How to setup MULTIPLE Monitors on any Macbook (inc. M1/M2/M3)

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Alternative docking stations/hubs:
www.synaptics.com/products/di...
This is a step-by-step guide of how to set up an M1 Macbook (or indeed any laptop) with a dual monitor setup for all your creative and work from home needs. The video focusses on M1 Macbooks but if you use M1 Pro, M1 Max, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max or even Windows PCs, you should still find this works perfectly.
#WorkFromHome #Macbook #DualMonitor #TripleMonitor #SCXCreative #M2Pro #Apple
Music: Harris Heller - Trendy - Streambeats
Link for the DisplayLink download:
www.displaylink.com/downloads
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Items Required
1:24 How to Connect Everything
1:50 Software Download
2:37 How to Change Monitor Layout
3:05 Troubleshooting
3:56 How to Use External Monitors with the Lid Closed
4:22 Summary

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@SeansCreativeStudio 5 ай бұрын

Here are all of the compatible hubs for this setup (January 2024): www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/displaylink-products-list?field_displaylink_category_value=universal_docking_stations

@imsoswift 5 ай бұрын

Can I get 3 monitors on the hub?

@SeansCreativeStudio 5 ай бұрын

@@imsoswift You can but it depends on which hub you go for, the updated link in the description should let you know which one you can get for your needs :)

@rnbtv. 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Sean. This was the only video I found valuable even in 2024 Thanks for the above URL. It was immensely helpful to buy a compatible dockstation for my M1 MacBook.

@alecowens9639 3 ай бұрын

Hi I’m looking at a few of these hubs and some say they are only compatible with windows, if I purchase the dongle can you confirm these all work with Mac

@SeansCreativeStudio 3 ай бұрын

@@alecowens9639 I havent tested them all as it would be impractical. I can only suggest following their guidance on compatibility. Dongles don't make things compatible usually.

@katygrindal6960 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It was helpful to have it segmented so I can go back and watch over the parts I did not catch the first time. The list of things needed was helpful too. I was able to find everything I need. I have watched other videos but this one was the most straightforward and easy for a non-techie to understand. I have been struggling with this M1 issue since the new MacBook's were released. Thank you.

@mariareyes4602 2 жыл бұрын

I looked for almost 3 days on what the best way to make my dock work with my new Mac. This is by far the best video!!

@redlotuschic Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ive been fumbling through a few videos until I found this one and this got my dual monitors working! Dec 2022!

@theitbay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting together this very informative video. We've had a number of customers who have bought the Dell D3100 dock from us asking about this setup so we've sent them straight to your clip.

@sravankumarg6902 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely video. Simple, clear and concise. Got my 2 monitor setup working with these steps.

@Rakiza 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. you have the best video on this topic that I have come across so far because you show the cables and how they should be connected.

@enoudoh3382 7 ай бұрын

November 2023 and this is still relevant. Thanks for this❤

@MathALCS 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man. The most detailed and helpful tutorial so far!

@moisurleweb 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was very usefull. I bought the dell box yesterday from amazon (Canada) and received it today and It works!

@serdardogi2162 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the best solution.. you can find a used dock almost at the same price as cheap dongles. Thanks a lot!

@ced8414 3 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point, thank you.

@diegomartin3284 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, thank you very much for your valuable collaboration. Following the step by step everything is OK. Super video very well explained. total thanks

@nancyattoh8998 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful - best explainer of all the videos I tried - thanks!

@lz9751 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I use the same docking station as you. It's very helpful for me!!!

@emilkarolofficial 10 ай бұрын

Thank You so much! Finally after watching 50 Videos got the connection!

@SeansCreativeStudio 10 ай бұрын

Glad its working for you now!!

@Amber42000 5 ай бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you so much for making it easy !

@nicanaval2667 6 ай бұрын

You made things so easy for beginners like. Thank youuu sooo much!

