Daisy Chaining Monitors on MacBook Pros with Intel Based Chipsets

Summary: Information about connecting daisy-chained monitors to MacBook Pros that have Intel chipsets.

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Symptoms

When connecting multiple monitors using a daisy chain connection with a USB Type-C connection to an Intel based MacBook Pro. No video will not be shown on the monitors.

Cause

Intel based MacBook Pros do not support daisy-chaining monitors with a USB Type-C connection.

Resolution

External Monitor Video

The following methods can be used to get external monitor video from an Intel MacBook Pro:

  1. A Thunderbolt connection from the MacBook Pro to the first monitor. Then a Thunderbolt connection to the first monitor from the second monitor. Both Extended and Duplicate mode can be used.
     
  2. A Thunderbolt connection from the MacBook Pro to the first monitor. Then a USB Type-C connection to the first monitor from the second monitor. Both Extended and Duplicate mode can be used.
     
  3. A Thunderbolt connection from the MacBook Pro to the first monitor. Then a DisplayPort (DP) connection to the first monitor from the second monitor. Only Duplicate mode can be used.

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Article Properties
Article Number: 000215043
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2025
Version:  3
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