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DisplayLink macOS Application Release Note

Version: 16.0.0
Build: 655f27c90d0 (16)

Date: 2nd April 2026

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A. Introduction
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This is DisplayLink Manager macOS app 16.0.0 release.
Details about this app can be found in our FAQ: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1932214
This version supports macOS versions 14.x, 15.x and 26.x. See section D for details.

A full list of known issues can be found in the "Known issues and limitations" section below.

B. Contents
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A.  Introduction
B.  Contents
C.  Changes in this release
C.1 Changes since 15.0 release
D.  Supported operating systems
E.  Language support
F.  Supported hardware
G.  Operating system limitations
H.  Known issues and limitations
I.  Third-party component libraries

C Changes in this release
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 - Visual accessibility features are now supported on DisplayLink screens. (PS-3216)
 - Added a first-time configuration step-by-step wizard. (PS-5280)
 - Fixed an issue where some monitors connected via DisplayPort appeared as "No monitor" or were blank after resuming from suspend. (VIFR-6890, VIFR-6939, VIFR-7211)
 - Resolved an issue where some monitors were not recognized after a Mac reboot. (VIFR-7207)
 - Fixed an issue with increased CPU usage related to DisplayLink Manager. (VIFR-7384)
 - DL-7xxx: Fixed an issue causing blank screens after resuming from sleep. (VIFR-7208, VIFR-7254)
 - DL-6910: Fixed an issue where 4-video-output DisplayLink products were not detected in DisplayLink Manager v15.1. (VIFR-7436, VIFR-7473)

C.1 Changes since 15.0 release
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Changes in 15.1
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- Automatically recovers when macOS disables DisplayLink screens due to low disk space. (PS-5471)
- Removed references to the Login Screen Extension to streamline the user interface. (PS‑5509)
- Resolved an issue where image could temporarily hang when scrolling webpages up or down in Safari on 4K 240 Hz displays. (VIFR‑6184)
- Addressed a temporary screen freeze occurring after extended viewing of the 'Picker' interface. (VIFR-6228)
- Corrected visible cutting/tearing of windows during movement on Intel-based Macs at refresh rates above 60 Hz. (VIFR-7113)
- [DL-7xxx] Fixed multiple issues involving DisplayPort where there was no display or EDID was missing after system boot, restart or resume from sleep (VIFR‑6963, VIFR‑7207, VIFR‑7211, VIFR‑7254).
- Improved performance on Intel‑based Macs running macOS Sonoma, eliminating frame drops and lag when moving windows on DisplayLink screens. (VIFR-7260)
- Fixed Night Shift failing to activate in clamshell mode. (VIFR-7263)
- Improved pen and stylus input responsiveness on macOS 26 Tahoe across supported devices. (VIFR-7273)
- Fixed a problem causing DisplayLink screens to freeze after resume from sleep with closing the laptop lid. (VIFR‑7307)
- Resolved an issue causing email content to appear invisible in MS Outlook when encryption is enabled on DisplayLink-powered screens.

Changes in 15.0
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- Support for macOS Night Shift.
- Additional HiDPI modes enabled by default. 
- Refreshed GUI and updated icons.
- Fixed issue where one DP-connected screen remained black after upgrading DisplayLink Manager App. (VIFR-6853)
- Enhanced video playback for smoother performance. (VIFR-7115)
- Removed the fake 8K mode from Display Settings when Additional HiDPI modes are enabled. (VIFR-6970, VIFR-7024)
- Resolved mismatch between Display Settings refresh rate and actual monitor refresh rate. (VIFR-6770)
- Fixed DisplayLink App menu bar popping up automatically without user interaction. (VIFR-7107)
- Resolved DisplayLink Manager App crash after running Shortcuts on the app. (VIFR-7110)
- Improved performance when sharing an external screen in Microsoft Teams. (VIFR-7158, PS-5467)
- [DL-6350] Enhanced mouse pointer responsiveness for smoother navigation. (VIFR-7022)


D. Supported operating systems
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The DisplayLink macOS application can be installed on Apple Mac computers running OS version:
 - macOS Sonoma 14
 - macOS Sequoia 15
 - macOS Tahoe 26

Older versions of our drivers are available from our website:
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos


E. Language support
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The DisplayLink macOS application is only available in English.


F. Supported hardware
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DisplayLink IC series supported:
- DL-7xxx
- DL-6xxx
- DL-5xxx
- DL-41xx
- DL-3xxx
- DL-1x5


G. Operating system limitations
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Protected content from iTunes and other players is not visible on built-in graphics when DisplayLink screens are connected. (17087)

The list of available resolutions and the default resolution for 4K displays depends on the type of connection (HDMI or DisplayPort). To see a more complete list of resolutions follow these steps:
- Open the Displays preference in System Preferences.
- Go to the preferences panel for the DisplayLink screen.
- While keeping the option (alt) key pressed, select the "Scaled" option for the list of resolutions.

Manual Ethernet speed setting is not retained across reboots. (20973)

Since macOS Ventura 13, USB Restricted Mode protection is enabled by default on Apple Silicon MacBooks. 
This requires users to explicitly allow new USB peripherals, including products using DisplayLink technology.

H. Known issues and limitations
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- An updated list of troubleshooting suggestions is available at http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/topics/80209.
- It is not possible to unlock the MacBook via Apple Watch when screen saver is running/enabled.
- Some resolutions, especially HiDPI/ Retina ones, may be missing on Apple Mx products. (29526)
- Image corruption may occur after unplugging and replugging the device on Intel-based Macs. (VIFR-6803)

I. Third-party component libraries
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The following 3rd-party libraries are included in this release:
 - boost				1.88.0 - Boost Software License 1.0
 - mbedTLS				3.6.5 - Apache 2.0 license
 - mbedTLS				3.6.2 - Apache 2.0 license (device firmware)
 - JSON for Modern C++			3.12.0 - MIT License

