Use TWO Monitors On an M1 Mac with the Hyper 10-in-1 USB-C Hub! Review!

[@Slurkz]

Thanks for the video! Please note this device (and it’s cheaper HDMI-only alternative) will lower the refresh rate of one of the screens to 30Hz when you’re using 4K resolution. Not pleasant. With 2K resolution the refresh rate should be higher. And: although no driver is required, the dual screen feature seems to be dependent on that InstantView software running continuously in the background. If support for this drops (from the vendor or within MacOS) you might loose that feature. Also: that software is likely to use some CPU-power: although this shouldn’t be really noticeable thanks to the huge headroom the M1 has.

[@AppleInsider]

Very true and I do mention both of these first two points in the video

[@Slurkz]

@@AppleInsider Oops, sorry. I should have payed more attention! This makes it an even better video 🤓

[@Slurkz]

What I meant to say: although it does not use a driver, it's not really "plug and play", because you have to install an other piece of software, which is not necessarily better than a driver. But it works pretty well & simple and no restart is required. We use it at my work with a couple of Macbook Airs.

[@zeeshawnali4078]

I assume you can specify which one will be 30Hz from the software? Can you do one @ 4k 60hz and the other @ 1080p 60 Hz?

[@Slurkz]

@@zeeshawnali4078 Are you talking about connecting 2 4K displays and downscaling one of them to 1080p resolution to achieve a higher framerate?

[@djmaciiiii]

I bought this hub so I could use two monitors. Initially it did not work on my new Macbook, as one monitor was blurry. I needed to update the bios of the Hyper hub by downloading from their website. Now everything is working perfect.

[@kateotting6178]

You saved the day. Great video. I actually called our local mac store to point them to you, as they were advising me there was absolutely no workaround.

[@GuitarListen]

Call again with another number. And you will see that they wil probably say the same as before just because Apple doesn't want you to use more monitors. Edit: would sure not place the fault with the employee. They are probably just respecting what the employer tells them.

[@byrontdwilliams]

The crazy thing is that you did install a "driver/software" to use this.

[@phillakai321]

I mean he’s using a software yes lol

[@jeffrice5967]

Worked like a charm! No need for video or gaming, just needed my second screen back and this little device did it. Thank you for your video! I was going crazy thinking I bought a computer that wouldn't do what I needed. You rock!

[@pandraus]

you should go crazy that a new computer doesn't do something that your old computer did.

[@zaynesky]

Does connecting two external displays cause the M1 MBA to get hot?

[@hazyproduct1692]

@@zaynesky i mean not the displays themselves probably..?

[@SkyVergil83]

@@pandraus agree... doesn't make sense to me that Apple did not put in consideration of 2 external display support when designing their new M1 Chip Architecture.

[@theruggednorth]

Will clamshell mode work for 2 external monitors on the hyper hub?

[@PharaohKyle]

I got A lot of value from this video. I bought My laptop back in 2020 when it came out and wanted to have two external monitors then. Of course it didn't work, so I gave up until recently. I just ordered the HyperDrive from Best Buy and hooked it up as you instructed. It works perfectly. Thank you.

[@jahtibacollins9454]

Thanks for this! I've found the OWC USB-C Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink which supports 60hz on both displays. It's not perfect but I never would have found it if it wasn't for your video. It will work for me until i upgrade in a few more years to a future Pro processor.

[@nigelcontaste6823]

Comment saved me almost $100. Thank you.

[@CessnaPilot99]

@@nigelcontaste6823 did it work? The product description says it only works with M1 pro and M1 max models. The regular M1 M2 and M3 will not work for dual display. It's buried in the product description.

[@informationalidiot3907]

@@CessnaPilot99you get a setup to work lol?

[@Morgan-Avantera]

Thank you! This set-up is great with my Macbook Air M1. I used to have a different set-up with a Dell Docking Station that worked great for years, but with the new macOS Sonoma software and DisplayLink updates, the connection to my two monitors stopped working. I need three screens for my job to be efficient, so I was searching for a solution asap. This is the easiest solution if anyone is also facing the same issue I was! Thanks!

