Extended Display Dual Monitor for MacBook Pro M1 - Solution under $50.00 

I came here to say BIG THANK YOU!!! I purchased a mac book air 2021 for my wife and we could not believe we had to go through all this just to get extra screens. I did tons of research and your video was perfect and simple. And most importantly IT WORKS. BEST ALTERNATIVE! other videos require 200+ docking stations. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing.

The fact that you have to do this is ridiculous.

Awesome tutorial. No BS, no fluff. Straight facts in near real time. Thank you!

After researching, reading extensively, trying to follow instructions...no success UNTIL I watched techMAMAgy's video. You demonstrated and explained every single step and hardware that would work (& inexpensively to boot). Excellent. So I excited to go in the office tomorrow and get to use both large monitors AND the MacBookPro monitor as well. Thank you so much!!!

This hands down is the best and easiest solution for Apple's M1 multiple display issues. Thank you so much!!!

Thanks for your tip. You saved my life, I had a docking station that I had tried to connect to my Macbook before and It hadn't worked, so I was desperate working with that tiny screen. But I followed your steps and it worked. Thank you very much :)

I tried this today and it works perfectly. Your step-by-step instructions were spot on. Thank to you I now have a new M1 with dual extended monitors using the same Lemorele USB-A to HDMI adapter. You're right, when I reboot I have to reconnect the 2nd monitor via AirPlay again, but that is a small price to pay for full dual monitors on this MacBook Pro when working at home.

Sounds better than $300 solution. Thank you!

Thank you so much! This really works! And under $50!

Worked for me, just got it installed. Thanks!

finally a tutorial thats cuts the BS and gives you a solution, will definitely try

This worked well and your instructions were spot on and easy to follow. Only downside is that items are a little blurry on the airplay monitor other than that fantastic

You're a real hero lady Thanks so much for your help!

Really amazing solution, well done.

Great video, to be really honest with you, this is the best video I have seen so far and trust me I've seen plenty looking a god solution, your step by step was flawless, thank you so much.

This works!! Was looking for a work around for my MacBook Air M1. This was cheap and works great.

OMG Thank you!!!!! this is going to make life so much easier!!!

well done, I will try this as fast as possible, looks very interesting, hope it works....thanks a lot for sharing knowledge

Great tutorial, just what I need.

I just got my USB Hub adapter docking station and the Lemorele USB to HDMI adapter from Amazon and it's working perfectly for me. Plus I got my $108.00 REFUND from Best Buy 🤑. Thank you so much for this video.💚❤💛 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU!!!!!

Hello, thank you so much for sharing this video, it is awesome, and it is exactly what I was looking for!!!!!

I have to say thanks! this worked for my 2020 M1 macbook air, I was just about to buy the pluggable device from amazon until I seen your video, you save me about $150 !!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! Literally saved the day

thanks the best response, about this problem. ❤

Great video and tutorial. You should def make more Mac related videos!

brilliant little invention

thanks for the videos. just a note for anyone who intends to buy the USB 3 to HDMI adapter. make sure it's display link supported otherwise it just doesn't work. I've one that is a bit old and has no display link support, it doesn't work.

thank you! was about to buy the plugs me dock

It works perfectly!!!! Thank you!

Montrey update: I had an Amazon basics docking station with displaylink, bought an anker hub (usb-c) that has 1xhdmi and connected the dock into one of the USB ports. Works perfect with 2x27" screens. I usually keep the lid closed

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Tremendous. Thank you.

I love you!! You gave me so mouth money omg 😩😩😩🙏🙏🙏

Thank you so much

Works!

Shockingly no one is explaining the issue in depth like this.

thank you

Thank you for your video!🔥 I have 2 questions: 1) Can I connect 2 4K Monitors 2) Can u scale resolution of each monitor with this method?

Thanks for your solution. I am going to buy these items. Please can you advise me or send me the link for the monitor you use ? I really need one as I will be starting a CS program in few days.

Can you share the link where can I buy that lemorele usb to HDMI adapter. Thanks

thanks

Hey am trying to get this done but seems like AirPlay Display option is removed in the Monterey update for mac m1s which makes things little bit hard any idea about this.

