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MrACE

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Dec 16, 2021
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I had 1-HP monitor connected through HDMI and 1-27" Thunderbolt Display w/ an adaptor connected through USB-C port hooked to my M1 MINI.....I've now acquired a 2nd 27" Thunderbolt Display..And i've tried connecting it with an mini displayport-to-hdmi adaptor and a cable with the same thing..AND NOTHING :confused:.........MY QUESTION IS: AM I FORGETTING SOMETHING OR IS IT THAT THE M1 MINI CAN'T HANDLE 2 THUNDERBOLT'S???
 

macdos

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Oct 15, 2017
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It certainly can, and mine does. But I have native DP.

Your DP-HDMI may not work with 4K screens. Check the specs.
 

MrACE

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Dec 16, 2021
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It certainly can, and mine does. But I have native DP.

Your DP-HDMI may not work with 4K screens. Check the specs.
are you using the cable from the monitor or a seperate one coming from the mini's hdmi to the monitor's thunderbolt
 

MrACE

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Dec 16, 2021
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I am using DP (monitor) to DP (USB-C on Mac Mini).
Oh Yeah..that's how i have the FIRST monitor connected...I'm having issues with connecting the SECOND 27" Thunderbolt Display..
 

chrfr

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Oh Yeah..that's how i have the FIRST monitor connected...I'm having issues with connecting the SECOND 27" Thunderbolt Display..
The M1 Mini can drive only one display off the USB-C/Thunderbolt ports and one off HDMI. The Thunderbolt Display cannot work via HDMI; it requires Thunderbolt input, and as such you won’t be able to drive 2 of these displays with the M1 Mini.
 

bbbb

macrumors newbie
Mar 19, 2012
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M1 mini can natively support 2 displays. To get a 3rd display, you must use a DisplayLink adapter. There are many USB-C to HDMI/DP adapters.

Here are a few:
* Plugable 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter for USB 3.0 and USB-C, Compatible with Windows and Mac
* StarTech.com USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter - 4K 30Hz Ultra HD - DisplayLink Certified
* WAVLINK USB C Laptop Docking Station,Single 5K/ Dual 4K @60Hz

They are all available on Amazon and other vendors.
 
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