I purchased 2 of your UGA -HDMI -2S units. currently running 5 outputs ( 5 if you include the laptop. ) These are used in commercial applications along with software I coded especially for multiscreen displays. Your hardware is nothing less than cutting-edge! - and your support team are really switched-on and knew EXACTLY the correct configuration I needed. In my humble opinion? - you are the ONLY company to go to for hardware of this type. I've been running your hardware for the past 5 months in-store and they are solid as a rock. - thanks guys. ;)
Wow ,the days of installing multiple GPU's on a desktop PC seems to be behind us. Maybe for a long time now , but i have only discovered these methods lately which is awesome.
i am watching this video and they NEVER mentioned Desktop ..ALWAYS ONLY Laptops so I thinking this will not work on a desktop ..I not seeing anyone showing it working ONLY on a desktop
@@jacenkun2931 It will work fine on a desktop, I'm running 3 monitors on my Desktop with an old GTX 970 and four DisplayLink USB2DVI Adapters (ala Plugables product)
Where do you buy the desk and mounting equipment you used in this video? What are all the monitors shown in the video and dimensions, and where did you get them from?
Each display you add will grab some memory from the laptop or desktop. With a lot of displays that means there is less memory to run the apps themselves. I think there would be a cut off point where it no longer makes sense to add more displays. What that limit is would depend on how much memory there is in the machine and what apps you want to run and the resolution of the displays. But it's a nice idea. I do have 8 monitors at home, but they are on different machines. Some paired and some stand alone.
I currently have a desktop PC with integrated graphics. I have 2 screens already (one HDMI and one Display Port). I am trying to add 2 more screens and want to run an extended display over all four. I am out of DP & HDMI ports on my desktop. Is this a solution for me? Anything would help. I am trying to avoid adding a GPU.
Get a "USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter" or "USB 3.0 to Display port", or one of each and plug your monitors there. Just be cautious cause depending on your PC you might not get full quality or work 100%
The components used in this video can be found linked in the description. Additionally, we have a "where to buy" section on our website here: plugable.com/pages/where-to-buy That said, this video functions as a sort of proof of concept. We typically don't recommend this many displays on any operating system as it will be resource intensive and may not function well on some systems.
When I've tried adding 2 monitors to my laptop, the first works ok using the HDMI port; the second I have going thru a USB-HDMI splitter. One performance problem I've seen in that using it (esp with HDMI(native) + 2 HDMI on the splitter) is it kicks off something called 'Windows Driver Foundation User-mode Driver Framework Host Process. That process is kind of a hog, and messes with other processes. For example, using HDMI + 2 HDMI on the splitter makes audio and midi unusable due to interruptions. QUESTION: Is Windows Driver Foundation a factor with the Plugable devices? Is there a performance hit or process interruptions?
I know this is a later reply but I need help with something. I need to connect a total of 8 mini touchscreen monitors to my PC. I bought a total of 8x HDMI to USB 3.0 adapters and 2 USB 3.0 7 port hubs. When I plug a few monitors into the hub, they start flickering and become unusable. However, when I plug the same monitors into my PC without a hub, they work fine. Please help I need an answer soon. Thanks.
Hello, we can certainly assist and help with setup for these graphics adapters. With touchscreen monitors there are an additional layer of complexity that can occur compared to normal monitors which may cause issues. Can you contact us directly from our support page here so that we can further investigate plugable.com/pages/support
I love your stuff, this must be perfect to use for music studio applications with several virtual mixing desks timelines, etc. and still use a laptop with several screens thumbs up gonna order some soon👍
Such a great video. Questions: i. Which laptop best fits these adapters and handles them ii. Can I only use four 2HDMI ports adapters to extend in eight monitors iii. Can I use HDMI only adapters without DPs? Thank you kındly in advance.
Hello thank you for contacting us at Plugable. I'd be glad to certainly answer your questions. 1. Any compatible Windows 10 or 11 laptop with either two USB 3.0 ports or two USB-C ports. 2. it is possible to use DisplayPort adapters such as our UGA-DP-S instead to achieve up to 8 monitors. 3. It is possible to mix-match the use of our HDMI and DisplayPort adapters.
@@themark26 These adapters do require Silicon Motion InstantView drivers, which are automatically installed via Windows Update. We also have manual instructions to install the drivers included with the adapters.
Thanks for the comment, we do run extended tests of all of our products to make sure heat generation is not an issue. I would suggest to have these adapters in a normal environment where there is adequate air circulation. Leaving the adapter's in a small confined space will trap heat. If you have any questions on this monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! It will be difficult to say what might be the cause and how to remedy it in the UA-cam comments. We strongly recommend reaching out to our support team at: support@plugable.com They'll be able to assist with your Plugable and the issue you're experiencing. We look forward to hearing from you.
Whoa, and here I was going to get another expensive graphics card for my desktop as I have 3 monitors already in a Portrait/Landscape/Portrait config, but wanted one more above my landscape. Thx for the video!
Hey, how would I set up 4 monitors. And have 2 laptops, each displayed to 2/4 of the monitors. And be able to have a button to switch the mouse and keyboard over ?
If you wish to use three or more displays, it is possible. Go down to the FAQ section at the end of the article and click on the link titled "Q. What if I want to swap three monitors?"
Thanks for reaching out to us! You can always contact us directly via support@plugable.com if you have any other questions!
Hi, I have a problem running the application in full screen on both monitors as one. I need something similar to Collage mode Intel or Nvidia Mosaic but my laptop drivers don't support that mode. Any suggestion Thank you
Hello and thanks for asking! Unfortunately our products are not able to provide this type of functionality. At time the time of this comment our products are only able to provide extended or mirror display functionality. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance. Sean // Plugable.com/Support
I bought the exact devices you specified, and it didn't work. A mouse and keyboard worked with the 7 Port 3.0 USB hub, but the specified HDMI adapters would not work. Running Windows 10. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hello, we can certainly assist and help with setup for these graphics adapters. Can you contact us directly from our support page here plugable.com/pages/support
Could you make a video how you organize your montors. I also have the problem that I have to many windows. Teams Outook Emails Outlook Clander Files explore, Onenote are a must have. And then the other windwos to get the work done.
Yes, these are all 1920 x 1080 monitors, as this is the maximum resolution these adapters can support. The more displays you add, the more GPU and CPU processing power is required, so it is recommended that you have a modern host laptop or PC. A discrete GPU would be helpful as well, but results may vary depending on the tasks being done.
My laptop is an HP Elitebook, with Core i7-8650 CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz, 8th Gen Processor. Has 32 GB RAM and the System Type is 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor. Can it handle 6 monitors? If yes, what product(s) would you recommend? Thanks!
Hello, generally your laptop will be able to handle 6 monitors using our Plugable USB Graphics Adapters. We can make a more specific recommendation on which one of our products would be the best fit for your setup. If you have any questions on this monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
We haven't tested this exact setup, so we are not sure if this will work or not. However, there is no reason that we would not expect this setup to work!
Cool. Looking to hook up some monitors for Halloween this year in the yard. Not sure how many yet or what kind of content, probably mp4 videos..so performance could become an issue. Anyways this gets me going on a way to implement. Yay!
I have dell Alienware and purchased two portable 15-inch HDMI screens to accompany my two extra monitors to now total 4 external monitors. the strange thing is, the laptop does not detect all of the screens and only gives me the option to set the display arrangement for two extra screens. 1,2 and 3., instead of 1, 2, 3,4 and 5 ... Why is that?
Excellent demonstration. I have a need that I would appreciate if you could help with. How could I connect 2 notebooks and 1 console to a set of 2 extended monitors.
Thank you for contacting Plugable! For more detailed information on this setup simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 413150" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry. Thank you! -Ryoma
Hello, yes I can confirm that our USB Graphics Adapters that are shown in this video are compatible with the M3 Max MacBook Pro. If you have any questions on a potential monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Thanks for asking! We expect our Graphics Adapters to work on any modern Windows or macOS host. Please note that running up to 8 displays as shown in this video can be resource intensive, and we do recommend a modern CPU released in the last 2-3 years. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance. You can also reach us at support@plugable.com or Plugable.com/Support. Sean // Plugable Support
Hello, the prices for our UGA-HDMI USB Graphics Adapters are listed on our website which I will leave a link for here - plugable.com/collections/usb-graphics-adapters If you have any questions on a potential monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Wow, super impressed. This is exactly what I have been needing. I have a usb-c hub (it has 3 hdmi ports) which is supprting 3 external monitors, plus the internal monitor of my laptop. I just need to add one more to have 4 external monitors, plus the laptop screen. the three external montiors are using HDMI. Can I use one of your adapters to add one more monitor? I was reading some reviews on amazon and why are some buyers saying that after downloading a driver the device then starts to record your screen? I find that unlikely but that is what is being claimed. Not this particular item, it is the Plugable 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports 1920x1080@60Hz - this is the item I think I need to add my 4 monitors successfully.
