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)
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%
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?
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
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.
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!
At my office I have a laptop/dock with 3 Dell monitors. 2 are connected with DisplayPort cables and 1 VGA to the dock. I also have a spare PC I would like to use occasionally that only had 2 HDMI out video connections. How to I connect 3 DisplayPort Monitors to 2 HDMI ports?
Hello, we'd be glad to help figure out how to connect your Dell monitors to your spare PC. I'd like to ask if you could reach out to us directly so we can gather some more information on your system specifications. Can you contact us via our email support page when you have a moment: plugable.com/pages/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!
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
Hello, the monitors being used here are various HD (1920x1080p) monitors and a Windows 11 laptop. If you have any follow up questions on compatibility, please reach out to us directly from our support contact 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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
@@TheKarīmEnglish 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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. This video, as mentioned, was meant as a proof of concept and is largely intended to show the functionality of each device (though each functions similarly). For all intents and purposes, the setup you suggest would have the same results. However, as stated in the video, everyone's experience with such a setup will vary.
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!
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
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.
I want to connect on my laptop MSI Katana GF66 but a technician told me that my laptop can't work with two monitors but only with one because the monitors wil display the same deckstop without can work with 3 differents topics .ia this a solution for my problem?
Hello, with our Silicon Motion adapters it is possible to add extended displays using either a USB-C or USB 3.0 port on a PC. Driver installation is required. If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to us here: plugable.com/pages/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
I have a Lenovo Legion 5 laptop. How many external monitors can I connect to it using this device? The manual says a max of 3 external monitors are allowed, but I'm not sure if that includes when one uses devices like this
Hello! As mentioned in the video, this is largely a proof of concept, and guaranteeing they would all run perfectly is a matter of laptop hardware capabilities. For Legion laptop you should be able to connect 8 monitors. Having said that, we do not recommend our products for any graphic intensive applications. Such applications are rendering, CAD, or gaming. If you'd like a more detailed response, be sure to reach out to our support team at plugable.com/pages/support with your monitor models and computer specifications.
Hi! will this work on 4 tvs as output connected to a third party splitter connected directlty to a laptop, and 2 other monitors hooked to one of this adapters?
Thanks for commenting! I recommend contacting our support team via email at 'support@plugable.com' and we can get some additional details to help determine if our graphics adapters will be a good fit for your computer, monitors, third party splitter, and use case. Thank you!
Hello, Thanks for asking! Yes you can! If you are in need of additional USB ports please check out our USBC-HUB7BC --> plugable.com/products/usbc-hub7bc Please note that a driver is required and you can find the required drivers here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Sean // Plugable Support // Plugable.com/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 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.
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
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 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.
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 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 and thanks for asking! Unfortunately not. At this time we do not recommend using more than 8 displays with our graphics adapters, as the performance can become less than ideal after that. My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time. 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
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 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!
There are a few options for connecting three displays and the USB devices you want. It may be helpful if you could message us at support@plugable.com so we can recommend the best setup for your devices.
Hello, our graphics adapter at most can support 8 monitors on a Windows 10 or 11 computer. If you have a specific use case in mind and have questions feel free to contact our support team at support@plugable.com
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.
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.
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
Hello David, thanks for reaching out. We would want to know more about your setup before confirming definitively that this is possible. However, typically speaking, there should be no issue in adding a monitor via software such as DisplayLink or InstantView. Our product owners can help you with a recommendation by reaching out to support@plugable.com with the model of your laptop and display.
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
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
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
Can you use some UGA-HDMI-2S and USB3-HUB7Cs to see different parts of the desktop environment of a latest updated version 22H2 Windows 11 OS in every monitor ?
Hello and thanks for asking! The UGA-HDMI-2S can be used to extend the desktop of any host it is connected to, allowing each screen to represent a separate desktop space. Please note that the UGA-HDMI-2S can not be used to span the desktop across multiple screens, such as for the purpose of watching one video across multiple screens. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance. You can also contact us directly at Plugable.com/Support or support@plugable.com Sean // Plugable Support
Thanks for asking! There can be some latency or 'lag' involved when streaming video over a USB adapter, however this is based on available system resources. The graphics adapters shown in this video will use CPU resources primarily to render the external display. As a result performance can quickly degrade the more displays you are using, especially when showing video. If you have any additional questions please let us know. You can also reach out to us at --> htts://plugable.com/support Sean // Plugable Support
Hello, Thank you for asking! With macOS based devices the maximum number of supported external displays is 4. Please note that the InstantView driver software is required and you can download that from here --> kb.plugable.com/en_US/docking-stations-and-video/1237488-silicon-motion-instantview-installation-instructions-for-macos-10-15-and-later Please let us know how we can be of any additional assistance, we're here to help! Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com
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?
Thanks for asking! The answer to this question is yes, however there is a caveat to keep in mind. You will need to have at least one display physically connected to the desktop PC in order for the adapters to work. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance, and feel free to contact us directly @ support@plugable.com -Sean
@@LouiseERne98 Thank you for clarifying. Yes, our devices can be used to add two additional monitors to a desktop. Depending on the device software may be required. Keep in mind that desktops typically allow for multiple monitors via the onboard graphics device. In addition to this, when using our devices to add more monitors to a desktop, one monitor will likely need to be connected directly to the desktop it self.
Hello, thanks for asking! Our graphics adapters do work with desktop PCs as well as laptops. However with desktop PCs one monitor does need to be connected directly to the host for the best possible experience. On a laptop this is accomplished by the internal graphics card. Our UGA adapters shown in this video use Silicon Motion technology to render your external displays which is a software driver based solution. We recommend this for office activities, and do not recommend this for gaming or other graphically intensive activities. Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance. You can also reach us at support@plugable.com and Plugable.com/Support Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable thanks a lot, i already ordered the Uga adapters and USB hub 2 days ago, waiting for arrival to try. cannot wait, i will let you know if everything works.
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.
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@@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.
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
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.
Wont getting your video from USB ports diminish the quality of picture? I’ve seen videos/reviews saying it does. Other people say otherwise. So I’m just trying to ask around :) thanks
Thanks for asking! This is not always the easiest question to answer, however we generally do not recommend using this type of graphics adapter for video streaming or heavy graphics projects. On the product page itself we do speak to this. --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s "For Best Results-Ideal for web and productivity apps-like Google Docs, or Windows Office. USB-C to HDMI Adapter is not recommended for gaming, graphics-intensive or design work. Doesn't support playback of HDCP-protected content on sites like Netflix and Hulu." -Sean // Plugable Technologies
Thanks for asking! For the UGA-HDMI-2S as long as the displays have 1920x1080p 60hz resolutions and can connect over HDMI, absolutely! Please be sure to follow our step by step instructions for installing the necessary drivers on your MacBook Pro. You can find those here --> kb.plugable.com/en_US/docking-stations-and-video/1237488-silicon-motion-instantview-installation-instructions-for-macos-10-15-and-later Please do feel free to reach out to us directly if you need any additional support. You can do so at support@plugable.com -Sean
I have a USB type c on my laptop. Could I use a usb type c to usb 3.1 adapter to connect the usb hub? Will it make any difference if I use a usb type c to usb 3.0 adapter? If yes, which one do you recommend? Thanks
Thanks for asking! To be sure I fully understand the question, you are asking if you can use a Type-C USB adapter? If the answer to this question is yes, we actually have a Hub that comes with a USB-C adapter option! Our USBC-HUB7BC --> plugable.com/products/usbc-hub7bc If I misunderstood the question, please do let me know so that I can provide the best possible answer! Sean // Plugable.com/Support
@@luismendez5435 Great! We're here to help if you need additional assistance. Please always free free to reach out to us at support@plugable.com as well! Sean // Plugable.com/Support
can a MacBook Air support additional monitors , for stock trading multi monitor desk , if yes what's the max number of monitors which can be added. thanks
Thanks for asking! Yes you can use the same process to add up to 3 additional external monitors on macOS 10.15 or newer. Please note that on macOS the Silicon Motion driver software is required. You can find our step by step instructions to install the driver here --> kb.plugable.com/en_US/docking-stations-and-video/1237488-silicon-motion-instantview-installation-instructions-for-macos-10-15-and-later Please feel free to reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com as well if you need any additional assistance! Sean // Plugable Support
Thanks for asking! It's hard to guestimate what the load will be in a generalized way. I can note that the majority of the weight (and strain) will be put on the systems CPU, and overall system bandwidth. If you have a system in mind, can you please share the make and model? Sean // Plugable Support
@@GrowingWardFamily Thanks for providing those specs. Without knowing the exact model configuration, it is hard to be sure. However based on the raw numbers you have shared this should work fine. If you would like to dig in further, we can also provide additional assistance through our support portal. --> plugable.com/support Please feel free to reach out. Sean // Plugable 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.
