MacBook – Connect 2 external monitors (1 VGA + 1 HDMI) to MacBook Pro

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I have a 13" 2017 MacBookPro.

I wish to connect two monitors to it, a Samsung HDMI monitor and a LG VGA Monitor. I am using an Aukey Multiport USB-C Adapter.

I can't connect the two monitors at the same time. When I do it, only the HDMI works. If I plug it out from the multiport, the VGA monitor shows up.

What could be the reason for this behaviour? How do I resolve this issue?

Best Answer

With that adapter, you can only use 1 video output at a time. From the product description in the link you provided:

Alternative Video Outputs: Connect a display to your computer using either the HDMI port (4K@30Hz Max resolution) or VGA port (1080p Max resolution). If both are connected, only HDMI will output

Emphasis mine

To connect two monitors, you need two video adapters - an HDMI and a separate VGA adapter. The following should work:

I always recommend using Active Adapters because they regenerate the signal from DiaplayPort to actual HDMI or VGA signals.

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