How to solve the compatibility issue of MacBook Air M1 chip and KEFEYA monitor extender？

Introduction of MacBook Air M1 chip Laptop

The Apple MacBook Air with the M1 chip is an incredibly portable laptop that offers high performance, a silent, fanless design, and a stunning Retina display. It is powered by the Apple M1 chip, featuring an 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, as well as a 7-core or 8-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine 1 3 . Additionally, it has an all-day battery life, up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback, and up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing 1 7 .

The MacBook Air M1 also features two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and a 720p FaceTime HD camera 1 . It has a compact and lightweight design, weighing at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) and measuring 0.16–0.63 inch (0.41–1.61 cm) in height 1 . The laptop comes with macOS, offering advanced features and accessibility functionalities such as Voice Control, VoiceOver, Zoom, and more 1 .

The intended uses of the MacBook Air with M1 chip include everyday computing tasks, professional work, entertainment, and creative endeavors due to its powerful performance, long battery life, and portability. With its wide range of features and lightweight design, it is suitable for users who value mobility without compromising on performance.

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Understanding Monitor Extenders

Monitor extenders, also known as laptop screen extenders, are external devices that enable users to connect additional screens to their laptops, thus expanding the available screen real estate.

Introduction to Compatibility between the MacBook Air M1 chip laptop and monitor extenders

The compatibility between the MacBook Air M1 chip laptop and different monitor extenders is of paramount importance to ensure seamless functionality and optimal performance. Here are the key factors to consider when purchasing the KEFEYA monitor extender:

• Screen Size Adaptability: If your device's screen is excessively large or small, it may lead to compatibility issues, such as loose fitting or installation constraints.
• Device System Compatibility: Diverse chip usage in different devices can result in compatibility concerns. For instance, the Apple Macbook M1 can only extend to dual screens due to chip-related limitations, precluding expansion to triple screens. In this case, addtional hub is needed. We'll discuss the docking stations and connections needed for three screens below.
• Device Port Compatibility: It's essential to assess whether the device ports are capable of transmitting video signals and power effectively.
• Power signal adaptability: Customer needs to consider whether the device can provide sufficient power to supply both the device and the screen extender simultaneously. Not to worry, though, connect an additional 5V/2A adapter and you will get the fantastic work station.

Technical Specifications of the MacBook Air M1 chip Laptop

Here are the screen size and I/O PORTS details for MacBook Air M1 chip laptop, as provided by the Apple website.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/111883

• 13.3-inch
• 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports

Compatibility Assessment between the MacBook Air M1 chip laptop and KEFEYA Monitor Extenders

Here we explain how each kefeya monitor extender aligns with the MacBook Air M1 chip laptop. (This chart will be updated once our new-design product released.)

Connection Guidance between the MacBook Air M1 chip laptop and KEFEYA Monitor Extenders

Dual Screen Setup

For dual screen setup, simply use the KEFEYA "USB-C to USB-C" cable, plug in from Apple Macbook Air "Thunderbolt/ USB 4 port" to Kefeya "HDMI port", then the setup is finished.

 

Triple Screen Setup

For triple screen setup, you will need to purchase extra USB-C to HDMI hub/adapter with MST (Multi Stream Transport) to have 1 HDMI port for video signal output and 1 USB-A port for power. 

To light up the first screen, following the dual screen setup instructions, use the KEFEYA "USB-C to USB-C" cable, plug in from Apple Macbook Air "Thunderbolt/ USB 4 port" to Kefeya "HDMI port".

To light up the second screen, linking the docking station to the Apple Macbook Air "Thunderbolt/ USB 4 port". Then, use the KEFEYA "HDMI to USB-C" cable, plug in from docking station "HDMI port" to Kefeya "HDMI port". After that, use the KEFEYA "USB-A to USB-C" cable, plug in from docking station "USB-A port" to Kefeya "Type-C port".

Don't forget to download driver offered by docking station. Once these steps are completed, the setup is finished.