In the Box 2. Feature Compatibility ............. Laptop Compatibility Monitor & Charging Compatibility Tablet/Phone Compatibility 3. Using the USB-C SOHO Dock ........Connecting the USB-C SOHO Dock to your computer (Bus-Powered) Connecting the USB-C SOHO Dock to your computer (AC-Powered) 4.
1. General Information Introduction The CalDigit USB-C SOHO Dock, or Small Office Home Office Dock, is built on the concept that more and more of us are working remotely from home, and we need a way to get all of our devices connected.
• If your USB-C SOHO Dock gets wet while it is still off, do not turn it on. In the case of any issue with the device, do not attempt to repair or open the device yourself. Doing so can result in personal injury, damage the device, and will void the warranty.
System Requirements Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt USB-C Computer macOS 10.13.6 or later Windows 10 or later In the Box 1 x USB-C SOHO Dock 1 x USB-C Cable (0.5m)
The USB-C SOHO Dock is compatible with both USB-C Gen.2 (10Gb/s), USB-C Gen.1 (5Gb/s), Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s), and Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s) laptops. As the USB-C SOHO Dock is Gen.2, users on USB-C Gen.1 laptops will see reduced functionality. USB-C Gen.1 USB-C Gen.2...
Compatibility See the chart below for details on the maximum resolutions possible through the USB-C SOHO Dock. Dual “extended” displays and “mirrored” displays are possible on Windows PCs. macOS users can use two monitors in “mirrored” mode only. Dual Extended displays are not supported on macOS as it does not support MST (Multi- Stream Transport).
For real host charging behaviour please see Page.14. ** When the SOHO Dock is bus-powered by an iPad Pro or Windows USB-C Tablet, it may not provide enough power for the high power required by some USB devices, such as external HDD or SSD.
AC-Powered Mode (SOHO Dock powered by Type-C Charger) Windows MacBook Pro/ Thunderbolt 3 iPad Pro or 12” MacBook USB-C Gen.2 iMac/Mac Pro/ Windows Windows (USB-C) Laptop Mac mini Laptop Tablet Laptop/ Tablet Host Charging* USB-C Port USB-A Port SD4.0 Reader micro SD4.0...
Connect one side of the supplied USB-C cable to the port labelled [Computer] on the USB-C SOHO Dock. Connect the other side of the USB-C cable to your computer’s USB-C, Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 port. The USB-C SOHO Dock is now powered by your laptop and ready to use.
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Mac, do not use the Mac’s USB-C charging cable in order to connect the USB-C SOHO Dock to the host computer as this cable does not provide 10Gb/s performance. Only used a Certified PD Type-C Power Adapter with the SOHO Dock. If you are unsure what adapter to use, please contact CalDigit Support.
10Gb/s performance. It is this performance that allows the dock to provide features not previously available through a Gen. 1 dock. NOTE The USB-C host connection port must be used to connect the USB-C SOHO Dock to a computer. Do not use any other USB-C port on the dock. HDMI 2.0b The HDMI 2.0b connector supports resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 60Hz* and...
3rd party docks. The USB-C pass-through charging port should be used for charging only and not for connecting USB-C devices such as external storage or USB-C video adapters. Only used a Certified PD Type-C Power Adapter with the SOHO Dock. If you are unsure what adapter to use, please contact CalDigit Support.
USB-C (10Gb/s Data Port) The 10Gb/s USB-C data port is ideal for connecting ultra-fast SSDs to your USB-C SOHO Dock in order to take advantage of the Gen.2 performance provided by the dock. NOTE The 10Gb/s USB-C data port is for data only and cannot be used for connecting a...
Bus-Powered The USB-C SOHO Dock is a bus-powered device which means that it doesn’t require an external power source to operate, as it draws power from the computer’s port.
This includes the Pass-Through Charging port and the remaining two USB ports. As an example, if you attach a 96W Type-C charger to the SOHO Dock, you will receive 84W laptop charging. Then as you add a USB-C or USB-A device the power delivery will reduce in order to accommodate the attached USB devices and supply enough power to them.
7. Technical Support and Warranty Information Technical Support If you run into any issues while using your USB-C SOHO Dock, please contact CalDigit Technical Support. • Email (US): support@caldigit.com • Email (UK/EU): eusupport@caldigit.com • Phone (US): (714) 572-6668 • Phone (UK/EU): +44 (0) 1993 700 972 •...