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In the last video we covered a method of connecting more than two screens to your newest Apple Silicon M1 or M2 mac.
Using these adapters you can run up to six displays on a Mac Mini, or up to five displays connected to Apple Silicon laptops (the included screen counts as one).
I have not tested Sidecar with this but if iPads count that's up to seven screens.
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@hidde1626 3 года назад

Those USB A to 'video connector' adapters do have a basic GPU in them, which is why they're expensive. The M1 and its GPU aren't doing any work with those there.

@RussDnB 3 года назад

Thats a seriously good test and a lot of pixels being pushed around. Impressive.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Tysir

@TheStopwatchGod 3 года назад

It's the equivalent to running 1.5 8K displays

@Weeabruh 3 года назад

Day traders watching this like 😍

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

🤑

@jamietherooster 3 года назад

'Day traders' are extremely gullible though

@mercinery1 3 года назад

Does mt4 work on mac mini?

@michaeladkins8750 3 года назад

Got to get ready for Alt Season in the Crypto markets

@ProsperousHobo 3 года назад

LOL you caught us hahaha

@marcoskirsch 3 года назад

Here's an impressibe tidbit: DisplayLink Manager 1.1.0 (91) , as far as I can tell the latest version, is compiled for Intel. Once we get this to run natively on ARM and not through Rosetta 2 performance should be even better.

@snake1625b 3 года назад

Does display link have any plans to make their drivers native to arm?

@AC-ik2qq 3 года назад

if you go to the displaylink driver download page for mac, and you open "release notes" for the recent release (1.4 and 1.5beta) and you go to section "C.1 Changes in 1.3 release", it says "Added native support for Mac using the Apple M1 chip with new universal binary" so I think that would mean they updated it for ARM architecture... i think 🤔

@snake1625b 3 года назад

@@AC-ik2qq thanks, great news

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

That’s super exciting! 🙏🔥

@snake1625b 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov yup, I'm using Displaylink right now with triple monitors and having no issues whatsoever

@thunermay7171 3 года назад

So this all goes over one Thunderbold 3 port? I thought you would be using two?? Crazy. And thanks for the vid

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Right?! Thanks for the kind words - my pleasure.

@snake1625b 3 года назад

Why not just buy a dock that supports 5 displays and displaylink rather buying a dock with only 3 displays with two adapters?

@BrinkWeb 3 года назад

Great video! Please make one more showing three 4k monitors with the Mac Mini running all at 60hz in a strait-forward triple monitor setup. The mix of resolutions with 6 monitors gets confusing. Please also show if startech displaylink adapters wake form sleep properly. Thanks!

@danbulmer 2 года назад

my dual DisplayPort adapter works perfectly when waking from sleep FYI.

@Mr-Royn 3 года назад

Boy-o-boy.. I've been scouring the internet for this kind of display connectivity video like Mad Max. Never have I ever found more useful information than this one. Thumbs up & Subscribed and additionally ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I would like to ask a question based on specific requirements. How do I connect the following display unit with MacBook pro 16 inch (highest spec) or current M1 chip mac mini or M1 Macbook pro 13 inch or future M1 MacBook pro 16? And all need to run 4k 60hz minimum (including 5k2k with it's best resolution at 60hz). Suggest additional egpu unit if necessary. (Budget not taken into account) Total 4 Display units = [(LG 34 inch 5k2k monitor * 1) + (Dell 27 inch 4k monitor * 2) + (Another LG 34 inch 5k2k or Dell 43 inch *1)] I would really appreciate it if you help me out here. Thanks.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Absolutely? Sorry, what kinds of ports do the 5K2K displays have? It looks like currently you could do the following for M1: TB3 [1]: LG 5K2K TB3 [2: CalDigit or USB C Hub to USB: USB 3.0 [1]: DisplayLink to HDMI (Dell) USB 3.0 [2]: DisplayLink to HDMI (Dell) Or use the USB 3.0 Dual DisplayPort adapter for the Dells. DisplayLink might not go up to 5K2K so might be worth waiting for eGPU support on Apple Silicon Macs... might be unable to use two 5K2K screens on M1 laptops... On the 16” Intel MBP it’s easier - both 5K 2K displays to TB3 (if that’s the port they use) or all of the displays to an eGPU or USB C hubs. Hope that helps

@Mr-Royn 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov Thanks for the advice. I'm talking the one and only LG 34BK95U-W 21:9 5K2K WUHD Nano IPS Monitor. Well it has One TB3, two USB 3.0, two HDMI, a display port

@Mr-Royn 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov In addition to my other reply, .... Can USB 3.0 or HDMI 2.0 run 27 inch 4k monitor at 60hz? If so then how many? I was thinking, From MACBOOOK 16 PRO to two egpu via two TB3. From one egpu TB3 to 5k2k and same egpu's HDMI to one 27inch 4k. And another egpu to another 5k2k or 43 inch 4k and same egpu's HDMI to another 27 inch 4k. Can the above setup run all my four monitors at full capacity or will there be any performance shortages ? Can I Daisy chain two 5k2k OR one 5k2k plus 43 inch 4k as they all have TB3? What kind of performance shortages will that have ? Or any other alternatives you might suggest ? Or any TB3 dock intermediary channel system should I know about? I was hoping one egpu do the job but I doubt any mac supported egpu has all the ports needed.

