Multiple Monitors on your M1 Silicon Macbook Pro 13"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ย. 2020
- *Why the h*ll is Apple making a fast/powerful computer unable to support 2 external monitors. In this video, I show you how to work around it w/ my OWC 14-Port Dock hub..
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Q: Can I watch Netflix on it?
A: I heard some people said Netflix didn't play perfectly w/ the Monitor using DisplayLink but when I tested it, I didn't have any issue. I guess watch Netflix on the monitor not using DL if you have an issue.
Q: Will monitors stay on if lid closed
A: Yes
Q: What resolution/refresh rate am I using & will it work in 4k
A: I'm using 1920x1080 @ 60hz & you need to get the 4k adapter I listed below for 4k to work
Q: How come the resolution is not as sharp when in portrait mode?
A: Not sure. It's just like that. Sucks. Not sure if it's the adapter or the DisplayLink driver.
Q: Will this work with the MacBook Air M1?
A: It should. Though I haven't rested.
Q: Do I have to use your fancy shmancy hub?
A: Any hub w/ USB that the adapter can connect to should work.
Q: What if I want to put up more that 2 monitors?
A: Check out Ruslan's video ytube.io/3BZt
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***HUB/DOCK & ADAPTERS ***
To connect with more screens:
OWC 14-Port Dock : amz.run/4214
Plugable USB 3.0 to HDMI Video Graphics Adapter(NOT 4K) : amzn.to/3pK9258
or
StarTech.com USB 3.0 to HDMI Display Adapter (4K): amzn.to/39chZ1D
***DISPLAY LINK***
Drivers here: bityl.co/5O9J
*** MISC ***
To connect HDMI monitor to Display port:
Accell mDP to HDMI Adapter: amz.run/421o
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Ruslan tulupov
- ytube.io/3BZt
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Lots of the same questions are being asked so please check my description for frequently asked questions.
I love it when someone actually makes a useful video. Great job :)
Thanks for the video. This will be very helpful with my work set up once my Mac arrives. I love that you give credit to the others that helped you learn about the topic. I'm a new subscriber!
Thanks so much for the sub!
Perfect. You confirmed what i was looking for. This is the easiest and most cost-effective solution! Thank You.
Thank you so much Reynald. I was baffling with this dual monitor thing. Thanks for TH-cam I can now work more productively.
bro i just found this video and i'm dying at your sense of humor lol. you deserve more subs
Worked like a charm, thanks!
Great video and nice of you to credit your sources. Also nice QA section!
Dude amazing video…great content…thx for sharing.
Omg after many hours of painful trials & 4 different orders of adapters from Amazon. Thank you sooooo much!!!
Glad I could help!
I had the same question, now it is working just fine. thx
Thank you so much for the video! Magically works with my MacBook Pro 💻 13” M1 2020. Was able to connect 1 monitor via dock’s HDMI
2 monitor via Displaylink HDMI adapter (Plugable, the one you recommended) plugged into dock’s USB 3. Appreciate all the help!
Great!! Thanks for sharing with us.
I love this vid and to show my support I subscribed :)
Thank you, Moe!
My boss just got me this ans we've been googling for weeks trying to figure this thing out. Thank you!
Awesome tutorial!
Great video! Thank you!
Great video 🤙🏾
Thank you this helped after so much search and confusion! Couldn't believe the NEWS m1pro can't handle 2 displays.
Great video! Thanks for the credits and awesome presentation. Best wishes!
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@@RuslanTulupov Oops. Sorry about that. But thanks for letting me know.
Does this work 4K/60hz for both? Thank you for the video!
@@g.b.4488 Get the adapter that supports 4k. See my summary for the link.
Helped me sooo much, thank you !
Couldn´t believe that my the brand new macbook pro cannot support 2 external monitors..
Many thanks! The Plugable USB 3.0 2K HDMI was the $54 low-cost solution I needed.
Still haven't gotten mine. Great video. Delivery pushed to the 14th now.
Hope you enjoy it!
thank you for putting this video, i used "Wavlink USB 3 to HDMI adapter" ( for non 4k monitors) and a Cheaper dongle by BC MASTER (USB C Hub 10-1 type c adapter), this way with price of one dongle i did whole setup ;-)
Earned my sub! thank you for this. Recently decided to go with 2 monitors for the macbook pro as i love to code in my spare time. Could not figure out how the heck to get a second monitor to work. Like you said its so dumb that a computer like the m1 macbook " cant handle more than one screen". As much as i love apple its the little things like that are so annoying lol
OMG, thank you so much! Life is a little bit better :)
Hi Reyland this was most helpful! Could you please tell me what connection you were using for the first display on the left. Can I connect my second display with an HDMI connection also?
Thank you for making a helpful video! QUESTION. Will this work with any generic usb hubs?
This is amazing.
thank you!
Great video. Will this also work on the MacBook Air with M1 chip?
Great video!
Thanks for the visit
Do you have any issues with the mouse lagging on the external monitors?
Is the thunderbolt 3 dock necessary? Or the USB Plugable stick would work with a type c adaptor?
Can I use the remaining port for the second monitor? It's fine for me if there's no port left.
Thank you! I will be getting an M1 now!
you shouldn't. stay with intel ones!
@@lucasraposeiras6385 lol no
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 again for the video. Quick question for you though. Is this limitation a hardware limitation of the new machine layouts or something that can/will be addressed in an OS update going forward? I would stomach the 1 external monitor for a few months if it meant saving on the additional tech. Thanks
It's a hardware limitation.
Hi Reynald,
Congrats for the amazing videos!
Can I ask you a question?
I am wondering weather can I use the Dysplaylink: @t to activate 2 monitors to my MacBook Air, both of them to be connected to a normal hub station which in turn, will be linked to the usb-c doors of the MacBook itself.
Once I did this, I was thinking about using a hdmi door of the normal hub for one monitor, and the remaining hdmi door of the displaylink adaptor for the second monitor.
What do you suggest?
Hope you can reply to my comment, it will be very helpful!
Thanks!
Thank you Federico! What you mentioned sounds fine and should work. Basically, you can add one external monitor to your MBA M1 with no issue either directly or through a hub. To add a 2nd monitor, you need the DisplayLink adaptor. I don’t have a MBA M1 but assuming it can use the same solution as the MBP M1 in the video.
Hi, thanks for your video! Very instructive. I have one question: Will this work if I connect my Monitor1 -> Pluggable DisplayLink and Monitor2 -> HDMI directly into my Docking? Or do I need to have the DisplayPort as well? Thanks!!!!
Doesn't HAVE to be Display Port. What you suggested should work.
Thank you for creating and sharing this video! I found 1:11 so hilarious.
Hi I have an Anker hub, USB C and my device is MacBook pro M1, if I buy Plugable USB 3.0 and connect to my hub, will I be able to extend my monitors? Please help, I buy couple of adapters and return and repeat. Any answer will be a life saver.
The 2k adaptor its not available I am seeing if I buy the 4k one will it still work?
Hi, thanks, do you thinks this way is good with VerticaleBrydge? Tks
I have a question. I have 2020 m1 macbook pro with 2 samsung hdmi 27inch display. I bought the GIQ doc (display link) with 2hdmi and 2 display port and connected directly 2 hdmi from doc to display but it only shows one monitor. Any way to go through.? Thank you
Bought an HDMI to USB-C adapter by Insignia and connected from my HP Hdmi monitor into my j5create dock station and couldnt get an imagine to come up on my second monitor. Any suggestions?
Reynald, thank you for the video.
What resolution do you have the two external monitors set to?
