How to connect two monitors to Macbook

[@Nikhil-Math]

bro seriously, you don’t have very many views on this video, but you know how hard it was to find a video like this?! seriously, thank you brother. You are helpful.. Remember, you’re helping out a lot of people thank you. I don’t got a lot of money to spend for solutions that will not work, so thanks again dude. seriously keep it going .

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hands down, the best comment I have ever received on one of my videos ☺️ Thank you so much for taking the time to express this - it has made my year! Thanks brother! 🙏

[@Nikhil-Math]

@@GetBusyLiving Wow that makes me feel really good, thank you for sharing that. I took a screen shot of what you said cause it meant a lot, I want to remember that. I am also extremely pleased to tell you, I did exactly what you did in the video and I have officially 3 desktops for my computer. Thank you so much, you did exactly what I needed someone to do. Thank you very much. Have a good day.

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@Nikhil-Math I'm really happy it worked out for you 👍 And again, thanks - not many people take the time to give such feedback - I really appreciate it and it makes this worth doing!

[@kevingause3826]

@@GetBusyLiving He's RIGHT!!! This video came right in time.. now I know I have the wrong things.... back to the store I go.. thanks so much for this video sir!

[@Anthony-sn9kl]

Agree this was tutorial perfection

[@mdevineyjr]

Lifesaver! I am running a 2022 MacBook Pro, and this hack still works great! For anyone who only has one of the dongle‘s… You can plug one HDMI cable directly into the MacBook Pro, and the other one plugged into the dongle and that will also extend both screens (not duplicate). And if necessary, you can open the MacBook Pro and have three screens. Thanks again! Very concise, very informative and no fluff!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Oh wow - that is super kind of you to say! Thank you so much! 🙏

[@sayyamzia2396]

I've got the same issue with a 2022 pro m2, and this solution didn't work for me. Could it be due to the docks/dongles I'm using? I only have 2 usb-c ports, no HDMI ports on my Mac.

[@sam.offduty]

As of Feb 2024 THIS STILL WORKS!! I couldn't find any other solutions, so followed this advice and purchased two separate HDMI cables and two separate dongles. Once I got them plugged in, I was able to immediately use two separate display screens with my Mac. HUGE THANKS for this solution!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm really glad I could help @samronjak7833 - thanks for watching! 👍 Glad to hear it still works!!

[@1012bela]

Hi Sam, love your comment, my Mac has only on place to connect the dongle, does your Mac has to connectors, please let me know - Thank you very much

[@jaimeolguin3504]

I’m still having issues. My Mac isn’t recognizing my second monitor. Doesn’t matter if I switch which one I plug in first. My Mac only recognizes one monitor. 😢 Anyone else having this issue?

[@MRuby9076]

@@jaimeolguin3504Im having this issue even with a display dock did you manage to sort it

[@jessie-pb]

OMG I cannot thank you enough for this video. As of Aug 2024, your instructions worked. I watched so many videos to figure how to set up 2 display monitors and I was literally losing hope. But then, I found your video and your video is the only one that made sense to me. It worked with my laptop closed (MacAir13 M3)and I now have two independent displays. Thank you!!! Thank you!! Thank you!!

[@jamesblease6376]

you cannot believe the amount of time and effort I spent trying to get this to work before seeing this, you are an absolute legend

[@GetBusyLiving]

Ha ha the joy in your message makes me smile - I'm truly glad I could be of service :-) 🙏😊

[@lennart.8085]

Me watching this with two screens showing the same vid ...

[@GetBusyLiving]

Ha ha that's funny :-)

[@zongkaiyang1181]

you have me with you doing the same thing!

[@ATKRenzz]

me to haha

[@laurentjunhaoli2962]

yes me too, same got this problem too!

[@Fcapablanca]

hahahahhaha... me 2.... :)

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Absolute lifesaver. I've recently started a new job with a mac and the lack of dual external monitors was turning my hair grey. This video was clear, concise and perfect in terms of pace. Thank you for taking the time to shoot, edit and upload. Much appreciated.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm glad I could help Wobbly wobbly - thanks for watching and for your very kind comments! 👍 🙏

[@mattbank6292]

This is the only video on the internet that actually shows and explains how easy it is to run this setup. THANK YOU!!!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Oh wow - that is super kind of you to say! Thank you so much! I mainly made it because I couldn't find a video to help me, and I know how frustrating it was for me. Little did I know that this video would blow up so much! Karma maybe 😊🤣 Thanks again for taking the time to comment - I really appreciate your support 🙏

[@sharmapuneetsharma]

Wonderful!! This is what you call CRISP. . !! No Dramas, No-Nonsense, To the point, Sharp, Precise and In and Out quickly!! Great Job!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your feedback!

[@matteratzii3799]

this couldn’t be any more perfect, i just bought the exact same monitors not a day ago and have the same laptop as well, i’ve been trying to find a good solution to this for a while and i’m so happy i came across this video

[@GetBusyLiving]

That’s awesome 👏 I’m so glad I could help :-)

[@21TGH]

Good video, when you got to 3:20 - 4:40 I started to wonder if this was all a waste of time, but thumbs-up, you rescued victory out of the jaws of defeat by opening the macbook. 3 screens, that's what we need!!!!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Ha ha well I'm glad I didn't disappoint in the end :-) Thanks for watching all the way through!

[@MsTjDetweiler]

Just wanted to let you know that you're STILL helping people with this video. There were like 10 videos before this that had some sort of convoluted set up or said it was impossible. THANK YOU SIR!!!!

[@coveredindie]

Let me just echo what has been said in the comments so far. You are truly the internet at its finest - cutting through the noise and saving thousands of people thousands of hours (and a ton of money!) in the process. Plus, you come across as a really great guy! I hope I speak for everyone when I say we are truly wishing you all the best in life and you deserve all the positive karma you get!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Oh wow - that is super kind of you to say! Honestly when you take into account the amount of 'haters' out there (you should see some of the comments), something like this makes it all worthwhile, and I can't say how much it means to me 😌 Thank you so much! 🙏 I really appreciate your support 🙏

[@beingmo612]

This comment just made me feel good about humanity. Love your energy Max :)

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@beingmo612 I second that! 🙏😊

[@PriteshRPatel-lr5uh]

I had the same problem. I spent weeks searching online, but could not find the solution I was looking for, then, just for shits & grins, I came to youtube and found your channel and this video. WOW...OMG....Thank you for this. I had a couple of dongles lying around and tried your solution, and low and behold, it worked. A big thanks from Orange County, CA, USA.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey that's great to hear - I'm glad you were able to get sorted! 👍

[@abhishek1ist]

After so many hours and so many videos I found this and man it’s really helpful. 🙏🏻

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks! I’m so glad it has helped! 👍

[@vprows]

A miracle! It worked! I've spent months and lots of money buying dongles to use my two new displays with my new MacBook Air. One actually worked but was frying my ports. Thankyou for this video!

[@GetBusyLiving]

I am so glad that you have found it beneficial! You’re very welcome! 👍

[@evalinac9052]

Thank you so much! I recently started working remote and I was having so much trouble trying to use my two monitors. I was stuck purchasing multiple devices that only spilt and mirrored my screen. I figured it out now!

[@GetBusyLiving]

That's great! I'm glad I could help! 👍

[@Bladebreak3r]

Thank you so much for a straight to the point, no fuss video about EXACTLY what I wanted to do! I also tried a hdmi splitter like you and was very disappointed. So thank you sir for this amazingly helpful video 🙏🙏

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey @renamons614 you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@Prod.HeyMarco]

For me it only comes on one or the other monitors never at the same time any help?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Look under Preferences and there is a Display option, there may be a setting there to adjust

[@ItamarErezMusic]

So do you need 2 HDMI to USB cables from each monitor to the USB port? I didn’t quite get that…

[@GetBusyLiving]

No mate, just one. It's one port per external monitor.

[@josephgil3843]

Awesome video - extremely clear. There is so much crap on the Net that sometimes it becomes rare to find good/quality content. Great job !

[@GetBusyLiving]

That’s very kind - thank you! I appreciate that! 🙏

[@rahulsrrf]

Agreed. Thank you @getbusyliving! I'm curious... is there any docks out there from your research that can support 2 simultaneous video feeds? Such as VGA + HDMI or 2x HDMI?

[@HGreenwell01]

Thanks so much for sharing this tip. A lifesaver for my tired eyes as I'm switching from work during the day to grad school work in the evenings.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Heather Greenwell you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@demetriussummerville1773]

After searching countless videos this is hands down the easiest video and it explains it in laymen’s terms. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@GetBusyLiving]

You’re very welcome! Thank you so much for that, I appreciate it! 🙏

[@plasticboi2]

THANK YOU 🙏🏾 this absolutely WORKS! One screen is attached to the MacBook Pro with an Apple dongle. The second is screen is connected by an hdmi. One end to the screen and the other straight in to the Mac. I tried everything like you did and your solution is BRILLIANT. Thanks again.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey @plasticboi2 you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@1012bela]

Hi thank you for your amazing comment, my Mac has only on place to connect the dongle, does your Mac has to connectors, please let me know - Thank you very much

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@1012bela Yes mine has more than one port (actually I'm lucky, the 16" has four USB-C ports). Unfortunately each port only supports one external monitor, so even if you plug a dongle into a port that has more than one extension port, it will still only support one monitor. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[@plasticboi2]

@@1012bela Yes, I have 1 MacBook Pro with 2 USB-C ports on the left and 1 USB-C port and an hdmi port on the right. The hdmi cord attaches the right screen to the right side of the Mac. On the left, I needed an adapter/dongle (hdmi to USB-C) to attach the screen to the Mac. It looks like you only need one USB-C port on the right and left. I hope that helps since I didn’t spell check my first comment.

[@1012bela]

Thank you very much for your response

[@anthonydempsey7740]

Helpful video. Thanks. The Satechi USB - C Dual Multimedia adapter means you don't need 2 dongles ( docks) or a dongle ( dock) and a separate HDMI / USB C connector to another port. The Satechi Dual Multimedia has a dual plug that plugs into the 2 usb c ports in the mac and this dongle has 2 HDMI ports in it for your monitors to plug straight into. It also has the SD and micro sd card slots ethernet port and usb c port so you can power on. Its a tad more expensive at around $170 AUD.

[@GetBusyLiving]

I just checked it out and it looks great! They also show a picture of it displaying to two monitors 👍

[@yotonyishere]

I got MacBook prob 2019 it gets ridiculous hot when I plug an external monitor :(

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes it does heat up but mine does if I’m using something intensive like Final Cut Pro, whether or not I’m connected to a monitor.

[@albertovaldes9581]

For long time I have been looking for a video to do exactly this with my Mac. I had similar setup in my job and missed so much something similar at home. I just puchased a ne MacBook Air and see a sea of opportunities to have at last multiple monitors on my home Mac. Thanks so much!!!!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know!👍

[@ajimenez618]

upvoted because you are the most considerate guy on KZbin. "Skip to 2:00 minutes if you're in a hurry." Right on!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Oh that's very kind of you - I appreciate that 🙏👍

[@parsis85]

I have 2 samsung monitors connected to my Macbook Pro, but I cant make them to function independently from one another...What ever I do on one screen happens automatically on the othe rone as well..Anyone can plz tell me what to do to make them work separately from each other ? Thanks

[@Shakibosss]

Try ... System Preferences > Displays > Arrangement > Deselect 'Mirror Displays'

[@GetBusyLiving]

I totally agree with Shakib - that is what I would try too.

[@parsis85]

Thanks a lot , it’s working excellent now! :)

[@GetBusyLiving]

Awesome - great to hear! 👍👍

[@ityzftw]

@@GetBusyLiving i have the same problem, is it a must to have 2 usb c to hdmi cables instead of just using 1 usb c hub?

[@naomidiamant8931]

Thank you so much. Instead of spending hours trying to figure this out with tech support, I should have come straight to your video.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm glad I could help Naomi Diamant - thanks for watching! 👍

[@luke4800]

Hey mate. I have a 2015 MacBook Air. Would using a thunderbolt to hdmi dongle and USB 3.0 to hdmi dongle with two seperate hdmi cables do the trick? The USB to hdmi dongle has no other ports it’s just the hdmi port. Cheers

[@GetBusyLiving]

I would hate to guarantee it, but based on everything I have seen to date I would say yes that should work.

