It requires changes security settings for that productat a low level using startup mode. So I followed the instructions on Blackmagicdesign user board and got that to work (no thanks to documentation). Returning.įirst, the software reported no connection.

Product will not work on Macbook Air with Apple silicon. Also, I was able to get through to customer support and they were helpful, but ultimately couldn't fix the problem or predict when a fix will be available. That's a start but the product still doesn't work with Macbook Air 2021 (Apple Silicon). Update: changing from one to three stars becauase the company does have a separate online document that describes system changes needed for running on Macbooks. Hope this helps someone as it’s not for your everyday joe! Most of these steps you can just follow once your actually going through the process, Apple explains what to do once you start the initial step. If there are any hiccups at the last step, just unplug capture card and plug back in. In Startup Security Utility, enable kernel extensions from the Security Policy button > to enable kernel extensions click “Reduced Security” also click Allow user management of kernel extensions from identified developers > click OK > top left where the Apple logo is click Restart > click the desktop video you previously downloaded > plug in the Black Magic’s Capture Card and YOUR good to go. Then press and HOLD the Touch ID or power button to launch Startup Security Utility.

Log into the black magic official website (not the most intuitive so be patience) > download the Desktop Video 12.0 Mac OS X (the one that supports Apple M1 if that’s what your using) > fill in the details and register your product > enable Extensions in Security settings so the software, once downloaded won’t continue to be blocked > once done you will need to “Enable system extensions”, you need to modify your security settings in the Recovery environment- to do this, shut down your system. Works great! Just remember this is not a quick plug in and then it works, there are a few steps.

Black magic desktop video setup