You’re welcome! 1920x1080
ahah this guy is a great communicatior, so funny and informative
Wish I saw this before buying a $40 adapter
The one he’s suggesting is now $80 on AMZ 😞
Hey Reynald, Thank you for the video and useful description. I'm trying to connect my M1 2020 13" MB with 1x Phillips 32" 4K and one HP 27" FHD Monitors but as you mention this could be only via an adapter. The one that youʼre showing could be for the FHD Monitor right? Thank you for your feedback and read you soon. Cheers, Jorge
Yes. The plaggable adapter is 2k and I mentioned another in the video summary that's good for 4k monitors. Pls read summary.
thank you
I want to connect 4 displays, does this works for that?
Hey Reynald, thanks for the video!
If I clos the lid of the MacBook, can I then use 2 external monitors without any additional software (because then I would only have two monitors in total)?
Yes. see my video description.
Thank You!
You're welcome!
Can you conect another monitor with the usb-hdmi converter to have 3 monitors?
Great video thanks. However I've a problem when I use the "show desktop" shortcut on my mac. When I do this I can't click on the desktop to open folders etc, do anybody have a solution to this? It works again when i close the Display software.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the video . Do I need a separate dock for the pluggable and for my monitor 2
If you have the dock, one pluggable is enough.
Great video! Save me! Before I get the USB to HDMI adapter I have a question...
Do you know if any of this adapter will work? I live in New Zealand and I saw a couple different ones... they go from 20 NZ dollar up to 60... I guess the price change according with the resolution... any of this ones (including the cheapest one) will work with the display link app?
Thanks in advance
Thank you. And yes it should work. I answer this here th-cam.com/video/QgKKkF1529Y/w-d-xo.html
Is it possible to make this work with three external monitors?
I just got the pro and am pissed. Thank you.
Nice video. I have also ordered M1 Macbook Pro. But on reditt in comment I read USB-A ports and USB-C ports on docking station is not working. Is it true? Did you faced any issues like latency in move movement etc?
Thank you & no latency on my end.
I’ve 2 monitor, one of monitor keep saying power save no signal .. any idea?
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 connect 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 but if I connect it via regular hdmi there is no issue. Any thoughts on how to fix that?
Hmmm. Not sure since I'm just dealing with 1080 monitors. I would Google and connect with their support but also get the 4k adapter to see if that helps. I'm just guessing though.
Bro, nice video I have a question... Are you afraid about the M1 is connected every time by USB-c and charging every time?
Thx! Not worried about it. Make sure battery optimization is on. Ask Apple to be sure. Found this on Reddit tinyurl.com/59j2pbcw
Awesome. Only one external monitor would have been a show stopper. Now that I know exactly what to do to get two monitors to work, I just have to spec out a new macbook and pull the trigger. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
I am unable to pick up the 3rd display Direct link is unable to detect any monitor I'm connected currently to the MacBook Pro and two displays via the USB-C ports trying to connect a third display because the USB-C port is not picking it up was hoping direct link would be a solution. Currently still in the dark, please help.
Great cheap option for a dual monitor setup! The question I still ask myself is if it has a reason to use a USB-A to HDMI (or DisplayPort). Can I also buy a USB-C to HDMI Adapter to connect to my USB C Hub or is there a reason to choose USB-A?
I have the same question
Hi Reynald
I recently bought a MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020). I'm trying to connect it to my two Dell s2721qs monitors. They have the resolution of 4K 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz. What adapter should I use to get this resolution supported?
Look at the video description for the link to the 4k Adapter.
So is the adapter vital to this working or is just the display link software? Hypothetically, so long as I have two connections (ie. two hdmi ports) + the software can I display on two additional monitors?
The adapter is required for an additional external monitor.
This is much better than that big ass turg what ever hub. I want to run two dell U2421HE monitors for productivity and this looks like its going to work well. Thank you good sir.
You're welcome.
Hello so I’m going to do this but I would like to know do I need the qoc 14 port adapter or can I just plug the usb display link into a standard cheaper docking station
I cheaper one should work too.
How many Display link adapters do you need to run two monitors? In the description above you stated: DisplayLink (StarTech, 4K HDMI, 1 Monitor). Do I need to purchase two of these?
Only one. Only thing is the StarTech supports 4k. The pluggable does 2k. You choose which is best for you.
hello new fan here, im also m1 macpro user, can I use anker powerexpand 9-1 dock ? and buy also display link? coz I will be using 34 inch MSI display port and 27inch asus for my Portrait mode as well, any advice for me pls?
I don't know that brand but I would think so. Buy from Amazon or name place with easy returns just in case.
As is can the macbookair support a 4k monitor at 60mh? On a 4k monitor will it provide the sharper/clearer text without it becoming too small? A salesperson at best buy told me the MacBook Air would only display 1080p so it's no advantage to get a 4k monitor. That doesn't sound right. Can you clarify this?
Not sure. I don't have the Air and my monitor is 1920x1080. Try googling article about what the Air will support. I don't trust best buy employees.
Thanks man,
What is max monitor resolution you can connect this way?
Waht about Macbook behaviour? Performance and noise? - As you mentioned - I have 16"MBP i9 and noise is unbelievable when I just connect 4k display.
Resolution - 4k , with the 4k adapter (see description) and supposedly 2k with the pluggable I have in the vid but I heard one person had issues pushing it to 2k so don't know if that was just him. I've had no issue but my monitors are 1080p. / Macbevaior is great but made a video about the mouse/sleep issue for monitors and how to get around it. Check them out. / Bro, it is soooo silent like it's not even on. Even when I use After effects for rendering. The idea to pay over 3k for a computer that yells at me is insane. No more. Life is good again.
@@ReynaldAdolphe Thanks man, well explained. I am just about to sell my MBP 16" (3.3k$) before its value collapses. Get M1 for the time being. And then I will get new 16" MBP with Apple silicon.
please help!!!!! I start a new job on Monday, April 4th. I just received a MacBook Pro 13-inch, m1, 2020 / Apple M1 chip. I came across your video and seen during the video that you recommend the pluggable with display port, but the link below takes you to a display port with a thunderbolt end. it's wrong. the hub that I use is a Mokin, that doesn't has a thunderbolt port. which display port adapter do I need?
Get the Pluggable dongle then download/install the DisplayLink DRIVER - bityl.co/5O9J
Thanks, bro! I'd tip you if I could!
Mi mandi il link di quale displaylink comprare per mac pro m1🙏🏻 uscita due porte hdmi
thanks so much
You're welcome!
Love your personality HAHAHA
Thank you!
Question - do you know if any of the other display link usb or usb-c will worl with my M1 to allow me to display on 2 or more external ? I had no clue that I could not do this prior to purchasing my M1. I Macbook 2017 could do 3 external
thx for your help
Check out Ruslan's video. Maybe that might help. ytube.io/3BZt
hello, I am about to buy a mac book from other person who had a problem with it. The problem was DISPLAY NOT WORKING . Can i use it as my CPU by extending with monitor ?
If you mean the laptop display is not working, I think you can extend it but just test it first before buying.
I've read that the new MBPs allow for two 4K monitors but only one 5K or 6K. Will this setup work with two 5K monitors?
Hmmm. Maybe if they come out with a 5k displayLink adapter but I didn’t see one via a quick Amazon search.
Thanks for the helpful video. If I have a Dell d6000 dock, can the displaylink plug into the USB on the dock or does it need a specific dock (such as display port dock)? Would be very helpful to hear on that. Tx.
No, you don’t. I just addressed that here th-cam.com/video/QgKKkF1529Y/w-d-xo.html
@@ReynaldAdolphe Man ty so much....legend! Buying the M1. Also I subbed.
Man I went through your other vids. Deff an underrated channel, given the professional quality of the vids! Wishing you all the best.
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Does it run faster than 30Hz refresh rates on all the external monitors?
According to google "By default, the DisplayLink driver will tell the DisplayLink chip to set the monitor's one native preferred mode, and leave it at that (whether it's 60Hz, 75Hz or other)."
@@ReynaldAdolphe Awesome, thanks! Also plz check your email when you have a moment.
displaylink says no monitors detected, except they working but mirroring each other (display 2 with 3)
Does the Dock you are using connect to the M1 back through the equipped USB - C port or do I need another adapter?