@You7aRe7My7LivE 3 жыл бұрын

great video man, thanks for that. greetings from switzerland

@MarcoRosales 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video I don't know why I hadn't found it sooner, also, thank you so much for keeping it. Concise and super informative.

@SeansCreativeStudio 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind message, happy to help

@ReelyboredJon Жыл бұрын

This worked like a charm! Thank you

@williamsoto2308 2 жыл бұрын

It works great, Thank you for the information.

@Kingz_fr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!! I can confirm this is working 100%

@henrybrown3400 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, this worked perfectly!

@user-yc1xn5vq8s 9 ай бұрын

thank you for this video!! it works great!!

@streetcred9585 4 ай бұрын

This worked perfectly on my M1 MacBook. Great video

@nguyenvu-ul7op Жыл бұрын

It works! thank you for your video.

@navnathdahibhate2464 4 ай бұрын

worked on M3 Macbook pro, Thank you!

@ikeibekwe6601 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. It worked for me.

@Dezwrr 11 ай бұрын

You gelped me out sooo much. I have a different dongle" iVANKY 12-in-1 85W PD Dock". I downloaded the displaylink driver and it was a game changer, I have a similar set up like yours. Thanks soo much

@SeansCreativeStudio 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear it!

@douglasbianchezzi234 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much for this video!!!! hugs from brazil!!!! that help me aaaa looott!!!

@awgaming5340 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid this works perfectly for my setup

@timo57890 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this was super helpful!!!

@andreazarate1057 2 жыл бұрын

amazing video!!! Thank you!

@malcomgovender1891 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for this

@luisbaltodano227 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@abhijitsengupta7177 Ай бұрын

Thanks a ton for the lucid yet precise instructions! I was able to hook up my dual monitor setup without breaking a sweat. An alternate option for those who want to use the Dell D3100: You may also use a USB C to USB B cable to connect the Macbook to the Dell docking station.

@Ascyr Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate.

@paulpark5121 Жыл бұрын

You are a hero, sir.

@philippkhater4920 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it works !!!

@GiovanniGReid Жыл бұрын

I was seriously ready to buy a another adapter. as my dell only worked on my microsoft. Can't believe all I needed to do was download and install a program. I thank you alot

@vasilpopov5772 10 ай бұрын

Getting 2 monitors has been a nightmare amongst Apple's marketing gimmicks. Thank you for making this an easy and simple process!

@SeansCreativeStudio 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@marcusburnettsr8911 6 ай бұрын

How important is the DisplayLink Manager?

@Entertainment-vp4zj 2 жыл бұрын

Great video... Thanks

@user-ck3up9cu6c Жыл бұрын

You're a tech rockstar!

@chiragmalvi1327 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, Your instruction has helped at lot and my mac M1 works with 2 Acer monitors in extended mode. Thanks a lot for this great video.

@williamlittle2811 2 жыл бұрын

How?! :( I followed the instructions but I still don't see my 3rd monitor or "arrangements". I have a MacBook pro Monterrey 12

@chuvaca629 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamlittle2811 did you manage to solve it?

@MinisterRickiLBlakeney Жыл бұрын

@@williamlittle2811 I'm having the same problem... help!

@gurkiratsingh3250 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@soccerchamp81 2 жыл бұрын

Just set up my two monitors with my school's M1 macbook air following this wonderfully detailed tutorial! Thanks so much for helping, and even including the insomniacs bit.

@garygasparyan280 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, how were you abel to connect the Macbook Air M1 to two monitors, when I do mine only 1 monitor gets detected despite both hdmi connected tthrough a usb-c adapter I have. I dont know what else to do :( if possible can you please help me, thanks

@soccerchamp81 2 жыл бұрын

@@garygasparyan280 hey! i got the Dell hub, and then just followed the instructions from this video. i also downloaded display link which is the program you need to make sure two monitors would be displayed. lmk if you need further help!

