How to Connect MacBook Air M1/M2 to Multiple External Displays

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for watching! I hope this video is helpful and a huge thanks to everyone who requested this video. If you have any questions or if this video was helpful, please drop a comment below. Check out the dongle here 🛒- Kwumsy H1 Dongle - bit.ly/3JipRzy (affiliate link)

[@M_R_H_Rokib]

Can you use "Anker USB C to Dual HDMI Adapter, Compact and Portable USB C Adapter, Supports 4K@60Hz and Dual 4K@30Hz, for MacBook/LenovoYoga/Thinkpad, XPS, and More [macOS only Support SST Mode]" for this. I want to see, is anker hub's duel mode works with macbook air m1 or not!

[@shahdahmed3]

Thank you so much- really useful video. A few questions: 1) the hub says it supports M1 chip only- is it still ok to use? 2)as the years go buy and the OS upgrades, would this device work on the upgraded OS? thank you ever so much.

[@jonnozilber4504]

Yikes, I bought one of these after watching your video and it is NOISY. Had to send it back because it was absolutely doing my head in.

[@AnnaMeredith-e1m]

Found a quieter version?

[@jonnozilber4504]

@@AnnaMeredith-e1mnah, but I didn’t really keep looking. I just changed my setup to use my laptop display plus one external monitor.

[@kingbobo3865]

There are a bunch on amazon

[@kingbobo3865]

Abiwazi

[@PROJECTRELAX]

So incredibly helpful, I was so close in giving up with several trips to office works. Absolute legend

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks man!

[@skater555556]

Is it possible that I can run a 4k display through a USB-c to DisplayPort adapter from my Macbook, then use this hub to add a second external display at 1080p?

[@UnitedStatesofAmerica.44]

Great explanation and recommendation of H1 connector.

[@justinae86man]

Just got mine and just wanted to say thank you so much for doing this video I've now got my set up thw way I wanted thank you

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Awesome, glad it helped. :)

[@melissadarling]

Thanks so much for this video! Super helpful. I wonder if the software that comes with the adaptors what allows you to have those display settings to get rid of the monitor mirroring?

[@WadeKaufman-s7q]

Cool video! I wonder if you could help me out? My 2020 MacBook air M1 has a broken display. Do you know of a way I could get an external monitor working with it without having access to the built - in screen?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you plug it in, it should just work.

[@gaetanogrimaldi2414]

Hi, I'm using a Lenovo adapter model 40ay0090eu. I've watched many many videos, and I'm amazed by the simplicity with which everyone manages to install displaylink and make the magic appear. I'm using a mac air m1. Is there any way you can help me? I would be so grateful. Thanks in advance

[@oireachtas100]

So so so, helpful, I was told one monitor only, thanks for the tutorial .

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You're welcome!

[@juliangastelum3593]

What about three screens for the Apple M2 Pro for Macbook Pro? Is this all through one thunderbolt port like in the video?

[@omielgato]

Hi!. Do you have problems Netflix or any other streaming plataform with that adapter?

[@AimeeDaugherty]

I have a MacBook Air 2020 model. I bought a second monitor but it is not showing on my display settings. Can I have 2 monitors for my MacBook Air M1?

[@XReemtv]

You will likely have to buy a similar docking station to get both monitors to display. Otherwise you will only be able to extend screen to one montior

[@oliviawatkins8101]

I’m getting the same problem! I see that your comment is from a year ago. Did you ever figure out how to hookup 2 external monitors?

[@misslesliegarcia]

I’m having the exact same issue

[@darrenlegallais1974]

Shane I really hope this works... I currently have my old laptop (Mid 2014 MBP) set up with HDMI to HDMI and Thunderbolt to HDMI to allow me to have two extended displays, but I want to use my M1 MBA and was gutted when I found out that it didn't support more displays.... So this H1 Hub is on order!! Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video... Darren

[@lilmocoblaze6867]

Great video! Quick question, do I need a HDMI USB hub or is it possible to run two displays from a USB C to HDMI cable and a USB C hub with an HDMI out connection?

[@saikotdasuiux]

This is helpful. Thanks buddy.

[@davekro25]

Will this power two 1920x1200 Dell U2415 monitors. These monitors are 'slightly' more than 1080p, at 5 Gbps data rate, I believe. I have a 2022 M2 MacBook Air.

[@DigitalSCRMv]

Does the mac needs to be with the lattest operation system? I have and old one 10.13.1

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It's worked fine for a few versions of Mac OS now.

