Mac Mini M4 Compatibility Issue with Dell WD19 — Anyone Solved This?

Hey everyone 👋

Just got my new Mac Mini M4 (2024) and running into compatibility issues getting my dual monitors working through my existing Dell docking station. Hoping someone here has solved this!

**My Setup:**

- Mac Mini M4 (2024)

- Dell WD19 Docking Station (firmware fully up to date)

- Dual external monitors — one connected via HDMI adapter (between dock and monitor), one via DisplayPort

**The Problem:**

Neither monitor displays anything when connected through the WD19 dock. The WD19 works perfectly with my Dell laptops, so the dock itself is not the issue.

**What I've figured out so far:**

- One monitor works when connected directly to the Mac Mini's HDMI port (bypassing the dock entirely)

- The WD19 firmware is fully up to date — that's not the fix

- The Mac Mini M4 only supports one external display via Thunderbolt, meaning the second monitor may always need to connect directly to the Mac Mini's HDMI port

- I've been advised to try DisplayLink Manager (free driver) to bridge the compatibility gap between the WD19 and Mac Mini

**My main questions:**

1. Has anyone successfully gotten a Dell WD19 working with the Mac Mini M4 using DisplayLink?

2. Is it possible to run both monitors through the WD19, or will one always need to go directly into the Mac Mini's HDMI port?

3. Any other tips for getting dual monitors working cleanly on the Mac Mini M4 with an existing PC docking station?

Thanks in advance — any advice is hugely appreciated! 🙏

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