@jaskaran3819 10 ай бұрын

@@soccerchamp81 Can I use those 13 in 1 hub adapter for MacBooks from amazon which have got 2 HDMI ports in it,, would that work with displaylink ?? Or any lightning port to dual HDMI adapter,, I got both and neither or them are working,, just want to make sure that if it only works with D6000 or I'm missing something out,,, Thanks

@soccerchamp81 10 ай бұрын

@@garygasparyan280 I think the only way is through the Dell Hub. A measly usb-c adapter won’t work

@soccerchamp81 10 ай бұрын

@@jaskaran3819 No, you need the dell hub

@billwight8603 Жыл бұрын

This was just excellent and well paced for us non-geeks.

@SeansCreativeStudio Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill, happy to help

@lakshmiprabharamesh8535 17 күн бұрын

Your video saved me a lot of time! Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. It was very helpful.

@SeansCreativeStudio 16 күн бұрын

Great to hear, thanks!

@user-ve5wb6pi6d 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm not very computer literate and have wasted several hours but watching this video and I now have it sorted in 10 minutes.

@SeansCreativeStudio 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@jimmybrown991 5 ай бұрын

What type of laptop are you using to set up your monitors

@chrisstewart7388 5 ай бұрын

@@jimmybrown991MacBook air

@SeansCreativeStudio 5 ай бұрын

@@jimmybrown991 In this video, I have an M1 Macbook Pro, but I now us an M2 Pro Mac Mini and have even tested this on an M3 laptop too. This setup also works on any Windows laptop too!

@tommason3372 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it worked. I had to restart my MacBook but it definitely worked.

@-Keyboard-Warrior. 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, a solution that I can use in India also... Thanks!

@veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@leehuynh8470 2 жыл бұрын

Sir. You have saved my life.

@colinricketts2235 Жыл бұрын

best Video. worked immedietly

@AThoughtfulChat Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Was trying to figure out why it wasnt working and didnt realize I had to download the driver - derp. Havent done that since the windows days - thanks.

@SeansCreativeStudio Ай бұрын

Glad it’s working!

@HauntMeGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Russia! And yes! Thank u so much! It helps me

@whiteboy12911 2 жыл бұрын

great great job

@developmentdan4501 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@danmiller7709 2 жыл бұрын

I already have this dock, getting a Macbook Air, glad to see it works well with the adapter and I don't need to buy another dock. (plus finding one with two HDMI outputs, not DisplayPort and Thunderbolt seemed difficult and expensive) Thanks for the video.

@craigsmith2832 2 жыл бұрын

How did you connect the docking station to your MacBook air?

@ivanosus5633 Жыл бұрын

Has everything worked fine?

@danmiller7709 Жыл бұрын

@@ivanosus5633 yeah, it can be finicky at times, but I’ve spent about 7 months jumping between Mac and Windows The display program eats some performance, that’s the worst part but I don’t do anything too intensive

@davidschoenoff4262 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@MartinPickering-PickeringRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, how does the mac respond while using the Display link on an M1 that doesn’t officially support more than one external screen? More specifically, are all the menu bars, dock, etc tricked into working as if using two screens on a machine that can do so natively, or is it more of a case that the menus, dock etc always appear on the main screen? Thanks

@BillieBadass00 2 жыл бұрын

thanks bro

@AlecaMonteiro 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This video helped me a lot, since I`ve been trying to use dual monitor with my MacBook Air 2017 that I still own. But I just got the new MacBook Pro M1 and was wondering if it was compatible with my Dell D3100 and IT IS!!!! That's great!! Thank you.

@martinblazek6659 Жыл бұрын

It works thank you

@SeansCreativeStudio Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@vadisquo9094 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Cox.

@dacowthebol9325 Ай бұрын

Thank YOU!!!!

@SeansCreativeStudio Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@daniellasevern9684 3 жыл бұрын

Super informative, your set up looks great 👌🏽👍🏽

@prelexia1 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding

@SeansCreativeStudio 7 ай бұрын

Thanks

@physicstom4798 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! I got what I want to know thanks to your video. However, since background music was louder than your voice, It was difficult to hear what you were saying. I hope it will be improved in following videos!