@SofiaisSunshine 3 года назад

so if I just wanted to connect 3 monitors to the M1, would I technically just need to get the usb 3.0 to Hdmi adapter and utilize 1 usb c port and the hdmi port on the Mac mini? do you have a diagram? I suck at computers...

@DannyVeiga 3 года назад

Yep exactly... #1: HDMI #2: USB C > HDMI #3: USB 3.0 > HDMI

@leboknows 3 года назад

Awesome video. So I have 3 27" Apple Thunderbolt Displays. What do you think is the best way to make this work? I'm assuming that daisy chaining them via Thunderbolt 3 Adaptor won't work? Or has anyone tried? Really want to pull the trigger on this and dump my MacPro for video editing. Appreciate any help here.

@coreschwarz 3 года назад

Have you made any progress with this? I have 2 27" Apple Thunderbolt Displays and I'm only able to get one to work with the M1 Mac Mini. I can't find any solutions to getting the 2nd screen up and running.

@leboknows 3 года назад

@@coreschwarz No. I thought about trying this method but frankly it just seems overly complicated and ripe for problems. I love my 3 monitor workflow and didn't want to deviate from that. Thought about buying two 49" monitors and stacking them but??? I was about to spend $20K on the MacPro but with the M1 chip, I just can't commit that much on a Mac that we KNOW will be outdated in 18 months. So for now I literally gave up. If they come up with an upgraded "Mini" with additional support for monitors then I'll buy that in spring to bridge the gap. Or the iMac. I just need to figure something out since my 2013 Mac Pro is crawling now under load in FCPX.

@ManuelChagoyan 2 года назад

@@coreschwarz, going to try and get his working this week. I will keep you posted.

@calvinlindstrom123 3 года назад

Very well done! Leave it to Apple to design the hardware and clever RU-vidrs like you to figure out how to really use it effectively.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

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@geraldbaria 3 года назад

Damnnnnn...never underestimate the M1!🤣🤣🤣

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Amen! 😂

@hanspettersommersen3772 3 года назад

Would it be possible to run 2x Apple Thunderbolt 27 displays as daisy chained or with one of these dongles with a M1 Mini or MacBook Pro? I have that setup with a Intel setup MBP and would love to still use them.

@rubywestphal8233 3 года назад

Same question here: 2x Apple Thunderbolt 27 displays in the old (MacBook Air 2015) setup. Have the M1 MacBookAir and currently only using 1 Apple Thunderbolt.

@RyanMatta 3 года назад

Got my like and Sub! Great video exactly what I wanted to see and know. It prob one of the best Videos like this I've ever saw. keep it up buddy your gonna blow up

@rumar4u 3 года назад

What adapter would you recommend to run 2 displays @ 4K - 60hz ?

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

The Dual DisplayPort one in the description! :-)

@dannydav709 3 года назад

This is much needed for all those people who use multiple displays. It’s unfortunate that we have to pay an extra $100 bucks to get more displays, but at least the option for that one time investment is there for those of us who need it. Thanks for ur efforts!

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

My pleasure good sir!

@shb8651 3 года назад

what's "unfortunate" about it?

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

That to get a working computer with more than 2 screens you need to pay not $699 if you want M1 but closer to another $100 for something like the 4K 60Hz dual DisplayPort adapter to get up to 4 screens.

@dannydav709 3 года назад

@@shb8651 That extra money needs to be put into supporting the extra displays as opposed to it already being supported by the M1 SoC.

@2204pc 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov Is it possible on new macbook air/pro M1 to switch off the screen of the macbook and connect the macbook to TWO external screens ? thank you for your answer ;) ;) ;) ;)

@martinschulz1778 3 года назад

Have you tried to scale the resolution? Let's say, make 4k monitor look like 2560x1440? Does it work correctly?

@kontikonsumi2028 3 года назад

Great Video and great M1. However the real question to me: Why does Apple not officially support more external displays (like it was the case with intel processors) if this M1 is already a beast?! Why they are not supporting and forcing us to go for third party solution, why not make things easy? I hope they will fix this with the new Macbooks end of 2021!

@chriscarbajal9688 3 года назад

I’m so confused. How did you get your MacBook Air to hook up to all the monitors? Through the caldigit? Is the output on the caldigit thunderbolt 3? Is there an alternative for the caldigit? Also, the same method for the air will work for the pro right?

@pjoh7 3 года назад

He uses DisplayLink software to enable sending video output over USB 3. Then he uses USB 3.0 to Dual DisplayPort adapters to connect the monitors. The dock is for convenience (and since the M1 Macs have only two ports). I guess you could run up to 4 displays like this without the dock.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

For the MacBook Air I used port 1 for the one main display that is supported then I used the CalDigit to add USB 3.0 ports. You could also use a USB C Hub to add full-speed USB 3.0 ports if you need less! All of the DisplayLink adapters then went into USB 3.0. The CalDigit also charges, so the USB C hub would need to support PD (power delivery) so you can plug the charger in

@allenschmidt2293 3 года назад

Is the "CalDigit TS3 Plus 15-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock" considered overboard if I only need three monitors? Could I use a plug and play USB-C to 2 HDMI ports? I am assuming that the software is the key? Appreciate video as I was ready to return my new Mac Mini with the M1 chip. I teach at a local university and for my online classes, I need 3 monitors. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Raven

@jodabands800 3 года назад

Can you confirm if all of these displays are actually running at 60 hz? Just want to be sure its performance doesn't compromise down to 30 hz.