Hello and thanks for asking! Yes you can! Our UGA-HDMI-S adds one additional HDMI display that can run at 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz. --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-s Please note that the Silicon Motion driver is required to use this adapter and you can download it from here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion If you are using macOS the 'Screen Recording' permission is required. With the UGA-HDMI-S there is one additional virtual display created, and then the InstantView software 'records' that display to rendering it externally on your monitor. There is no actual recording or saving of information occurring, just this 'mirroring' of the virtual display to your physical monitor. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance. Sean // Plugable Support // Plugable.com/support
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. That is possible. We would recommend reaching out to our product team at plugable.com/pages/support with the model of your computer and displays. This way they can provide an accurate recommendation for one of our products. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hello. I have 24 LG tv screens. I wish to convert them into 1 screen. They are TV screens and there are 24 of them. What do I have to do in order for it to work? Thanks.
Thanks for asking! If I understand correctly I believe you are hoping to create what can also be referred to as a 'video wall', where the goal is to display a single video across many displays. Unfortunately this can not be done with our products at this time. With the UGA-HDMI-2S and other adapters shown in this video we can assist in the goal of getting up to 8 extended displays. However these extended displays can not function as one large display. My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time. Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance. Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com // Plugable.com/support
Hello, I have an HP EliteDesk 800 G1 with I7 3.4gz, 32gb ram, 2gb Radeon GPU and 256 M.2 SSD installed. I was viewing your video and im interested in doing the same with my desktop if possible. I currently use it for live streaming and need to add about 6 additional monitors to so i can expand my live view to other displays. Would that be possible with the desktop i have and if so what do you recommend? Your help is appreciated.
Hello and thanks for asking! While the adapters in this video (as well as our USBC-768H4, the 4 display version) could work in your setup, we would caution against using video on each display. The adapters in this video use a software driver to render your external displays, and this can quickly result in a decrease in overall performance. If you wish to use the adapters to add additional screens for more passive tasks, such as reading stream chat or similar this configuration should work well for you! My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time. Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance. Sean // Plugable.com/Support
Hi there, interesting solution you used to connect the 8 monitors. Just wondering to know if I can use your solution to connect 8 56" Smart TVs via HDMI with a single computer and use them as extended display all over. Actually, I'm looking for a powerfull computer wirh a GPU cards that allows me to do what I want. Any recommendation? perhaps more video cards are needed or with your solution I can setup this configuration. Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks for asking! With a modern Windows laptop the configuration shared in this video should work well. This would be an 11th or 12th Generation Intel. The adapters shown in this video should be able to power your 8 TV's however please note that these adapters are limited to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz. If your TV's are 4K displays, I would also recommend taking a look at our USBC-6950U which can run 2 displays up to 4K 60Hz ( plugable.com/products/usbc-6950u ). This is also a software driven graphical solution and should work well. Both the USBC-6950U and UGA-HDMI-2S ( plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s ) use software to render your external display, and would not benefit from a more expensive GPU option. This is why we recommend a higher end CPU for environments such as you are describing. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance! Sean // Plugable.com/Support
Hello i would like do the same setup with smart Tv Hère are m'y configuration TYPE : SMART TV MODEL : ATL-50D9S RESOLUTION : 4K HDR 3840 x 2160 PIXELS TAILLE DE L’ECRAN : 50″ SMART TV : ANDROID 9.0 /ROM 1.5GB/ RAM 8GB PORTS : 1 VGA/ 2 USB/ 3 HDMI/ 1 COAX/ 1 EARPHONE OUT/ 1 AV INPUT/ 1 YPBPR/ 1 RJ45 Wich device do i need to setup IP to 6 screens
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you would like to achieve a video wall. Unfortunately, our devices and their respective software cannot be combined to create a video wall. Sorry we don't have better news in this regard, but hope it helps to clarify.
Help! We have one laptop connected to two monitors, one projector and two TVs. Now all of them are working except for one TV. It can show the desktop on the that TV but can not display powerpoint view like the rest of them. It use to work before but something happen can't see the problem. Would really appreciate your help. Thanks
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. A setup like this wouldn't be necessary for dual displays. A product like our UD-6950 would allow for two displays at 3440 x 1440 @ 60Hz. If you'd like a more tailored recommendation, feel free to reach out to support@plugable.com. You can also reference ticket # 418082
Thanks for asking! For connecting eight 4K displays I'd suggest using the USBC-6950U (plugable.com/products/usbc-6950u). This is a similar adapter which supports two 4K 60Hz displays with either HDMI or DisplayPort connectors. With four of these units you should be able to connect to eight displays. It's important to note that macOS would be limited to 4 displays through this adapter, so this can only be done in Windows. I'd also note that this setup would not be suitable for any graphically-intensive tasks such as CAD, video editing, or even as a video wall as the performance with these tasks wouldn't be great. For this setup please ensure that the processor in your computer is Intel 11th Generation equivalent or newer. Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Hello i want to go for Stock Market trading Setup with 6 external screen 42inch with Latest Widows gaming laptop . . . can u suggest which docking station do i use . . . and can u suggest which laptop will be good to connect External Monitors . . . . .Thanks
Thanks for asking! To assure that we are able to provide the best possible recommendation, could you please provide the make and model of the 42inch displays that you already have? You mention the latest gaming laptop, could you please provide the make and model of your laptop as well? We'll be looking for your next reply. -Sean -Plugable Technologies
Hi please can you advise me if any of the products you offer would be suitable for what I'm trying to achieve. I have an ACER - Predator Orion 3000 PO3-630 Gaming PC - Intel® Core™ i7, RTX 3070, 1 TB HDD & 512 GB SSD I currently run 4 screens from this 3 x 27inch and 1 x 32 inch monitors I'm using up the 3 display ports and one HDMI that go directly into the graphics card and have no more ports available. can you advise me if you have a product available to increase this to 6 screens? it also has USB Type-C x 1 - USB 3.1 x 5 - USB 2.0 x 2 As you can probably tell I know little about PCs as I only use it for trading stocks, not gaming Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hey there, thanks for reaching out! This is definitely an involved setup, and we think we can help, but we'll want to direct this question to one of our technicians (we call Product Owners)! If you could, send an email with this information to support@plugable.com. You're welcome to copy and paste this text and reference ticket #424446. We hope to hear from you!
Good morning and excuse my bad English. I have to buy your products but I have some doubts which I hope you can solve. I need to connect 6 monitors and a smart TV to a PC (trading station) Now my main question is this: Can I use a desktop PC or do I necessarily have to use a laptop? Could you please list for me what items to buy in order to have my 6+1 configuration. Thank you and have a nice day
hey guys, I have a 2070 with 2 hdmi and display port, I will connect my gaming 1080p 144hz monitor on the display port, a 4k television that is in the living room on one hdmi to game on 4k, and I still need to plug 2 more monitors for work and another tv that is in the bedroom, I will not be using all of then at the same time, but I need all of then connect to the pc so I dont need to plug and unplug cables on the graphics board everytime I change rooms or change setup, what do you guys recomend for me?
Hello and thanks for asking! Because we are going to need to gather a bit more details from you to be able to provide the best possible recommendation, we would request that you reach out to us directly by email. To do so please go to here --> Plugable.com/Support or support@plugable.com (Please note that you had previously spoken with Sean when you email us). We appreciate your reaching out to us for assistance and look forward to your email. Sean // Plugable Support
Hi there. Im setting up 2 monitors with my Lenovo Ideapad 3, RYZEN 5..and it wont work with type c multi- daptors, it only works if I plug one of my external monitors directly to the HDMI port. Ive use converter on my type C to HDMI but it still wont detect it. What do I need to do that have my laptop extend to another 2 external monitor?
Hello Vladamir, thanks for reaching out. This is likely due to unsupported video via USB-C which is common in Ryzen systems. To achieve two displays, you'll need a USB 3.0 based device such as our UGA-HDMI-2S, or USBC-6950U, or a UD-3900Z (docking station). The devices mentioned range from 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz to 4K @ 60Hz.
Very good video, full of informative, thanks for sharing sir 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Sir, if I connect 2 to 4 monitor on a single laptop, wouldn't it load on CPU? I mean will a laptop require dedicated graphics card for connection of more than 2 monitor? And how much? Please share. Thank you ❤❤❤
You are correct that adding additional monitors will increase load on the CPU and GPU. However, the specific amount depends on the type of applications you are loading on the screens. Most modern processors should be able to handle simple tasks on 3-4 monitors, but any higher than that may require a dedicated GPU.
@@PlugableThankQ very much sir for your valuable response👏❤️ Actually my purpose is for trading terminal extension on max 4 screen so that I can manage 4 different screens on a single laptop. No high end video editing nor game playing. ♦️♦️♦️♦️ So can I go with a laptop which has i7 13th gen processor + 16gb ram + Intel Iris Xe graphics laptops? Please confirm sir ASAP Thanks again ❤
@@Plugable ohh🥺 So please tell me one thing. What is your laptop configuration or specs? Bcoz you have connected 8 monitors with a single laptop & that's I want in my case. After knowing your laptop configuration, I will decide what should I do. Thanks 👍
wow , I would like adpot this concept at my space, we have 6 LG TV screen to be distrubuted differnt web browser applciation scareen from singe laptop , Please let me know what product need to be buy to support this , Do i need to procure 3 numbers UGA -HDMI 2S with & external USB3 -HUbC to support our task.
