always hop over to our UD-6950H product page ( plugable.com/products/ud-6950h ) to see current availability. There you can also signup to be notified automatically when the UD-6950H is back in stock.
I have two monitors and I had the same issue. I bought a little USB-C to HDMI dongle for one extended display. For the second one, I used a 1080p Apple TV that was already in my house. Plugged the Apple TV into the second monitor, clicked system settings on my MacBook, clicked displays, clicked the add button and it let me mirror a screen to that Apple TV. Works great!
Hello Brent, we're glad to hear your solution worked!
@@Plugable it has its limitations. It isn’t giving me 1080p at 60hz lol. I actually bought one of your products last night because I have three monitors. In no way was I trying to crap on your product lol. Hope you guys know that. I just know that some folks are a little limited on resources and they make some form of a streaming device with airplay. However, your port that contains display link is the most ideal solution. The Apple TV worked but it was a noticeable difference in image quality when two monitors were side by side. It isn’t ideal at all. Its just possible for someone who is on a budget. I will continue to buy your products. I’m in a coding bootcamp right now and I’m a marketing major. You guys are smart for offering an alternative for M1/M2 Mac users. Your method is far more affordable than upgrading to a new device. Nothing but respect for your products and company
@@brentjones6249 No worries at all, Brent. We didn't take your comment as anything negative. We very much appreciate the kind words, and definitely understand that these days it's not as simple as, "just buy this dock/adapter". This is why we strive to have a wide-range of products that will not only fit people's setups, but their budgets too. Thanks again!
Nice. I hope in the future you come out with a Thunderbolt 4 dock with DisplayLink and the ability to power the laptop.
excellent product! finally my problem was solved. I have a macbook air m1 and I couldn't connect the computer to two external monitors! now my productivity is much better! and it's very easy to use!
Can I use 2 HDMI to do this or does it have to use 1 display port, 1 HDMI?
Thank you for reaching out!
Our UD-6950Z docking station would support 2x HDMI connections, 2X DisplayPorts, or a mix of both video connections.
Please feel free to reach out to support@Plugable.com for any other questions.
I kinda like that it doesn't charge the laptop because the battery on the Mac is nuts and I don't want to ruin it by always charging it when it is docked. Nice product, probably going to get one!
Can anyone confirm if you should actually avoid this? I've read that keeping a Mac M1 on charge all the time won't damage the battery as it's able to regulate the charging.
@@zackm.d6265 I have Macbook M2Max connected to power all the time. I noticed that my battery level is automatically kept at 80% and when I click the battery icon it shows "Power source: Power Adaptor. Charging on Hold (Rarely Used on Battery)." It looks like the silicon models have some automated battery control system.
Can confirm VisionTek VT4000 also works for this - available at my local micro center.
I have two LG UltraFine 4K Displays (24MD4KL). On the back of these monitors I have two Thunderbolt 3 ports and three USBC ports.
Would these monitors work with this setup?
Would I need one “USBC to HDMI” cable and one “USBC to DisplayPort” cable?
I’m in the same boat; I have those exact monitors. Did you get it to work with quality picture on both?
does this work with 38 ultrawide and a lg dualup monitor?
Can I use one 4k monitor in horizontal and a external 1080 monitor in vertical configuration, with a Macbook pro m1? thanks
You just answered my question on why my MacBook is not displaying anything on my second monitor. I have an ANKER 13-1 hub and thought that would work to display a second monitor but I guess I have to purchase a DisplayLink adapter.
Well I have a anker dongle and the 3900z docking station and it works. I also have a separate dongle for charge. ( I connect my docking station via USB to it)
Thanks Bro your video is the only one that made since
How can I connect my Macbook Air (Retina, 13inch 2019) to two monitors? I have a splitter, but that just duplicated the screen, I wish to extend it to use both monitors and my laptop.
Select the option "use as separate display" that gives you an extra desktop.
I have this same problem. I bought one external hub with 2 HDMI ports. The screens work, but I can't extend this display--only mirror what's on one screen.
Connect both displays, then go to preferences display, and right click on one display, when a menu appears, select "Extend displays" and voila,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for the great video!
thanks, I just installed mine. amazing.
Does this have HiDPI where it can scale down 4k to something that looks like 2560x1440? That wasn't covered in the video. Because 4k without the ability to scale down makes it impossible to see the text on the screen.
