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But it is a third party dock, correct? Not trying to be a jerk, but I just don’t get why it’s Apple’s fault if a third party accessory doesn’t work.
If the issue with hubs not working, it's not an Apple problem. It's a matter of the peripheral maker not updating the drivers, and the user installing the macOS update before all peripherals/drivers have been updated. You outran your headlines and now you're "disappointed in Apple".
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Just to get this straight - you’re using an M1 MBA through a USB-C dock to power three displays and a host of USB A ports?
Is this correct?
Is this correct?
Two members in this thread have now confirmed this dock is working with their machines running macOS 12:
OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for M1 and Intel Macs and Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) PCs
Add three Thunderbolt ports, 4 USB ports, along with Ethernet, audio, and card reader functionality to your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or Thunderbolt 4 PC.
Maybe it's worth a shot?
I have been through 3-4 Mac docks and none work as expected (some not at all, some won't wake from sleep, some make external monitors blink, etc.). They were all in the $250-300 range, hardly cheap. I had big time USB-C to monitor issues until I updated to 12.1 a day or two ago - have you updated to this?
Except they are trying to use 3 external displays via DisplayLink software. The Thunderbolt hub isn’t a DisplayLink adapter.Two members in this thread have now confirmed this dock is working with their machines running macOS 12:
OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for M1 and Intel Macs and Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) PCs
Add three Thunderbolt ports, 4 USB ports, along with Ethernet, audio, and card reader functionality to your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or Thunderbolt 4 PC.eshop.macsales.com
Maybe it's worth a shot?
My CalDigit SOHO USB-C dock works fine. It would be helpful if you listed the docks that don’t work.
I also have the MacBook Air M1. I've been using this for quite some time now: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hyper-...book-pro-and-air-gray/6402923.p?skuId=6402923
I even have a j5create 7-port USB 3.0 hub hooked up to one of the USB 3.0 ports. Everything connected is a 4 hard drive storage bay, as well as a 27" 144 Hz LG display, and a USB-C to 1 GB Ethernet adapter, and all have been working perfectly. And the HDMI display is also connected to an HDMI switch that I toggle between my monitor and a PlayStation. I also have a USB cardioid mic and a 2.1 speaker audio system, and a console controller that I use with OpenEmu. All of this is connected and I have zero connectivity issues.
So ... maybe your docking station just sucks. None of this requires any drivers either. Time to find something else.
I even have a j5create 7-port USB 3.0 hub hooked up to one of the USB 3.0 ports. Everything connected is a 4 hard drive storage bay, as well as a 27" 144 Hz LG display, and a USB-C to 1 GB Ethernet adapter, and all have been working perfectly. And the HDMI display is also connected to an HDMI switch that I toggle between my monitor and a PlayStation. I also have a USB cardioid mic and a 2.1 speaker audio system, and a console controller that I use with OpenEmu. All of this is connected and I have zero connectivity issues.
So ... maybe your docking station just sucks. None of this requires any drivers either. Time to find something else.
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Buy better hubs. We had 2 designers kill their macs by using green cell products. Fortunatley Apple replaced the macs as we didn’t tell them it was the hubs that fried the USB ports. It was the dock that connects to both USB C ports. We told the designers that the low price was a dead giveaway that these were trash.
Just my two cents from a quick Google search but it seems like this is a known issue with “green cell” whoever they are. From their webpage “
OP, I didn’t see a link to which docking station you got, but confirming that might help us help you? It also appears they’re a Euro brand, or their website defaults to euros at least.
FWIW I upgraded from a ‘13 MBP to this M1 and I couldn’t be happier. Sadly I don’t have many usb c peripherals but so far I haven’t needed to plug anything in that I don’t have a cord for. I ordered on indiegogo a usb c hub that looked nice from a company that has a track Record I know (totally blanking on the name right now and I’m phone posting so I don’t have it handy). Due to arrive in February and their other devices I’ve seen had M1 support. I shopped around on Amazon before seeing an ad for the campaign on Instagram and going with them. Sadly it sounds like you bought an incompatible device, and I would use the way back machine to see if they declared the issue with M1 on their website before you bought. If not, you seem to have grounds for a full refund. I’d check out the other linked docks above, they seem to be well spoken of if you can’t wait.
Okay so i went and found the campaign because I hate not being thorough. link (10% back for me if you buy through it, full disclosure)
duopro.kckb.st
And here’s the link to the actual campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperdrive-usb-c-hub-for-macbook-pro-2016-2021/x/28199303#/
Hope this helps!
- The adapter works with any laptop equipped with USB-C, including: Apple MacBook 12 / Pro 13 / Pro 15 (for M-series processors, macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 to 11.6.1 version required), Dell XPS , Surface, Asus ZenBook “
OP, I didn’t see a link to which docking station you got, but confirming that might help us help you? It also appears they’re a Euro brand, or their website defaults to euros at least.