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! It is hard to say without knowing the full extent of your setup as some hosts have a cap on how many displays can be added via software enabled devices. We would strongly recommend reaching out to our product experts at: plugable.com/pages/support for an accurate recommendation based on your setup. Thanks again!
Hello Derek, thanks for reaching out. If the intention is to use them as a video wall, this unfortunately would not work. Additionally, extensions are needed to wire up displays around the bar, this would also see a less than optimal outcome. The further the signal has to travel, the more likely it is that there will be video degredation. Sorry we don't have better news, but hope this helps to clarify.
I got a thunderbolt 4 TBT4 udz but found that display port to hdmi is not accepted. Can I use this type of adapter to connect hdmi cable with usb ports in docking?
Thanks for asking! We speak to this on our website in the technical documentation for the TBT4-UDZ dock (kb.plugable.com/1705024), however, to speak to this in short here... DP to HDMI is supported but it requires an "active" adapter, "passive" adapters are not supported. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact our support team at support@plugable.com
Am only able to have three monitors and the lap top screen turns off I have a dell doc so if I wanna just add one more monitor I need just one adaptor correct?
Thanks for asking! To be sure we best understand. It sounds as though you wish to have 5 total monitors including the laptop screen in the total count? If that is the case it does sound as though you are hitting the hardware limit that most laptops have for external displays. You are correct in assuming you can use one of our UGA-HDMI-S or UGA-DP-S adapters to add a single additional display to your system. The graphics adapters shown in this video use an alternative rendering solution and therefor do not count to the total maximum number of displays your laptop can render. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable So I have three monitors that are on but in doing so it turned the laptop monitor off which is fine but I wanna add a fourth external monitor so 4 external monitors plus the laptop. at the moment I’m only able to use three external monitors which has the laptop monitor turned off
@@justr1ck_ Thank you for the clarification! In that case you may wish to take a look at one of our UGA-HDMI-2S graphics adapters. This allows you to add two displays by HDMI using the Silicon Motion driver software. This should allow you to then run the internal laptop screen + two displays off of the laptop directly. Totaling five monitors (including the laptop screen). You can find more information on the UGA-HDMI-2S here --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s Driver software is required and you can find that here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion Sean // Plugable Support
Hi, I have Asus vivobook 16 M1605YA-MB541WS. It has a Ryzen 5 7530U and Ports are : 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1,x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. I contacted customer support and they told me that usb -type c is not supported for external display. Can I purchase your product and connect another monitor from USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A?
Hello Abishek, thanks for reaching out. That is correct, devices such as the UGA-HDMI-2S would work in this instance to allow you to run 2 additional monitors. If you're looking for higher resolutions than 1920 x 1080 then you may be interested in the USBC-6950U (which works with USB Type-A) which is capable of up to 4K @ 60Hz.
Hello and thanks for asking! The adapters in this video (UGA-HDMI-2S, UGA-HDMI-S, UGA-DP-S) do not require a powerful graphics card. Instead we recommend a modern CPU to achieve 8 external displays. This is because the adapters shown in this video are Silicon Motion software driver based solutions. The primary rendering load is placed on the CPU. An example would be an Intel 10th gen CPU or better. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for additional assistance. --> Plugable.com/Support / Support@Plugable.com Sean // Plugable Support
Ehm i have two monitors but 1 hdmi in my pc and i want to use the hdmi for 2 screens how do i do that? And not a splitter please because i want to open other tasks on both screens
Where to buy these peripherals? Please kindly advise. Also, if i have a desktop, with Video card w/multiple HDMI output, can it work and maximize monitors, say about 16 x 1080 display monitor. Planning to use this for our stage background. Thank You!
Hello and thanks for asking! You can find the best place to purchase any of our products through our website, by navigating to the product pages. The UGA-HDMI-2S --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s The UGA-HDMI-S --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-s The UGA-DP-S --> plugable.com/products/uga-dp-s In our internal testing we generally do not recommend over 8 external displays using these adapters, as the experience can become less than ideal. At this time we have no tested 16 external displays off of one host using our Silicon Motion based graphics adapters. However if you do wish to try, and you purchase through Amazon, we do offer the standard 30day return window. Please note that a driver installation is required, and you can find that download here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion Please let us know how we can be of any additional assistance. Sean // Plugable Support // Plugable.com/support
hi. I have the USB-C Triple HDMI Docking station for 3 monitors. Each of the monitors is connected, but my laptop is only recognizing 2. Do i need to get an adapter for the 3rd monitor or do you think this is something with the computer being a Dell Laptop?
Hello and thanks for asking! It does! Since our Silicon Motion based adapters are software driver driven solutions we expect these to work on any modern macOS (11+) or Windows (10+) host. macOS up to 4 external displays, and Windows up to 8 external displays. If you find you need any additional assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us. --> Plugable.com/Support support@plugable.com Sean // Plugable Support
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. You'll want to reach out to our product experts at plugable.com/pages/support to see if your configuration is possible. We hope to hear from you soon.
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we do not officially support Linux with our products. DisplayLink may have drivers available, but we'd be unable to guarantee functionality.
I just ordered these various HDMI and DP adapters and hub. I want to connect 8 monitors and then add a 55in tv also...so in theory if i have 4 of the UGA-HDMI-2S and a single UGA-HDMI-S that would give me 9 inputs for 8 monitors and the TV. Anybody see any issues I might run into? I normally go with 2 video cards in a large rdesktop, but utilizing this hub and adapters i can make my equipment footprint smaller and less expensive.
Hello and thanks for asking! In most cases we do not recommend more than 8 external displays connected to one host with our graphics adapters as the performance can be less than ideal. However if you plan to connect the 55 inch TV directly to the host computer then this would be okay. If you are comfortable doing so could you please share what you intend to display on these screens? The choice of activity can affect the overall performance with our software driver based graphics adapters. Sean // Plugable.com/Support
@@Plugable Thanks for your response! My screens will only be hosting web browsers with market data, graphs/reports etc. web based data. Couple screens for Outlook email and a low volume excel spreadsheet. Not alot of commuting going on, so this solution should work good. In previous set ups with pci cards, once I got over 6 monitors, I started experiencing flickering and screens not displaying correctly. Resolved with utlizing displayport cabling instead of hdmi. But looking for a smaller footprint so this idea could work for me!
@@axxessteam17 Thanks for providing those additional details. With that expected work load you should be able to use up to 8 external monitors using our adapters as shown in the video. As a note this is in addition to the number of dislpays you can natively connect to your current computer! Please do feel free to reach out if we can be of any additional assistance. Sean / Plugable.com/support
Hi I have an existing PLUGABLE USB-C TRIPLE 4K DISPLAY DOCKING STATION which allows me 3 displays currently. If I use any of these adapters will I be able to add additional displays ?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! It is hard to say without knowing the full extent of your setup as some hosts have a cap on how many displays can be added via software enabled devices. We would strongly recommend reaching out to our product experts at: plugable.com/pages/support for an accurate recommendation based on your setup. Thanks again!
The monitors in this video are connected to a power strip. The cables are being neatly managed to almost be hidden. If you have any questions on this monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Hi! A 4K setup with these many displays may be possible but it would depend on the specifications of your computer and would require combining a few of our products. With an advanced setup like this I'd recommend reaching out to us directly so we can dig into the details plugable.com/pages/support
Thanks for the comment! The adapters do use the GPU processing capabilities to output the displays, so the more displays you add, the more GPU processing it will require. However, this adapter should still work as long as you have a USB 3.0 connection.
Hi there great video by the way and im planning to make a purchase on one of your products but which plugable should i use since im planning to set up 4 monitor in one pc and i have a gtx 1650 gpu
Hello there, thanks for reach out to us! We would strongly suggest reaching out to our product owners here: plugable.com/pages/support with your brand/model of displays and computer. This way they can provide an accurate recommendation for a Plugable product! We look forward to hearing from you.
Hello there! For the best experience you'll want to look for a laptop with a 11th gen or newer Intel. That said, 8 displays on one laptop may cause a poor experience depending on the applications being used.
Thank you Sir ! I used to work in a lab with computers all around me and many other I had as remote in a network environment... now disabled, I admin across quite a few sites and adding a 3rd monitor tomorrow to this machine. I seen the 8 and had to check out the ideas behind it. Never enough !
Are there drivers to install? Only 4 of the 6 monitors I am looking to install work on my 5th Gen surface laptop and I have the devices and adapters in this video. Also running windows 11.