I have the same question. My UD-6950 just arrived and allows to connect only in high 4K resolution or 1080p. 2560x1440 is ONLY in Low Resolution. Don't know how to fix
@@Alex-ti6du did you end up fixing this? I need it for programming, ty
Can you go HDMI out from the MBP to the dock so you don't have to use one of the USB C ports?
Unfortunately this will not work. The HDMI port on the laptop cannot transmit USB data that is required for our dock to work. Our dock requires to be connected to a USB-C or USB-A port on the laptop.
@@Plugable Thank you for the reply! Still trying to decide if I can give up one of my precious USB C ports...
Hello, I have a new Mac mini M1 and I would like to connect an Eizo monitor (C2740 color edge ) and the thunderbolt 27" display, can you help me to choose which docking station can I use please?
thank you
With this connection option, will I be able to use all three monitors (laptop + 2 external monitors) without an external keyboard and mouse? Will I be able to drag windows with the trackpad between all three monitors?
Thanks for asking. Yes, you can still use the keyboard and trackpad directly on the laptop while using the dock to extend two monitors. Dragging applications between all monitors can be done with the laptop's trackpad.
@@Plugable Greetings from Russia, friend. Thank you so much for your prompt and comprehensive answer to my question. All the best! ♥
I gave my display link adapter away because it was too glitchy with macOS
I have used displaylink for about a year now and I don't like it. sometimes it doesn't start with the mac or it forgets the resolution and arrangement especially after updating software or traveling.
What is the benefit of plug in the usb type b, can anyone explain that
Has anyone found a dock that also supports direct USB-C Charging? I like this but have 2 Macbook pro's that I like to switch between so it'd be clutch to get one that just be able to switch the 1 input cable between the two instead of having to also switch the charging cable as well
Thanks for reaching out! Our UD-ULTC4K docking station works well with the Mac systems. Currently, we are out of stock of this docking station but should be back in stock within the next few weeks. Please feel free to check out our product page for stock updates. Thank you!
I have tried EVERYTHING to get 2 external monitors to work on my macbook pro 2020 and cannot figure it out!!!
You can just buy HDMI to USB-C cables and connect two monitors. They don't cost much.
@@akshayjagtap6638 no 2020 MacBook only supports 1 screen
I hope this works for my M1 MBP setup with two 4K monitors. I do plan to trade it for the M1X with the extra ports. I have a family member that has a 2018 MBP that will be able to use the Plugable dock once I upgrade who really could not care about dual monitors and only wants the dock to connect one monitor and for ethernet. My Startech TB3DOCK2DPPD was doing fine with my old mid-2014 MBP. Got it free to review and used it for many years. I will donate it to another family member currently using my 2014 MBP.
I got this docking station. It "works". I mean you can connect to monitors and see a picture on both 4k monitors, but your experience will be terrible! I connected external camera and it was unusable. Minimizing windows on Mac OS is painful to watch. It is no surprise, since host computer is connected via "USB C/USB3.0", which has maximum bandwidth is 5Gbps. For dual 4k setup one need Thunderbolt 3/4 connectivity. I have multiple laptops, MBA with M1, MBP 2017 and Dell laptop with TB4. On each system I had terrible experience. This is just a fair warning...
Sorry to hear about your negative experience! The performance you describe is not the typical behavior we've seen nor what our customers report. We'd love to help troubleshoot this issue a bit more. Please reach out to support@Plugable.com for additional help. Thanks!
This works great but I have had to reinstall the driver every now and then when my laptop sleeps overnight for the monitors to work. Any easy fix?
Thanks for asking!
It is possible this is a result of not having the DisplayLink Manager App configured to launch automatically when macOS starts up. Please review our step by step instructions for installing the DisplayLink Manager App (paying close attention to steps 9-20) found here --> kb.plugable.com/questions/1185378
If the above does not resolve this, please do reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com, so that we can provide you with more in depth support.
-Sean
Great but when its available in India
This worked immediately and like a charm on my new work Macbook Air M1.
is it still working? are there any loss of visual quality?
I'm only able to get one monitor to work. The second external monitor is telling me there isn't a DP cable but there is a DP cable. Why isn't this working for me?
Hi there! We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing this issue. We ask that you please reach out to us directly so that we can take a closer look and see what may be occurring. You can reach our support team by contacting us at Support@Plugable.com. We look forward to helping you out with this matter!
why is there no Plugable vs Caldigit comparison?