@ldrpersonal 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sean! I had had a hard time trying to solve this issue until I run into your video. All set up now. I just have an issue using my headphones when connected to the front of the hub; it would really mess up Zoom (crashed) every time I tried to use it this way. I still have to try to connect a back up drive through the hub to see how it worked. monitors are doing well. Any comment on these issues?

@Boxjelly5150 9 ай бұрын

I really hope this works. I’ll check when I get home tonight.

@SeansCreativeStudio 9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@Boxjelly5150 9 ай бұрын

@@SeansCreativeStudio it worked!!! Tnx

@panagiotischristoforou6823 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean. I can confirm this is working with dell working stations, and I am using 2 display ports, all of the issues i had one monitor, mac going to sleep all solved with this tutorial/

@dev.shafkhan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, thank you for your review and I bought a D3100 and it works like a charm. I have one question though, all ports are working on the dock except for the audio port. Do you know how to make it work?

@chrisg3107 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. Can you connect a MacBook 3 or 4 screen

@HeidiPize Жыл бұрын

Good evening, I have found your videos useful thus far. When I get to 2:47 on the video, I do not have the arrangement tab. I am operating on M1, Monterey, 12.6. Please help. Thank you.

@FazeelJALEEL-jc9hc Жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, Very helpful video. thank you so much. Can you pls send the model for this dongle? Nad is this work for MacBook Air that only supports for one monitor?

@27hdyx6b3ym3w 3 жыл бұрын

Please do an extensive review of your BenQ monitors.

@raghavanandjakkani7605 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. thank you for the info. I use a similar Dell docking station for my Work (windows Laptop) works great. And I am having an Early 2015 Mac Book Pro with Thunderbolt 2 ports. Trying to find a Thunderbolt 2 to USB-C cable to set up a Dual monitor for my Mac. No luck finding the cable. Can you help me with that? Thanks again.

@booragal 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Curious to know if anyone else has run into any problems with the Night Shift option. When switched on, the Macbook screen works, and ONE of the TWO monitors also works. However, it's a little distracting as I have one warm external monitor and the other blue light (cool). Thanks!! 😊

@keiserren 3 жыл бұрын

Can I charge the M1 normally right? Can I use this with M1 closed? Thanks, Excellent video!

@cyruscyrus8588 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean ! can you run multiple applications on mac book pro with 2 external monitors with no hiccups ?. i.e. running individual applications on different screens.. i have a macbook pro i5 with quad core 2019 model . if yes then do these applications run on individual cores or single core takes all the load.. sorry for the detailed question..

@nachitoox 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thanks for your video! Very well explained. I just have one question; isn't there another way, with all the time that has passed since these MacBooks were released, other than getting a DisplayLink-compatible hub? I'm concerned about the extra cost, as these hubs are not regular low-cost hubs

@SeansCreativeStudio 11 ай бұрын

I had to discover this setup because the issue is caused by a hardware limitation on the M1 systems, when the M2 and newer systems have been coming out, it has meant that they don't have the same issue as they can use Thunderbolt for one of the monitors. However with M1, there are no other ways to make this work. There is a link in the description for the compatible hubs and you don't always need the latest and greatest to make this work. There should be a few more affordable options to get you up and running. Thanks for watching and commenting, I hope this helps!

@mohamadhannan9829 3 жыл бұрын

hi, I wanna ask about the cable. I've read ur comment to others below, from MacBook need cable USB-C to USB-A adapter. Then to connect from the USB-A adapter to DisplayLink hub is by using USB-A to USB-B Superspeed. Does the cable USB-A to USB-B Superspeed is included when buying the hub, or we need to buy the cable seperately?

