ZenDrive external disk drive is not detected by new MacBook Pro
Based on reviews, I bought an Asus ZenDrive for use with my computers, including a new MacBook Pro 16". Though touted to work with XP and Vista, it doesn't if they aren't 64bit. It does connect fine with my inexpensive Toshiba Satellite W10 laptop. It is supposed to work with iOS systems, including Catalina. Supposedly it is essentially "Plug-n-Play". There is no mention of installing any Drivers.
But the brand new MacBook does not detect it. It comes with a single-line mini to USB-C cord and a mini to USB-A Y-headed cord to supply PC power and data separately. I tried the intended iOS single cord as per the (simple) instruction book, and then the Y cord with adapters. Neither would jog the MacBook to detect the drive; it showed up on neither the desktop nor in the Drive Utility.
ASUS passed me off to a JustAnswers tech that charged for the service, and could not fix the issue, agreeing I should take the devices to an Apple Store. The Apple Stores here do not answer the phone, but forward calls to Apple Support where you wait on hold forever. I gave up. Apple Chat worked with me briefly, but was lost when he had me restart the computer. Aaaarrrggghhhh!
Has anyone any ideas about how to get the MacBook to detect the drive, or is it likely a faulty drive I need to return to Amazon before its too late. As I said, my $200 Toshiba detects the drive readily. I just want to be able to run DVD disks, especially to create and edit and watch old family videos. That was the whole idea of getting a new computer and a new external disk drive; but despite researching and buying supposedly the best hardware and easiest to connect available, I can't do any of that!
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar