11-28-2023, 09:50 PM | #1 |
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MBA M2 won't connect to 2 Monitors
I had found how to get 2 external monitors to work on my 2019 MBP. I have a docking station with 2 Dell Monitors plugged in via HDMI (+ other peripherals) that works for my work PC and worked for my mid-2019 MBP 16". I do believe I had DisplayLink installed on the MBP.
For my MBP, I would plug the dock into 1 thunderbolt port on the MBP + plug 1 monitor connected to a displayport adapter into another thunderbolt port. Viola! 2 working external monitors for my MBP (3 if I left my lid open). Now, I have updated to a 2023 MBA 15" M2 and when I plug the dock in one port and the adapter in the other, I cannot get both monitors to work independently like they did with the MBP. I either only get 1 monitor (via the adapter) or mirrored (via the dock). The MBA decides which it's going to give me based on which was plugged in first. I installed DisplayLink 1.10.0 (Build 117) and allowed screen recording. Any advice? |
11-29-2023, 07:56 AM | #2 |
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Hello, unfortunately both the docking station and the video adapter you shared are not using DisplayLink technology - meaning, they do not have our chip built into them. Because of it they will not communicate with our software. The FALWEDI product description suggests presence of MST hub in the dock which is supported in Windows but not in MacOS. Also they state that it is not recommended connecting additional hubs, docks or adapter to their product.
If you wish to get more information about this device, please contact FALWEDI directly.
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11-29-2023, 01:46 PM | #3 |
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Thank you for the speedy response! I ordered a different DP adapter that should work with DL. I understand your comment about the hub saying it is not recommended, but it worked on my old MBP so I'm hoping just a better (hopefully truthfully DL) adapter fixes this issue.
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12-12-2023, 05:09 PM | #4 | |
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MBA (with ARM Cpu M1,M2,M3) restricted to a single monitor
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12-12-2023, 05:13 PM | #5 | |
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This is what I do on my MBA M2 13" |
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