MacBook Air M1 4k monitor connection issue after MacBook sleep or the unplugging the cable
My issue:
My MacBook Air M1 can connect to the 4k monitor and make the monitor display normally only after the first time I plug in the cable into the MacBook since restarting the computer or log into the account. If the monitor goes to sleep, or if I unplug the cable for the first time since it restarts or log in the account, even if I keep unplugging and plugging the cable, the display show no input detected. And I have tried using the "detect display" in setting, it doesn't work.
The apple adivisor has advised me to shut down the laptop and close the lid for over 30 second. I tried, the issue is the same. Their current reply is like, only the LG ultrafire 4k monitor is supported. I mean, they say only that one......
My setup:
I am using MacBook Air (M1, 2020, 8GB + 256GB) with macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 (which is the latest system by Apr. 19) and my external monitor is LG 27UL500, a 4k monitor. I am using a normal and functioning HDMI 4k 60 Hz cable with a hub from a third party called UGREEN from China.
Currently, what I know
- For the hub, it is functioning normally with my previous full HD (1080P) monitor, which is Dell P2419H. But I don't have another 4K monitor to test the hub. So I assume it works well with 4k monitor since it supports 4k 60 hz via HDMI cable claimed by the manufacturer.
- The 4k monitor is well functioning with PC.
- The cable and hub is well functioning to connect my ipad pro 11'' 2020 to the monitor.
My solution:
After so many tests, to use the monitor after I need to unplug the cable or sleep the laptop, my only solution is to restart or log out and log in the account again every time. I also enable "Prevent laptop sleep after display off " option to keep the MacBook from sleeping.
I am currently buying a cable that directly conver type c to HDMI. Currently, I don't wanna spend money to buy apple official cable and hub because of the expense (I may do it later ). I don't wanna spend that much money to buy a new LG 4k ultrafire monitor as well (also because of the money).
What else can I do?? I am desperate.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2