[@jkart74]

Just got mine last week and it works great for my Macbook air M2 with 2 additional external monitors. My only concern installing this was the permission required to screen & system audio recording. Would help clarify why this is needed and any risk it opens up the computer to ! Since mine is new, I can say it works as advertised but only time will tell if the investment was worth it,

[@Cdbaquerog]

The problem with that is that if will produce a black screen when trying to watch Netflix, Apple TV+ or any other platform that prevents recording of what is being showed in the screen. This is a problem with all these docks and a Macbook.

[@ingipingi777]

HI, Would this work with 3 monitors 100hz refresh rate?

[@nigelcassidy9880]

Thank you, very helpful. Is there a way of adapting older DP monitors to work with the HDMI ports?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I have only tested it with HDMI, sorry.

[@chuvachok07]

Will it work for MacBook Pro m2 max to IMac 2017 as a monitor?

[@Matthewz50]

Does this also work the same way for the brand new 2023 MacBook Air?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It should be the same if it's USB-C

[@WalterAlves-i3e]

Does this software works in other USBC-HDMI hub devices?(Such as the Dell one)

[@susilopez3305]

Excuse me, I really need help... I did got a Macbook Air M1 and I use and extra monitor, plus I use a HUION drawing Tablet Kamvas 13, which also works as an extra monitor. So I was wondering, if your multiple external display would work on drawing tablets as well.... I really could use some advice.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Tablet's probably work way differently than a regular monitor. Regular monitors aren't android driven.

[@rbkhockey81]

every time I plug by mac book into the driver to download the software it puts my computer to sleep mode. Any advice?

[@nine3ollie]

What's the software called? I just bought an Anker 553 8-in-1 USB-C hub and feel it'd do the trick??

[@banjo7777A]

Thanks!

[@r2d387]

Is it also working for macbook PRO m2 ?

[@zakariaelou]

I’ve heard those MacBook Air get overheated and slow when connecte to multi screen. Is that true?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I've never had it overheat.

[@DougAllengoogle]

Does it work with parallels and windows?

[@jenniferbrown-cypresshs7488]

I purchased and set up this product about a year ago. It has been working perfectly, and I love how easy it is to set up and use. Unfortunately, just the other day, I came into my office, and the fan on the Kwumsy device was screeching loudly. There has been no change to the device. I was able to jiggle the cords and stop the screech, but now the fan is really loud. Does anyone have any suggestions- I don't want to pay more money for something that was expensive to begin with.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It sounds like something is wrong with it. Did you contact Kwumsy? They are pretty responsive and I am hoping they sort it out for you. Just shoot a video of the noise and send it to them. Mine has some fan noise, but it's not loud enough to annoy me.

[@averybowman3115]

I just ordered the Kwumsy HUB. After ordered. How long does it take to get? Thank you for the content!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

They are pretty fast. It probably depends on where you live. Give it 10 days or so is my guess. Mine arrived very fast to Australia.

[@averybowman3115]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy United States. Thank you for the insight!

[@sciencio]

@@averybowman3115 Did the multiple display work?

[@averybowman3115]

@@sciencio It does work amazing. It is a game changer!

[@FatAng4200]

What if you have the same type monitor and when you go to display settings your Mac only shows one of the monitors? Do i need to have 2 seperate brand monitors for my Mac to recognize both monitors at once?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes, it will work fine with different monitor brands. I tested it with three monitors and one was different to the other two.

[@lostreb]

A very informative demo and review, Shane. While I'm not a Mac user, I do appreciate the opportunity to learn what I can about them. Please keep the videos coming.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks Lost Reb!

[@tibhorvath]

Thanks man, works well! I'm assuming you have to enable 'Screen Recording' when it prompts?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I think so yes. It's one of the quicktime permissions for desktop recordings (I think).

[@theodorereid6129]

will this solution work for the macbook air 2015 version?

[@KlavierGayming]

I think Intel Macs don’t have this limitation

[@Gleni918]

Hi, glad i came across your video. My husband has the M2 Macbook Air. I did some research and found i guess misleading information stating it only takes 1 external monitor. So i purchased the Macbook Pro M2 because i need at least 2 external monitors connected. I bought 2 adapters from amazon and 1 monitor isn't attaching. I think because the adapter is not strong enough? D you think thats the reason? Will this Kwumsy adapter work?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I'm not too sure about the Macbook Pro M2, but on my M1 MacBook air, this works perfectly.