[@EveReFi]

plese @Luke let me know if it works, I'm in the same situation

[@fadihaddad2720]

Hey guys, am I too greedy to try it on mid-2012? What connection do I need? I have already LG Ultrawide connected to the mini display port! Please advise me…

[@KristiHupfeld]

I did all this yet only 1 monitor displays. If I unplug monitor A, then monitor works and if I unplug monitor B, then monitor A works so the connection is good but the computer will not allow both to display at the same time. Any solutions for this?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Do you have an M1? They don't support multiple external monitors.

[@Yugo_Reyes]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!! I have been wondering what to do about this and finally, I found a video that can really explain what I need. Keep up the good videos you got, you got my like and support.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey thank you so much for the feedback! Let me know how you get on! Thank you for your comment and support! 🙏

[@Yugo_Reyes]

Can I use USB to HDMI instead of USB-C to HDMI?

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@Yugo_Reyes You will likely still need an adapter, as I don't think an HDMI to USB cable exists. If you have standard USB ports on your computer, then you will need a USB to HDMI adapter, then plug your HDMI cable from that to your monitor.

[@WackowskiProductions]

Thank you! Easiest and cheapest way to make this work! All the best to you!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey @WackowskiProductions you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@davidzatica408]

i have a feeling this channel will get big

[@GetBusyLiving]

I hope you’re right!! 🤣 Thank you so much for your support! 👍🙏

[@daniel.avinash]

Oh my God bro you literally made my day! I was slipping into depression and panic when I realised I got mirror images of two screens! Thanks for this video!!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Daniel Avinash you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@lesleyscloud97]

super super helpful!!! thank you. i genuinely laughed out loud at the "that's good english" insert.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped! Ha ha thanks for that, I do use my own made up language sometimes 🤣

[@mendcr1062]

Can I also do this with my MacBook Air 2020, which has 2 usb c ports?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes you sure can 👍

[@imraanadam1684]

Simple and straight to the point. Thank you. I started a new job and I'm new to Mac so I was wondering how to have a 3 screen setup. I tried using the HDMI and VGA port on my Mac's Hyper drive (dongle) but it only seems to output to one of the screens. So all I need is another use type C dongle for the Mac and another HDMI cable. Thanks a million

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Imraan Adam you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@ajaaskelainen]

Thank you! I did the same trick with usb-c ! The other cable was coming through HP docker (hub) and it still worked ! Also google recommended this video

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks @ajaaskelainen, I appreciate that! 😊

[@kushalthapa7445]

Dope video! subscribed. love the '2:00' heads-up in the beginning.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks I appreciate that! Welcome aboard! ☺️

[@chilledaura]

So i have all the right gear and am able to setup one monitor to my Mac but for some reason the other monitor will just show a blank wallpaper screen and it even shows the little bar at the top of the Mac but it doesn’t let me move anything around only on the one monitor

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hmmm, have you looked at the Display settings on the Mac to see if you can share to both screens?

[@chilledaura]

@@GetBusyLiving works now thank you!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@chilledaura Oh sweet! Nice one! Thanks for letting me know! 👍

[@landonpflaum2855]

Beautifully done. It took me over a year to figure this out myself through countless confusing KZbin videos but this was the best by far. Interesting that you did not have to do anything with display link software? Also curious what software your current MacBook is at and if this process still works with the most recent version of apple software?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hi there - thank you for that, I appreciate your comments! 🙏 When I made the video I was on Catalina. Since then I have installed Big Sur and it is still working no problem 👍

[@landonpflaum2855]

@@GetBusyLiving Exactly what I was wondering, I was on Catalina and a friend of mine following my steps could not get it and I was worried it was on Big Sur. I will have him try following your method exactly. Thank you

[@nicelystuff5362]

Two dongles! Nice. Makes sense. Two signals. Thanks.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks Nicely Stuff! 👍

[@hasanr1842]

What a great video, explained exactly what I needed, thank you 👍🏽

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@vadisquo9094]

I had the same issue today, 26.11.2022. I am a windows guy and do not know that much about Macbook, well nothing is more like it. I thought it was as easy as windows, by using one hub with HDMI, DVI and display port, well it did not work, so back to google and I found you. So 2 hubs are needed one hub/adapter per cable? I would not have ever thought of that. Thank for your support in this matter. Going to straight away to try it.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Vadis Quo you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@jonijones-zollo6410]

Absolutely awesome! Thank you so much for your help. Completely answered my question. I'm looking forward to watching more of your helpful videos.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thank you so much for that - I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@asabbineni]

I have lenovo docking station. Can I use that to get dual display with Mac?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Ah good question, I'm not familiar with the Lenovo docking station so to be honest I'm just guessing, but no, I would think you will need to set up as I have outlined.

