============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink macOS Application Release Note Version: 13.0.0 Build: 6fa55bc3881 (33) Date: 28th July 2025 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is DisplayLink Manager macOS app 13.0.0 release. Details about this app can be found in our FAQ: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1932214 This version supports macOS versions 13.5, 14.x, 15.x and 26.x. See section D for details. A full list of known issues can be found in the "Known issues and limitations" section below. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction B. Contents C. Changes in this release C.1 Changes since 1.12.0 release D. Supported operating systems E. Language support F. Supported hardware G. Operating system limitations H. Known issues and limitations I. Third-party component libraries C Changes in this release ========================= - Beta support for macOS 26. - Mitigation for the problem in Microsoft Teams where screen sharing controls do not appear during screen sharing sessions. (VIFR-5279). - Improved overall driver reliability through background fixes in multiple scenarios. C.1 Changes since 1.12.0 release ================================ Changes in 1.12.4 ----------------- - [DL-7xxx] Resolved an issue where certain monitors could intermittently blink during normal operation (VIFR-6380). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed a problem causing monitors to blink while the macOS screen saver was active (VIFR-6411). - [DL-7xxx] Addressed an issue preventing some monitors from being activated (VIFR-6412). Changes in 1.12.3 ----------------- - Fixed occasional app crashes occurring after device plug-in (VIFR-5867, VIFR-6040, VIFR-6325). - [DL-7xxx] Resolved issue where 4Kp60 mode was missing on certain DisplayPort monitors (VIFR-6067). - [DL-7xxx] Improved audio playback smoothness on some HDMI-connected displays (VIFR-6214). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed display output issue when switching multiple monitors from extended desktop to duplicate mode (VIFR-6282). Changes in 1.12.2 ----------------- - Fixed incorrectly set up or blank monitors after resuming from sleep when a dock is connected to a Mac during sleep (VIFR-5802). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed occasional blank HDMI monitor after dock reconnection (VIFR-5820). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed inability to set up 4K 144 Hz mode on some monitors using DP (DSC) output (VIFR-5862). - [DL-7xxx] Prevented unexpected splash screen from briefly appearing during machine reboot (VIFR-5982, VIFR-6138). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed unexpectedly appearing splash screen while Mac is in sleep (VIFR-6059, VIFR-6120). Changes in 1.12.1 ----------------- - DisplayLink Manager UI now allows modification of brightness and contrast for displays connected to a DisplayLink device. - Fixed occasional screen artifacts after resuming from sleep (VIFR-5286). - Fixed erratic screen corruption when changing resolution (VIFR-5337). - Fixed inability to extend the desktop to more than one screen with certain monitors (VIFR-5881). Changes in 1.12.0 ----------------- - Refreshed DisplayLink Manager UI - DisplayLink screen rotation setting now available in System Settings - Fixed issues with cursor updates not being smooth on high refresh rate displays (VIFR-5790). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed occasional DisplayLinkUserAgent crash after device plug in (VIFR-5299). - [DL-7xxx] Fixed occasional blank USB-C monitor after device plug in (VIFR-5673). - Fixed blank screen after display resolution change (VIFR-5136, VIFR-5298). - Fixed blank screens issue after resuming Mac from sleep (VIFR-5429). D. Supported operating systems ============================== The DisplayLink macOS application can be installed on Apple Mac computers running OS version: - macOS Ventura 13 - macOS Sonoma 14 - macOS Sequoia 15 - macOS Tahoe 26 (Beta) Older versions of our drivers are available from our website: https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos E. Language support =================== The DisplayLink macOS application is only available in English. F. Supported hardware ===================== DisplayLink IC series supported: - DL-7xxx - DL-6xxx - DL-5xxx - DL-41xx - DL-3xxx - DL-1x5 G. Operating system limitations =============================== Protected content from iTunes and other players is not visible on built-in graphics when DisplayLink screens are connected. (17087) The list of available resolutions and the default resolution for 4K displays depends on the type of connection (HDMI or DisplayPort). To see a more complete list of resolutions follow these steps: - Open the Displays preference in System Preferences - Go to the preferences panel for the DisplayLink screen - While keeping the option (alt) key pressed, select the "Scaled" option for the list of resolutions. Manual Ethernet speed setting is not retained across reboots. (20973) Since macOS Ventura 13, USB Restricted Mode protection is enabled by default on Apple Silicon MacBooks. This requires users to explicitly allow new USB peripherals, including products using DisplayLink technology. H. Known issues and limitations =============================== - An updated list of troubleshooting suggestions is available at http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/topics/80209 - It is not possible to unlock the MacBook via Apple Watch when screen saver is running/enabled - Some resolutions, especially HiDPI/ Retina ones, may be missing on Apple Mx products (29526) I. Third-party component libraries ================================== The following 3rd-party libraries are included in this release: - boost 1.88.0 - Boost Software License 1.0 - mbedTLS 3.6.4 - Apache 2.0 license - mbedTLS 3.6.2 - Apache 2.0 license (device firmware) - tinyxml2 11.0.0 - Zlib license - JSON for Modern C++ 3.12.0 - MIT License