Look under for any mentions of Realtek, DisplayLink, or USB controllers. Check the boxes and click Download & install . Step 3: How to Update Hodo Dock Drivers on macOS

Launch the DisplayLink Manager app from your Applications folder. Ensure it says "Login screen extension status: enabled" so your monitors work as soon as you boot up your Mac. For Non-DisplayLink Hodo Docks:

Hardware drivers act as translators between your physical docking station and your computer’s operating system (Windows or macOS). Skipping updates can lead to performance degradation. Updating your drivers provides several immediate benefits:

If you are using a Hodo docking station with an M1, M2, or M3 Mac, downloading the driver is only the first step. Because macOS handles video outputs strictly, you must grant the driver permission to function. Download and install the for macOS.

Ensure you are using the host USB-C/Thunderbolt cable that came with the Hodo dock. Standard charging cables do not have the bandwidth required to transmit video data.

Ensure the USB-C port on your laptop supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery . If your laptop’s port is data-only, no driver update will allow external monitors to work through the dock. Final Thoughts

Open your web browser and navigate to the official (synaptics.com). Select your operating system ( Windows, macOS, or ChromeOS ).

If your Hodo manual mentions DisplayLink, follow these steps: For Windows Users: