DisplayLink at Startup

ctrl-z · 03-02-2025, 10:27 PM

I have attached my M4 Mac Mini to a DisplayLink docking station.
Is there a way to have DisplayLink start at boot up. Currently, it will start only after login?

I have installed the Login Screen extension, but that seems to only work after I have logged in once.

dbienkowski · 03-03-2025, 08:14 AM

Hi,
The behaviour you describe is expected. On a Mac Mini without a screen connected via HDMI, screens connected via DisplayLink may not show up on the login screen. In addition, a known limitation is that the DisplayLink screens do not display when the Mac is rebooted or turned on when FileVault is enabled.

I would recommend you disable FileVault and check the behaviour.

03-02-2025, 10:27 PM	#1
ctrl-z Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 1	DisplayLink at Startup I have attached my M4 Mac Mini to a DisplayLink docking station. Is there a way to have DisplayLink start at boot up. Currently, it will start only after login? I have installed the Login Screen extension, but that seems to only work after I have logged in once.

03-03-2025, 08:14 AM	#2
dbienkowski DisplayLink Team Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: Poland Posts: 77	Hi, The behaviour you describe is expected. On a Mac Mini without a screen connected via HDMI, screens connected via DisplayLink may not show up on the login screen. In addition, a known limitation is that the DisplayLink screens do not display when the Mac is rebooted or turned on when FileVault is enabled. I would recommend you disable FileVault and check the behaviour. __________________ Dariusz Bieńkowski DisplayLink Team Where to download the latest DisplayLink drivers How to report macOS issues to DisplayLink tech support for a speedy resolution