MacOS DisplayLink Manager Screen Recording permission blocks streaming (Netflix, etc)

ajw2021 · 10-29-2021, 05:05 AM

Video streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, etc. show a black screen and only play audio when the permission is enabled (permission-enabled required to use monitor). This is due to their intellectual property safeguards, but the DisplayLink software should NOT cause this to happen through such interference.

2020 MacBook Air M1 running latest MacOS Monterey
Browser: Safari Version 15.1 (I've tested this on Chrome too - no difference)
DisplayLink Manager 1.5.0 (Build 58.125)
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6” Portable USB Type-C Monitor

Without the permission enabled (and hence the DisplayLink software running), the monitor does not work!!!

This is unacceptable as it renders the expensive monitor useless for watching video streaming services. The DisplayLink software should NOT interfere with common user activities such as this. Urgent fix is needed.

10-29-2021, 05:05 AM	#1
ajw2021 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 1	MacOS DisplayLink Manager Screen Recording permission blocks streaming (Netflix, etc) Video streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, etc. show a black screen and only play audio when the permission is enabled (permission-enabled required to use monitor). This is due to their intellectual property safeguards, but the DisplayLink software should NOT cause this to happen through such interference. 2020 MacBook Air M1 running latest MacOS Monterey Browser: Safari Version 15.1 (I've tested this on Chrome too - no difference) DisplayLink Manager 1.5.0 (Build 58.125) ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6” Portable USB Type-C Monitor Without the permission enabled (and hence the DisplayLink software running), the monitor does not work!!! This is unacceptable as it renders the expensive monitor useless for watching video streaming services. The DisplayLink software should NOT interfere with common user activities such as this. Urgent fix is needed.