Displaylink ceases to work in 10.13.4

[AlbanRampon]

Dear DisplayLink macOS users,

We are aware that installing macOS version 10.13.4 will cause DisplayLink connected displays to go blank after the OS upgrade, with the latest DisplayLink driver release 4.1 installed. Extended displays continue to work as expected in macOS 10.13.3, and we recommend that you stay on macOS 10.13.3 or earlier if you require this feature, and have not already upgraded. Functionality such as Ethernet and audio, where implemented, is unaffected.

Our team has made some solid progress towards finding a solution which would restore extended display support for multiple DisplayLink displays, in a future release of macOS, but we are unable to provide a timeframe or a date for release of this solution at this time.

Meanwhile, we have an interim solution which enables one extended USB display (up to 1080p) on macOS 10.13.4, using AirPlay®. Additional DisplayLink screens will be in cloned mode. DisplayLink driver v4.3 beta 3 is available to download from our website today.

Please see the FAQ here on how to enable the DisplayLink AirPlay display for extend or mirror mode.

Thank you for your continued patience and we appreciate your feedback and support.

[toastido]

Originally Posted by AlbanRampon

Dear DisplayLink macOS users,

We are aware that installing macOS version 10.13.4 will cause DisplayLink connected displays to go blank after the OS upgrade, with the latest DisplayLink driver release 4.1 installed. Extended displays continue to work as expected in macOS 10.13.3, and we recommend that you stay on macOS 10.13.3 or earlier if you require this feature, and have not already upgraded. Functionality such as Ethernet and audio, where implemented, is unaffected.

Our team has made some solid progress towards finding a solution which would restore extended display support for multiple DisplayLink displays, in a future release of macOS, but we are unable to provide a timeframe or a date for release of this solution at this time.

Meanwhile, we have an interim solution which enables one extended USB display (up to 1080p) on macOS 10.13.4, using AirPlay®. Additional DisplayLink screens will be in cloned mode. DisplayLink driver v4.3 beta 3 is available to download from our website today.

Please see the FAQ here on how to enable the DisplayLink AirPlay display for extend or mirror mode.

Thank you for your continued patience and we appreciate your feedback and support.

Can confirm this works in latest 10.3.5 beta as well. GG guys, great workaround! I can use my 3rd monitor again!

Now to wait for the permanent fix that doesn't have to use airport.

[strim]

Good day,

I tried 4.3 beta 3 and confirm it works for me. I don't need anymore to keep my clam-shell open to mirror it to the monitor connected over DisplayLink. My 3rd monitor is 1920x1080, it works over DisplayLink AirPlay as described by the team. Thank you for the next step toward the solution.

[slvrscoobie]

Nice! I was using my apple TV via airplay for a bit but couldn't get over the lag. I hope this is better than a Ethernet connected apple TV airplay option
Great work and that is for keeping to the timeline you promised a week ago

[aehsmu]

Followed the instructions with anticipation.

You should mention that WiFi needs to be enabled or the AirPlay option doesn't appear.

I see a number of AppleTVs listed (on a college campus), but not the DisplayLink option.

So close!

Thanks for moving this forward.
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Eric H.
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[Khashoggi]

Originally Posted by aehsmu

Followed the instructions with anticipation.

You should mention that WiFi needs to be enabled or the AirPlay option doesn't appear.

I see a number of AppleTVs listed (on a college campus), but not the DisplayLink option.

So close!

Thanks for moving this forward.
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Eric H.
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Same problem. Even uninstalled beta1, then installed beta3 no airplay option and no DisplayLinkUserAgent listed under security-accesibilty-privacy settings for auto start.

[Amarriner]

I downloaded the new driver however I am still getting clone mode only.

[Gastronaught]

I followed the instructions to enable the airplay display, got it to work extending to the displayLink airplay display. I then unplugged it and now cannot get airplay to reactivate when it is reconnected. I have tried rebooting, unplugging, replugging, modifying settings etc. all to no avail.

This is the article I followed to enable the DisplayLink Airplay functionality:
https://support.displaylink.com/know...ticles/1854724

However I only ever see DisplayLinkStop now even when Airplay has not been activated and never just DisplayLink:



I have poked around in settings, carried out many reboots and tried changing when the DisplayLink device is connected nothing works.

[Wozzy]

Originally Posted by Amarriner

I downloaded the new driver however I am still getting clone mode only.

Did you follow the guide

https://support.displaylink.com/know...ticles/1854724


What use to be plug and play is now jump through hoops, not very user friendly. 1080p looks hideous on my 25" screen. Its progress DL but you have a way to go yet to get this fixed.

[strim]

Finally I had to switch back to 4.3 beta 2. Yes, the latest 4.3 beta 3 works as described, however, during a work day I need to connect/disconnect my MacBookPro 2015 from the monitors multiple times (going to the work meetings and back). Each time I disconnect the laptop and want to use built-in display only, my open windows are left invisible and inaccessible on the virtual DisplayLink screen not shown anywhere and not reachable. When connecting back to the monitors, the screen is mapped back to the real monitor wired over DisplayLink adapter.

Shortly saying, the laptop is hardly usable when disconnected from monitors. I have to go to System Preferences and change the settings to disable/enable DisplayLink AirPlay display, etc. Then the same hassle when connecting the monitors back.

4.3 beta 2 is much more predictable for my usage scenario. I change no settings, just plug/unplug cables and keep my clam-shell slightly open. That is much easier that to toggle the bunch of settings additionally to cable work.