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. The UGA-HDMI-2S does require software to be installed. These drivers can be found here: plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion If you're still running into issues, be sure to reach out to our support team at support@plugable.com
i bought 2 of your plugable 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter with Ethernet for USB 3.0, and i was wondering, for 8 monitors on my desktop pc, that has a rtx 1660 ti gpu, and an i9 9900k, do i need to buy the usb3 hub 7c in order to make it all work? thanks for the video
Hi Chad, thank you for asking. You could connect both your USBC-6950UE adapters to your laptop/system using either USB-A or USB-C (if available) on your system and that should satisfy at least four external monitors without needing a Hub. Most laptop/systems come with USB-A and now USB-C ports so instead of using a Hub, you could simply use your onboard USB ports instead. Please keep in mind that your USBC-6950UE adapters are only capable of providing two external monitors at a time. Not four. The reason I mention this is you brought up eight monitors so I wanted to help clarify. If you were looking to connect four more monitors then you would need a Hub such as the USB3-HUB7C and two additional USBC-6950UE adapters (or UGA-HDMI-2S adapters as seen in this video) to accommodate eight external monitors. All that being said, please note that this video does describe some possible limitations (video start 1:37) so you will want to keep this in mind if you are looking to add additional monitors past your CPU or GPU specifications.
@@Plugable spectacular customer service sir - I messaged a guy from a computer shop in town here who I paid to fix my other pc, and he really just barely replied, you guys spelled it out for me - god bless man you need a fuckin raise! Excellent product 5 stars man wow
@@Plugable if im runnning 8 monitors, couldnt i buy 4 "Dual Display - USB to HDMI Adapter adds support for two HDMI monitors," product on Amazon, and then one hub of yours, and then be good to go?
@@AuslanderRaus1488 Hello, thank you for asking! Yes that should wok exactly as you hope, as long as the host computer is capable of supporting 8 monitors.
Hi, I have an HP all in one computer and I want to have two additional monitors connected ( a total of three). I tried a docking station with no luck. I’m at a loss to set up multiple monitors with different info on each monitor. Will this be a solution?
Hello Daryl, thanks for reaching out. Yes, this could be a solution (UGA-HDMI-2S), and would run 2x extended, external displays via the Silicon Motion software found here: plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion However, we have many solutions for multi-monitor setups and they will depend on the model of your HP All-in-one and the monitors you're attempting to use. Because of that, we would strongly recommend reaching out to our product experts at: plugable.com/pages/support and they can help with a tailored recommendation to your system. If you do decide to contact us, be sure to include the model number of your laptop and monitors. We hope this helps!
Hi, I am interested in building a configuration based on your hardware(1 x USB3-HUB7C + 4 x UGA-HDMI-2S) to handle 8 x iiyama G2440HSU, can you tell me if the presented configuration is ok to get the effect of 1 large monitor out of 8? I have Nvidia RTX 2060 6GB. Thanks and great work!
Thanks for asking! Unfortunately the setup you are hoping to use would not achieve the goal I believe you are hoping to achieve. In order to use display spanning features (8 displays functioning as one) that you have mentioned, you will need to use a device that is connected directly to your Nvidia GPU. At this time that you would not be able to do so by adding one of our graphics adapters. My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance. Sean // Plugable Support
@@f0kuz518 Not a problem! We're happy to help! In order to be able to best understand your setup, and your goal can you please clarify a few things for us? You mention the RTX 2060 6GB, can you also please let us know what CPU and the exact make and model of RTX 2060 you have? Are you looking to game across all 6 screens? Are you interesting in having 6 screens, but only have 3 used as a single spanned display? The other 3 could be used as extended desktops. The difference being that extended allows you to drag windows, but only full screen on one display at a time. Whereas spanned displays can act like one large display. Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable great! here are the laptop details: Intel Core i7-9750H 6 x 2.6 - 4.5GHz Turbo, 12MB, UHD 630, 45W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, DirectX: 12.0, Driver version: 462.75, Driver type: DCH It will be used mainly for trading so it only needs to handle basic charts(games are excluded from specs for me) and 95% of time it will act as 8 monitors as single spanned display. It will be nice to have an option to run 6 as single one spanned and 2 others as extended.
@@f0kuz518 Thanks for providing those details. As mentioned previously, unfortunately you would only be able to span the displays that are connected directly to your RTX 2060. This should total 4 displays spanned (however I am not sure of the exact model of RTX 2060 you have). With that in mind you could then add an additional 4 displays using two of our UGA-HDMI-2S, however please note that these would only be able to be extended. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Sean // Plugable Support
hi, I see some reviews of this product on the amazon website from those who bought it saying it doesn't work properly now that the screens are displayed, sometimes flashing. I wanted to test I can spend this high amount for but not be something. What if it doesn't work 100%?
Hello Diego! It's hard to say what may be causing those reviewers' issues. This setup can be resource intensive and there are some nuances to take into consideration based on system and OS. If you'd like to know more we strongly suggest reaching out to our support team with your system specs and monitor make/model at plugable.com/pages/support Lastly, if the setup does not work for you, we do offer a 30-day no-hassle return policy for all products sold by Plugable and fulfilled by Amazon.
Hello! I have a question. For the adapters to work do i need a cpu with igpu? I have a ryzen 5 2600 with rx580 4gb, the rx 580 already can output 4 displays but i want to add more monitors for my setup. Thanks in advance
Thanks for asking! You do not need a CPU with an integrated graphics card. However you would need to have at least one display connected to your RX580 for the best results. In order for our software based Graphics Adapters to work a system graphics card does need to be 'woken up' by having a directly attached display. This is accomplished in a laptop by the internal display. Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance! You can also reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com or Plugable.com/Support Sean // Plugable Support
I am running 5 cctv systems in different locations. What to share the screens. With these keep up with the video demand. What pc specs do you recommend with running a lot of live video
Hello and thanks for asking! In most cases we recommend against using our software driver based graphics solutions for CCTV environments. The Silicon Motion driver uses CPU resources to render the external stream, and the performance may not be idea with multiple video feeds. With that said you may find success using the adapters pictured in this video if the CCTV streams are lower resolution, such as 720P. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to us directly as well. --> Plugable.com/Support or support@plugable.com Sean // Plugable Support
I'm just looking for a quad monitor set up. My Lenovo laptop hub already has 2 HDMI +4 USB 3.0 ports. Which products of yours should I get to add two more monitors?
Hello, Thanks for asking! Based on the configuration of your system as described, you could easily add one of our UGA-HDMI-2S to add two additional 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz displays. --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s Please note that a driver installation is required, and you can download that from here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance. Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com
I purchased 2 of your UGA -HDMI -2S units. currently running 5 outputs ( 5 if you include the laptop. ) These are used in commercial applications along with software I coded especially for multiscreen displays.
Your hardware is nothing less than cutting-edge! - and your support team are really switched-on and knew EXACTLY the correct configuration I needed. In my humble opinion? - you are the ONLY company to go to for hardware of this type. I've been running your hardware for the past 5 months in-store and they are solid as a rock. - thanks guys. ;)
Thanks for the comment and the kind words! We love hearing how customers are using our products to increase their productivity in their setups!
Nice! This would work for what I need it for. Nothing high streaming, just charts.
Wow ,the days of installing multiple GPU's on a desktop PC seems to be behind us. Maybe for a long time now , but i have only discovered these methods lately which is awesome.
i am watching this video and they NEVER mentioned Desktop ..ALWAYS ONLY Laptops so I thinking this will not work on a desktop ..I not seeing anyone showing it working ONLY on a desktop
@@jacenkun2931 It will work fine on a desktop, I'm running 3 monitors on my Desktop with an old GTX 970 and four DisplayLink USB2DVI Adapters (ala Plugables product)
@@jacenkun2931 this would 100% also work on a desktop.
I'm just here to see how many ppl actually got 8 monitors and use them all lmao
Yes for shares trading
i used to laugh but now im thinking this is going to be the norm pretth soon especially for social media
I have 24 😅
@@DryUrEyesMate share how to connect so many external monitors
Daytrading
Where do you buy the desk and mounting equipment you used in this video? What are all the monitors shown in the video and dimensions, and where did you get them from?
The big mount looks like the AVLT Hex 32" Monitor Desk Stand
Each display you add will grab some memory from the laptop or desktop. With a lot of displays that means there is less memory to run the apps themselves. I think there would be a cut off point where it no longer makes sense to add more displays. What that limit is would depend on how much memory there is in the machine and what apps you want to run and the resolution of the displays. But it's a nice idea. I do have 8 monitors at home, but they are on different machines. Some paired and some stand alone.
I currently have a desktop PC with integrated graphics. I have 2 screens already (one HDMI and one Display Port). I am trying to add 2 more screens and want to run an extended display over all four. I am out of DP & HDMI ports on my desktop. Is this a solution for me? Anything would help. I am trying to avoid adding a GPU.
No
Get a "USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter" or "USB 3.0 to Display port", or one of each and plug your monitors there. Just be cautious cause depending on your PC you might not get full quality or work 100%
The components used in this video can be found linked in the description. Additionally, we have a "where to buy" section on our website here: plugable.com/pages/where-to-buy
That said, this video functions as a sort of proof of concept. We typically don't recommend this many displays on any operating system as it will be resource intensive and may not function well on some systems.
