Do Silicon Motion Graphics Adapters and Docking Stations Work on macOS?

Last Update: December 1st, 2022
Article ID: 1240194

Our Silicon Motion-based graphics adapters and docking stations are supported with macOS, albeit with potential limitations that one would expect with a directly connected external monitor.

Supports closed-display mode (aka clamshell mode) No with macOS 10.15 Catalina and macOS 11 Big Sur on Intel based systems 
Yes with macOS 12 Monterey on Intel based systems (an external power source must be connected to the Mac) 
- Yes with macOS 11 Big Sur and macOS 12 Monterey on Apple M1 based systems (an external power source must be connected to the Mac)
Supports display ‘rotation’ No with Intel based systems.
- Yes with macOS 11 and newer when using an Apple M1 or M2 based systems, and when using the Silicon Motion InstantView app version 3.13 R02 or newer. Download available here.
Supports macOS ‘Login screen’ - Yes, by enabling "Display before Login" in the settings menu
Supports Blue Light Reduction / Night Shift - No, Night Shift and other blue light reduction software is not supported