[@TomCahill-m5k]

Can you close your Macbook once connected, or will this put the computer to sleep?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes, if you set up your power settings properly.

[@chaysingdar]

Does this work on the MacBook Air M2 2022?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It should be fine as the unit as essentially an external graphics card. Check the link I posted for models and info it supports.

[@edgarorozco9515]

Is there updated drivers for the IOS 13.2.1? I received the device today and the drivers are up to IOS 11. I know there were a few people here experiencing the same thing. I tried each drive that it had

[@edgarorozco9515]

nvm, I guess I just needed to unblock it.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

haha :) you beat me to it.

[@brendenhatfield2103]

I’m having this problem. Can you tell me the solution please?

[@Qtuber07]

How do you unblock it?

[@alanefx894]

Would you know if it will work if I plug a 49” screen and 2x 24” screen?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It should do if it can support 1080p

[@rosecolarossi1]

@geekynerdytechy Installed and nothing is popping up for driver. Clicked card in and out - nothing. Firewall is not up. Not sure what is happening?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

check your finder and see if there's an SD card detected there. That' strange, mine showed up on the desktop. Do you have a security setting that blocks drives?

[@walterkrause]

Hey shane, great video, did you know if one of the connected monitors can be setup as vertical?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

That's something I haven't checked sorry. Check the website link I posted, they have a lot of info on there :)

[@darrenlegallais1974]

I wouldn't see why not... select gather windows and choose the monitor you want to rotate.

[@sethbrodies]

will this still work

[@oliviawatkins8101]

Hey, so I bought a docking station for my M1 MacBook Air, and connected two external monitors, but it’s only allowing one to show up in my available displays. I tried changing out the HDMI cable but it hasn’t changed. Google is suggesting that the M1 MacBook Air only allows for one external monitor. Is this correct or am I doing something wrong?

[@simonomotoso8312]

Hey Olivia, did you find a solution to this?

[@oliviawatkins8101]

@@simonomotoso8312 I did not. I can connect both monitors to my work laptop (a windows) but not my MacBook Air, and only because I leave one HDMI plugged into the docking station and the other HDMI plugged directly into the laptop. I’m wondering if it’s the docking station, or a combination of the docking station and my MacBook Air.

[@minisp4597]

I have a sell box instead of kwumsy but it doesn’t work

[@RolHernandez]

Is there somewhere we can download the software provided with this usb hub?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It comes with the unit on the SD Card and will update automatically once installed.

[@rosecolarossi1]

Did you ever get this going? I have popped the card in and out and nothing for the driver pops up on my screen

[@DaleBarker-w8s]

Hi Shane, i wasn't able to get the same usb hub that you have, so i have purchased a Mokin 12 in one, but i can't get the two screens working only the one and apple telling me its not possible to have two screens connected? Any advice would be appreciated. Dale

[@waynelacy3941]

Is there updated drivers for the IOS 13? I received the device today and the drivers are up to IOS 11.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Did you try the drivers?

[@waynelacy3941]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy not yet, I didn’t want to go down a worm hole of troubleshooting if there were updated drivers. I will try them today. I’m not a techy guy, so I was asking before I install unneeded drivers. Thanks!

[@Therealnode]

Did you ever figure this out? I just received mine today and am experiencing the same. Will not download.

[@Therealnode]

@wayne lacy

[@waynelacy3941]

@@Therealnode yes. Sorry for the delay. I went to the website and downloaded updated software.

[@Therealnode]

Where can I find a driver for Mac OS 13?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I have an updated video of this coming up tonight it will answer the driver questions.

[@shaun78912345]

I have a Mackbook one Air, but only two screens show my MacBooks and one monitor... but both both monitors bury each other.

[@convinsa]

Did you figure this out? My Macbook air M1 is only recognizing both monitors as one big thing.

[@israelcollazo2110]

I bought one and it arrived a couple of days ago, now that I have time to install it, the unit doesn't power on when I plugin in the usb-c cable. I've tried plugin it in to a different usb-c on my MacBook Air as well as on another MacBook Pro and same thing. I've reached out to the sellers but no reply yet. Anything else experience this?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Do you see the desktop icon at all? Unless it's faulty you should see a disk popup that lets you install the driver.