@zahoorshah2824 3 года назад

Yes please

@omw-alex 3 года назад

Can only chime in on that one. 60Hz would be a necessity, planning to use "just" two external 4K screens on the new MBP M1, if they give me 60Hz refresh rate. Thanks a lot for getting back to us on that !

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Yessir! You need make sure you use the right adapter (read the Amazon descriptions), some of the HDMI DisplayLink adapters are limited to 4K at 30 Hz, the dual DisplayPort ran 60 Hz beautifully If it’s helpful, please see my diagrams in the pinned comment Apologies for the delay in getting back

@ferrmium2514 3 года назад

Great work! It is extra awesome if you can make a graph diagram on how everything connected.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Done! drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yvm7PsHzrkU26l5Y_fy3POYqKbIxjSPH?usp=sharing

@briandixon6772 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov Thank you for this chart! Would a hub like this work: www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerExpand-Ethernet-Delivery-MacBook/dp/B08C9HZ5YT?ref_=ast_sto_dp using the same StarTech USB-A Adapter? Also, did you try a Startech USB-A to HDMI adapter?

@michaelmacgillivray8713 Год назад

@@RuslanTulupov you’re both amazing for this idea and this diagram model

@RuslanTulupov Год назад

Thank you so much @michaelmacgillivray8713 , you’re awesome

@avgerageCSStudent 3 года назад

Are they all running with a 60hz refresh rate?

@dannydav709 3 года назад

depends on the dongle you purchase. if the dongle supports it, it does. the owner of the video linked a few dongles, some of which include 4k 60hz support.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

*Diagrams, Additional Information, Features* Here are the diagrams for my setup: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yvm7PsHzrkU26l5Y_fy3POYqKbIxjSPH?usp=sharing Alternative(s) to CalDigit / Sample Macbook Air M1 w/ 3 Monitors: docs.google.com/document/d/1rLYvhUvsZ4oeRbPyHmuy-Bd6DYzVoJfIR-76yD0v-j8/edit?usp=sharing Additional information: - The DisplayLink adapters have a small graphics card inside. That is why they are pricier. - Most DisplayLink adapters seem to go up to 4K@30Hz except for the dual displayport model. Features: - MacRumors (forums.macrumors.com/threads/m1-macs-able-to-run-up-to-six-external-displays-using-displaylink.2271262/) - CalDigit Twitter (twitter.com/CalDigit/status/1331329192965804032?s=20) Adriana’s Music Video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2V3WC0Y9QEY.html

@RaulRocamora 3 года назад

If you have a tv with wifi (and Airplay 2 support) you can connect that one with the Airplay screen option (up 1080p) and another monitor with an usb to hdmi adapter for 4k or more. It works for me. Just discovered it. Macbook pro m1.

@techuntangler7897 2 года назад

This is amazing, thank you!! You may have just saved me close to $1000 on replacing my macbook. Need two screens (or more) and this system is great. Thanks for the thorough testing. If I may ask, what is your recommendation if I just want 2 additional screens? Wasn't sure if I just the startech with 2 ports is suitable or did I need the startech with 2 ports and the caldigit "hub" as well. Much gratitude to you.

@SupertechUSA 3 года назад

This is the most helpful video on multiple monitors so far. 👍Thanks for all the info and links!

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

My pleasure! Thank you for the kind words! 🙏💪😁

@SuperDr27 3 года назад

Awesome test dude! I would like to know what performance looks like when you connect 2 x 4K monitors into CalDigit dock and connect it to Mac Mini via one Thunderbolt 3 cable ( that would be my setup, soon i hope so). Once again i am so happy that i found your channel few days ago..Awesome work!

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

I did this! :-) Only one screen is supported by default so only 1 4K went into one of the USB C ports on the CalDigit. The rest are 4K, 2560x1440, 1080p, and all of the screens were connected to the USB 3.0 ports on the CalDigit. (🙏 ty for the kind words btw!!)

@SuperDr27 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov I have an Elgato Dock ( Thunderbolt 3 dock ), which has 2 x thunderbolt 3 ports, 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort. So what you are saying is, if i would to connect one external monitor into DisplayPort on dock and the other monitor into Thunderbolt 3 port ( via TB3 to HDMI dongle) also on dock and later to connect dock and Mac Mini with thunderbolt 3 cable it wouldn't work?

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Correct... :-( I tried that ... 4 mins in I think?

@SuperDr27 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov F***ing piece of crap..( apple i meant, not you ofc ). So i could always go with one display connected directly from Mac Mini, and my peripherals and other monitor into dock and connect that all via one TB3 cable and in theory it should work..2 x 4k monitors and all stuff necessary for work. :)

@ryanhamill5792 3 года назад

I appreciate all of the info. I am not two savvy on all of this yet, but I am getting a better understanding of it I think. The monitors have to support display link, so this limits your options for what monitors you can use. For my job I would like to have 4 curved monitors, or a 49 inch Samsung monitor with two curved monitors on top of it. Do you think this is possible? If so, any particular monitors that you think would be best for my MacBook Pro M 1 with 16 gig, 1 TB?

