Hello
I have spectrum monitor and MacBook PRO M1 Max (top version on the end of 2021) - on the star they both were working together with USB-C USB-C connection, but now (few month later) MacOS even can’t see this monitor but the charging is going on ok. First of all i thought that the problem is in cable so i ordered a new one with 10 Gbps ( USB C to USB C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable 6ft 90-Degree Fasgear Type C 100W Cord 4K@60Hz Video Output 5A Power Delivery Charging Wire Compatible for MacBook,iPad Pro,Pixelbook,Oculus Link,T5 LaCie SSD (Black)) but the new cable shows the same - only charging. The same problem when im trying to connect my Ipad PRO - just charging.
I tried - 2 cables (old that was working and new one)
I tried - 2 devices (Ipad Pro and Mac Book Pro)
I tried both USB-C ports
i dont understand monitor dont oicking up signal or macbook cant see monitor to send signal - because in preferences of macbook on “monitors” there is empty
Have you made any changes that coincided with the monitor disappearing? That includes macOS updates, changing cables, upgrading the Spectrum’s firmware, etc.
It’s unlikely (but far from impossible) that the Spectrum would suddenly stop responding if nothing else has changed.
i think that may be mac os was updated, but i dont know exaxtly - the last time i used both in connection was 3 month ago.
also i moved from UAE to Spain, but I dont think it could be the reason, hahaha
As long as the hub converts Thunderbolt to DisplayPort or HDMI, it should work ok.
The Spectrum’s USB-C port requires the use of DisplayPort alt mode, which takes over wires inside the USB cable to carry a DP signal. ThunderBolt has a very different way of carrying a video signal that’s not directly compatible.
Today tried the same operations on MacBook Air 2020 M1 - mac os Monterrey 12.1 - the same - nothing.
My MacBook Pro is with Monterrey 12.4 MacOS version
My experiments shows me next:
USB-C No 7 - gives me charging of Ipad and nothing for MacBook
USB-C No 5 - gives me nothing for any device - is it DEAD?
Port #7 has less power output, so I don’t think it is enough to power your Macbook but enough for your iPad. Looking at your test, this is intended behaviour.
Typically port #5 is the one that allows you to charge your devices and accept video input from your Macbook. If it doesn’t work or transfer power when the monitor is on, then it is a faulty port.
You did mention on the original post that charging was working fine on this port (albeit no video). Did the problem worsen?
One thing you can try is to access the OSD and set all setting to factory default. Then manually select video input instead of “select automatically”.
I did not seen you mention this, so I am asking you which input source you select when trying to connect your MBP.
For me since FW 106 I need to manually select the USB Type C Input from the menu to get an image. If I leave it on “automatically select” nothing happens at all besides charging.
And yes automatic signal input selection works with HDMI for me as well
Support agent from my account on evedevices website where I ordered my monitor doesn’t answer me for a week about this case…
Does anybody know what to do net to apply for warranity repair?
