============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink macOS Application Release Note Version: 17.0.24 Build: 53d453e92f6 Date: 14th September 2026 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is DisplayLink Manager macOS app 17.0 release. Details about this app can be found in our FAQ: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1932214 This version supports macOS versions 14.x, 15.x, 26.x and 27.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 16.0 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 ========================= - Support for macOS 27 Golden Gate. - DisplayLink Manager now periodically checks for updates and notifies users when a new version is available. - Improved time-to-pixel performance after OS boot or user login. - Automatically detects FileVault status and notifies users in the Settings tab. - DL-7xxx: Fixed an issue that could cause blank screens when connected via Thunderbolt. (VIFR-7785) - Display a splash screen on lower-PPI monitors and TVs encouraging users to select a projection mode first. (VIFR-7659) C.1 Changes since 16.0 release ================================ Changes in 16.1 ----------------- - The first-time configuration wizard no longer launches automatically after a reboot. - DL-7xxx: Improved interoperability for DisplayPort-connected monitors. - Fixed an issue where, on some Macs, external displays remained blank after a reboot in clamshell mode. (VIFR-7067) - Fixed intermittent cursor stuttering on monitors running at 100 Hz or higher refresh rates. (VIFR-7222, VIFR-7519, VIFR-7568) Changes in 16.0 ----------------- - Visual accessibility features are now supported on DisplayLink screens. (PS-3216) - Added a first-time configuration step-by-step wizard. (PS-5280) - Fixed an issue where some monitors connected via DisplayPort appeared as "No monitor" or were blank after resuming from suspend. (VIFR-6890, VIFR-6939, VIFR-7211) - Resolved an issue where some monitors were not recognized after a Mac reboot. (VIFR-7207) - Fixed an issue with increased CPU usage related to DisplayLink Manager. (VIFR-7384) - DL-7xxx: Fixed an issue causing blank screens after resuming from sleep. (VIFR-7208, VIFR-7254) - DL-6910: Fixed an issue where 4-video-output DisplayLink products were not detected in DisplayLink Manager v15.1. (VIFR-7436, VIFR-7473) D. Supported operating systems ============================== The DisplayLink macOS application can be installed on Apple Mac computers running OS version: - macOS Sonoma 14 - macOS Sequoia 15 - macOS Tahoe 26 - macOS 27 Golden Gate 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) - Image corruption may occur after unplugging and replugging the device on Intel-based Macs. (VIFR-6803) - On macOS Sonoma, the initial configuration wizard may become stuck while requesting permission for background activity. (VIFR-7913) I. Third-party component libraries ================================== The following 3rd-party libraries are included in this release: - boost 1.91.0 - Boost Software License 1.0 - mbedTLS 3.6.7 - Apache 2.0 license - mbedTLS 3.6.5 - Apache 2.0 license (device firmware) - JSON for Modern C++ 3.12.0 - MIT License - Sparkle 2.9.0 - MIT License