My UD-6950Z arrives tomorrow, sure hope it works. I have 2 4k monitors and as of now only one connects. One monitor just doesn't work for me.
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
We would expect your UD-6950Z to run smoothly with your two 4K monitors once you've installed the DisplayLink Manager for macOS, but if you run into any issues, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 368892" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry.
Thank you!
-Ryoma
@@Plugable I setup everything last night and both 4k monitors are working on my MacBookAir.Many thanks.
@@HaroldBrownJr Hi Harold,
No problem at all, and thank you again for contacting Plugable!
If you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to reach out at any time.
Thanks!
-Ryoma
It is weird that finding sources wrt the details (which type of cable, which type of converter etc.) of connecting 1 external monitor to M1 Macbook pro is rather harder than finding sources wrt connecting 2.
Agree 👍
I've got the Plugable USB C Triple Display Docking Station with Laptop Charging. It's worked successfully with 2 following your instructions. I am wondering if it'll work on 3?
Thanks for contacting us, I am happy to help! I am sorry, I am unsure if "It's worked successfully with 2 following your instructions. I am wondering if it'll work on 3?" is referring to the number of external displays or another feature/function. I recommend contacting our support team via email at 'support@plugable.com' and we will be happy to help answer your question in detail.
Thank you,
wonderful, but.... not available in Europe.... 😒
quick question, will this support 2 1440p 144 HZ monitors? One monitor will be connected via DP to HDMI converter, and the other from HDMI to HDMI.
It says 60hz
@@GADGETMIX Yes, 4k 60hz. The OP is talking about 1440p - which is much lower than 4k.
@@GADGETMIX wow, super helpful! Let me go right to your channel to soak up that instruction manual perspective that's lacking in this area.
@Enrique Martinez, I'm having the same issue. All these sites jump from 1080 to 4k and either ignore Hz or reference 30hz - 60hz. The official Apple thunder port HDMI adapter says 60hz but it goes to 100hz on one of my 1440p monitors. I'd love to find a solution to bring my second monitor up at at least 100hz.
Question: Could you use 2 HDMI cables instead 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort cable? Thanks
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! That is correct, you can use two different outputs if you would like. You can run 2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, or 1x HDMI and 1x DP.
Hey
I have MacBook M1 pro I want buy a dock station which will let me connect two 4k monitors :). I will supply my Mac from Mac supply power cable.
But I’m seeing that the product which you shown in movie is not available right now.
Could you tell me please when it will be in stock again or maybe is there any other product which I can buy?
Right now I’m powering my Mac by USB c cable from monitor where only monitor is connected to socket.
I’m probably will buy second monitor, so I need dock with Ethernet many usb and possibility of connect two monitors with 60fps ;) 2k will be enough.
Curious if this trick works on M1/M2 iPad Pro's now that they support full external monitor.
Hello, thanks for asking!
Unfortunately it will not work as hoped. iPadOS 16 is not supported by DisplayLink or Silicon Motion at this time.
Stage Manger when paired with an M1 or M2 MacBook Pro, allows for one external extended display over USB-C Alt Mode. Such as our USBC-7IN1E --> plugable.com/products/usbc-7in1e
My apologies for not having a better answer at this time. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com // Plugable.com/Support
This docking station is nice when it works. But as soon as your mac goes to sleep only one of the two monitors work! To fix it I have to do a combination of unplugging the docking station and restarting DisplayLink Manager multiple times and even then it wont work sometimes.. This is immensely annoying. How can I fix this? Or will I have to return this?
Hi Chris, thank you for contacting us, I am sorry this is not working as expected. I recommend contacting our support team via email at 'support@plugable.com', we are happy to help get this working. Thank you,
Pluggable UD-3900Z connected it to my MacBook Air M1 with dual monitor and Displaylink, when I am idle for 1 or 2 mins both monitors with mouse are frozen and not working.
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 418904" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry.
Thank you!
Ryoma
When will these be back in stock? Is there anyway to get on a waiting list?
It doesn’t work correctly, i had to returned since the resolution on 4k monitor is crappy
I have a question. I have setup my m1 MacBook the way you said. It will display RUclips just fine on the displays but any streaming service doesn’t show. I can only watch it on the MacBook it self. While trying yo watch on the monitors it’s a black screen and I only hear sound.