Can you use any USB to HMDI? or does it have to be the one in your video? Can't wait to try this. I have been in and out of RU-vid looking for a workaround that's inexpensive

Was so excited but my monitors don’t have airplay 😔

Hii!! i have MacBook Air M1 2020 and it doesn't work fo me :( any solution ? THANKS !!!!

techMAMAgy I could not get my mac to show me "arrange" and I do see the second screen with the magic link, installed the software and all but the darn Macbookpro will not allow to have the airdrop or arrangement display--what am I doing wrong?

Is the USB C Hub Adapter Dock Station brand (UGREEN) a must? does any brand work?

MacBook Air M1 users need to know that the key to this working for you is that the Lemorele adapter is DisplayLink capable. DisplayLink is the key.

I assume this will work with an M1 iMac? I tried it on mine with a regular USB-c to HDMI adapter and it didn't work so it looks like I need to buy a specific dongle that supports displaylink

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I guess that if one of my monitors uses USB-C connection I don't need the HDMI adapter, is that correct?

Really helpful. Thanks a ton! One question, what is the refresh rate you're getting on the air play display?

If I get the 7-1 with 3 HDMI's, can I just use 2 of the HDMI ports rather than 1 HDMI and 1 USB-to-HDMI? Or is the USB connection required?

So it's still true that you won't be able to accomplish clamshell mode right?

Awesome , video . I called apple support and they said it was not possible to have separate screens on 3 monitors . Blah !!

Just ordered this! thanks for the quick and easy guide. Pretty weird the new chipset wouldn't allow for dual monitor capabilities.

Are you getting 4K resolution, 60hz on both large monitors? Are you also able to change the display to scaled and choose a larger text option for each one? I’m assuming you’re also able to close the clamshell so you just have the two monitors? Thank you for your answers in advance and for putting together this video. I have a new MacBook Pro m1 on its way. I just got two new 4K monitors as well. When I heard they couldn’t both do 60hz 4K through the MacBook Pro, I was horrified! That’s a LOT of money to spend to get a nice setup that didn’t look like it would work as needed! Your video gives me some options to try. Ive bookmarked your Amazon links and once the MacBook Pro is on its way, I’ll get these items too…I guess depending on your answers to my questions. Lol.

Instead of the list of display I receive this message that No DisplayLink-enabled display detected! I also tried different versions of DisplayLink as well as Mac OS 13 & 14! I have two Dell monitors each of them connects to Mac independently!

How is it holding up after a few months?

in my setting option of ariplay setting doesnt appear :(

Can a USB 3.0 Type-C to HDMI Converter be used?

Can this be done in the Monterey Update?

Does it work on clamshell mode?

This is great! How well does the Airplay display work? It seems like when I airplay my Mac to my TV there is a delay, so I'm just wondering if there are any delays with the Airplay for the display? I'm going to try a real docking station first with the DisplayLink software you mentioned in the video, but if that doesn't work I'll try this other route.

Hi! Thanks for the info can't wait to try this. Will this work with the Mac in clamshell mode?

Will this worlk with MacBook air?

I have already invested in a USB C adaptor... is the one you recommend - USB C Hub Adapter Dock Station, with the double USB C plugs, the only way to go. Wondering if I can just get away with buying the Lemorele USB to HDMI Adapter!?

but if im only using one external monitor can I only use the ugreen adapter that you used here? thanks by the way i've gone through so many videos and yours is the most helpful.

Thanks a lot, seems like a great solution. BTW, how did you know that this Lemorele adapter supports DisplayLink? I can't find this info anywhere.

lemorerle not avalible, Can someone share his cheap way to connect 2x1440p 60hz?

Hello , could you help me please? I cant find the Airplay Display? could you know where is the problem? i have MacBook air 2021

Can you guys please tell the original naming of these devices that I should get through links, cause in those amazon links there is no any original naming of the products, I need to know, cauae I am not from US and I can't pruchase from amazon directly)

Help! Just purchased this today, and the Display Link manger does not detect the Lemorele adapter!

Thank you so much, will this work with any adapter or does it have to be brand specific?

I went through all of the steps but at the end the Magick device option did not appear on my Airplay Display Options. The desktop extension says "No DisplayLink-enabled display detected". Any ideas what went wrong?

hi. great tutorial thank you so much. does downloading displaylink terminates your apple warranty? i have read somewhere about it

here i can't change the airplay display. just only option here (off). on monterey i could do that, but with big ser (11.6.2) i can't.