When I've tried adding 2 monitors to my laptop, the first works ok using the HDMI port; the second I have going thru a USB-HDMI splitter. One performance problem I've seen in that using it (esp with HDMI(native) + 2 HDMI on the splitter) is it kicks off something called 'Windows Driver Foundation User-mode Driver Framework Host Process. That process is kind of a hog, and messes with other processes. For example, using HDMI + 2 HDMI on the splitter makes audio and midi unusable due to interruptions. QUESTION: Is Windows Driver Foundation a factor with the Plugable devices? Is there a performance hit or process interruptions?
I know this is a later reply but I need help with something. I need to connect a total of 8 mini touchscreen monitors to my PC. I bought a total of 8x HDMI to USB 3.0 adapters and 2 USB 3.0 7 port hubs. When I plug a few monitors into the hub, they start flickering and become unusable. However, when I plug the same monitors into my PC without a hub, they work fine. Please help I need an answer soon. Thanks.
Hello, we can certainly assist and help with setup for these graphics adapters. With touchscreen monitors there are an additional layer of complexity that can occur compared to normal monitors which may cause issues. Can you contact us directly from our support page here so that we can further investigate plugable.com/pages/support
I love your stuff, this must be perfect to use for music studio applications with several virtual mixing desks timelines, etc. and still use a laptop with several screens thumbs up gonna order some soon👍
Such a great video.
Questions:
i. Which laptop best fits these adapters and handles them
ii. Can I only use four 2HDMI ports adapters to extend in eight monitors
iii. Can I use HDMI only adapters without DPs?
Thank you kındly in advance.
Hello thank you for contacting us at Plugable. I'd be glad to certainly answer your questions. 1. Any compatible Windows 10 or 11 laptop with either two USB 3.0 ports or two USB-C ports. 2. it is possible to use DisplayPort adapters such as our UGA-DP-S instead to achieve up to 8 monitors. 3. It is possible to mix-match the use of our HDMI and DisplayPort adapters.
@@PlugableThank you kındly. One more question: don't I need any driver whatsoever or is it simply plug and play?
@@themark26 These adapters do require Silicon Motion InstantView drivers, which are automatically installed via Windows Update. We also have manual instructions to install the drivers included with the adapters.
@@Plugable Thank you kındly. Have a great week.
I’m going to try this for sure!
Have u testing ?
Is no one else blown away that he plugged in all his USB ports on the first try?
Although multi-window display has been implemented, is the heat generation of the hub within a controllable range?
Thanks for the comment, we do run extended tests of all of our products to make sure heat generation is not an issue. I would suggest to have these adapters in a normal environment where there is adequate air circulation. Leaving the adapter's in a small confined space will trap heat. If you have any questions on this monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Hey I was wondering how I make my 2 moniter do different stuff cause right now it just shows the exact same thing on both moniter
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! It will be difficult to say what might be the cause and how to remedy it in the UA-cam comments. We strongly recommend reaching out to our support team at: support@plugable.com
They'll be able to assist with your Plugable and the issue you're experiencing. We look forward to hearing from you.
Whoa, and here I was going to get another expensive graphics card for my desktop as I have 3 monitors already in a Portrait/Landscape/Portrait config, but wanted one more above my landscape. Thx for the video!
Hey, how would I set up 4 monitors. And have 2 laptops, each displayed to 2/4 of the monitors. And be able to have a button to switch the mouse and keyboard over ?
HI! Thank you for your interest in our products!
We have a USB 3 switch called the USB3-SWITCH2. We have an article on our website that explains how it works:
plugable.com/blogs/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-plugable-switch-kvm-options-for-sharing-two-displays-and-more-between-two-computers
If you wish to use three or more displays, it is possible. Go down to the FAQ section at the end of the article and click on the link titled "Q. What if I want to swap three monitors?"
Thanks for reaching out to us! You can always contact us directly via support@plugable.com if you have any other questions!
Hi,
I have a problem running the application in full screen on both monitors as one. I need something similar to Collage mode Intel or Nvidia Mosaic but my laptop drivers don't support that mode. Any suggestion
Thank you
Hello and thanks for asking!
Unfortunately our products are not able to provide this type of functionality. At time the time of this comment our products are only able to provide extended or mirror display functionality.
Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable.com/Support
I bought the exact devices you specified, and it didn't work. A mouse and keyboard worked with the 7 Port 3.0 USB hub, but the specified HDMI adapters would not work. Running Windows 10. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hello, we can certainly assist and help with setup for these graphics adapters. Can you contact us directly from our support page here plugable.com/pages/support
How do I use it so I can watch one sporting event on all monitors together as in one big picture
Unfortunately, this is not possible. The scenario you're describing is a video wall which the software used with these devices is unable to produce.
How did you do the connection. That's where many fumble or get confused. And that's not shown or explained.
Bro, using this looks like your mouse is traveling on a museum 😂 cool
How about laptop spec minimum for 8 monitors
"If eight monitors feels like a few too many, the same process works for adding seven."
LOL.
Could you make a video how you organize your montors.
I also have the problem that I have to many windows.
Teams Outook Emails Outlook Clander Files explore, Onenote are a must have.
And then the other windwos to get the work done.
That's awesome! Are these 1920x1080 monitors? What type of a Windows computer would you need to have such a setup?
Yes, these are all 1920 x 1080 monitors, as this is the maximum resolution these adapters can support. The more displays you add, the more GPU and CPU processing power is required, so it is recommended that you have a modern host laptop or PC. A discrete GPU would be helpful as well, but results may vary depending on the tasks being done.
My laptop is an HP Elitebook, with Core i7-8650 CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz, 8th Gen Processor. Has 32 GB RAM and the System Type is 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor. Can it handle 6 monitors? If yes, what product(s) would you recommend? Thanks!
Hello, generally your laptop will be able to handle 6 monitors using our Plugable USB Graphics Adapters. We can make a more specific recommendation on which one of our products would be the best fit for your setup. If you have any questions on this monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
I checked - everything is clean
My experience varied....but it's the ultimate in laziness
3 UGA- HDMI-2S can be connect to a USB3.0 gen 1 through a USB 3.0 gen 1 hub ?
We haven't tested this exact setup, so we are not sure if this will work or not. However, there is no reason that we would not expect this setup to work!
How to do the same thing like this but using wireless connection???
Cool. Looking to hook up some monitors for Halloween this year in the yard. Not sure how many yet or what kind of content, probably mp4 videos..so performance could become an issue. Anyways this gets me going on a way to implement. Yay!
Should have the laptop any specific properties or abilities?
I have dell Alienware and purchased two portable 15-inch HDMI screens to accompany my two extra monitors to now total 4 external monitors. the strange thing is, the laptop does not detect all of the screens and only gives me the option to set the display arrangement for two extra screens. 1,2 and 3., instead of 1, 2, 3,4 and 5 ... Why is that?
Excellent demonstration. I have a need that I would appreciate if you could help with. How could I connect 2 notebooks and 1 console to a set of 2 extended monitors.
Thank you for contacting Plugable!
For more detailed information on this setup simply send an email to support@plugable.com with the subject line of "Ticket 413150" so that we can prioritize that case and match it to this inquiry.
Thank you!
-Ryoma
Does that works on MacBook Pro M3 Max Chip ?
Hello, yes I can confirm that our USB Graphics Adapters that are shown in this video are compatible with the M3 Max MacBook Pro. If you have any questions on a potential monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Do these works on Windows NUCs?
Thanks for asking!
We expect our Graphics Adapters to work on any modern Windows or macOS host. Please note that running up to 8 displays as shown in this video can be resource intensive, and we do recommend a modern CPU released in the last 2-3 years.
Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance. You can also reach us at support@plugable.com or Plugable.com/Support.
Sean // Plugable Support
how much price of UGA-HDMI device
Hello, the prices for our UGA-HDMI USB Graphics Adapters are listed on our website which I will leave a link for here - plugable.com/collections/usb-graphics-adapters
If you have any questions on a potential monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Wow, super impressed. This is exactly what I have been needing. I have a usb-c hub (it has 3 hdmi ports) which is supprting 3 external monitors, plus the internal monitor of my laptop. I just need to add one more to have 4 external monitors, plus the laptop screen. the three external montiors are using HDMI. Can I use one of your adapters to add one more monitor?
I was reading some reviews on amazon and why are some buyers saying that after downloading a driver the device then starts to record your screen? I find that unlikely but that is what is
being claimed. Not this particular item, it is the Plugable 4 HDMI Multi Monitor Adapter, USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter, Compatible with Windows and Mac, Quad Adapter Supports 1920x1080@60Hz - this is the item I think I need to add my 4 monitors successfully.
Hello and thanks for asking!
Yes you can! Our UGA-HDMI-S adds one additional HDMI display that can run at 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz. --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-s
Please note that the Silicon Motion driver is required to use this adapter and you can download it from here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion
If you are using macOS the 'Screen Recording' permission is required. With the UGA-HDMI-S there is one additional virtual display created, and then the InstantView software 'records' that display to rendering it externally on your monitor. There is no actual recording or saving of information occurring, just this 'mirroring' of the virtual display to your physical monitor.
Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support // Plugable.com/support
Does this work alongside having a GPU that already has monitors plugged into it?
