How do I connect an external monitor to my MacBook Pro M1?
If you’re using an M1-based MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you can connect a single external display using one of the Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. On the M1 Mac mini, you can connect a second display to the HDMI port. After you connect your display, you can choose to extend your desktop or mirror your displays.
What external monitors work with MacBook Pro M1?
While the M1 MacBooks natively support just one monitor, the M1 Mac Mini does natively support up to two external monitors – one via the HDMI port and a second via USB-C. But the latest models of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro support only one external display.
Can Mac M1 run 144Hz?
All the new Macs with M1 chip can run at full resolution 3840 x 1600 at 144Hz with this monitor, using Thunderbolt cable or USB-C to displayPort cable. This incredible monitor is FANTASTIC in every way. The color is super rich and vibrant.
Why is my MacBook Air M1 not working?
After a while, the external display blacks out and the display reverts to the internal laptop display only (MacBook Air M1, 512GB). What seems to make a difference is whether my MacBook is connected to power or running on battery. When on power, the display is fine and consistent.
Why is my MacBook Pro not connecting to my external monitor?
We saw this issue firsthand after upgrading a MacBook Pro to macOS Big Sur 11.2, with the update preventing an external monitor from connecting with USB-C, and there are several other complaints from affected users. From Reddit: Upgrading to 11.2 broke my second external monitor connection.
Is there a workaround for the MacBook M1?
While we wait patiently for the release of an OS-based fix, there is a workaround fix for your MacBook M1 Display. The following steps should help tide you over. Until the relevant macOS update has landed, you’ll need to get your hands on a suitable dock, hub, or another USB-C adapter in order to hook up two or more additional screens.
What kind of display does MacBook Air have?
The monitor supports 65w and DisplayPort 1.2 and it should be fine as I tested it with with 2016 MacBook Pro 13″ and 2020 Intel MacBook air. So I start to guess it would be the m1 issue and I reserved Genius Bar to fix my computer. However it just fine when plugin to the LG 5k Display in the apple store. After that, I tested it again at home.