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+ on Intel-based systems (an external power source must be connected to the Mac) - Yes, with macOS 11+ on Apple M1, M2, and M3-based systems (an external power source must be connected to the Mac) |
| Supports display ‘rotation’ | - No with Intel-based systems. - Yes, with macOS 11+ when using an Apple M1, M2, or M3-based system 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 |