Yes, our USB Graphics Adapters that use Silicon Motion technology can work alongside computers with dedicated GPUs.
Great setup if you are a trader
can a normal work use desktop do the same thing by using that hub ？as well as a type c port will do ？
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. That is possible. We would recommend reaching out to our product team at plugable.com/pages/support with the model of your computer and displays. This way they can provide an accurate recommendation for one of our products. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hello. I have 24 LG tv screens. I wish to convert them into 1 screen. They are TV screens and there are 24 of them. What do I have to do in order for it to work? Thanks.
Thanks for asking!
If I understand correctly I believe you are hoping to create what can also be referred to as a 'video wall', where the goal is to display a single video across many displays.
Unfortunately this can not be done with our products at this time. With the UGA-HDMI-2S and other adapters shown in this video we can assist in the goal of getting up to 8 extended displays. However these extended displays can not function as one large display.
My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time. Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com // Plugable.com/support
Hello,
I have an HP EliteDesk 800 G1 with I7 3.4gz, 32gb ram, 2gb Radeon GPU and 256 M.2 SSD installed. I was viewing your video and im interested in doing the same with my desktop if possible. I currently use it for live streaming and need to add about 6 additional monitors to so i can expand my live view to other displays. Would that be possible with the desktop i have and if so what do you recommend? Your help is appreciated.
Hello and thanks for asking!
While the adapters in this video (as well as our USBC-768H4, the 4 display version) could work in your setup, we would caution against using video on each display. The adapters in this video use a software driver to render your external displays, and this can quickly result in a decrease in overall performance.
If you wish to use the adapters to add additional screens for more passive tasks, such as reading stream chat or similar this configuration should work well for you!
My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time. Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable.com/Support
Hi there, interesting solution you used to connect the 8 monitors. Just wondering to know if I can use your solution to connect 8 56" Smart TVs via HDMI with a single computer and use them as extended display all over. Actually, I'm looking for a powerfull computer wirh a GPU cards that allows me to do what I want. Any recommendation? perhaps more video cards are needed or with your solution I can setup this configuration. Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks for asking!
With a modern Windows laptop the configuration shared in this video should work well. This would be an 11th or 12th Generation Intel. The adapters shown in this video should be able to power your 8 TV's however please note that these adapters are limited to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz. If your TV's are 4K displays, I would also recommend taking a look at our USBC-6950U which can run 2 displays up to 4K 60Hz ( plugable.com/products/usbc-6950u ). This is also a software driven graphical solution and should work well.
Both the USBC-6950U and UGA-HDMI-2S ( plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s ) use software to render your external display, and would not benefit from a more expensive GPU option. This is why we recommend a higher end CPU for environments such as you are describing.
Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance!
Sean // Plugable.com/Support
Hello i would like do the same setup with smart Tv
Hère are m'y configuration
TYPE : SMART TV
MODEL : ATL-50D9S
RESOLUTION : 4K HDR 3840 x 2160 PIXELS
TAILLE DE L’ECRAN : 50″
SMART TV : ANDROID 9.0 /ROM 1.5GB/ RAM 8GB
PORTS : 1 VGA/ 2 USB/ 3 HDMI/ 1 COAX/ 1 EARPHONE OUT/ 1 AV INPUT/ 1 YPBPR/ 1 RJ45
Wich device do i need to setup IP to 6 screens
Hello Can you full screen one application to bé displayed on all screens to have one single image ?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you would like to achieve a video wall. Unfortunately, our devices and their respective software cannot be combined to create a video wall. Sorry we don't have better news in this regard, but hope it helps to clarify.
Help! We have one laptop connected to two monitors, one projector and two TVs. Now all of them are working except for one TV. It can show the desktop on the that TV but can not display powerpoint view like the rest of them. It use to work before but something happen can't see the problem.
Would really appreciate your help. Thanks
can this setup carry dual 34" monitors with 3440 x 1440 resolution on both?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. A setup like this wouldn't be necessary for dual displays. A product like our UD-6950 would allow for two displays at 3440 x 1440 @ 60Hz. If you'd like a more tailored recommendation, feel free to reach out to support@plugable.com. You can also reference ticket # 418082
Any recommendations to do this with eight 4k monitors?
Thanks for asking! For connecting eight 4K displays I'd suggest using the USBC-6950U (plugable.com/products/usbc-6950u). This is a similar adapter which supports two 4K 60Hz displays with either HDMI or DisplayPort connectors. With four of these units you should be able to connect to eight displays.
It's important to note that macOS would be limited to 4 displays through this adapter, so this can only be done in Windows. I'd also note that this setup would not be suitable for any graphically-intensive tasks such as CAD, video editing, or even as a video wall as the performance with these tasks wouldn't be great. For this setup please ensure that the processor in your computer is Intel 11th Generation equivalent or newer.
Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Hello i want to go for Stock Market trading Setup with 6 external screen 42inch with Latest Widows gaming laptop . . . can u suggest which docking station do i use . . . and can u suggest which laptop will be good to connect External Monitors . . . . .Thanks
Thanks for asking!
To assure that we are able to provide the best possible recommendation, could you please provide the make and model of the 42inch displays that you already have?
You mention the latest gaming laptop, could you please provide the make and model of your laptop as well?
We'll be looking for your next reply.
-Sean
-Plugable Technologies
Hi please can you advise me if any of the products you offer would be suitable for what I'm trying to achieve.
I have an ACER - Predator Orion 3000 PO3-630 Gaming PC - Intel® Core™ i7, RTX 3070, 1 TB HDD & 512 GB SSD
I currently run 4 screens from this 3 x 27inch and 1 x 32 inch monitors
I'm using up the 3 display ports and one HDMI that go directly into the graphics card and have no more ports available.
can you advise me if you have a product available to increase this to 6 screens?
it also has
USB Type-C x 1
- USB 3.1 x 5
- USB 2.0 x 2
As you can probably tell I know little about PCs as I only use it for trading stocks, not gaming
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hey there, thanks for reaching out! This is definitely an involved setup, and we think we can help, but we'll want to direct this question to one of our technicians (we call Product Owners)! If you could, send an email with this information to support@plugable.com. You're welcome to copy and paste this text and reference ticket #424446. We hope to hear from you!
Thank you for the very fast response will drop an email :) @@Plugable
You're very welcome!@@DANNY-mo2cu
Good morning and excuse my bad English.
I have to buy your products but I have some doubts which I hope you can solve.
I need to connect 6 monitors and a smart TV to a PC (trading station) Now my main question is this: Can I use a desktop PC or do I necessarily have to use a laptop?
Could you please list for me what items to buy in order to have my 6+1 configuration.
Thank you and have a nice day
How do I get this USB docking station
hey guys, I have a 2070 with 2 hdmi and display port, I will connect my gaming 1080p 144hz monitor on the display port, a 4k television that is in the living room on one hdmi to game on 4k, and I still need to plug 2 more monitors for work and another tv that is in the bedroom, I will not be using all of then at the same time, but I need all of then connect to the pc so I dont need to plug and unplug cables on the graphics board everytime I change rooms or change setup, what do you guys recomend for me?
Hello and thanks for asking!
Because we are going to need to gather a bit more details from you to be able to provide the best possible recommendation, we would request that you reach out to us directly by email.
To do so please go to here --> Plugable.com/Support or support@plugable.com (Please note that you had previously spoken with Sean when you email us).
We appreciate your reaching out to us for assistance and look forward to your email.
Sean // Plugable Support
Hi there. Im setting up 2 monitors with my Lenovo Ideapad 3, RYZEN 5..and it wont work with type c multi- daptors, it only works if I plug one of my external monitors directly to the HDMI port. Ive use converter on my type C to HDMI but it still wont detect it. What do I need to do that have my laptop extend to another 2 external monitor?
Hello Vladamir, thanks for reaching out. This is likely due to unsupported video via USB-C which is common in Ryzen systems. To achieve two displays, you'll need a USB 3.0 based device such as our UGA-HDMI-2S, or USBC-6950U, or a UD-3900Z (docking station). The devices mentioned range from 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz to 4K @ 60Hz.
Very good video, full of informative, thanks for sharing sir 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Sir, if I connect 2 to 4 monitor on a single laptop, wouldn't it load on CPU?
I mean will a laptop require dedicated graphics card for connection of more than 2 monitor? And how much?
Please share.
Thank you ❤❤❤
You are correct that adding additional monitors will increase load on the CPU and GPU. However, the specific amount depends on the type of applications you are loading on the screens. Most modern processors should be able to handle simple tasks on 3-4 monitors, but any higher than that may require a dedicated GPU.
@@PlugableThankQ very much sir for your valuable response👏❤️
Actually my purpose is for trading terminal extension on max 4 screen so that I can manage 4 different screens on a single laptop.
No high end video editing nor game playing.
♦️♦️♦️♦️ So can I go with a laptop which has i7 13th gen processor + 16gb ram + Intel Iris Xe graphics laptops? Please confirm sir ASAP
Thanks again ❤
@@AkbarBrbalHumau While we cannot guarantee that your setup will be supported here, we have no reason to expect this setup to not work!
