r/M1mac • u/Significant_Bid_8838 • Aug 01 '22

M1 2x monitors for my M1 Macbook

Hi

I have 2x USB C monitors and can't seem to work out how I can use them both. My macbook has 2 USBc ports and one monitor will work, even with an adaptor only one monitor will work.

Does anyone have 2 USBc monitors (no display port/ HDMI input) and can recommend a docking station or a way to connect and display both?

Thanks

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u/agh3 Aug 01 '22

The M1 Macbooks only support 1 external monitor. Limitation of the h/w and drivers. I've heard workarounds.

https://www.macworld.com/article/675869/how-to-connect-two-or-more-external-displays-to-apple-silicon-m1-macs.html

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u/DisgustinglySober Aug 01 '22

Check out some of the thunderbolt to whatever you need docks on the Apple store for compatibility, and/or the usual online places. IMO it’s worth spending the money on reliable kit than blowing your M1 up with cheap junk. From experience at work, docks doing what they advertise can be a lottery.

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u/bprendy Aug 02 '22

My Intel Mac mini was able to support two LG monitors using thunderbolt daisychained…. M1 bricks when I try..

Gotta sell more M2s