@2204pc 3 года назад

Is it possible on new macbook air/pro M1 to switch off the screen of the macbook and connect the macbook to TWO external screens ? thank you for your answer ;) ;) ;) ;)

@saldogdave 3 года назад

I read that with a MacBook, you can drive one monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (DisplayPort) and a second monitor using the other TB3 port with an HDMI adapter on it. Did you test that configuration specifically?

@robertseitzberg 3 года назад

So do you have to use the thunderbolt three port and the caldigit dock? I have 3 hdmi monitors so could I run one directly to the HDMI, One from the thunderbolt 3 using a usb c > hdmi adapter then run one from the usb 3.0 port on the mini using the startech usb 3.0 > hdmi adapter? Could I then also run 2 external screens from the Macbook air if I had a usb c > usb3.0 adapter attached to a startech usb 3.0 > 2x hdmi adapter?

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Yes! CalDigit is optional. Yes to the Mac Mini setup. I have not tried the dual HDMI adapter but can verify the dual DisplayPort version works (if using active DisplayPort to HDMI cables). Hope that helps :-)

@espro436 3 года назад

But can m1 macbook support two 4k displays at 60hz?

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Yes, using DisplayLink Port 1: USB C Hub with PD and USB 3.0

@oliverholder83 3 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov I have two of the LG ultrafine 4K displays that only have usb c connection, what’s the best way to connect both of these if it’s posisble? Thanks

@gingybun Год назад

Reading the comments. I’m the only one who doesn’t know what’s going on. Fml. I’m too tech noob to even figure out how to get more than 2 external output. Is there a how-to for dummy?

@RuslanTulupov Год назад

No worries. Basically the steps are: 1. Buy the right adapter depending on what screen you use 2. Install the DisplayLink app 3. Plug everything in and it should work!

@didiergreiner3888 3 года назад

Have you try video protected content accross DisplayLink?

@TheFiberguru 3 года назад

I'm just a basic person, so I'm not quite sure what I need since my monitor set up doesn't match yours. So... M1 MacBook Air, 1 Acer 24" monitor with VGA and HDMI (I normally use this for palettes, or when I'm documenting software, I have the software on that screen) I have a Dell U2718Q 4 K, and a CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 3 plus. I can connect the 4k monitor via display port, the Acer monitor via HDMI, I've downloaded the Display link software, but I'm still confused as to which adapter I need and where do I plug it in. Based on the video the CalDigit station, but do I put the 4k in the display port on the station, and then get the adapter for HDMI to USB 3 from StarTech? Thanks for any and all help! Oh and in case you're wondering why 1 external monitor isn't sufficient... the laptop screen is too damn small but I have no choice (client issued laptop).

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Yes ma’am! That’s correct - 4K to DisplayPort and HDMI on the Acer to the USB 3.0 DisplayLink dongle. The CalDigit is not required, it’s there in the video to provide full access to all the bandwidth the Thunderbolt 3 connection offers to ensure full speed across all ports (since I needed so many). This would also work with a USB C Hub with DisplayPort and USB 3.0. Hope that helps :-)

@ironice85 3 года назад

@Ruslan Tulupov Will this work if I just purchase the Startech Displayport -> www.reichelt.at/at/de/usb-auf-dual-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-st-usb32dp24k60-p267014.html?&trstct=pol_2&nbc=1 and to use a USB-C to USB Port (in which I then put then Startech, since its USB). or will this "double" connection end up being so bad that it doesnt work out? In short -> Startech for 2 displays - in between another USB-C to USB adapter to make it able to connect, since the Macbook doesnt have USB 3.0 IF not what is the minimum things I have to buy to connect TWO Displays. Do i need the docking station? Regards

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Nope, should be completely fine. I used the docking station and made a diagram on a USB C Hub setup* but that’s just in case you ever want to plug more than one USB in. *Diagram on simpler USB C Hub: drive.google.com/file/d/1WWp678TgWMnPlqdmQl8eNAeA1vNjKc5c/view?usp=drivesdk

@lumixxism 3 года назад

Thanks for the super helpful video! One question, the USB 3.0 adapter has to be connected through Thunderbolt to work or can I connect it directly to the back of the mac mini? As I understand, those are 3.0 as well!

@bruceerwin2541 2 года назад

Interesting! Would like to see this flight SIM demo: MAC Mini M1 to three 2K monitors (4K even better) running in ‘extended’ 5760 X 1080 mode or 4K equivalent (ie. Not mirroring) using the Display Link software (if needed) upon the minimalist of component brands used within this video. Should be a breeze for you to demo and/or please send instructions to this address (or better both). (Fav flight SIM here is X-Plane, a $59 downLoad, which runs fine on the M1 Mini.) Thanks!

@ccecca74 3 года назад

Hi Ruslan, thanks for your video. I have macmini m1 and two thunderbolt display 27 apple monitors, not cinema displays, with thunderbolt connection cable (with Yhnderbolt 3 adapter to connect them to the thunderbolt ports of the mac mini). I bought Call Digit TS3Plus but it does not pass video signal, only audio. This is the limitation of silicon m1. what can I do? Any Ideas? Thanks

@ManuelChagoyan 2 года назад

Hey did you get your two Thunderbolt displays to work. I will be trying to get mine to work this week. I have two 27" Thunderbolt displays and two Apple T2/T3 adapters. Now I'm looking to test a display link adapter with them. Have you given it a shot?