Hi James, This looks like an HDCP issue! We've received your email directly! Thanks for allowing us to help!
Hi I am getting an error, "USB Docking Station (T6) HDMI 4K port in unknown state" and my second monitor 45 ultra wide from LG is very fuzzy, do you know how to fix this?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. If this is a Plugable docking station, we would recommend reaching out to our support team at support@plugable.com. They'll ask some questions about your setup and error and should be able to assist. We hope to hear from you there.
Is there a dock out there that can recharge the MacBook Air m1 at the same time so we can have only one cable ? thanks
Thank you for asking. We do have some three display docking stations that can support laptop charging for the M1 Mac. You may want to have a look at this other video on those products
ruclips.net/video/gEhoFz6ldSU/видео.html
If I've connected two monitors, is there a way to combine them in to a makeshift ultra wide display?
Hello Alain, thanks for reaching out. While our products and the software used within are unable to achieve this, some third party software may be able to. However, we would be unable to confirm compatibility when connected via our docks. Sorry we couldn't be of more help.
So does the docking station need to have 'Display Link' or the monitors ? Both of my monitors only have 1 hdmi port available.
Thanks for asking. You will be able to connect two HDMI monitors to the dock. The demonstration just shows that you can use 1 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI connection, but it is possible to use 2 HDMI connections or 2 DisplayPort connections depending on the input ports available on your monitors.
Hi, the 1080p hub is currently unavailable on Amazon and no Indication as to when it will be available.
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
Our UD-3900 docking station is currently available via Amazon --> plugable.com/products/ud-3900 and can support dual 1080p monitors on an M1-based MacBook.
Thank you!
Ryoma
What are the monitors on thumbnail?
One problem I encountered and to keep in mind that I do not see talked about. I have the MI MacBook Air. Works great in clamshell mode. If I have a software update that requires a restart, I have to open the MacBook Air. If it's flat on the desktop, no biggie. But if it's under the desk or in a vertical stand, it's a bit of a pain. If I turn off the option on the Mac to not require a password at log in, then it works just fine. If you are fine with that option, not needing your password to log in, then you are good. In 2021, I favor password security. I did read something on Plugable website about this type of issue with their three monitor docking station and something on Apple's end to fix.
This is a great unit. Works perfect. External monitor resolution great (I do not have 4K monitors) But there is one hiccup that you should be aware of before purchasing at the time of this reply.
It worked for a few days, then stopped. I just uploaded a video on my channel showing what happened. All software and drivers are up to date and I am plugged directly into the original Apple charging brick.
Im having a similar issue each time I shut down or restart I have to take the Mac out of my bridge stand open it up enter my password and launch the display link manager again. Is there a work around to make the display link manager just auto run in start up?
@@brandonbyram To my knowledge there has been no fix. I just updated to the latest firmware (1.8) same issue. The only work around I can think of is setting up your MacBook to log in automatically. yet that would require turning off FileVault and if you have an iCloud account on that computer, disabling that. Not a workaround I am ok with in 2022 or any date forward. Wish I had a better answer.
Thank you for sharing it. I have a Mac Book Pro 2016, can I still connect to any two Monitors using the same technique? Thanks and hope to hear from you soon, best.
Thanks for asking! Yes, the same product and DisplayLink software can be used with a 2016 MacBook Pro that uses an Intel processor.
@@Plugable thank you for answer. Is there any specific monitors brand that can work with my laptop? At the moment I have one external dell ultra sharp 27 monitor? So I just need to buy the same brand for monitor? Thanks again for your kindness.
@@kavich_filmmaker There are no specific brands and models that we can claim will not work with our docks other than monitors that have a Thunderbolt input (like the Apple Cinema and Thunderbolt displays). The majority of popular monitor brands and models will work with our UD-6950Z dock that is mentioned in this video as long as you have HDMI or DisplayPort ports. VGA and DVI input ports can work, as well, but they would require adapters that are sold separately.
I have Dell Dock - WD19S 130W can this work in Macbook M1 ? for connecting Dual monitors ?
please reply thanks
I want to get this so bad because every product I see only lets you do mirroring instead of 3 separate screens. So I like how you can have 3 separate screens for this. For this product, I don’t need those extra ports is there any where you can have 3 monitors but only for hdmi? Maybe something cheaper? Help
Thank you for asking. While we do have DisplayLink USB 3.0 display adaptors that could be used to just extend displays, like the USBC-6950U, it is actually more expensive than going with one of the docking station options listed in this video.