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
Does the hub and adapters able to be used to display 4K 144hz Monitors ( x8 )? looking for something that is able to send signal as high as 4K 144hz. Of course 8 of them since 2 or 4 of said 4K 144hz is not enough.
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 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%
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
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
"If eight monitors feels like a few too many, the same process works for adding seven."
LOL.
Dammit! ... But I wanted six!
Oh well, the search continues I guess : /
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'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
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!
did it support for MSI laptop?
What monitor mount are you using? It looks like it arches back away from the desk?
At my office I have a laptop/dock with 3 Dell monitors. 2 are connected with DisplayPort cables and 1 VGA to the dock. I also have a spare PC I would like to use occasionally that only had 2 HDMI out video connections. How to I connect 3 DisplayPort Monitors to 2 HDMI ports?
Hello, we'd be glad to help figure out how to connect your Dell monitors to your spare PC. I'd like to ask if you could reach out to us directly so we can gather some more information on your system specifications. Can you contact us via our email support page when you have a moment: plugable.com/pages/support
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!
Should have the laptop any specific properties or abilities?
How did you do the connection. That's where many fumble or get confused. And that's not shown or explained.
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
What portable monitors are compatible to use with plugable USB's youre using here and type of laptop are you using in this video?
Hello, the monitors being used here are various HD (1920x1080p) monitors and a Windows 11 laptop. If you have any follow up questions on compatibility, please reach out to us directly from our support contact 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.
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?
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
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.
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
How to do the same thing like this but using wireless connection???
will audio and video out wil saprate plz ans me
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?
@@TheKarīmEnglish 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.
How do I get this USB docking station
Awesome video! Just a quick unrelated question: I have the SafePal Browser Extension Wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (job priority warm lab border boil monkey manage palace fiber weird ask). How can I send them to Binance?
Which docking station are you use that?
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
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
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
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
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
What's the lifespan of this set up
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
I’m going to try this for sure!
Have u testing ?
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.
why not just use 3 uga-hdmi 2s adaperts? less cluster but same results, please explain
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. This video, as mentioned, was meant as a proof of concept and is largely intended to show the functionality of each device (though each functions similarly). For all intents and purposes, the setup you suggest would have the same results. However, as stated in the video, everyone's experience with such a setup will vary.
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.
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!
Hello. Good screen splitters. do you ship to Rwanda?
Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, we do not ship to Rwanda.
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.
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
Bro, u need a good graphic card and ventilation system for that?
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.
I want to connect on my laptop MSI Katana GF66 but a technician told me that my laptop can't work with two monitors but only with one because the monitors wil display the same deckstop without can work with 3 differents topics .ia this a solution for my problem?
Hello, with our Silicon Motion adapters it is possible to add extended displays using either a USB-C or USB 3.0 port on a PC. Driver installation is required. If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to us here: plugable.com/pages/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
I have a Lenovo Legion 5 laptop. How many external monitors can I connect to it using this device? The manual says a max of 3 external monitors are allowed, but I'm not sure if that includes when one uses devices like this
Hello! As mentioned in the video, this is largely a proof of concept, and guaranteeing they would all run perfectly is a matter of laptop hardware capabilities. For Legion laptop you should be able to connect 8 monitors. Having said that, we do not recommend our products for any graphic intensive applications. Such applications are rendering, CAD, or gaming.
If you'd like a more detailed response, be sure to reach out to our support team at plugable.com/pages/support with your monitor models and computer specifications.
Hi! will this work on 4 tvs as output connected to a third party splitter connected directlty to a laptop, and 2 other monitors hooked to one of this adapters?
Thanks for commenting! I recommend contacting our support team via email at 'support@plugable.com' and we can get some additional details to help determine if our graphics adapters will be a good fit for your computer, monitors, third party splitter, and use case. Thank you!
can i use 2 of the UGA-HDMI-2S devices connected to laptop to connect 4 monitors ?
Hello,
Thanks for asking!
Yes you can! If you are in need of additional USB ports please check out our USBC-HUB7BC --> plugable.com/products/usbc-hub7bc
Please note that a driver is required and you can find the required drivers here --> plugable.com/pages/siliconmotion
Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Sean // Plugable Support // Plugable.com/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
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.
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
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.
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
What kind of laptop are you using?
The laptop being used is a HP Pavilion 15-eg0073cl
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.