FWIW I upgraded from a ‘13 MBP to this M1 and I couldn’t be happier. Sadly I don’t have many usb c peripherals but so far I haven’t needed to plug anything in that I don’t have a cord for. I ordered on indiegogo a usb c hub that looked nice from a company that has a track Record I know (totally blanking on the name right now and I’m phone posting so I don’t have it handy). Due to arrive in February and their other devices I’ve seen had M1 support. I shopped around on Amazon before seeing an ad for the campaign on Instagram and going with them. Sadly it sounds like you bought an incompatible device, and I would use the way back machine to see if they declared the issue with M1 on their website before you bought. If not, you seem to have grounds for a full refund. I’d check out the other linked docks above, they seem to be well spoken of if you can’t wait.
Okay so i went and found the campaign because I hate not being thorough. link (10% back for me if you buy through it, full disclosure)
Kickbooster
And here’s the link to the actual campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperdrive-usb-c-hub-for-macbook-pro-2016-2021/x/28199303#/
Hope this helps!
Please forgive me if you have mentioned you tried one of these already, but have tried using a dock specifically designed for use with DisplayLink?
www.synaptics.com
DisplayLink Products list | Synaptics
HyperDrive has honestly been the best docks I've ever used. I went though a LOT of them before settling on the HyperDrive. Most are terrible.Just my two cents from a quick Google search but it seems like this is a known issue with “green cell” whoever they are. From their webpage “
For this device: https://greencell.global/en/hub-usb...pro-dell-xps-lenovo-x1-carbon-and-others.html
- The adapter works with any laptop equipped with USB-C, including: Apple MacBook 12 / Pro 13 / Pro 15 (for M-series processors, macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 to 11.6.1 version required), Dell XPS , Surface, Asus ZenBook “
OP, I didn’t see a link to which docking station you got, but confirming that might help us help you? It also appears they’re a Euro brand, or their website defaults to euros at least.
FWIW I upgraded from a ‘13 MBP to this M1 and I couldn’t be happier. Sadly I don’t have many usb c peripherals but so far I haven’t needed to plug anything in that I don’t have a cord for. I ordered on indiegogo a usb c hub that looked nice from a company that has a track Record I know (totally blanking on the name right now and I’m phone posting so I don’t have it handy). Due to arrive in February and their other devices I’ve seen had M1 support. I shopped around on Amazon before seeing an ad for the campaign on Instagram and going with them. Sadly it sounds like you bought an incompatible device, and I would use the way back machine to see if they declared the issue with M1 on their website before you bought. If not, you seem to have grounds for a full refund. I’d check out the other linked docks above, they seem to be well spoken of if you can’t wait.
Okay so i went and found the campaign because I hate not being thorough. link (10% back for me if you buy through it, full disclosure)
Kickbooster
And here’s the link to the actual campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperdrive-usb-c-hub-for-macbook-pro-2016-2021/x/28199303#/
Hope this helps!
Also, this thread title should be changed to, "I regret buying a cheap, piece of crap docking station."
Thanks for this confirmation. I saw they had been in the industry for a while but I rarely do indiegogo/kickstarter things and was slightly worried. But for the price and the look, I’m 100 sold. Hopefully when it ships it won’t have these same issues OP is having with his
I don't know how you can blame Apple or macOS for this. Apple clearly identifies that the Macbook Air M1 only supports one external monitor. Using hacks or unsupported means of extra displays are just that....unsupported. And this is what happens when using unsupported means.
However, I am not running more displays than what is supported from Apple directly. And I have the displays connected to the system directly instead of through the dock when possible, but I have use the dock as well.Two members in this thread have now confirmed this dock is working with their machines running macOS 12:
OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for M1 and Intel Macs and Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) PCs
Add three Thunderbolt ports, 4 USB ports, along with Ethernet, audio, and card reader functionality to your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or Thunderbolt 4 PC.
Maybe it's worth a shot?
I just did a google search and went on Synaptics, it looks like their is a problem with their software not being updated to Monterey. Did you ask for an answer from them?
Have you tried a different keyboard or mouse? I think you’re blaming this all on MacOS when you have to accept that things take time to catch up when a new software version is released. People think you’re being stupid on this thread cause all you’re doing is stating a fact that everyone knows; that software has issues, no matter what company that software is owned by.
According to their website, both the BETA version and latest stable version are compatible with Monterey:
DisplayLink macOS Software for Downloads Section | Synaptics
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1) I assume you've upgrade to 12.1? If not, do that.
2) If you still have issues, downgrade to Big Sur. Yes, some USB hubs have issues. Maybe even under 12.1. But there's no point posting here and arguing about it, we can't wave a wand and fix it. Should Apple have caught this before it was released? Yes. But they didnt and so here we are.
2) If you still have issues, downgrade to Big Sur. Yes, some USB hubs have issues. Maybe even under 12.1. But there's no point posting here and arguing about it, we can't wave a wand and fix it. Should Apple have caught this before it was released? Yes. But they didnt and so here we are.
The M1 MacBook Air can connect to only *one* external display.
scrolled down to say there are docking problems with the M1 etc chip
macworld and OSXdaily have "how to" guides.
personally
i refused a brand new MacBook Airpro due to the walled garden and Catalina not playing well with others.
while Window 10 and Mojave might be that last fun and free_friendly OS that this planet will experience.
linux anyone?
macworld and OSXdaily have "how to" guides.
personally
i refused a brand new MacBook Airpro due to the walled garden and Catalina not playing well with others.
while Window 10 and Mojave might be that last fun and free_friendly OS that this planet will experience.
linux anyone?
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