Would this set up work on a 15 inch Macbook pro 2018?
Im having a similar issue each time I shut down or restart I have to take the Mac out of my bridge stand open it up enter my password and launch the display link manager again. Is there a work around to make the display link manager just auto run in start up?
Hello Brandon, thanks for reaching out! There is a way to have it automatically run on login. Within the DisplayLink Manager window, you can select the "Automatically start on login" Here is a link to a picture showing the setting selected: media.plugable.com/images/kb/1185378/019_main_displaylink_status_window_auto_start_checked-lg.png I hope this helps!
also if i wanted to use this with my Lenovo laptop, do i still need to install the drivers?
So I recently purchased a new mac pro and was trying to hook up two external monitors and came across your video. I downloaded the display link software but it doesn't want to recognize my second monitor. I am currently running everything through an old dell k16a docking station. Do I need to purchase a different docking station for the software to run properly or is there some other error? Any help is appreciated.
You may have to purchase their docking station……..
Yeah this works, but you can't use the second monitor rotated 90º. Bummer.
HI there! GReat and informative video! Just curious, will this work on M1 MAC? Do i need to buy two differnt Monitors since it has only 1 HDMI. PLEASE HELP. Hope to hear from u soon!
Thank you for reaching out!
Yes, This docking station is supported on the M1 system.
Our UD-6950Z allow you to use a mix of HDMI or DP to drive your monitors.
2x HDMI monitors is possible from this docking station.
Thank you!
Now if I am using an IMac 2021 24” display… Could I do this as well with the IMac 2021 VESA mounted in the centre and 2 Other monitors VESA Mounted either side (Monitor display) Would you dock or even the Imac still support this connectivity preference?
how can I make my iMac and an other display fork as one, what I mean I want it to operate like if the two display were one like you see them in Time square N/y
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
It sounds like you would like to mirror your desktop, rather than extend it when your external display is connected.
To do so, go to your System Preferences, click on "Displays", then the "Arrangement" tab, and check the "Mirror Displays" box in the bottom left.
Thank you!
-Ryoma
Could I use airplay for one monitor (airplay supported) and usb c to hdmi for the other monitor
Hey! I really need your help! How good would be the quality of this setup on a MacBook Air (M1, 2020) with 8 GB RAM? Would the image lag/stutter too much?
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
In a nutshell, DisplayLink USB graphics works by converting video data into USB data. However, there is additional software overhead that results from this. Therefore, while DisplayLink USB graphics is great for general office or productivity tasks, we don't recommend DisplayLink for more graphics intensive tasks such as gaming. If optimal performance is a concern, then I'm afraid you would not want to consider DisplayLink solutions.
Hopefully this information was helpful, but please feel free to reach out if you have any follow-up questions or concerns.
Thank you!
-Ryoma
Hey, just bought this device. Using as suggested above, 2xHDMI. Macbook pro M1 14" (2021) OS 12.01 monitors are BENQ GL2760H
neither monitor appears in display settings.
When using Dell K17A the HDMI works....
pretty frustrating
Hi Rich,
To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 361752" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry.
If you could provide your Amazon Order ID (or other proof of purchase) associated with your Plugable device, I would be happy to check on your warranty status as well.
Thank you!
Ryoma
Thanks for this! Will this work if I have one 4k monitor and one 1080p monitor?
Thanks for asking. Yes, our UD-6950Z dock can support one 4K monitor and one 1080p monitor.
You really should mention that it doesn't support changing screen orientation...
Thanks for the video! Does this unit support 3 external monitors? Or would another dock be needed for that? Thanks!
The UD-6950Z dock in this video can only support dual monitors. Triple monitor support would require a different dock and from our product line this would require a laptop with a USB-C port that supports USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode. Our support team would be happy to assist with compatibility questions and recommendations at support@plugable.com
Is there a docking station compatible with Thunderbolt 2?
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we do not have docks that support Thunderbolt 2, but we do have a line of docks that connect over USB 3.0 that may work with your setup.