@Lunalala_ 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, very useful Video! I'm thinking about buying the dell d6000 for my macbook m1 2020 but I'm not sure if it would work with an external monitor + a Huion display graphics tablet, will the tablet be able to be used normally? Or will it not work? (My monitor works via DisplayPort, hdmi or usb -c. The tablets works with usb c or with a 3in 1 cable where the usb-c part goes into the tablet and hdmi and usb part into the computer) Can anybody help me or had experience with it?

@ilyahan27 Жыл бұрын

And there is also a displayport input, that is, you can connect a third separate desktop? I really have dell alienware, and I need to connect 3 working separate monitors, I don't know if this station will go?

@arpitsrm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Do I need only Apples's USB-C to A Adaptor to connect to MacBook Pro m1 or will any USB-C to USB-A adaptor work? I have a USB-C to (USB-A + HDMI + USB-C). Will that work with the above setup

@AdamFischer-cg9hp 2 ай бұрын

This is awesome. After Apple and Dell support saying this would never work, you saved the day. HOWEVER, night shift doesn't seem to translate from the laptop to the monitors with this setup. Do you have any suggestions?

@user-gh4tv4hm8t 8 ай бұрын

I bought Pluggable UD-3900Z and I connected it to my MacBook Air M1 with dual monitor exactly as discussed earlier. Everything connected well but when I am idle for 1 or 2 mins both monitors with mouse are frozen and not working. I have to unplug and plug the USB-C cable to make it work.

@staycalm9979 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video and support. Some users reported mouse lag with the Dell 3100 dock on Amazon reviews. Did you notice any such issues? Thanks in advance.

@staycalm9979 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeansCreativeStudio Thanks a lot.

@robertw.1499 Жыл бұрын

I've subscribed and rang the bell, so I'd like to ask a question. I'm currently trying to decide between a two display setup for my Macbook M1 as shown here, or buying the LG 49WL95C Ultrawide screen. Do you have any thoughts on this. Two respectable monitors are about the same price as the LG, nor sure however whether it will work and what extra hardware I'd need. Thanks 👍

@trucorp71 Жыл бұрын

Sean, help me understand; I have a MacBook air M2, will this hub help me use both external monitors independently one form the other so that I can do different tasks on each one? Thank you for you help!

@tauriquebt23 2 жыл бұрын

Does using the USB A adapter reduce resolution and refresh rate as opposed to using a USB C dock? Also does this pass charge, as ideally I wouldn't want to keep my mac on continuous charge?

@Bergeronwebdesign 2 жыл бұрын

Does the d3100 also charge the Mac while plugged in or do you need to have your charger plugged as well?

@emanuellabat3511 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a doubt about the hub. I have Hyperdriven 1-in-2 hub and I want to know if I using displaylink manager I can uso 2 external monitor? My hub has 2 hdmi ports but when I connect my 2 monitors only work 1. Could you help me with this issue? Thanks

@kevink2740 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, very helpful! Is there a keyboard shortcut to make the cursor jump between two screens (external monitors) instead of dragging it?

@kevink2740 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeansCreativeStudio I downloaded Better TouchTool through Setapp and followed the instructions. It works. Thank you for the taking your time to search and answer, it was helpful .

@psu7686 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean, thanks very much for the super helpful video. In terms of powering up the MacBook Pro M1 you are doing so via a separate power USB-C cord directly to the laptop instead of through the hub, correct? Any issues with all the cables on that side of the laptop?

@SeansCreativeStudio 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, it depends but with the hub I'm using, I can't power the laptop so it's a bit of a pain. Some hubs can power the laptop though, so there are always some options out there.

@craigsmith2832 2 жыл бұрын

which USB-C to USB dongle did you buy from apple? is the setup the same for a MacBook Air?

@justinmace8491 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a cheaper option for the HUB? I don't have 4k monitor and only need it for duel monitors. Thank you

@mikebud7 2 жыл бұрын

I've got two 4K Ultrawide monitors and I can only seem to get the display to mirror on the external monitors. I ensured the mirror setting was disabled in system preferences. Not sure what else to try. MacBook is a 2021 pro with Intel i9 chip.