Installing the DisplayLink driver is now easier than ever with the new Repository method. This method now also allows you to keep the software up to date through your usual apt update & upgrade functions.
→ This article applies to products using DisplayLink-based chipsets, such as many of our USB to Video adapters as well a docking stations.
→ Supported Ubuntu versions may differ between products. Please make sure to confirm compatibility under “Technical Specifications” on your specific product’s page.
Installation steps
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To begin, navigate to DisplayLink’s Download section. Then, under Linux, scroll down to the “Synaptics APT Repository” section and click “Download”.
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Once the file has been downloaded, open a Terminal window and type in the following command to add the repository source to your system:
sudo apt install ./Downloads/synaptics-repository-keyring.deb
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Then update the repository listing using:
sudo apt update -
You are now ready to install DisplayLink. Enter the following command to get started:
sudo apt install displaylink-driver
And you’re done! It is recommended that you restart your computer at this point and once restarted, your DisplayLink adapter or docking station should now be detected and functional.
To stay up to date on the latest version, simply performing
apt updateandapt upgradewill automatically include DisplayLink within the update process.
TLDR:
- Download: repository file here (synaptics-repository-keyring.deb).
- Run:
sudo apt install ./Downloads/synaptics-repository-keyring.deb - Run:
sudo apt update - Run:
sudo apt install displaylink-driver - Restart computer