***UPDATED - it currently DOES NOT work with the last OS update to macOS Catalina 10.15.1
BUT, I will search around for possible fixes as others figure this out. This is NOT a problem with this unit, but with the New Mac OS Update*****. If you are still running Mojave 10.14, it is still working fine!
After reading the reviews and researching the compatibility issues with macOS 10.14, I decided to go for it. I needed a second screen for my work and the only way to get it to work was with a HDMI to USB adapter. This was one of the few connectors that indicated (within the reviews) there was hope with my mac setup. Go to the bottom of the review to get the details of my fix. (I am NOT a techie, and I was able to get this to work very easily with a few extra google searches)
Once correctly uploaded for my operating system, the connection works perfectly. There is no real noticeable lag - except on occasion when I'm running LOTS of screens at one time. I only use this for spreadsheets and other Office Products. The colors on my spreadsheets are perfect, even with my cheap display I use at home.
The unit connects easily between an HDMI and the USB port and it came with HDMI to DVI adapter, if your monitor doesn't have the HDMI connector. It also comes with the CD with the drivers, but in my situation A. I don't have a CD drive in my laptop and B. I needed a few extra driver downloads to make it work.
Yes there are cheaper versions (I highly doubt I could have been able to get those to work so easily) and there are more expensive versions - this was very much worth the cost for the ease of setting up and getting around the known problems with my OS. I will buy this one again if I need a second one.
Here is the steps/links I used to set it up:
As expected I received an error trying to upload the DisplayLink software, but thanks to another reviewer I found a link to a fix, but I still had one more adjustment to make. I couldn't find the exact article noted by Mark on 11/19/17 until I googled the key phrase "macOS High Sierra: Video functionality not enabled" - the first hit was the article on DisplayLink and I followed the directions.
I then noticed the screen connected, but it was blank - not even the mouse function. I tried to download the software again at the suggestion of another site, but then I got the following message:
"Displaylink driver can't be installed on this disk. is downgrade" - a google search of this phrase led me to another DisplayLink Forum solution (by Alban Rampon on 11/5/18) with multiple downloads depending on the specific issue you are experiencing and the exact OS. I used the one describing the black extended display(s)… so one more download and Voila! Perfect!!
The seller clearly notes on the description that this product is not suggested with macOS 10.13 & 10.14 due to known issues. I took a gamble after reading the reviews and seeing solutions. It took a very reasonable amount of time to find and download the additional drivers, and I couldn't be happier!
| Manufacturer | Cable Matters |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 103046USB3BLACK |
| Item Weight | 3.7 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 8.66 x 6.14 x 0.55 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 103046-BLACK-AU |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Hdmi,Projector |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Usage | Monitor,Projector |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