[@panaflipz8835]

Easy and pretty much straight to the point. My issue fixed! Thank you !

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm glad I could help Pana Flipz - thanks for watching! 👍

[@funnyvienna]

Thank you so much!! I had 2 monitors and one dock station, so the mac did not recognised the sec. monitor but the input to have two doc station is a life saver!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Anđela M. you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@Thejaymercurial]

Thank you so much! Does anyone know if this would also work for the 13" Macbook Pro?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes it should work - same principle 👍

[@monkeyballz7147]

I use a usb-c to hdmi for a one monitor set up how would i do dual monitors with this method without the same screen being mirrored on both

[@GetBusyLiving]

Go into System preferences on your Mac, then Display - in there there is a setting so you can 'extend' your displays and not mirror them. 👍

[@GetBusyLiving]

Next video:- Check out my review of the BEST FEATURE (in my opinion) of the 2020 16 inch MacBook Pro:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXeTgmeLbdmanac

[@mariapirraglia9359]

Your video is so clear but I am still having trouble. It is not working when I connect two external monitors to my 13" MacBook Pro using two separate dongles. It only recognizes one monitor at a time.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hmm that is weird. When you say it only recognizes one monitor at a time does that mean that one monitor is blank? Once you have everything connected, have you tried going into the Display Preferences on the macbook to see if the monitors show up in there - you should see how many monitors the system is recognizing.

[@mariapirraglia9359]

I contacted Apple and apparently the MacBook I was using only supported one external monitor so I switched to a MacBook with four ports. I used your method and had no trouble connecting two monitors now. Thanks.

[@GetBusyLiving]

That’s great to hear! 👍 Thanks for letting me know!

[@mr.kamaljitsingh7755]

Great job dear .Awesome, Superb video. I was searching for this from the last five days and you solved it in 5 minutes. Thanks again for uploading this great video.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm glad I could help Mr. Kamaljit Singh - thanks for watching! 👍

[@how-todiy3782]

No way you’re from NZ! First NZ KZbinr like this that I’ve found. Nice video mate!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Cheers mate I appreciate that! :-)

[@shiftyfxtrading]

Could you use the apple adapter as well as a usb C to HDMI if we wanted tot keep it clean and simple ?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes you should be able to do that👍

[@topherrigrpg]

Thank you sir for the explanation on how to make this work!! You included to easist to understand instructions and the exact hardware to make it work.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Chris Rigdon you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@marinal2705]

FINALLY!!! I simply could not figure this out and no one could tell me what the solution was. Thank you!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Thanks Marina Levochkina, I appreciate that! 😊 I'm glad I could help!

[@ricardoandino14]

Thank you so much, When i switched from a windows laptop I didn't think of checking multiple monitor support. This video helped me so much

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm really glad I could help @ricardoandino14 - thanks for watching! 👍

[@itz4u]

Oh boy do I have a problem. I have a Mac running El Capitan 10.11.6. My Mac screen blew out so I connected the screen to my Panasonic TV so I work off my TV(not Mac screen). What I messing around with the monitor display in the system pref. and unmirrored it. Now I can't get it back to regular because its only showing me the screen that doesn't show my desk top but the TV screen. So, at the bottom of the tv screen I open the system Pref. but it doesn't open on my tv. Its opening on the other screen(my mac and that screen is black) so I can't get to it to put it back to mirror. Any suggestion?

[@travisrgrs]

Might have to factory reset it.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Agreed, maybe a reset

[@loree5232]

Do you know if there's a way to connect a monitor and an older iMac to my 2013 MacBook Pro?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Sorry not my field, there are videos on that I think about how to use an old imac as a screen.

[@Alexhator2012]

And what about speed? I use it for software development and gets quite laggy using a single dock with 2 hdmi. Do I still need 2 hubs? With 2 hubs doesn't get laggy at all?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Haven't noticed any issue whatsoever mate

[@rittypooh712]

Thank you. You are the only one that actually helped me. I now have three independent screens.

