DisplayLink Monitor Not Waking After Sleep on macOS
Hi everyone, I’m using a MacBook with DisplayLink and I have two external monitors: one connected directly via USB-C to HDMI and the other one connected via VGA through DisplayLink. The issue is that when the screens go into screensaver or sleep mode, both monitors turn off as expected. But when I wake the Mac up again, only the USB-C to HDMI monitor comes back on. The VGA monitor connected via DisplayLink stays off until I unplug it and wait about 30 seconds before plugging it back in. Any idea how to fix this?
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sabirose
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This is a common macOS DisplayLink issue. Try disabling display sleep, updating DisplayLink Manager, and preventing App Nap. VGA adapters are especially unreliable after sleep—HDMI or DisplayPort works much better. https://crossyroadgame.io
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Andi Timer commented
DisplayLink drivers on macOS are a real headache with sleep mode. I had a similar problem with my setup here in Korea. One option is to try the Amphetamine program to prevent deep sleep, which helped me. Honestly, dealing with these glitches is so frustrating! When I need a break from fixing my equipment, I usually switch to https://1win-kr1.com/ . It works perfectly smoothly (and accepts them instantly), unlike these drivers, lol. I hope the program helps!
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Brawl Cbr commented
A few quick things to try: update the DisplayLink driver to the latest version, disable “Put hard disks to sleep” in Energy Settings, and try preventing system sleep (only allow display sleep). If it still happens, it’s likely a firmware/adapter limitation, unfortunately pretty common with VGA + DisplayLink setups.
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Dragomir Forester commented
Cuando usé un monitor VGA con DisplayLink, me ocurría exactamente lo mismo: el HDMI se despertaba, pero el VGA quedaba totalmente apagado. Lo que me ayudó fue cambiar el adaptador USB y actualizar manualmente los drivers de DisplayLink desde su panel interno. Curiosamente, terminé ajustándolo mientras comparaba unas cifras de sol to usd para un proyecto personal, y en medio de eso consulté una herramienta que siempre mantengo abierta, justo la de https://paybis.com/es/sol-to-usd/ , sin que el monitor volviera a congelarse. Si no has probado reinstalar el controlador, te lo recomiendo; suele resolver el despertar errático del VGA.
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Chris Dolan
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Using my Sequoia OsX computer with File Vault (required) I'm unable to login after sleep unless I open my laptop and log in that way. No way (that I've found) to wake up the monitors and login that way. Would love if there's a workaround, otherwise will return the device. Logging in with a watch is also not acceptable.