@mexicomatt212 Год назад

@Ruslan Thanks for the great video, may just be the push I need to get a M1 Mac mini, I was waiting on the newer M2 version, but looks like that is delayed until next year now, so might just go ahead with an M1, but I needed to be able to connect 3 screens, one 4k and two 1080p, so I think should be fine! I an assuming all works the same with Ventura? Thanks for your time in making this video.

@ameyrathod9924 2 года назад

Finally a worthy setup for Trading

@RuslanTulupov 2 года назад

May your Stocks/Options/NFTs live long and Prosper despite these Troubling Times

@ameyrathod9924 2 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov Thankyou so much and wish you the same😊

@christophermortagua965 3 года назад

Is there any way to run two Apple Thunderbold displays on the Mini M1 as they only run on thunderbolt? I saw OWC is launching a new TB4 hub which sounds great but would that help in any way? www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt-hub

@geoc1 3 года назад

Id like to know this as well. Any luck?

@Hahntech 3 года назад

Thanks for explaining all the details. One question. Does the adapter have to be "DisplyLink Certified"? I tried using the adapter I have but the display manager does not recognize any monitors. The adapter I have is from OWC and currently works with my 2018 MBP 15".

@cynthiaelliott6639 2 года назад

The caldigit Thunderbolt 3 is not available. Would the Caldigit TS4 work? I only need to have 3 monitors using the Apple mini.

@RuslanTulupov 2 года назад

Yes! Let me update the description links as well Thanks for the heads up!

@plutuswashington625 3 года назад

thanks for sharing! it is NOT ONLY helped many users, BUT ALSO could save Apple since many people may not choose to but the M1 if no solutions for this. My only question is could you advice if there is any solutions may work under $100 (one docking station+ one/two cables) ? as I can see the docking station you using is cost $240. Many thanks !

@JBayldon 5 месяцев назад

Just wondering how long you had all that running for? I've seen some systems connected to M1 Airs lose all signal after 15 minutes.

@RuslanTulupov 5 месяцев назад

Months and months for hours on end with no reliability issues. Ever since I discovered this workaround, many people have copied this and many new adapters have been made that are cheaper. Regrettably, the quality has suffered too, of adapters that claim to support displaylink, but don’t do a good job. The linked adapters should have no issues.

@MattAlexander 3 года назад

I am thinking about M1 Mac Mini and have 2 Apple Thunderbolt Displays, can I use one thunderbolt port and daisy chain the monitors?

@coreschwarz 3 года назад

This daisy chain doesn't work unfortunately. I'm currently trying to figure out how to do the same exact thing.

@ArthurAgrelli 3 года назад

Great video!! Do you think cal digit hub + 2 - 4k 60 monitors + StarTech usb 3.0 to dual display port adapter at 4k 60 will work?

@buzzuk2000 3 года назад

If anyone is struggling like I was to find a docking station at a reasonable price I’ve found this one to work brilliantly with display link software running two screens flawlessly HP USB C/A UNIVERSAL DOCK G2

@gsparkman 3 года назад

I don't need that many concurrent screens, but I love seeing you do it. Great bit of info here and I appreciate you going to the trouble of making this video for us all.

@Alpha-Alpha 3 года назад

you kidding me? isn't the Mac mini too OP? I mean, if apple is planning to make iMac with M1 I wonder what else it could do over the mac minI? it seems mac mini is more than enough

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

100%! Expecting to be blown away. Although I have read that x86 is better for more complex applications - physics, etc. not what most people need on a daily basis though

@DJJumpdancer 3 года назад

the iMac will get an M1X chip i think and will support 2 external displays by default

@nrs8043 3 года назад

Great work. Think you could report back on rotating 1or 2 screens 90°? These docks often cause painful lagging even on moving the cursor when you rotate the screen. Hope the dock drivers improve on this issue in the future

@joannamckenzie208 2 года назад

Brilliant! So grateful. Have managed this with my new iMac 24in, and now have two additional monitors running. I was furious when I discovered that Apple had limited extra screens to one (just daft), so really pleased to find this video. Thank you.

@e4377 3 года назад

my problem is that i have two 27 inch monitors, but one is fullhd and the other one is in wqhd. now the icons on the fullhd monitor are way bigger and everything is just weird. i mean i know why the problem is there (because the icon and screen size does not depend on the 27 inch but on the pixels) but i wonder if there is a solution for this. Thanks

@vladimirgromozdin2263 3 года назад

Hey Ruslan, fantastic test, thank you! With this setup, can you select which monitors you would like to use as a mirror for your Macbook screen, and which ones to use as an expansion to it? The reason I ask is that I need to stream my external display into ATEM Mini and I haven't found solution for that yet.

@MasasAstroPhotography 2 года назад

How do I get a screen from my M1Max MacBook Pro to my Thunderbolt2 iMac Late2013? I could not use Apple's Thunderbolt3to2 conversion. To begin with, the placement item does not appear in the iMac's display settings.

@RasmusHaslund 3 года назад

I purchased the www.startech.com/en-dk/audio-video-products/usb32dp24k60 adapter and while it works on Windows 10, I cannot get it to work on my new MacBook Pro 13" M1. I see it detected in the system report, however, it does not show up under screen recording. I'm on Big Sur 11.2.3, could it be some update to Big Sur broke this? The adapter is connected to my CalDigit thunderbolt3+ dock (seems identical to the one you are using).