[@daiduongr]

hi can you test it with one of your monitor (not the "main" display) in portrait/vertical position?

[@igor7600]

What if you have a macbook in which you are not admin, say, your company's macbook. How do you install this driver?

[@tragictrust]

This is a great video and I finally have my answer on why I couldn't connect 2 monitors to the iMac 24" 2021 M1 desktop. I wasn't too happy that Apple decided to reduce the overall size compared to the 27" iMac. Yet the previous versions were able to support dual monitors, so I was at a lost when I couldn't connect 2 monitors to the new iMac. So I guess I need to pay for another USB-C dongle when I already have 4 of them.

[@xxhonigbiene99xx]

OMG you saved me! Thanks to you I was able to connect my beloved Apple Cinema Display 27" and a vertical MSI Monitor to my MBP M1 2020. I was 🤏🏼 this close to buying a MacMini, which I would have hated, bacause I love connecting and disconnecting my MBP to either study at home or on the go and continue just where I left everything. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@drewandrewmusic]

This thing worked for about 15 minutes and then one of the monitor keeps dropping out and coming back. I checked if it was a cable issue by switching the VGA to HDMI cables in the hub and then the other monitor started doing the same thing. I read reviews that this happened to some people within a couple months but mine was within the first 30 minutes of use. The hub pretty hot as well. It may have been overheating and dropping the video image to compensate. Not sure. But for $200 it did not do the job.

[@abdfaez5349]

Had the same problem with DellD6000, thanks for this review, saved me money from buying this one as it seems to have the same problem

[@vietnamwarstoriesfromallsi842]

I have the same issue with my M1 Mac Mini.

[@nycjedi]

SOLID!!! I use dual 27" oldie but goodie Apple Cinema Displays from a decade or so ago... my Intel Pro works fine with my Thunderbolt - USB C dongles but had the issue when switching to my work M1 Air... this was a perfect solve, I sill use one USB C to output natively to one monitor and use the hub with an HDMI adapter to display my 2nd. Power connects to the dongle and I have a gaggle of USB ports to choose from for other peripherals. Great recco thanks!

[@GourmetCode]

Hello! Want to ask, do you connect 2 Apple Cinema Displays to your M1 MacBook Pro? Which adapter did you use to get that 2nd display working? Thanks In advance!!

[@tonylancer7367]

Can I run two monitors at 1080@60 with this?

[@johnpasqualetti2628]

Andrew - will the 10 in 1 hyper drive work with the M1 mac mini and a apple thunderbolt display as a second display - does it need to be connected through HDMI on the M1?

[@ArduinoHocam]

How is the performance? Have you checked how much CPU is used with the driver you have installed? How is the data rate on external displays?

[@KieraDoherty]

I just had to google this video again so I could leave this comment. In short - great video, great product. I ordered it from the US after buying a brand new pro and finding out that I couldn't use two monitors (my whole home office is set up for two monitors, which I used with an old Air (also why on earth would Apple downgrade this functionality???). After a chat with Apple online their advice was to return my new Mac and pay to upgrade to a bigger pro - yea, thanks Apple...! This was a much easier and cheaper solution and I don't have to lug a giant laptop around to meetings. One thing to add - there was a stressful moment when only one monitor was working, but a restart of the Mac seemed to sort that out. :)

[@yongling]

Does this support screen rotation on any of the external displays?

[@kbachand2]

1 of them. Yes

[@harshKumar-yg9gl]

@@kbachand2 I was looking for this hahah thanks man

[@IoannisAnifantakis]

Hi, does this work in clamshell mode? Can I keep the M1 MacBook Pro lid closed and have the two monitors work as a dual screen setup?

[@anrcmemphis8093]

Nope.

[@michaelpwright]

@@anrcmemphis8093 You have tried? Was hoping @appleinsider could answer this one. I have the same question.