Does it only support M1 macbook?, Actually I'm looking for something like this but for a mpb16
Thanks for the video! Do you know why my dual monitors are mirroring each other? My MacBook has its own screen but the two external monitors mirror each other (even tho the mirroring option is turned off).
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 358812" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry.
If you could provide your Amazon Order ID (or other proof of purchase) associated with your Plugable device, I would be happy to check on your warranty status as well.
Thank you!
Ryoma
Thank you for the awesome post! I have one question. What's the Display setting for the Resolution? "Default for display"? Is there any way I can set it up to be Scaled with the actual 4k resolution (but with larger text)?
I don't know why, but if I set it up as "Default for display", I feel kinda lagging a LITTLE bit.
Can you use two HDMI ports at once for dual monitors? In the video you used one DIsplayPort and one HDMi..
Yes, you can use two HDMI ports at once, two DisplayPorts at once or a mix of 1 HDMI port and 1 DisplayPort.
So i guess im the only one who see that the link to the docking station isnt the 4k docking station that appears in the video. SMH
We provide two links in the description, one to the UD-6950Z 4K docking station and one to the 1080p docking station (UD-3900Z):
Learn more about the Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual 4K Display Docking Station (UD-6950Z): amzn.to/2QYxUcz
Older monitors or not looking to future-proof? Learn more about the Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual Display Docking Station (UD-3900Z): amzn.to/3dFhayG
What about the Mac Studio M1 Ultra?
Hi there! Thanks for asking. The UD-6950Z is compatible with the Mac Studio M1 Ultra to help bring an additional two external monitor support at 4K 60Hz. Please keep in mind you will need to have the latest DisplayLink Manager Application installed for best performance. We also recommend our DisplayLink products for light office work and web browsing. We do not recommend using these docks for high-end graphics applications such as CAD, CGI, or video gaming where the application will require direct access to the GPU. DisplayLink does a great job in mimicking the system's video capabilities by using a dynamic video compression technology over USB but does not tie directly into the GPU so these docks are best suited for applications that do not require any heavy graphics requirements. The UD-6950Z also does not support HDCP. Hope this information helps and if you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to reach out directly to our support team and we would be happy to assist further.
So I’ve been thinking about buying this for my m1 MacBook Air. Will it work if one monitor is a ultra wide 34” and the other is a 24”? With good quality on both
Thank you for reaching out! Both monitors would be supported with this docking station. For the best resolution with your 34" monitor, we recommend using our 4K enabled dock such as the UD-6950Z. Please reach out if you have any other questions! Thanks!
is that a constraint of this dock that one needs to use 1x hdmi and 1x display port for the dual extended monitor support to work on a m2 mac or can i use 2 x hdmi or 2x display port cables?
Hello Paul, thanks for reaching out. You can use any combination, 1x HDMI 1x DP, 2x DP, 2x HDMI. We hope this helps!
NEED HELP:
I have just purchased TWO LG 4K 60Hz monitor that uses Thunderbolt output.
I’m trying to connect to MacBook Air M1. Obviously it only allows 1 monitor. Is there a precise workaround? The monitors are NOT HDMI. They’re both Thunderbolts.
Thank you 🙏🏻
We recently did a blog post on connecting such displays with the M1 Mac:
plugable.com/blogs/news/things-to-know-about-thunderbolt-3-displays-and-the-m1-mac
Unfortunately there is currently no way to connect more than one Thunderbolt/USB-C display, like the LG displays, to any of the standard M1 computers.
why does it say currently unavailable everywhere?
Will it work with 2 Apple Led Cinema Displays? Thanks
Hello there, thank you for reaching out. This device does not have DisplayPort Mini ports and would not work natively.
Will any of your products allow this setup: 2020 13' MacBook Pro w/M1chip using late 2013 iMac desktop and late 2014 iMac desktop as a dual monitor setup? Thank you so much for any help!
Thanks for asking!
Unfortunately no. This functionality is called 'Target Display Mode' and is not supported with our docking stations.
My apologies for not having a better answer for your at this time. Please feel free to contact us directly if you need any additional assistance. -- > support@plugable.com
-Sean
@@Plugable thank you for the reply 🙏🏼
I have 2 screens and wireless mouse all working issue is my company uses Microsoft Remote Desktop and I can't get the my Remote Desktop on only the 2 external monitors. Any suggestions? Solutions?