[@kathiekinsler]

Omg, THANK YOU for sharing this! I have been trying to figure out how to do this for YEARS! Lifesaver!

[@GetBusyLiving]

You're so welcome!

[@matthieujanssens9409]

Doesn't work for me... Any limitations on new macbook M1 chip? Or any settings to change?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes there is, check out the video description mate.

[@stephaniedavis5725]

@@GetBusyLiving Hi! I have macbook big sur 11.5.2. the update you mention in the description as of may 2021 - do you know if I'd be able to use your solution yet? I just want to be sure I'm reading/understanding before I order. thanks so much!

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@stephaniedavis5725 Hi Stephanie - no further update from Apple so I'm guessing not at this stage.

[@cplyr24]

This solved my problem instantaneously after fumbling around for hours trying to figure this out! Thank you!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Hojoon Choi you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@stan37ca]

I have a MacBook with version 11.5.2 OS Big Sur it is an M1, does this mean it won't work with this set up? I have two monitors ready to go, but it's not working, I am wondering if there are any other solutions.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hi there - yes it doesn't work with the M1 unfortunately, however a while back, Apple did say there was a fix coming. I have heard that they solved it for the M1Max and M1Pro when combined with the Monterey operating system. Perhaps upgrade to Monterey as the fix may be in there? I don't have an M1 so I can't tell you if it is or not, so perhaps reach out to Apple?

[@TheJackSP]

Why is there so many videos on this subject that do not show any of this 😂!! This worked for me after many KZbin videos that told me nothing!! Thank you!!!!

[@heyitsnotyas]

How can I use with MacBook Air 2015

[@GetBusyLiving]

From memory that model has a thunderbolt 2 port so you would need a thunderbolt to hdmi adapter

[@kalefitzgerald]

But what do you do about charging your computer if both ports are needed for the screens? I only have 2 ports and my 2017 MacBook Pro needs to have the charging cable in all the time to function 😞🙏🙏

[@GetBusyLiving]

Most dongles have a USB C port as well that supports pass through power, so you can charge the computer even though the dongle is plugged in.

[@kip_kendall8414]

just bought a new MacBook Pro 2020 I'm still a little confused on what I need, I have 2 brand new Samsung monitors and 2 HDMI cables but I have the new USB-C ports on my Mac they are both on the left side and on the right is just a standard headphone jack. Can someone post links to what I need to purchase to make this work? It would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

[@kip_kendall8414]

PS THANK YOU for this video I knew that this had to be possible, what really blows my mind is you were able to get 3 desktops when everywhere you look it says Mac's can't do this!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

I'm so glad it was helpful - thank you for watching!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Actually one that I use is old so I couldn't find a link to it. Actually I think as long as it has a USB-C port to plug into your mac, and has an hdmi port to accept the hdmi cable from your monitor, I see no reason why it won't work. They key thing I think (and technically I do not know why this is) is that you need a separate dongle per monitor, it won't work if you try and put two monitors through one dongle.

[@olegvasyliychuk9584]

Thank you. You should add details below which usbc and monits you used

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hi thanks for watching. Actually one that I use is old so I couldn't find a link to it. Actually I think as long as it has a USB-C port to plug into your mac, and has an hdmi port to accept the hdmi cable from your monitor, I see no reason why it won't work. They key thing I think (and technically I do not know why this is) is that you need a separate dongle per monitor, it won't work if you try and put two monitors through one dongle. With regard to the monitors, yes I will do that in the future. I couldn't even tell you what I have at the moment as I am moving house and they are all packed away!

[@msajovic]

One of my monitors only has a display port to USB C cable and that will not work. Is it as easy as connecting the DP to an HDMI adapter and then following your instructions?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes that will work

[@VietSutta]

How is the battery life (even when powers plugged into one of the dongles) while using all 2 monitors and the macbook?

[@GetBusyLiving]

I haven't had any issues

[@greyrockjazzrecords6896]

My 2013 MacBook pro has 2 x thunderbolt ports and 2 x USB ports but i need one of the thunderbolt ports for my audio interface, would it still be possible to configure 2 screens, If so what would be the best way? Thanks in advance

[@GetBusyLiving]

You could go Thunderbolt to VGA on one using a Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, and then a USB to HDMI adapter for one of the usb ports?

