My M1 MacBook Air is always conected to my monitor but when it's on sleep mode and I try to wake sometimes work and sometimes don't; it's so annoying cause I use a vertical stand and sometimes have to take it off from the Stand, does anyone have a solution?
MacBook Air (2020 or later)
I use my mac like this; I found a "solution," which is to unplug and plug my Type c to HDMI Adapter so the mac will wake; it's not a good solution, and as a perfectionist, It makes my mac out of place every time I do it. :(
I use my mac like this; I found a "solution," which is to unplug and plug my Type c to HDMI Adapter so the mac will wake; it's not a good solution, and as a perfectionist, It makes my mac out of place every time I do it. :(
Have been having the same issue, machine used to wake no problem in clamshell mode, OS completely up to date.. now wont even wake after restart. Have to press a lot of keys for it to seem to get the message to wake.
Without an external display connected the machine wont be in clamshell mode, which is the point of this thread.
Hi, Paulo Guilherme
In order to wake your Mac from sleep, you would need to open the display, as mentioned here: Put your Mac to sleep or wake it - Apple Support
We hope that clears things up.
Cheers.
Paulo Guilherme,
Be sure to check for any available macOS updates to ensure the latest fixes/improvements are applied: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support
It can also help to try disconnecting the external display, and then wake the Mac, just to see if this works fine, as this can help to isolate it down.
If you're using any hubs/adapters for connecting the devices/monitor, and are able to connect them directly to the Mac, try doing that to help further isolate it down.
Cheers.
Hello Paulo,
Testing in safe mode might isolate this a bit. When you start in safe mode, this prevents some software like login items and extensions from loading. You'll find steps and guidance in How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support.
If the same happens in safe mode, it may be best to contact Apple Support. You can reach out from Get Support or using the direct phone number for your region from Contact Apple for support and service.
Have a great day!
Exactly, is there any app for iPhone or something to wake my mac? It's so frustrating and I use a vertical base so it's terrible taking the mac off of the base every time I have to wake it.
As far as I can tell you cant start in safe mode while in clamshell mode (computer screen closed) because you have to have the screen open to hold the power button....looks like a call to apple support i guess
Apparently i got a solution, too early to tell but I bought yesterday and ultra speed HDMI cable from Sony, with a gold connection and stuff ( yeah baby fancy stuff) and changed it, today I use a Anker USBC to HDMI adapter. Seems like It's awakening immediately now, at least yesterday was like that and today morning too. I'll keep you informed while I'm using it.
Interesting. I have an hdmi port on my 14inch mac book Pro so I'm plugged straight into the monitor with hdmi cable. Right now my solution is to hammer the caps lock key until the computer wakes.. If I just press it one or even 3 times it won't wake. Its only started behaving like this in the last month I think
Most of the time, I don't need to do that, but it takes a long time to wake, and other times, it simply awakens in seconds. I wake it using my Bluetooth keyboard and Magic Mouse.
Now with this new speed HDMI cable I click one time on magic mouse and Boom, lets see how long it's gonna last and I update you guys.
Mac M1 won’t wake up in clamshell
