User level: Level 1 (4 points)I recently upgrade my M1 Macbook Pro to MacOS 27. Now does not recognize any speaker connected via USB to my Thunderbolt 4 hub. If I connect the speaker directly to the laptop, the speaker is recognized and plays audio.
Posted on Sep 21, 2026 8:47 AM
User level: Level 9 (72,871 points)Sep 23, 2026 7:50 AM in response to chwilder
chwilder wrote:
It's Amazon Basic DBD1336
This is a case of getting what you pay for. Per Amazon the device supports, "...non-M1/M2 chip MacBooks running macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later."
No mention of support for Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs. In my experience, if you pay less than $150-200 for a Thunderbolt hub/dock, you can expect compatibility issues like this. Best to choose a reputable, Mac-friendly brand like OWC, Brydge/Henge/Stone Pro, Kensington, Sonnet, etc.
Personally, I have a Stone Pro TB3 dock that I've used with multiple Macs (Intel and now M-series) for many years. Still working fine on Golden Gate, including with a USB webcam and speakers.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM in response to chwilder
Looks like the issue has been fixed in 27.2. My Amazon hub and others now play USB speakers.
User level: Level 10 (99,154 points)Sep 21, 2026 8:55 AM in response to chwilder
What make and model is the TB 4 Dock/Hub...?
Check with the TB 4 Dock/Hub manufacture for Support and Firmware Update.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 23, 2026 2:51 AM in response to den.thed
It's Amazon Basic DBD1336 (can't figure out the real manufacturer) and no firmware is listed for it so far. I have now also tried two different powered USB docking stations with the same result for each.
User level: Level 1 (14 points)Oct 15, 2026 1:22 PM in response to chwilder
same for me, Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 dock. My Dell speaker stopped being recognized after the recent update.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361984