For any other M1 device, users will need to get a little creative if their desk setups used more than one external monitor.Įven with the latest changes in Apple’s underlying chip architecture, you can still use your new MacBook with multiple external monitors. Even so, it only supports two external monitors (probably because it doesn’t have its own integrated display included). The only device that supports more than one native display is the M1 Mac Mini. Many users who purchased one of the M1 range of MacBook Pro or MacBook Air devices were quick to rush to online forums to register their surprise. It may have come down to a design constraint, as the company remains tight-lipped about why they went down this route. Single Display Native Support with MacBook Pro and Air DevicesĪpple’s decision to provide support for a single native display was tough to understand. With a DisplayLink enabled docking station, you’ll be able to support your entire setup without needing any special adapters or complex workarounds.
With one of the docking solutions listed above, you can extend your external display capabilities to multiple monitors resulting in productivity with your M1 setup.
USB-A to DVI-I/VGA/DVI-D 1080p Video Adapterīy using the latest video adapter software from DisplayLink, you can use your existing docking station to connect up to five displays to your M1 MacBook.Some of Kensington’s compatible adapters available include: Once you’ve updated the driver, you can use a Kensington USB-A DisplayLink Video Adapter to connect your additional monitors.
If you’ve configured your desk or workstation with USB-C Alt Mode, Thunderbolt 3, or a Thunderbolt 4 docking station, extending your display capabilities is as simple as downloading the latest DisplayLink driver for macOS. Use-Case 1 – You Already Have a Docking Station In this blog, we’ll discuss the two main scenarios (or use-cases) and how you can set up your dual monitors for more than one display while using a new MacBook Pro or Air device with the M1 chipset.