@cgoebel 3 года назад

Full disclosure, I’m not near your tech knowledge level. In order to connect 2 monitors to the M1 MBP for example, I would need to purchase the display link (pluggable) along with a display link star tech for 1 monitor and then do what it is that incorrect? Is there a simpler step by step explanation of how to do this? I really appreciate your video, I just need help with execution.

@Kehrmaschine1 3 года назад

Thanks for your video! What I havent fully figured out: Is it possible to get 3 4K Displays running with your Macbook Air? What would be your solution if you would want to switch those 3 external 4K Monitors, mouse and keybaord between one workstation and the macbook air? Do you know a KVM solution for that?

@IsraelAndersonShow 3 года назад

Unfortunately OBS can't see DisplayLink displays.

@rsavain 2 года назад

CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock is no longer avsilable. What to use?

@RuslanTulupov 2 года назад

The following is an alternative that is Thunderbolt 4 and has USB 3.0 ports and USB C ports for additional screens: amzn.to/37hQXHi Thank you for letting me know.

@HiFiInsider 3 года назад

well... Apple said the Mac on its own won’t support more so this is not technically what Apple meant bc you need to buy a T3 dock that’s $200+.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

Thunderbolt 3 Dock not required - I used it to add the multitude of USB 3.0 ports required for this test. Alternatively you can use a cheaper USB C hub - I've prepared a diagram here for Macbook Air users! drive.google.com/file/d/1WWp678TgWMnPlqdmQl8eNAeA1vNjKc5c/view?usp=sharing

@webenginer 3 года назад

Grazie!Thank you Ruslan! I have a question, do you think will it work through USB-C hub with 2 monitors? I would like to use a 4k monitor (already included on the hub) and another FHD monitor using your workaround. Should I move to thunderbalt or can I use the ISB-C HUB?

@borisyeltsin6606 3 года назад

Just curious, what stops us from using two usb-c to displayport adapters on the m1 mac mini to connect dual displays? Is it just that there is no port left to charge if we do so? I've used 3 of these with my four-port macbook pro to connect three 4k displays at 60hz without issues. Is there something different with the m1 macbook air's thunderbolt ports? www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-USB-C-Supporting/dp/B01J6DT070

@nisc_k 3 года назад

Hey @Ruslan can you show us what happens when the mac mini is connected to a touchscreenpls.

@ChildOL 3 года назад

Give me three 4K displays with at least the main one running at least 60hz and I’m happy

@dannydav709 3 года назад

yep. there are really good dongles out there that allow very good output for like 50 bucks, I just tried this one today. its just as good as native output www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CRZPHTB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@Tigerex966 3 года назад

Correct me if I'm wrong. This has always been available for tb3, but you lose all GPU acceleration on the extra displays. You can even do this with just a usba port on an old mac or pc with the appropiate driver and adapters. But you lose GPU acceleration.

@bruceerwin2541 2 года назад

P.S. X-Plane will optionally display all frame rate performance while the app is running once switched on in Settings.

@stephaniegrimes2273 Год назад

How do I setup a Mac mini 2 (not the Mac mini pro 2) with one monitor and 3 hdmi smart tv’s and 1 vga tv?

@RuslanTulupov Год назад

Buy the following: 2 of these - amzn.to/3nz44fa 1 of these - amzn.to/3M8pkT8 (HDMI to VGA) Plug the monitor into the Mac Mini using regular HDMI on the Mac Mini. Plug two of the TVs into the first adapter. Plug the third tv into the second adapter. Plug the VGA tv into the HDMI to VGA adapter and then into the last extra HDMI port. The two dual HDMI adapters go into the Mac Mini USB ports. If you need more ports you can get this Thunderbolt Dock: amzn.to/3aFYJMw

@timoernst 3 года назад

All these “adapters” have an external graphic chip built inside. That’s how they bypass Apple’s restrictions. Still nice video tho, keep it up 👍

@dannydav709 3 года назад

yes. however as seen in the video, porformance doesn't seem to be even a bit compromised. I have tested a few of the "dongles" so far, and you can't tell the difference between native HDMI output and the dongles. its quite an awesome workaround.

@GlenEdwards 3 года назад

@@dannydav709 Yeah I even put a cheap displayport adapter into my old 2012 macbook for a second external display and it's great! No lag that I can notice even watching youtube full screen on that monitor. It's not a huge monitor, not even 1080 so I can't speak for higher res quality.

@yatukulanvivekanandan1392 3 года назад

how would you connect m1 MacBook air to LG32UN500-W, could you use USB-C to HDMI or do use an adapter, or could you use USB c to display port, the ports on this monitor are 2 HDMIs and 1 DisplayPort

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

I would go for USB C to DisplayPort but I’m biased towards DisplayPort (seems like more features are supported, always preferred DVI to HDMI as well) However, I know the USB C to HDMI works, have not tried (and can’t fully support) USB C to DisplayPort adapters because I have not tried one (I’ve used Thunderbolt to DisplayPort which worked great)

@yatukulanvivekanandan1392 3 года назад

Appreciate you taking the time of your day to answer my question. I just had a follow-up question. Could I use a USB-C Hub that goes HDMI to HDMI

@Alihancho 2 года назад

Ruslan, will be this working? : I want 2 big dislays with Macbook Air M1 - 1. Macbook Air TypeC output #1 > TypeC-DisplayPort Cabel > DisplayPort Monitor #1 2. Macbook Air TypeC output #2 >USB-Hub (UGREEN, 4K, Type-C to HDMI, PD 100 V) > DisplayLink (StarTech, 4K@30Hz HDMI,) >HDMI-HDMI Cabel > HDMI Monitor #2 Thanks.

