Not detecting 2nd monitor

[nugowest]

Hello All,

I was very happy seeing that solution for the second monitor workaround but I never able to make that working.

Apple Macbook Pro M1 2021
MacOS Monterey Version 12.0.1
DisplayLink Manager 1.6.1 (Build 59.135(

Dock station: A local brand
https://www.coolblue.nl/product/877006/bluebuilt-usb-c-9-in-1-laptop-docking-station.html

HDMI to USB-C converter
https://www.vikingdirect.nl/nl/act-0-15-m-p-1037213

I tried both attached two setups yet display link never detect the second monitor.

Where could be the issue?

https://www.linkpicture.com/q/Screenshot-2022-04-13-at-16.13.45.png

https://www.linkpicture.com/q/Screenshot-2022-04-13-at-16.13.57.png

[rboerner]

Hello All,

I was very happy seeing that solution for the second monitor workaround but I never able to make that working.

Apple Macbook Pro M1 2021
MacOS Monterey Version 12.0.1
DisplayLink Manager 1.6.1 (Build 59.135(

Dock station: A local brand
https://www.coolblue.nl/product/877006/bluebuilt-usb-c-9-in-1-laptop-docking-station.html

HDMI to USB-C converter
https://www.vikingdirect.nl/nl/act-0-15-m-p-1037213

I tried both attached two setups yet display link never detect the second monitor.

Where could be the issue?



The specifications for the 'BlueBuilt USB-C 9 in 1 Laptop Docking Station' state:

"You can only connect 1 monitor at the same time to a MacBook with an M1 processor."

This is because Macs with an M1 processor are limited to a maximum of one external display. This is why only one display is working when you have both HP monitors connected to the device's built-in HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs.

In addition, the USB Type-C port on the 'BlueBuilt' device is not a video output port. It is a port used only for 'pass through' charging.

The intention is to connect a USB Type-C power supply to this port, and the power will be 'passed through' to the host laptop.

As a result, you cannot connect the secondary USB-C to HDMI adapter device you are using to the USB Type-C port within the 'BlueBuilt' device. It wouldn't work that way, regardless of your laptop's internal display limitations.

Further to this, neither of the products you are using have DisplayLink technology within them, so DisplayLink will not be able to help you.

If you want to add more than one external display to your Mac, you will need to use a product based on DisplayLink technology --> https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/displaylink-products

[nugowest]

Hello rboerner

Thanks for the response. It is clearer to me now. :cool:

[nugowest]

I bought this dock station and it works like a charm. I wish there are cheaper options in the market but none in my region.

https://www.coolblue.nl/product/823315/lenovo-thinkpad-hybride-usb-c-en-usb-a-docking-station.html

Thanks dude! You made my day...

[rboerner]

I bought this dock station and it works like a charm. I wish there are cheaper options in the market but none in my region.

https://www.coolblue.nl/product/823315/lenovo-thinkpad-hybride-usb-c-en-usb-a-docking-station.html

Thanks dude! You made my day...

Glad I could be of help!