[@camnicholson]

Ever had an issue where macOS InstantView was damaged / can't be opened?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Mine is still working strong I just did a follow up video about it recently. Sometimes with the M1 macs the security settings need to allow the program to run for it to work correctly.

[@camnicholson]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Appreciate it!!

[@kingpossie]

Any chance of running a 4K screen on the M2 ?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yes this dongle works on a 4k Screen - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIevYquaYtWMg9k

[@josephly9148]

how does the device power the macbook?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can plug your power supply into it and then through to your computer or just use the second USB port. Check the connection section it’s covered in the video.

[@silksong7277]

The J5 dual adapter which requires you to install a driver works and it is only 70 ish. Why are all the recommendations so fing expensive.

[@iearul]

What is the software name or link??

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It's provided on the SD card when you buy the unit.

[@QBlessed93]

Thanks for the video! Is there any performance obstruction when using 2 or 3 external monitors?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

No, it works great. It's basically an external GPU of sorts.

[@jackieporteraz]

Hello, will this docking station allow me to run the Macbook Air (M2) closed while running two external monitors in extended mode or does it have to be open?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you configure your laptop to stay on with the screen down, it will work.

[@TRUMP1BA]

I have an OWC dock. Do I have to use the Kwumsy dock? Can I download the Display DRI somewhere? I'm using an M1 MacBook Air. Thank you.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The software is preinstalled on the included SD card. It autoupdates as it needs to.

[@Zamorackify]

Thanks Shane. Very informative vid. It’s v helpful. Now let’s jam some blues.. 😉

[@amritpalsingh-cg7cv]

Is it noisy?

[@ntj613_91]

How to connect macbook air M2 for two external monitors? M2 air they advice for 1 monitor only

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

This is an external GPU/Graphics card by the looks of it. It should work fine on either.

[@johnsebaton2526]

During the installation of this device it asks for permission to record the screen and audio. Why would it do that?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Do you have any screen capture software? It might be a permission for that

[@MervinDeJager-o2s]

Just hook up a 1800R 1440p 34" wide screen gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate and PiP functionality with USB-C to DP1.4 cable. Problem solved at half the cost. Should you really want to go past the beyond, daisychain two of these monitors with DP1.4 cable.

[@jreezy6047]

It works, but I regret buying it. It requires your screen be recorded the whole time while using it. If a person is ok with that, then fine, but you can’t use Netflix. The screen goes black when trying to watch a movie. According to their site, you can only return it if unused and unopened.

[@KevinKowalik-i8u]

Came directly from a Chinese company. In order to use it, I had to grant permission to record my screens and audio. No thank you.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

That's a Quicktime permission so you can screenshot an external monitor.

[@KevinKowalik-i8u]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Help me out. Why does it ask for permission to record my screen and won't work unless I say yes? How do I get around it? Thank you

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I clicked yes, and then go can go into your computers privacy settings and adjust permission if need be. I'm pretty sure Quicktime will need permissions to screen capture on external monitors through the devices outputs. I'm not tech support for this, maybe contact the seller for more detailed info. @@KevinKowalik-i8u

[@samuelriester1419]

No audio or USB C inputs 😭

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

There's 3 USB inputs which I showcased in the video.

[@mbiriviri]

This is so deceptive - - the worst aspect of KZbin. There are many options for this kind of device. You don’t mention that at all you don’t mention that you are only showing the one that you are an affiliate for, and you don’t mention at the beginning this “solution” will cost you almost $200. Your title suggests that this is the only way to hook up multiple monitors, which is very deceptive. If you were honest about this, you would have started the video saying “because m1 MacBook Airs do not support multiple external monitors you will have to buy a specialized dongle. I’ll be showing you one of several that are available and just so you know from the outset of watching this they can cost $180… I’m showing you an example, one that I am an affiliate of and will make money off of the sale of this one… you can, of course shop around for others as well”

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It says paid promotion on the screen through KZbin's paid promotion tab, the links are disclosed as affiliate links in the pinned comment and description, and the product works. Complaining about these things or the price shows how thick some folks are. You want a magic and free air dongle that costs nothing to do something specialized? Good luck with that. This is a great post reflecting on how toxic the comment section is. Well done.

[@DevOps7]

You paid $179.00 USD to Shenzhen Jichi Chuangda Technology Co., Ltd - I hope that is not fraud. And I dont like idea to install third party application from China) Who can guaranty that there are not malware inside?

[@dr.troyharris]

How does the software compare to displaylink?