Elo Touchscreen Compatibility with macOS Big Sur (Apple Silicon M1 & Intel)
Audience: Public / Elo Customers, IT Administrators & Integrators
Article Type: OS Compatibility & Driver Setup Guide
Elo touchscreens and monitors are compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur on both Apple Silicon (ARM M1/M2/M3) and Intel-based Mac hardware platforms.
Required Driver Package
To enable multi-touch gesture support on macOS Big Sur, download and install the latest Elo Multi-Touch Driver for macOS (Version 6.0 or newer):
Important Security Policy Configuration for Apple Silicon (M1/ARM)
⚠️ Kernel Extension (kext) Authorization Requirement:
Installing driver kernel extensions (kexts) on Apple Silicon (ARM) Macs requires adjusting the system security policy in macOS Recovery Mode to "Reduced Security" with kernel extension management enabled.
Step-by-Step Installation Guides & Vendor Documentation:
- UPDD Installation Walkthrough: Refer to the official UPDD Quick Installation Guide.
- Big Sur & Apple Silicon Security Setup: Review detailed system policy instructions in the UPDD macOS Big Sur Technical Considerations Guide.
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