@alfaandries7396 2 года назад

Awesome Video! Sir can I ask you? Can that setup match my needs, I need 1 port for LED Screen, 1 for Stage monitor, 1 for Atem Blackmagic TV Studio, 1 for TV monitor?? Thank you so much.

@alfaandries7396 2 года назад

I run Propresenter 7 to all monitors

@RuslanTulupov 2 года назад

Yessir! 🙂

@darrenross8939 2 года назад

This is absolutely awesome... do you know if the same approach is possible with 5k Retina 27 Imac inleu of m1 mac? everywhere online tells me its only capable of two monitors. Was wondering if with a few starlink connectors that would be possible as well. Thanks for the video and hopefully you respond.

@RuslanTulupov 2 года назад

Absolutely possible.

@darrenross8939 2 года назад

@@RuslanTulupov would appreciate any help you can offer. I have purchase thunderbolt3 to dual displayport connector and currently running two monitors from that, when I connect an additional monitor direct to Imac, no signal. Do I need a USB to HDMI connector or something else? appreciate insights on how to work around it

@djrenault 3 года назад

What's the latency like on this? There are a lot of churches looking to do multi-out video setups with the new Macs, but video playback would have to be frame-accurate. Thanks for the video!

@ExperimentalExperiment 2 года назад

What about login (user/password)? I have a similar configuration on an M1 (six monitors, two of them 5K, one ultra wide...), and the login tends to appear on the natively connected monitors (one, the other or both), but not always. Login seems random; Apple support is useless for this. BTW1: there is sound with multimedia monitors. BTW2: Displaylink supports Ubuntu, ported to Debian (and similar) and Fedora, also with sound.

@leventeszegedi5725 3 года назад

Thanks! Could you please explain, what i need to purchase to run 2 full hd hdmi/display port monitors from macbook air (m1)? I'm going to purchase Hyper HyperDrive GEN2 12-in-1 USB-C Dock. What else i need? thanks in advance!

@Skylinar 2 года назад

Does this work for a MBP 2019 15'' with TouchBar as well?

@Skylinar 2 года назад

Talking to myself: Yep it does..

@antonio_carvalho 3 года назад

Your channel is great! You're the best at these crazy experiments. If you want a challenge, try to make a Dell UP3218K work with MacOS in its native 8k@60 resolution. If anyone can do it, it's you! Thanks for the great content!

@hallfatherofthree7022 3 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this awesome video! Very impressive! I had a few questions. I need to run 2-4k 27" spectre monitors at 60 hz resolution using an M1 MacBook Air. I also have the same cal digit hub you are using. I was wondering if one display could be ran natively and 1 could be ran using the STarTech USB 3.0 to dual display port adapter at 4k 60hz. It looks like I can't do that with the MacBook Air according to your video. So my other question is, does the 4k resolution using the StarTech usb 3.0 to dual display port adapter at 4k 60 look as good as running a monitor natively (without Star Tech / display link software) at 4k 60 from the MacBook Air? I'm assuming the native resolution looks somewhat better. I'm trying to decide if I want to have 2 - 4k monitors or just 1 - 4k monitor with better quality. I don't care to take a resolution hit on 1 out of 2 monitors, but I would like to get the best resolution possible out of at least 1 of the monitors. But there may not be that much noticeable difference. I just hate to spend $114 dollars on the Star Tech adapter to find out.

@ArthurAgrelli 3 года назад

Do you have updates on that? I am thinking about the same thing... cal digit hub + 2 - 4k 60 monitors + StarTech usb 3.0 to dual display port adapter at 4k 60

@Okir09 Год назад

did you find an answer for that ? i'm in the same situation, thank mate

@hallfatherofthree7022 Год назад

I decided not to go that route. I ended up just using my Mac Book air with 1 monitor for a Logic Pro music computer attached to a Rolland keyboard. Then I recently just bought an additional Mac Studio to use as my main computer. It runs 2 4K monitors easy.

@andysaputra 3 года назад

Hi Ruslan, thanks for making such an epic video! If I just need two external displays, do you think any docking station with DualLink capability will let me have a total of 3 independent displays (2 external displays + 1 from the built-in laptop display itself)?

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

I'm not too familiar with DisplayLink docking stations but if it supports DL it should work.. apologies I don't have any on-hand so I can't confirm.

@sumeetnagi7689 3 года назад

What's the frame rate at 4k and other monitors? I still don't feel completely convinced :|

@Tigerex966 3 года назад

The other screens lose GPU acceleration I believe, not sure if it is still 60 for or not.

@MD-eb6iu 3 года назад

This M1 just gets more and more impressive. Astonishing piece of kit.

@BrieoRobino 3 года назад

It’s impressive to have to jump through all these hoops to use more than one external monitor on a laptop?

@AlexJHatesGoogle 3 года назад

@@BrieoRobino I mean if you want to use more than one external display on any laptop you're going to need adapters

@Mokeysurfer 3 года назад

I think you misunderstand what is happening. This has nothing to do with M1. These are displays that run in software and are output buy the adapters. The quality is shit and the refresh rate is terrible. Any computer can do this

@itzlbritzl23 3 года назад

@@BrieoRobino shocking! you are right... something which is just such a given anywhere else in IT.