[@thembarobin4574]

I have the same question

[@buthlezi3405]

@@thembarobin4574 I tried - it doesn't work. You need to install Amphetamine or a similar app ...

[@COddietsch]

Exellent video, will be using it with my iPad Pro M2.

[@MrDecato]

I don't think you can say plug and play when you need to run a software (and give it screen recording access) to get the second monitor to work.

[@harshKumar-yg9gl]

Thanks for the video, I want to know if you have to leave that instant view window open while yo do your work? or you can close it and still both monitors works? Thanks

[@1-OLd]

I would like to buy this type. Is it excellent for the year 2024 and is there heat?

[@brandonrhen2553]

I been looking for a hub for my desk setup thank you man

[@Cyberglad]

Mac OS sidecar to iPad, then attach the iPad to an external Monitor (to overcome M1 dual screen limitations)? Will it work as a dual-screen option?

[@canne7022]

It looks like it’s dependent on the InstantView software. Good find though!

[@na_der]

Lovely! Works with M2 the same?

[@lifelikeweeds819]

Nearly 30% of the reviews on Amazon are 1 star. And it seems the majority are one of three issues. 1: It gets crazy hot which we all know is the death of electronics. 2: Breaks quickly or starts getting buggy after a matter of days or weeks. 3: Is a pain to set up, drivers/software not working. 30% 1 star on something this expensive is a big red flag for me as a consumer.

[@angelaradlove8269]

Great video - thanks! Does it work in clamshell mode?

[@omielgato]

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

[@JenniferGeers-m7g]

Seriously!!! Thank you!!!! This was making me crazy!! FIVE STARS!!!!!

[@Lihto87]

Can you connect one monitor 4k over usb-c directly(and charging) and second over dock hdmi 1080p?

[@taylorlewis8548]

Hey man by chance do you have the link to update this product? can't get a hold of a customer service rep for the life of me. Thanks

[@dutchvanderlinde6448]

i have 2 1440p 165hz monitors, so could i use both monitors at 60hz using this adapter?

[@philiscoolerthanu]

bought it. set it up and it's working. Thanks!

[@amritpalsingh-xd1ys]

Which mac u had . M1 2020 air?

[@michalsulicki5148]

Looks good, however its bad that support is limited to 60/30hz. Im pretty sure if it was thunderbolt used - we will get 4k/120hz on both hdmi outputs. Also, I wonder about apps with "own" window setup - like FCX. Will it set to those 2 external screens?

[@jacksontorres2932]

Would I be able to include a ps5 into this set up? I’d like to use my ps5 to game while streaming on the other monitor. I’ve been looking on TikTok and KZbin and etc for help but this video was by FAR the only thing helpful to show me how to connect the monitors together

[@inkofthedragon]

do you know if you can go from Macbook Air M1 to Hub that has HDMI out to a HDMI to Thunderbolt adapter into iMac 2011?

[@guyterry1]

I have an Apple display with USB-C input. Does this dock support video output via USB-C? If not would I be able to connect the Apple display to my USB-C on the MBAir while using one of the displays on the dock via HDMI?

[@WindowsAndMacintosh]

Interesting! I use my M1 iMac with a 4K external monitor and my 12.9” 2020 iPad Pro with Sidecar. I just keep Spotify and Telegram open on my iPad and do my actual work on the other two. I’ve been trying Universal Control too, but I really haven’t been enjoying it as much as I thought that I would.

[@Zorrilla.Living]

agreed. universal control is pretty crappy when you're more about the sidecar experience. They seem to clash

[@johnkoss1001]

Do you have to use the 10-1? I see hyper has some cheaper options with less ports. Thanks

[@andyrogers555]

Thats was I was looking at too. Any feedback? I was looking at HyperDrive VIPER 10-in-2 USB-C Hub - Silver

[@gearheadsltd5590]

i only came here to hear wiggle wiggle wiggle 5:31 you made my day bro, im laughing so hard hahaha

[@kicikmiew7106]

Hi. How to resolve streaming Netflix etc without dark screen when using Safari? Only can use chrome as alternative?