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
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 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
@plugable Im having trouble finding any information online, is it possible to connect 16 individual display to a single source?
Hello and thanks for asking!
Unfortunately not. At this time we do not recommend using more than 8 displays with our graphics adapters, as the performance can become less than ideal after that.
My apologies for not having a better answer for you at this time.
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
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 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!
I need 3 monitors (external) plus my computer screen on my Surface Pro 9, plus I need ports for a scanner and backup. Can this be done?
There are a few options for connecting three displays and the USB devices you want. It may be helpful if you could message us at support@plugable.com so we can recommend the best setup for your devices.
Realistically, what is the limit on the amount of displays you can output? What if I wanted to double it and do 16 outputs?
Hello, our graphics adapter at most can support 8 monitors on a Windows 10 or 11 computer. If you have a specific use case in mind and have questions feel free to contact our support team at support@plugable.com
How about laptop spec minimum for 8 monitors
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.
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.
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!
Would this work if I already use one extra monitor and want to plug anotger and gpu states that the max number of displays is two?
Hello David, thanks for reaching out. We would want to know more about your setup before confirming definitively that this is possible. However, typically speaking, there should be no issue in adding a monitor via software such as DisplayLink or InstantView. Our product owners can help you with a recommendation by reaching out to support@plugable.com with the model of your laptop and display.
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
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
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.
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
Can you use some UGA-HDMI-2S and USB3-HUB7Cs to see different parts of the desktop environment of a latest updated version 22H2 Windows 11 OS in every monitor ?
Hello and thanks for asking!
The UGA-HDMI-2S can be used to extend the desktop of any host it is connected to, allowing each screen to represent a separate desktop space. Please note that the UGA-HDMI-2S can not be used to span the desktop across multiple screens, such as for the purpose of watching one video across multiple screens.
Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
You can also contact us directly at Plugable.com/Support or support@plugable.com
Sean // Plugable Support
Does the extended monitor will experience some lag/delay/latency when streaming video and etc on monitor with usb-hdmi?
Thanks for asking!
There can be some latency or 'lag' involved when streaming video over a USB adapter, however this is based on available system resources. The graphics adapters shown in this video will use CPU resources primarily to render the external display. As a result performance can quickly degrade the more displays you are using, especially when showing video.
If you have any additional questions please let us know. You can also reach out to us at --> htts://plugable.com/support
Sean // Plugable Support
does it work with mac mini m1?
How many monitors do you think can give an image?
Thanks for your kindness and response.
Hello,
Thank you for asking!
With macOS based devices the maximum number of supported external displays is 4. Please note that the InstantView driver software is required and you can download that from here --> kb.plugable.com/en_US/docking-stations-and-video/1237488-silicon-motion-instantview-installation-instructions-for-macos-10-15-and-later
Please let us know how we can be of any additional assistance, we're here to help!
Sean // Plugable Support // support@plugable.com
@@Plugable Thank you very much, you saved my day, I will read more in the link that you gave me. :)
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!
Will this work on my Windows 10 desktop?
Thanks for asking!
The answer to this question is yes, however there is a caveat to keep in mind. You will need to have at least one display physically connected to the desktop PC in order for the adapters to work.
Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance, and feel free to contact us directly @ support@plugable.com
-Sean
I have no computer or monitors yet. Can you suggest a decent make of monitors and hubs etc to make it a 6-8 monitor setup for trading?
Also recommend the windows laptop /pc configuration
What are the system requirements for this setup
Can you use plugable dual monitor without a laptop?
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. Are you looking to use one of our devices on a desktop instead of a laptop?
@@Plugable I’ve already purchased one. Trying to use it for the desktop
@@LouiseERne98 Thank you for clarifying. Yes, our devices can be used to add two additional monitors to a desktop. Depending on the device software may be required. Keep in mind that desktops typically allow for multiple monitors via the onboard graphics device. In addition to this, when using our devices to add more monitors to a desktop, one monitor will likely need to be connected directly to the desktop it self.
does that work on a pc ? what is the connection from pc to the USB hub to transfer the display?
Hello, thanks for asking!
Our graphics adapters do work with desktop PCs as well as laptops. However with desktop PCs one monitor does need to be connected directly to the host for the best possible experience. On a laptop this is accomplished by the internal graphics card.
Our UGA adapters shown in this video use Silicon Motion technology to render your external displays which is a software driver based solution. We recommend this for office activities, and do not recommend this for gaming or other graphically intensive activities.