We can see that you have posted the identical question within the Plugable Support Forum --> support.plugable.com/t/macbook-air-m1-and-cant-display-only-on-2-external-monitors/21109/1 and we have just posted our reply. Thank you for giving us the chance to help!
Hi Plugable, I need to buy a docking station but it is out of stock, do you know when you have stock available? Thanks!
You should be able to connect any Plugable DisplayLink powered device with an M1 Mac in the same away shown in this video.
Do you have a product that can do all of this AND charge the laptop?
Thanks for asking, yes! We have several docking stations that offer up to three displays with Macs (M1 and Intel) and can offer USB-C Power Delivery charging up to 60W. These dock models include our: UD-ULTCDL, UD-ULTC4K, UD-3900PDZ, and UD-6950PDZ. You can find these products on our website at plugable.com/products and if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com as we'll be happy to assist.
Thank you very much. It's unavailable at Amazon. Do you know when it will came back?
Thank you for reaching out!
Our UD-3900Z docking station looks to be in stock on Amazon.com.
Alternatively, our UD-3900H is another good solution for your Mac.
Please reach out to support@Plugable.com for additional support.
Thanks!
Actually if your problem is only connecting two monitors to MacBook pro then a cheaper solution is to buy either two of HDMI USB-C cables OR to buy two HDMI female to USB-C male adaptors. They will cost around $15 on Amazon each for 4k-60Hz resolution. No screen mirroring issues or any other issues. Usually MacBook pro comes with 2 USB-C ports on each side so you should still have two ports for charging and / or connecting anything else. Just FYI.
The m1 13mbp only has 2 ports
For some reason this doesn't work for me on my m1 mbp 13". The same HDMI -> USB-C cable + 4k@60Hz monitor that worked on intel mbp will only run at 4k@30Hz on the m1 mbp.
Hey I have a Mac air m1. My monitors are HDMI. Which docking station would work better?
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
To provide an accurate recommendation, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 376907" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry.
If you could include the manufacturer and model numbers for the monitors you intend to use with the Plugable unit as well, I would appreciate it.
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Ryoma
Plugable Technologies
Does this setup work on a macbook pro running Mac OS Monterey 12.0.1?
Thank you for asking. This should work with any Mac that is running macOS 10.5 or grater.
Does this work on identical LG monitors though? For some reason both of my monitors end up showing the same extended desktop image and are showing up as one monitor in my MacBook settings. With two separate displays it worked fine and recognized two devices.
Is the LG display Thunderbolt only or are you able to connecting these displays using DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI?
I purchased this docking station and have 1 4K monitor and a 1080p Monitor but when I plug the into the 4K monitor the screen comes out as black. Do you need to use a Display port cable or can an HDMI work? I feel like this was a waste of money unless I am doing something wrong here
Hello,
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To help diagnose the issue, simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 374437" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry.
If you could provide your Amazon Order ID (or other proof of purchase) associated with your Plugable device, I would be happy to check on your warranty status as well.
Thank you!
Ryoma
Thank you for your video. What about macOS Monterey (12.5.1) M1, is it work? I just need two monitor.
Hello Antonio, that is correct. The UD-6950PDZ will work with macOS Monterey (M1 series).
I have displaylink set up and my 4k monitor works with the docking station but only at the very large 1080p or very small 4k scaling settings. I am unable to change the scaling option, and only the resolution can be changed in settings. When 4k is selected, the menu bar and everything is too small but too big when 1080p is selected. When enabling the experimental 3008x and 2500x mode, the monitor scales but does not display in 4k. I am currently on Ventura. I'd appreciate any help I can get to scale properly at 4k! Thank you!
Hello and thanks for asking!
If possible we would like to get you to contact us directly so that we can gather some diagnostic information.
To do so can you please head over to Plugable.com/Support and in your email please note ticket # 401320.
Sean // Plugable Support
Will the UD 3900Z work as well?
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Yes, we would expect the UD-3900Z to be compatible with a USB3-SWITCH2 and macOS host once the DisplayLink drivers are installed and configured.
Thank you!
Ryoma
would this work the same way if i would to use a projector and a tv at the same time
i have a presentation coming up and they are using projector to show and big screen and the tv as the monitor in front of the presenters
Hello Rohan, provided the TV and projector connect via HDMI or DP, this could work. If you'd like to inquire further, be sure to reach out to us at plugable.com/pages/support