[@thetrdrlg]

Life saver!! It worked. Thank you so much!

[@prettyfaceanb]

Will it work with 2 OEM Thunderbolt screens?

[@sauravmohanty92]

I already have a Lenovo Hub for my Windows Laptop, is there a way to enable this for the MACBook? Right now, my second Monitor is just mirroring the first monitor with my MAC lid closed/opened.

[@caspa6037]

It still looks like you can not connect two thunderbolt 2 displays. Or can you? Thanks for the video.

[@kernelspy]

Looks good but is there any cheap alternative that only has dual HDMI outputs for my iMac M1 processor? Can't afford 200 bucks just to have a 3rd monitor

[@CoachDuaneCarlisleProCoach]

I have a MacBook Pro with an M-1 chip. I also have 2 Apple Display monitors which uses a thunderbolt C; how do I get both of the monitors to work?

[@giammiiampietro1016]

Will it work with 2 APPLE LED Cinema Display 27"? Thanks

[@MMA94]

Can it drive two 1080 displays at 60hz ?

[@CurtisBond]

Did you ever find the answer to this?

[@Sheys73]

Also wondering

[@redacted_platypus]

Will this also work on an M2 Air?

[@adampatterson]

Do they have have any display port options?

[@angusmafi1597]

Thanks for the video much appreciated

[@TheAzndude110]

Will the 2 external screens work if you close the macbook?

[@aichau3593]

Can we rotate one of 2 those extend monitors?

[@inquation4491]

isn't the macbook going to overeheat? I had this issue with the 2018 macbook pro series. Couldn't let it connected to an external monitor.

[@michelet-mf9qg]

On the M1 can I use two cables for two external displays (1 via the USB C and the other one HDMI to the USB C). Would that work instead of buying the external drive?

[@leonardfiorentino4976]

Will this work with hp laptop as well? I would like to interchange the laptops to the same hub

[@bhavik4976]

What about to connect two thunderbolt Apple monitors?

[@AshManXP]

Does it with for the M2 MacBook Air?

[@jayyDubb92]

Would this work on the IMac M1 Desktop that’s behind you?

[@swankyangelo]

That’s what I thought I clicked the video for 🤦🏾 it’s all a product pañxexment

[@JarrahRobinson]

i love u i needed this so BAD

[@chriscairns3416]

Will this still work if you close the MacBook over or will it take away the monitors output

[@Tal_Siton]

Does this device adapt to software updates?

[@markhenry514]

I have 2 portable monitors and only usb c on them. How to connect them to Mac mini m1 using usb c only on both devices

[@creativechildrendenmark]

Does this work with both M1 and M2 chip? Thank you very much - very explainable videoes.. quality..

[@zonilyjame0]

Does this black-out videos from Netflix and other Streaming services that require HDCP? This is the case for Display Link and it might be the case for that as well

[@jahtibacollins9454]

Yes. I've been wanting to use my cable login to watch Lakers games in the background while studying to no avail. Thinking about getting an iPad for that purpose and slightly annoyed by it.

[@zonilyjame0]

@@jahtibacollins9454 sad, been having the same issue on my end with DisplayLink too that's why I stopped using it way back

[@johnrivera8009]

Can one of the displays be turned vertical?

[@mischa1981]

Hi there, I know I'm late to the party 😁 I've got the MacBook Air (2020) with the M1 chip. Apple says they're only supporting one display with the Air M1 model. I've got a Lenovo USB-C Dock Gen 2 with a HDMI and a Display Port connected Monitor. So with the Lenovo dock, is there no possibility to connect both displays? Under "Settings" and "Display" only one of both displays are being shown. And Apple says that's intentional, you can only use one display with that model. I am completely new to the Apple world, do you have any suggestion?

[@FelipeMSV]

Cna i use on 13-inch, M1/Air, 2020 ?

[@Babymunch82]

Would this work with a satechi hub as well?

[@RyuOnline]

Can you close the m1 MacBook Air & still use 2 monitors via the hub?