The dock connects to your computer. The adapter is needed to connect an additional 2nd external monitor. You don't need the adapter or dock if you're just using one external monitor. For two monitors, you technically (I think-don't quote me) don't even need the dock if you use both usb-c ports on the mac (one for each monitor) & use a dongle to convert the USB to usb-c for the adapter but I haven't tried that.
@@ReynaldAdolphe I’m asking about the connection between the dock and the computer. Is it the usb - c connection? My new M1 MacBook only has 2 USB-C ports. So if the dock doesn’t use that port I would need a USB-C to whatever connection it is
@@FantasyworksTravel It's usb-c. Look at the specs on amazon.
@@ReynaldAdolphe ok thanks. Just realized thunderbolt 3 is a usb c. I thought they were different things
Does the main dock need to be displaylink as well? And what brand dock was that and does the USB a port that you plug the adapter into need to be a certain spec?
Sorry man but your statement is confusing. Reread it. Only the adapter needs to be display link. And you can use any hub.
@@ReynaldAdolphe sorry if it was confusing and yeah you answered my question. Thanks 👍
Can I use any dock to plug the plugable display link adapter into?
Yes
Do I have to use a docking station or is it possible to simply use that one display link adapter and connect the other monitor directly into the macbook?
That might work without a docking station but I recommend docking station or USB-C hub to have that port available for when you need it on your Mac. Up to u though. But most important you do need is that mini display port adapter.
@@ReynaldAdolphe got it, appreciate your prompt reply.
Thanks!
No problem!
Hi Reynald, I have two monitors but they are both USB-C / Thunderbolt only, is there a way to connect them both so they work with the 13 inch M1 macbookpro? Your help much appreciated - Nick
You can try but my understanding is that the M1 MacBook Pro will not support two monitors on its own so you will likely still need to use displaylink & get the pluggable adapter I mentioned in the video to connect to some docking station. I used ocw 14 port but there are cheaper ones too.
@@ReynaldAdolphe thanks for letting me know and for the quick reply - Nick
I have a caldigit 15 port would this do the job to permit 2 screens for the M1 MPB 13 inch do you think?
@@FootprintPhoto Along with the DisplayLink adapter, yes.
would you recommend the m1 for webdev with docker etc?
Haven't used docker yet so can't say. I suspect you should be fine but Google it and let me know.
Amazing. Is there any performance comparison versus an extended monitor via TB3? I read some review said DisplayLink extended monitor consumes 10% more CPU than TB3.
I can't tell a difference except when the computer first starts, the monitor takes a few seconds to recognize the DisplayLink.
The same question. How to counter monitor by wire without additional software..
Can an usb c to hdmi adapter display link, work in substitute for the USB 3 to HDMI?
I'm not sure what you're trying to do. But try it and let me know. I think the answer is yes if you're trying to use it on one monitor and the laptop but try.
Thanks for this. How is the performance using this solution? Is there any lagging? Trying to decide if I wait for 16inch macbook pro or bite the bullet and get 13 inch... because my intel 2017 macbook pro is DYING... just as you described, with literally 3 chrome tabs open, it is currently lagging as i type this message 🤦♀️
Works great. Couldn't tell any difference.
@@ReynaldAdolphe Thanks!!
Is the one you connect via display link maxed at 30 hz or 60?
60 all day, all night!
What resolution/refresh are you running these monitors at?
60Hz @ 1920x1080
You damn hero
I plan on using two 27" 4K monitors. Will this support 60Hz for both 4K monitors?
Sorry for the delay in responding. You need to use the adapter start check which supports 4K ( see Blake in my description). That will support one 4k monitor and your computer by default supports one monitor so you should be good w/ both.
In the box it says 2K. Is that the max resolution it can handle? I'm planning on running 9K with 2 monitors
There's a Link in the description to another that does 4K but I don’t know about one that does 9K so you can search for that on Amazon.