For more info on adapters, go to Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector.Ĭonnect any audio accessories, such as wired speakers or headphones. If your monitor cable doesn't have either of these connectors, you'll need to buy another cable or an adapter. If you have Surface Dock 2 or Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock, connect the video cable to the USB-C port on the back. If you want to use a wired network connection, connect a network cable to the Ethernet port.Ĭonnect your USB computer peripherals to the USB ports.Ĭonnect a video cable from your monitor to the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface Dock. Plug the AC end of the dock power cord into a power source, then plug the other end into the power jack on the dock. When you need the reliability and speed of a wired network connection, connect your Surface to a wired network using the ethernet port.Īfter you've unpacked your dock, put it where you want on your desk and leave out any necessary cords or cables to get to them easily. Transfer large files to an external drive, connect a USB printer or headset, charge accessories, and more.Ĭonnect your favorite audio accessories, such as wired speakers or headphones, to your dock’s 3.5mm audio port. Depending on your monitor's video output ports, you may need a display adapter (sold separately). Use this port to connect to your external monitor. For more info on supported resolutions, see Troubleshoot connecting Surface to an external display. Note: Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock works best with devices that are Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible.

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