Mac mini M2 DisplayLink adapter not registering

gooey · 02-13-2023, 07:34 PM

Hello,

I recently got the Mac mini and I'm trying to connect 3 external displays. I'm able to connect 2 displays via hdmi and thunderbolt 4. The last screen I'm trying to connect, I got the pluggable usb 3.0 and usb-c to hdmi adapter model: UGA-HDMI-S.

I tried plugging in with the usb 3.0 it lights up blue, the external display shows up for a brief second showing the Universal Graphic Adapter logo the same goes for the usb-c. Conclusion I got from that is the adapter is working.

When I check the DisplayLink software no display link adapter recognized. Also, checking the allowed accessories tabs inside of privacy & security is non existent on the Mac mini M2 base model.

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Does anybody know what the issue could be? I really want to keep the Mac mini but I don't see the point in buying the M2 pro for an extra 1000 just to be able to use an extra screen. Please let me know.

02-13-2023, 07:34 PM	#1
gooey Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 1	Mac mini M2 DisplayLink adapter not registering Hello, I recently got the Mac mini and I'm trying to connect 3 external displays. I'm able to connect 2 displays via hdmi and thunderbolt 4. The last screen I'm trying to connect, I got the pluggable usb 3.0 and usb-c to hdmi adapter model: UGA-HDMI-S. I tried plugging in with the usb 3.0 it lights up blue, the external display shows up for a brief second showing the Universal Graphic Adapter logo the same goes for the usb-c. Conclusion I got from that is the adapter is working. When I check the DisplayLink software no display link adapter recognized. Also, checking the allowed accessories tabs inside of privacy & security is non existent on the Mac mini M2 base model. Screenshot 2023-02-13 at 3.23.20 PM.jpg Screenshot 2023-02-13 at 3.22.22 PM.jpg Does anybody know what the issue could be? I really want to keep the Mac mini but I don't see the point in buying the M2 pro for an extra 1000 just to be able to use an extra screen. Please let me know.