@@Plugable ohh🥺
So please tell me one thing.
What is your laptop configuration or specs? Bcoz you have connected 8 monitors with a single laptop & that's I want in my case.
After knowing your laptop configuration, I will decide what should I do.
Thanks 👍
wow , I would like adpot this concept at my space, we have 6 LG TV screen to be distrubuted differnt web browser applciation scareen from singe laptop , Please let me know what product need to be buy to support this , Do i need to procure 3 numbers UGA -HDMI 2S with & external USB3 -HUbC to support our task.
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! It is hard to say without knowing the full extent of your setup as some hosts have a cap on how many displays can be added via software enabled devices. We would strongly recommend reaching out to our product experts at: plugable.com/pages/support for an accurate recommendation based on your setup. Thanks again!
Would this work for at a restaurant for like a trivia night?
Hello Derek, thanks for reaching out. If the intention is to use them as a video wall, this unfortunately would not work. Additionally, extensions are needed to wire up displays around the bar, this would also see a less than optimal outcome. The further the signal has to travel, the more likely it is that there will be video degredation. Sorry we don't have better news, but hope this helps to clarify.
why i need this setup
I got a thunderbolt 4 TBT4 udz but found that display port to hdmi is not accepted. Can I use this type of adapter to connect hdmi cable with usb ports in docking?
Thanks for asking! We speak to this on our website in the technical documentation for the TBT4-UDZ dock (kb.plugable.com/1705024), however, to speak to this in short here... DP to HDMI is supported but it requires an "active" adapter, "passive" adapters are not supported. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact our support team at support@plugable.com
Am only able to have three monitors and the lap top screen turns off I have a dell doc so if I wanna just add one more monitor I need just one adaptor correct?
Thanks for asking!
To be sure we best understand. It sounds as though you wish to have 5 total monitors including the laptop screen in the total count?
If that is the case it does sound as though you are hitting the hardware limit that most laptops have for external displays. You are correct in assuming you can use one of our UGA-HDMI-S or UGA-DP-S adapters to add a single additional display to your system. The graphics adapters shown in this video use an alternative rendering solution and therefor do not count to the total maximum number of displays your laptop can render.
Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable So I have three monitors that are on but in doing so it turned the laptop monitor off which is fine but I wanna add a fourth external monitor so 4 external monitors plus the laptop. at the moment I’m only able to use three external monitors which has the laptop monitor turned off
@@justr1ck_ Thank you for the clarification!
In that case you may wish to take a look at one of our UGA-HDMI-2S graphics adapters. This allows you to add two displays by HDMI using the Silicon Motion driver software. This should allow you to then run the internal laptop screen + two displays off of the laptop directly. Totaling five monitors (including the laptop screen).
You can find more information on the UGA-HDMI-2S here --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s
Driver software is required and you can find that here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion
Sean // Plugable Support
Hi, I have Asus vivobook 16 M1605YA-MB541WS. It has a Ryzen 5 7530U and Ports are : 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1,x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. I contacted customer support and they told me that usb -type c is not supported for external display. Can I purchase your product and connect another monitor from USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A?
Hello Abishek, thanks for reaching out. That is correct, devices such as the UGA-HDMI-2S would work in this instance to allow you to run 2 additional monitors. If you're looking for higher resolutions than 1920 x 1080 then you may be interested in the USBC-6950U (which works with USB Type-A) which is capable of up to 4K @ 60Hz.
Does this work with any laptop or require minimum Nvidia Geforce 3070Ti or something
Hello and thanks for asking!
The adapters in this video (UGA-HDMI-2S, UGA-HDMI-S, UGA-DP-S) do not require a powerful graphics card. Instead we recommend a modern CPU to achieve 8 external displays. This is because the adapters shown in this video are Silicon Motion software driver based solutions. The primary rendering load is placed on the CPU. An example would be an Intel 10th gen CPU or better.
Please feel free to reach out to us directly for additional assistance. --> Plugable.com/Support / Support@Plugable.com
Sean // Plugable Support
What kind of laptop are you using?
The laptop being used is a HP Pavilion 15-eg0073cl
Ehm i have two monitors but 1 hdmi in my pc and i want to use the hdmi for 2 screens how do i do that?
And not a splitter please because i want to open other tasks on both screens
Where to buy these peripherals? Please kindly advise.
Also, if i have a desktop, with Video card w/multiple HDMI output, can it work and maximize monitors, say about 16 x 1080 display monitor. Planning to use this for our stage background. Thank You!
Hello and thanks for asking!
You can find the best place to purchase any of our products through our website, by navigating to the product pages.
The UGA-HDMI-2S --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s
The UGA-HDMI-S --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-s
The UGA-DP-S --> plugable.com/products/uga-dp-s
In our internal testing we generally do not recommend over 8 external displays using these adapters, as the experience can become less than ideal. At this time we have no tested 16 external displays off of one host using our Silicon Motion based graphics adapters. However if you do wish to try, and you purchase through Amazon, we do offer the standard 30day return window.
Please note that a driver installation is required, and you can find that download here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion
Please let us know how we can be of any additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support // Plugable.com/support
hi. I have the USB-C Triple HDMI Docking station for 3 monitors. Each of the monitors is connected, but my laptop is only recognizing 2. Do i need to get an adapter for the 3rd monitor or do you think this is something with the computer being a Dell Laptop?
I am sorry this is not working as expected, I recommend contacting our support team via email at 'support@plugable.com' and we will be happy to help!
can I use a free video wall application for this Sir? thank you
Our devices are unable to be used in conjunction with video wall applications.
Does this work for desktops? Looking to add an extra monitor to my pc
Hello and thanks for asking!
It does! Since our Silicon Motion based adapters are software driver driven solutions we expect these to work on any modern macOS (11+) or Windows (10+) host. macOS up to 4 external displays, and Windows up to 8 external displays.
If you find you need any additional assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us. --> Plugable.com/Support support@plugable.com
Sean // Plugable Support
hi
its possible for macbook air 2019 no M1?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. You'll want to reach out to our product experts at plugable.com/pages/support to see if your configuration is possible. We hope to hear from you soon.
4 monitors to connect to my Lenovo thinkpad gen 4, Laptop running Linux Ubuntu 23.04. Any proof of concept for Linux platform ?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we do not officially support Linux with our products. DisplayLink may have drivers available, but we'd be unable to guarantee functionality.
I just ordered these various HDMI and DP adapters and hub. I want to connect 8 monitors and then add a 55in tv also...so in theory if i have 4 of the UGA-HDMI-2S and a single UGA-HDMI-S that would give me 9 inputs for 8 monitors and the TV. Anybody see any issues I might run into? I normally go with 2 video cards in a large rdesktop, but utilizing this hub and adapters i can make my equipment footprint smaller and less expensive.
Hello and thanks for asking!
In most cases we do not recommend more than 8 external displays connected to one host with our graphics adapters as the performance can be less than ideal. However if you plan to connect the 55 inch TV directly to the host computer then this would be okay.
If you are comfortable doing so could you please share what you intend to display on these screens? The choice of activity can affect the overall performance with our software driver based graphics adapters.
Sean // Plugable.com/Support
@@Plugable Thanks for your response! My screens will only be hosting web browsers with market data, graphs/reports etc. web based data. Couple screens for Outlook email and a low volume excel spreadsheet. Not alot of commuting going on, so this solution should work good. In previous set ups with pci cards, once I got over 6 monitors, I started experiencing flickering and screens not displaying correctly. Resolved with utlizing displayport cabling instead of hdmi. But looking for a smaller footprint so this idea could work for me!
@@axxessteam17 Thanks for providing those additional details.
With that expected work load you should be able to use up to 8 external monitors using our adapters as shown in the video. As a note this is in addition to the number of dislpays you can natively connect to your current computer!
Please do feel free to reach out if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sean / Plugable.com/support
Hi I have an existing PLUGABLE USB-C TRIPLE 4K DISPLAY DOCKING STATION which allows me 3 displays currently. If I use any of these adapters will I be able to add additional displays ?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out! It is hard to say without knowing the full extent of your setup as some hosts have a cap on how many displays can be added via software enabled devices. We would strongly recommend reaching out to our product experts at: plugable.com/pages/support for an accurate recommendation based on your setup. Thanks again!
Hi, thanks for your video, can we double everything? 2 hubs and 16 monitors?
Thank you for your question, at the moment 8 monitors is the limit when using these adapters.
Which docking station are you use that?
Why doesn't monitor need power cable to get on?
The monitors in this video are connected to a power strip. The cables are being neatly managed to almost be hidden. If you have any questions on this monitor setup please feel free to reach out to us directly to our support page here -> plugable.com/pages/support
Perfect!!! Thanks))
Do you have something that can work with 8 monitors in 4k UHD?
Hi! A 4K setup with these many displays may be possible but it would depend on the specifications of your computer and would require combining a few of our products. With an advanced setup like this I'd recommend reaching out to us directly so we can dig into the details plugable.com/pages/support
Does this also work on a desktop pc?
Hello, our graphics adapters are compatible with Windows 11 and 10 desktop PCs. Software installation is required.
does it work with shared graphics cared?