[@greyrockjazzrecords6896]

@@GetBusyLiving thanks i did try HDMI from the mac to the screen but the text was fuzzy and colour different, i couldn't get them to match...i'll try the USB adapter.

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@greyrockjazzrecords6896 No worries! Let me know how you get on!

[@greyrockjazzrecords6896]

@@GetBusyLiving will do, it's finding one that's compatible with Big Sur.

[@n8ramirez_]

Testing this out at work in a few hours. Thanks for short and simple video!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey Nate Ramirez you're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment! 🙏👍

[@williamsayivi5139]

How can I do this with MacBook Air 2017 model on two screens with one HDMI and the other VG?

[@GetBusyLiving]

You just need to get the right adapter - you probably have 2 usb ports and a thunderbolt 2, so you will need a vga to usb, or most likely a vga to thunderbolt adapter

[@miken5067]

Awesome. The answers I was looking for. If you can have 3 independent screens!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm really glad I could help @miken5067 - thanks for watching! 👍

[@oliverchandler6552]

i have a iMax and an acer moniter, do i plug my acer moniter cord into the back of my mac for it to connect?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Are you talking about an iMac as opposed to a MacBook? I’ve only worked with the MacBook so can’t help with an iMac sorry.

[@oliverchandler6552]

@@GetBusyLiving okay

[@oliverchandler6552]

@@GetBusyLiving yes i meant iMac**

[@oneasianwahine]

Will this work with a 2017 MacBook Air? Thank you

[@GetBusyLiving]

Absolutely, you just have to make sure you get the dongles that will suit your laptop.

[@Ephixknighter]

So just to be sure...(I got the Macbook pro 2017, 2 thunderbolt)...I Need to buy 2x usb-c Dongles with hdmi and cable, then attatch one of each together into the mac, and then to a monitor?? Is that correct?

[@GetBusyLiving]

You need to make sure the dongles you buy can be plugged into your computer. So don't buy USB c dongles if you don't have USb C ports. You should probably get thunderbolt to HDMI adapters.

[@mjhelgason]

my husband has a set up where he has a dongle that he has two HP monitors plugged into, the same dongle has a USB-C that he then connects to his laptop. The keyboard and mouse are also plugged into the dongle. Will this work for me? OR because the monitors are going into the dongle will I need to figure out how my MacBook Pro 2014 to go through the dongle?

[@GetBusyLiving]

It is worth a try, however that is kind of what I tried to start with and it wasn't until I used a separate dongle for each monitor that it worked. I also have the keyboard and mouse plugged into one of the dongles and that works fine. Give it a shot but if it doesn't work you may need a second dongle. I have put amazon links in my description to help show you what I am using.

[@mjhelgason]

Thanks!

[@MR-AK]

i tried this isnt working for me. I have the new M1 13 inch. Did you have to select two monitors from the drop down? i am only seeing two in my display annd its only one monitor and the other is my macbook

[@GetBusyLiving]

Are you using two dongles - one in each computer port?

[@MR-AK]

@@GetBusyLiving Yes Sir. One dongle for each HDMI. And I have power attached to it one. Is there a sequence to do this in? I just had my laptop open and i connected both. I am also not seeing the 2nd monitor in my display drop down. Only my macbook screen and one monitor. Both monitors are LG 4K. I tried removing one dongle and the other one starts to work. They just both dont work together.

[@williamsayivi5139]

I have the converter but only one screen works at a time

[@GetBusyLiving]

You DO need two adapters - one for each screen input

[@jla3772]

How about a USC C to HDMI cable?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes that will probably work and I know some people have used them however they weren't around when I made this video last year.

[@megancolagrossi4444]

I was so worried I wouldn't be able to get this to work! You are AMAZING!!! Thank you for this video!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm really glad I could help Megan Colagrossi - thanks for watching! 👍

[@hrbllc4206]

I have an early 2015 MacBook Pro. Using a splitter has worked fine. Went into Best Buy thinking I needed to get all of the equipment, she assured me that the splitter would not mirror. And she was right. Not sure what the difference is between my situation and yours, but appears to be dependent on the circumstances.