Please let us know how we can be of additional assistance. You can also reach us at support@plugable.com and Plugable.com/Support
Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable thanks a lot, i already ordered the Uga adapters and USB hub 2 days ago, waiting for arrival to try. cannot wait, i will let you know if everything works.
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?
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
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.
Wont getting your video from USB ports diminish the quality of picture? I’ve seen videos/reviews saying it does. Other people say otherwise. So I’m just trying to ask around :) thanks
Thanks for asking!
This is not always the easiest question to answer, however we generally do not recommend using this type of graphics adapter for video streaming or heavy graphics projects.
On the product page itself we do speak to this. --> plugable.com/products/uga-hdmi-2s
"For Best Results-Ideal for web and productivity apps-like Google Docs, or Windows Office. USB-C to HDMI Adapter is not recommended for gaming, graphics-intensive or design work. Doesn't support playback of HDCP-protected content on sites like Netflix and Hulu."
-Sean // Plugable Technologies
This is not meant for any application using accelerated graphics, so content creation is not possible!
I checked - everything is clean
If I buy UGA-HDMI-2S can I connect two extrenal monitors on my Macbook Pro M1 13 inches ?
Thanks for asking!
For the UGA-HDMI-2S as long as the displays have 1920x1080p 60hz resolutions and can connect over HDMI, absolutely!
Please be sure to follow our step by step instructions for installing the necessary drivers on your MacBook Pro. You can find those here --> kb.plugable.com/en_US/docking-stations-and-video/1237488-silicon-motion-instantview-installation-instructions-for-macos-10-15-and-later
Please do feel free to reach out to us directly if you need any additional support. You can do so at support@plugable.com
-Sean
I have a USB type c on my laptop. Could I use a usb type c to usb 3.1 adapter to connect the usb hub? Will it make any difference if I use a usb type c to usb 3.0 adapter? If yes, which one do you recommend? Thanks
Thanks for asking!
To be sure I fully understand the question, you are asking if you can use a Type-C USB adapter? If the answer to this question is yes, we actually have a Hub that comes with a USB-C adapter option! Our USBC-HUB7BC --> plugable.com/products/usbc-hub7bc
If I misunderstood the question, please do let me know so that I can provide the best possible answer!
Sean // Plugable.com/Support
@@Plugable Thank you! That's exactly what I need.
@@luismendez5435 Great! We're here to help if you need additional assistance.
Please always free free to reach out to us at support@plugable.com as well!
Sean // Plugable.com/Support
Is no one else blown away that he plugged in all his USB ports on the first try?
can a MacBook Air support additional monitors , for stock trading multi monitor desk , if yes what's the max number of monitors which can be added. thanks
Thanks for asking!
Yes you can use the same process to add up to 3 additional external monitors on macOS 10.15 or newer.
Please note that on macOS the Silicon Motion driver software is required. You can find our step by step instructions to install the driver here --> kb.plugable.com/en_US/docking-stations-and-video/1237488-silicon-motion-instantview-installation-instructions-for-macos-10-15-and-later
Please feel free to reach out to us directly at support@plugable.com as well if you need any additional assistance!
Sean // Plugable 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.
How much strain would this put on the graphics card could the laptop keep up with that amount of displays without overwhelming it?
Thanks for asking!
It's hard to guestimate what the load will be in a generalized way. I can note that the majority of the weight (and strain) will be put on the systems CPU, and overall system bandwidth.
If you have a system in mind, can you please share the make and model?
Sean // Plugable Support
@@Plugable I’m using a Dell Laptop, intel Xeon 2.6 ghz , 64gab ram, windows 10
@@GrowingWardFamily Thanks for providing those specs.
Without knowing the exact model configuration, it is hard to be sure. However based on the raw numbers you have shared this should work fine.
If you would like to dig in further, we can also provide additional assistance through our support portal. --> plugable.com/support Please feel free to reach out.
Sean // Plugable Support
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.
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
Does the hub and adapters able to be used to display 4K 144hz Monitors ( x8 )?
looking for something that is able to send signal as high as 4K 144hz. Of course 8 of them since 2 or 4 of said 4K 144hz is not enough.
These hub and adapters would be limited to 1920x1080p 60hz, unfortunately 4k displays and higher refresh rates are not supported at this time.
@@Plugable buggeroo, i was also wanting to run two external monitors at 4K 120+ Htz