Would this set up work ito have one montitor horizontal and the other one vertical? In other words, is it possible to change the orientation of one of the two monitors plugged in?

Hey, one question: what if I have one usb-c monitor and one hdmi. Will it work without hdmi to usb adapter? I would just plug directly to hub?

Unfortunately, I made a mistake with the purchase. I thought there would be a 4K result, but I only get 1080p. Be careful and don't make the same mistake I did.

So, to make work everything correctly on my mac air m1, I have to buy the exact items as in this video or anything other like those hubs and cables are allowed/enough?

Hello! Thanks so much for creating this video. I went through the process and was able to connect my monitors successfully. I then re-started my Macbook and I no longer see the MagicDisplay as an option, even though it was just there. I've read all the comments and thought it may be the screen recording issue but it's not detecting it there either. I've tried unplugging all the cables, shutting down power, uninstalling and reinstalling and still no luck. Any thoughts?

GIRL U JUST SAVED ME FROM WASTING 150+ BUCKS THANK YOUUUUUUUU

not sure if i got a defective usb hdmi adapter but this didn't work for me, the monitor connection does not last more than 2 min then I have to umplug everything so macos can detect it again.

Thanks for the video. My MacBook Pro m1 isn’t showing the monitor under air play in settings? It does show that I installed the extension. Update: I ended up buying a j5create multi monitor adapter from Walmart for $30 and it worked. The MBP does get a little warm so I unplug the second monitor when I’m not using it. Update 2: Got the pluggable docking station with display link and I’m using three asus monitors and I use a 2020 m1 MacBook Pro 13”. I have the MacBook on a vertical stand and no more heating issues. Works great.

Have the Monterey operating system and my computer will not connect to the internet once I use this method. I get the display, but something is not allowing me to connect to the internet. Any thoughts?

Hi , I have tried to connect with different type hub (other than mentioned in the video) where I have one USBC input which goes into My MacBook Pro M1 and two monitors through HDMI cable. I downloaded DisplayLink software with external display installed. Also, I updated my privacy setting and restarted my pc. But it is not working. Do I have to buy same hub and USB connector in order to work? Please advise. Thank you!

works fine, anybody can rotate monitor?

Hey did you sny issues when u plugged other usbs into the hub? My sound stopped working.

Hi I followed the instructions and bought the exact same parts. For whatever reason I do not get the magic link option in my drop down for air play. I have the MacBook Pro m1. I followed all the steps, I have the display link Icon in the top corner and it looks just like yours

It says the driver can’t be installed on my hard drive. Any ways around this?!

Hey, please, I have two questions. The second monitor must be connected to an HDMI > USB adaptor? Also, what happens when in the Air display drop-down the Magic option does not appear? It seems the Mac did not recognize the installation.

Hi! There's a Ugreen dual HDMI port version of this. Have you tried any of those yet?

would this work with Mac OS Monterey I am not having an option to an airplay display :( by the way I am using and EZ cast USB to HDMI

for the second monitor.. can i use the USB C to HDMI instead of USB A to HDMI? it would work??

This setup works great! The only problem I am having is that the monitor connected via magiclink has a lag when using using the mouse. I swapped the displays and the problem continues to exist, so I know it's not a hardware issue. Anyone face this issue?

Please answer my question ASAP. Does this solution work with mackbook air M1 also ???

In display a do not have Arrangement tab like you have :(

I wish I could get this to work, but I cannot. I bought the MagicLink and I have a MOKiN hub. It does not recognize the software or something. It is not showing up as an option under Airplay. I have loaded and unloaded the DisplayLink several times and it is not working. I am not sure if it's the hub or what. UPDATE": I figured it out. I had to make sure that screen recording was enabled for DisplayLink under the Privacy tab. It works now. UPDATE2: When I restarted the computer, MagicLink was not recognized. I had to unplug and replug the hub. Also, I had to change my audio settings because audio defaulted to MagicLink for some reason.

Is the HDMI to USB adapter specific to the Display Link driver? I'm hoping to use display link driver with a Hyperdrive Viper 10-2 USB-C hub which comes with 2 HDMI ports. Not sure if hyperdrive is compatible with the driver.