Thanks for the comment! The adapters do use the GPU processing capabilities to output the displays, so the more displays you add, the more GPU processing it will require. However, this adapter should still work as long as you have a USB 3.0 connection.
Hi there great video by the way and im planning to make a purchase on one of your products but which plugable should i use since im planning to set up 4 monitor in one pc and i have a gtx 1650 gpu
Hello there, thanks for reach out to us! We would strongly suggest reaching out to our product owners here: plugable.com/pages/support with your brand/model of displays and computer. This way they can provide an accurate recommendation for a Plugable product! We look forward to hearing from you.
What laptop is recommended to run up to eight monitors sir?
Hello there! For the best experience you'll want to look for a laptop with a 11th gen or newer Intel. That said, 8 displays on one laptop may cause a poor experience depending on the applications being used.
@@Plugable day trading
@@Plugable thank you for the feed back
Thank you Sir !
I used to work in a lab with computers all around me and many other I had as remote in a network environment... now disabled, I admin across quite a few sites and adding a 3rd monitor tomorrow to this machine. I seen the 8 and had to check out the ideas behind it.
Never enough !
Are there drivers to install? Only 4 of the 6 monitors I am looking to install work on my 5th Gen surface laptop and I have the devices and adapters in this video. Also running windows 11.
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. The UGA-HDMI-2S does require software to be installed. These drivers can be found here: plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion If you're still running into issues, be sure to reach out to our support team at support@plugable.com
i bought 2 of your plugable 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Monitor Adapter with Ethernet for USB 3.0, and i was wondering, for 8 monitors on my desktop pc, that has a rtx 1660 ti gpu, and an i9 9900k, do i need to buy the usb3 hub 7c in order to make it all work? thanks for the video
Hi Chad, thank you for asking. You could connect both your USBC-6950UE adapters to your laptop/system using either USB-A or USB-C (if available) on your system and that should satisfy at least four external monitors without needing a Hub. Most laptop/systems come with USB-A and now USB-C ports so instead of using a Hub, you could simply use your onboard USB ports instead. Please keep in mind that your USBC-6950UE adapters are only capable of providing two external monitors at a time. Not four. The reason I mention this is you brought up eight monitors so I wanted to help clarify. If you were looking to connect four more monitors then you would need a Hub such as the USB3-HUB7C and two additional USBC-6950UE adapters (or UGA-HDMI-2S adapters as seen in this video) to accommodate eight external monitors.
All that being said, please note that this video does describe some possible limitations (video start 1:37) so you will want to keep this in mind if you are looking to add additional monitors past your CPU or GPU specifications.
@@Plugable spectacular customer service sir - I messaged a guy from a computer shop in town here who I paid to fix my other pc, and he really just barely replied, you guys spelled it out for me - god bless man you need a fuckin raise! Excellent product 5 stars man wow
@@Plugable if im runnning 8 monitors, couldnt i buy 4 "Dual Display - USB to HDMI Adapter adds support for two HDMI monitors," product on Amazon, and then one hub of yours, and then be good to go?
@@AuslanderRaus1488 Hello, thank you for asking! Yes that should wok exactly as you hope, as long as the host computer is capable of supporting 8 monitors.
@@Plugable what is the most important part of my pc to be able to support 8 monitors - is it a good gpu?
Hi, I have an HP all in one computer and I want to have two additional monitors connected ( a total of three). I tried a docking station with no luck. I’m at a loss to set up multiple monitors with different info on each monitor. Will this be a solution?
Hello Daryl, thanks for reaching out. Yes, this could be a solution (UGA-HDMI-2S), and would run 2x extended, external displays via the Silicon Motion software found here: plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion However, we have many solutions for multi-monitor setups and they will depend on the model of your HP All-in-one and the monitors you're attempting to use. Because of that, we would strongly recommend reaching out to our product experts at: plugable.com/pages/support and they can help with a tailored recommendation to your system. If you do decide to contact us, be sure to include the model number of your laptop and monitors. We hope this helps!
But how the hell make windows remembre and open things in that monitor where you droped its shortcut?
Hi, I am interested in building a configuration based on your hardware(1 x USB3-HUB7C + 4 x UGA-HDMI-2S) to handle 8 x iiyama G2440HSU, can you tell me if the presented configuration is ok to get the effect of 1 large monitor out of 8? I have Nvidia RTX 2060 6GB. Thanks and great work!
Thanks for asking!
Unfortunately the setup you are hoping to use would not achieve the goal I believe you are hoping to achieve.
In order to use display spanning features (8 displays functioning as one) that you have mentioned, you will need to use a device that is connected directly to your Nvidia GPU. At this time that you would not be able to do so by adding one of our graphics adapters.
My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable thanks for your reply.
What type of device you can recomend? I'm totally newbie ☹️
@@f0kuz518 Not a problem! We're happy to help!
In order to be able to best understand your setup, and your goal can you please clarify a few things for us?
You mention the RTX 2060 6GB, can you also please let us know what CPU and the exact make and model of RTX 2060 you have?
Are you looking to game across all 6 screens?
Are you interesting in having 6 screens, but only have 3 used as a single spanned display? The other 3 could be used as extended desktops. The difference being that extended allows you to drag windows, but only full screen on one display at a time. Whereas spanned displays can act like one large display.
Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable great! here are the laptop details:
Intel Core i7-9750H 6 x 2.6 - 4.5GHz Turbo, 12MB, UHD 630, 45W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, DirectX: 12.0, Driver version: 462.75, Driver type: DCH
It will be used mainly for trading so it only needs to handle basic charts(games are excluded from specs for me) and 95% of time it will act as 8 monitors as single spanned display. It will be nice to have an option to run 6 as single one spanned and 2 others as extended.
@@f0kuz518 Thanks for providing those details.
As mentioned previously, unfortunately you would only be able to span the displays that are connected directly to your RTX 2060. This should total 4 displays spanned (however I am not sure of the exact model of RTX 2060 you have).
With that in mind you could then add an additional 4 displays using two of our UGA-HDMI-2S, however please note that these would only be able to be extended.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Sean // Plugable Support
hi, I see some reviews of this product on the amazon website from those who bought it saying it doesn't work properly now that the screens are displayed, sometimes flashing. I wanted to test I can spend this high amount for but not be something. What if it doesn't work 100%?
Hello Diego! It's hard to say what may be causing those reviewers' issues. This setup can be resource intensive and there are some nuances to take into consideration based on system and OS. If you'd like to know more we strongly suggest reaching out to our support team with your system specs and monitor make/model at plugable.com/pages/support Lastly, if the setup does not work for you, we do offer a 30-day no-hassle return policy for all products sold by Plugable and fulfilled by Amazon.
Does this work on Macbook m1pro as well?
Thanks for asking! Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this setup for macOS. In our experience macOS limits the amount of USB connected displays to 3.
whitch Laptop use this setup
We're using an HP Pavillion 15-eg0073cl laptop in this video.
@@Plugable Thanks for Replies
Hello! I have a question. For the adapters to work do i need a cpu with igpu? I have a ryzen 5 2600 with rx580 4gb, the rx 580 already can output 4 displays but i want to add more monitors for my setup. Thanks in advance
Thanks for asking!
You do not need a CPU with an integrated graphics card. However you would need to have at least one display connected to your RX580 for the best results. In order for our software based Graphics Adapters to work a system graphics card does need to be 'woken up' by having a directly attached display. This is accomplished in a laptop by the internal display.
Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance! You can also reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com or Plugable.com/Support
Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable Thank you so much for the detailed answer, you cleared my confusion.
@@nofil126 Great! We're happy to help! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have any additional questions! - Sean // Plugable Support
I am running 5 cctv systems in different locations. What to share the screens. With these keep up with the video demand. What pc specs do you recommend with running a lot of live video
Hello and thanks for asking!
In most cases we recommend against using our software driver based graphics solutions for CCTV environments. The Silicon Motion driver uses CPU resources to render the external stream, and the performance may not be idea with multiple video feeds.
With that said you may find success using the adapters pictured in this video if the CCTV streams are lower resolution, such as 720P.
If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to us directly as well. --> Plugable.com/Support or support@plugable.com
Sean // Plugable Support
I'm just looking for a quad monitor set up. My Lenovo laptop hub already has 2 HDMI +4 USB 3.0 ports. Which products of yours should I get to add two more monitors?
Hello,
Thanks for asking!
Based on the configuration of your system as described, you could easily add one of our UGA-HDMI-2S to add two additional 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz displays. --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s
Please note that a driver installation is required, and you can download that from here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion
Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com
@@Plugable ok. Thank you for your response. This helps! Have a great day!
There are no products available under amazon links (germany), am interested in 3 times "UGA-HDMI-2S".
Unfortunately at this time our products are not available in Europe, and I can not provide a lead time for these products to return.
-Sean
thannkk you! yes guys this does work
did it support for MSI laptop?
Bro, u need a good graphic card and ventilation system for that?
Hello does this product work with matrix switcher for video wall?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately our devices are incapable of being used for video wall applications.