[@ilxanlar]

Hi, thanks for the great video! Is there any cheap alternative that only has dual HDMI outputs and not the other ports that works with base M1 processor?

[@caitlynhardwicklcv]

Great question, I was wondering about this as well

[@harshKumar-yg9gl]

@@caitlynhardwicklcv I bought on amazon used. was cheaper

[@TMandSON]

Can i do the same with HP 5G Dock.? I've tried a few things, the only thing that happens in the two screens are being mirrored, not extended..? Need help i think

[@seungtaekoh87]

Thanks you for your review, Can we use USB C port for connecting a externel monitor?

[@Gzus]

Does this still work for M1 MacBook Airs?

[@kieranconradie9331]

Will this work on macbook pro M3?

[@JuanNecochea]

Could you add multiple hubs to add more screens?

[@AppleInsider]

You'll be mostly limited by the Mac. Here, I think the drivers will still cut you off at two.

[@es3982]

Will this work for any of the other Hyper products? I don’t want to shell out for a hub that big lol.

[@michs1708]

are you using Monterey 12.4? lot of issues with Monterey not allowing extended monitors

[@djmanosv]

what do u recommend for 144HZ dual monitors ?

[@yvonnestolworthy791]

I have a MacBookPro 2022. I have connected a monitor to it. I want to set it up as 2 screens where I have different documents on each screen as you demonstrated. However if I set display as extended only the large screen is accessible. If I select 'mirror' I get the same thing on each screen and the mouse pad works for both screens but again they are identical, except one is bigger than the other. How do I get different things on each screen? I want to be able to view a document and copy info from it to another document on the other screen. How can I make this happen? Thanks in advance.

[@bosjoe12]

Thanks its worked until.....Looks like the Mac upgrade to ventura has stoped the this Hub from working 2 monitors, is there any fix to this

[@MrJagschoice]

I did not get that hyperdisplay option at all. Do you have solution for this ?

[@JillDunsford]

Hi, I'm just wondering what the security is of installing the drive from Hyper. Like it's secure, not malware, it's supported by the company against hacking, etc??? I'm not at tech person at all, I'm just trying to find something that will let my MacBook 2020 M1 have two external displays and apple "can't recommend" any product. Thanks for you input and video

[@gustavoguarda]

How can I use Night Shift with an external monitor?

[@hazyproduct1692]

Does the software work with any dock?

[@jiteshpujari1]

Is there a way i can run two USB c monitors from a M1 MacBook air?

[@anthonytran8569]

also works on a "clam shell" mode?

[@zaynesky]

Does connecting two external displays cause the M1 MBA to get hot?

[@christopherokeke3391]

Do you have to click on the drive everytime you plug it in

[@aya-is8sx]

would this work if laptop is in clamshell mode?

[@gpadron06]

Does this work with the 24 inch iMac to run a dual monitor setup?

[@remibertieaux6497]

Can you close your M1 and still have the screen active on the two monitors as well? As it’s a very important feature when you use an additional keyboard and mouse

[@AppleInsider]

Yes, you can though you may need a USB c hub to do it

[@Oleg-en6tw]

Hi. We connected this hub to MacBook M1 pro and with 2 external hdmi monitors. But every time after restarting MacBook we need to start again that driver. Is it normal or there is a solution for it? Not so nice to start driver every time after restarting. Thank you

[@nathanharris8970]

Does it work with 2023 MacBook Pro 13” M2??

[@mikerobinson2008]

I’ve encountered an issue with docks that access screen recording. Streaming services, Netflix, Stan etc will detect the screen record and prevent image for the movie. Does this dock have this problem sorted?

[@gimbalair]

Perfect, been looking for something small and neat to do this, would prefer to daisy chain rather than plug in two cables but I can live with 2 hdmis. So it passes through power to the Mac aswell, can I plug it into any of my three USB C slots on my M1Max, I'd like to use the right hand side. I'm assuming a USBA keyboard and mouse receiver would work too?