[@GetBusyLiving]

Have you tried going into the mac display settings and selecting (or deselecting depending on what you want) the ‘Mirror displays’ check box?

[@kevink2740]

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

[@GetBusyLiving]

Oh that would be nice, but no, unfortunately, you have to use the mouse for that !

[@Tech-x9v]

I’m having issues the monitor I’ve got zscmalls monitor keeps telling me no signal or power save mode. I can only connect one monitor

[@GetBusyLiving]

It's obviously not getting any feed - check your dongle and/or cable?

[@Tech-x9v]

@@GetBusyLiving I check the cable looks fine but, some reason I’m still having issues to connect the other monitor Only HDMI 1 connect

[@Tech-x9v]

@@GetBusyLiving Yea maybe it’s a dongle I just order multi functional usb c adaptor That might help.

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@Tech-x9v Don't forget you can't put two monitors into one dongle

[@JoshuaMathewz]

I want to connect one screen to HDMI and another with VGA, so I have to buy 2 dongles. However, can I change the resolution of the screens in the settings? the two monitors have different resolutions

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes you can however that is a monitor function, you change it there, not on the mac.👍

[@StevenWerrbach]

I am using a Macbook Pro Apple M3 and have all hooked up but only get one monitor to read. When I go to display it only shows 1 of my monitors. I have hooked up the HDMI to 2 dongles, I tried one hdmi directly to the hdmi port on the macbook, and am having no luck. When I take one HDMI out, the other one shows up. Any help would be appreciated.

[@StevenWerrbach]

I am running on macOS Sonoma 14.5

[@theeofficialjr.gaming2470]

Do it work with MacBook Air? I’m just making sure before I go get everything I need

[@GetBusyLiving]

Yes it does - except the latest M1 macbooks - be aware of that - check out my comment in the description of the video.

[@cindyduong5384]

I bought 2 dongles and fed 1 hdmi cable from each monitor into each dongle. However, it is still only registering 1 monitor. I've swapped them around & checks settings too. Please help?

[@GetBusyLiving]

On your Mac, you need to go into System Preferences, Displays and there will be a tick box option to extend displays 👍

[@cindyduong5384]

@@GetBusyLiving hi. I went to settings and it wasn't there

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@cindyduong5384 Which settings did you go into?

[@cindyduong5384]

@@GetBusyLiving displays. I followed the steps in the video

[@GetBusyLiving]

@@cindyduong5384 OK well I'm afraid that has worked for everyone else. It is hard to diagnose without looking myself - having said that I am not an Apple engineer, just someone who came up with a way that works for me (and most others). What model mac do you have? and what dongles are you using?

[@arinzebumeaku9510]

Excellent! Just what I needed. The only video that explained a working solution. Thank you!!

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hey I'm glad I could help Arinze B Umeaku - thanks for watching! 👍

[@djkizra]

Thanks so much was having multiple problems buying an extra HDMI dongle when I actually just need a separate HDMI port dongle.

[@EveReFi]

So basically, one screen is conected to the USB-C port and the other one is connected to a USB , we shouldn't use a HDMI split ??? sorry I'm confuse, I'm about to get another screen and I need to know what to buy, my macbook air is from 2015 so I got a thunderbolt, I'm not sure if is gonna work tho

[@GetBusyLiving]

Splitters don’t work you need a separate dongle for each monitor. Check out this video I break down all the gear you need HOW TO CONNECT MULTIPLE MONITORS To Macbook Pro | The EXACT GEAR You Need!

[@EveReFi]

@@GetBusyLiving yeah thank you, I already have a screen connected to the thunderbolt port, but I only have 2 normal USB ports left. I bought just a USD to HDMI cable and didn't work, the mac don't recognise it and im not able to instal any drivers, I'm hopeless all dongles are USB C but my 2015 mac don't have those...

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hmmm yes you may be a bit restricted there I’m afraid

[@nickburton1043]

Very good thanks! just wondering is there a way to set up to have 1 set of keyboard/mouse

[@naseraljneibi7081]

Is it possible to have a MacBook Pro (2017) connected to an iMac (2011) as a dual monitor?

[@GetBusyLiving]

Hells bells mate I'm not a computer engineer 🤣 But yes, I believe you can.