@BeeRich33 3 года назад

Any update on this? I bought a competing dock and my ASUS monitor won't work. Apparently Apple provided an update and detection doesn't happen automagically now.

@CarStomIt 2 года назад

Wow this is great I’m so happy you did this. Let me go and buy the start-tech. Thanks for taping this.

@japanesebaseballdiscord 3 года назад

1) does display link support vertical monitors? 2) the monitors only stay on if u close the lid right? how do u find a docking station that charges the laptop?

@danielnajerabetancourt8415 Год назад

Thanks, can i connect mi macmini m2 to a macbook air for color grading? Thanks

@RuslanTulupov Год назад

Unfortunately no. Cool idea.

@sticksandsquiggles5847 3 года назад

Wow, this is amazing. I got nervous when looking at a docking station website that said the M1 didn't support multiple displays. QUESTION: So what I have is a 2020 macbook air (13 inch) running BigSur, a 2012 macbook pro (15.5 inch) running Catalina, and an even older Mac Mini running OS Lion (I think... the last one for the old computer games). I am looking to invest in a switcher, or two, so that I can have multiple computers running on the same set of 2-4 monitors without having to flip cords. I have seen many switchers for two computers, is it possible to create a set up for 3-4 computers, connecting 4 monitors, keyboard and mouse? It would also be acceptable if only one computer (mb Air) used all 4 monitors, and the rest just used two. SECOND QUESTION... I am thinking the upper two monitors could be touch screen (really too high to look up to, but might be nice for tracking to-do lists and calendars while standing and doing other things besides sitting at my desk. Have you attempted adding touch screen monitors to a mac set up? Thanks!

@nicholasjoannides1359 3 года назад

can you do this without the caldigit or Is that essential when using the mac mini?

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

The CalDigit is not required - I used it to add full speed USB 3.0 ports to make sure all the adapters have the full bandwidth available to sustain all of the connections. If you use a USB C adapter it should be fine for 1-2 DisplayLink adapters (but might slow down if you plug more than 2 devices in) since USB C is limited to 10 gbps vs the 40 gbps available with Thunderbolt. Hope that helps!

@henrihelvetica5835 3 года назад

This is fantastic. A great walk through and I’m even more excited about my MBP M1 on its way.

@henrihelvetica5835 3 года назад

@Marcin Berman ha. Well, I won’t be using more than 2 externals. And I have a a TS3+ boxed up. Might do my migration this weekend

@manutm4uu 2 года назад

only two monitors are only working, with my mac mini with m1 chip, whenever i connect the thrid monitor it says no signal, and when i remove one of the two monitors which are working then the third monitor which i connected last will work. Is there any settings i need to change? i connected one via hdmi and other two via thunderbolt slot.

@claudemiraires2574 10 месяцев назад

hello I'm from Brazil. Good morning. I have a MacBook Pro M2, also a Dell Universal Docking Station - UD22, and a DH07 - Docking Station. In total I have five monitors plus the MacBook. Of the 5 monitors, three are working individually and two are mirrored. These two that are mirrored, can I place them individually? I would really appreciate it if you responded to me. Thank you very much.

@fatfield124 2 года назад

This is very impressive but I'm a little confused and could really do with some help. I've got a Macbook Air M1 with three 1080p monitors and one 3440x1440p ultrawide (All monitors are HDMI). Is this suggesting that in order to run them all I'd need to buy the following: 1 x Docking Station = ~£290 2 x USB 3.0 to DisplayPort adapters = ~£160 each (£360) 4 x Active DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter = ~£14 each (£56) For a total of ~£700 All to run 4 monitors :/ Not blaming this video on the cost, of course, I think you've done an excellent job on the content!

@djstraussp 3 года назад

Great video, did you test the startech dual display port 4k directly to Mac mini? Will be great to have 2 of this for a 5 Display configuration and let the thunderbolt for external storage and caldigit dock for periferals and maybe other displays.

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

I did not but it would work the same - that’s part of the reason I went with a CalDigit over using a USB 3.0 Hub (all USB 3.0 ports are full speed on CalDigit and same speed as on the Mac Mini)

@RuslanTulupov 3 года назад

That sounds like an awesome setup btw. Would love to see

@happyfreeky Год назад

I never understand Apple's logic towards supporting power users. Back in 2010-2015, I used my 2009 17" MacBook Pro with five extra screens using Diamond USB converters. You'd think Apple would want to nurture high-end users, but they never do -- at least not until years after.

@Tigerex966 3 года назад

The other screens lose GPU acceleration I believe, not sure if it is still 60hz for or not.

@leonbenner2204 2 года назад

would this work too? Plugable USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter for Dual Monitors, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for Mac and Windows, Thunderbolt 3 / 4, USB 3.0 or USB-C, 1080p@60Hz

@buzzuk2000 3 года назад

Is this the adapter for a two screen setup? I guess plug into a USB C to A adaptor? Appreciate any help please StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter - 4K 30Hz - External Video & Graphics Card - Dual Monitor Display Adapter - Supports Windows (USB32HD2) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0725K1MHH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_zwyXFbPFEQC0Q