BenQ Display Pilot 2 Software Release Notes

BenQ Display Pilot 2 Software Release Notes

Release DateModelsOSVersionRelease Note
8/19/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD3205U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD3226G, PD2730S, PV3200U RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U, EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.7.0.0MA Series: 1. Added color profiles of MBA M4 series, iPad Air M3 and iPad A16 for iDevice Color Sync function. 2. Added new features: Shortcuts, Direct Search. PV Series: 1. Added color profiles of MBA M4 series, iPad Air M3 and iPad A16 for iDevice Color Sync function.
5/20/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD3205U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD3226G, PD2730S, PV3200U RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U, EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.6.7.01. Fixed the issue where logging in with WeChat does not respond.
5/9/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD3205U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD3226G, PD2730S, PV3200U RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U, EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.6.5.01. Fixed an issue of the program lagging when entering the audio setting. 2. Adjusted iDevice ColorSync and Scenario UI/GUI. PV Series: 1. Support new model PV3200U. 2. Add new feauture Eco-locking.
4/9/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD3205U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD3226G, PD2730S RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U, EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.6.2.0Fixed issues including update failures, repeated update prompts, failure to restart automatically after updating, and incorrect detection as a "Non-supported monitor". Limitation: Upgrading from an older version may fail. If this happens, please try deleting all the "libXXPackage.dylib" files from the Downloads folder, then run the "1.6.2.0.dmg" file to complete the installation.
3/31/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD3205U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD3226G, PD2730S RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U, EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.6.0.01. Fixed occasional disconnection, display not being detected, and requiring a restart to function properly after the laptop recovers from sleep. 2. Fixed an issue where the brightness reset to the default value after waking from sleep when Software Dimming was enabled. MA Series: 1. Added color profiles of MBP M4 series, iPad and iPhone for iDevice Color Sync function. 2. Fixed an issue where HiDPI was not supported when setting the monitor resolution via the Resolution slider. 3. Fixed a crash issue caused by unplugging the cable while Brightness Sync was in progress.
2/25/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD3205U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD3226G, PD2730S RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U, EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.5.6.01. Fixed a malfunction in Adobe software when iKeyboard Control was enabled. MA Series: 1. Added HiDPI function for the MA270U and MA320U models to fix the issue where HDR cannot be enabled after adjusting the resolution via the scaled resolution slider.
2/5/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U(A), PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A), PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD3226G, PD2730S, RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U, EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.5.3.01. Fixed an issue where the software sometimes failed to start or required a restart to function properly. 2. Fixed a malfunction in Adobe software when iKeyboard Control was enabled. 3. Fixed a volume adjustment failure and an issue where the monitor name incorrectly displayed as "DisplayPort" in the audio output menu on some Intel Mac models. 4. Fixed a volume adjustment issue where only one monitor could be controlled when two were connected.
1/2/2025PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U(A), PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A), PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, PD2730S, PD3226G RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U EW2790U, EW3290U, EW2790QmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.5.0.01. Fixed occasional disconnection, display not be detected or functions fail issues after laptop reset, sleep, or lid open/close. 2. Supported MacOS 15 to redirect access permission buttons to the Mac System Settings page. 3. Fixed occasional failures of iKeyboard control when using external keyboards. MA Series: 1. Added MA series new feature: iDevice Color Sync. 2. Added brightness gradual transition effect when when B.I.+ Gen2 is turned on. 3. Added explanation text for B.I.+ Gen2. 4. Fixed black screen issues when switching between Mac desktops. 5. Changed rules that the "New display(s) detected" message would not appear if the current device setup remains unchanged. PD Series: 1. Support new models PD3226G, PD2730S. 2. Add PD series new features on PD3226G, PC2730S: Hotkey Puck control setting RD Series: RD function optimization: HiDPI & Shortcuts EW Series: 1. Support new models EW3290U, EW2790Q MA Series: 1. Fixed random crash issue after waking up. 2. Fixed low brightness issue when switching color mode under Brightness Sync is on.
11/22/2024PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U(A), PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A), PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U EW2790UmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.4.5.0RD Series: 1. Added new features: Color Weakness and Resolution Bar Supported models: RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA 2. Fixed minor issues related to the following functions: Focus, HiDPI & FloW
11/1/2024PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U(A), PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A), PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U EW2790UmacOS 13 Ventura or abovev1.4.0.0MA Series: 1. Added brightness gradual transition effect when Brightness Sync=On and B.I.+ Gen2 =On. 2. Removed the HDR option from the Application Color Mode menu, and when HDR=On, the Application Color Mode function will be temporarily disabled. 3. Fixed issue where audio mode could not be selected in FocuSync. EW Series: 1. Support new model EW2790U. 2. Add EW series new features: Scenario Assistant, Pomodoro Timer, and Audio Equalizer.
10/14/2024PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD2705UA, PD3205U, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, PD2706QN, RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320UMacOS 13 or laterV1.3.0.0Fixed issues: - Fixed lag issues when adjusting settings such as brightness, volume, or active functions. PD Series: 1. Permission adjustments for conflicts with Palette Master Ultimate ICCSync feature. 2. HiDPI functionality added to the following models: PD2705Q, PD2506Q, PD3420Q, and PD2706QN 3. Added new support model: PD2706QN
8/26/2024PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD2705U, PD2705UA, PD3205U, PD3205UA, PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320UMacOS 13 or laterV1.2.0.0Fixed issues: Fixed text overlapping due to text space limitations in some languages Support the HDMI port of Mac devices with the M series chip Software dimming brightness adjusted RD Series: 1. Upgraded Display Pilot 2 for Programming series, with support for more new functions. Supported models: RD240Q/RD280U/RD280UA/RD320U/RD320UA Limitation: The Focus feature is supported only on macOS 12 and above.
5/2/2024PD3220U, PD2725U, PD3420Q, PD2706U(A), PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A), PD2506Q, PD2705Q, PD3225U, PD3206U, RD240Q, RD280U, RD280UAMacOS 13 or laterV1.1.8.0MA Series: 1. 1st release of Display Pilot 2 for Monitors for MacBook series Supported models: MA270U/MA320U PD series: 1. Fix the issue that ICCsync can't work when the system can't get the right direction 2. Fix the issue that it can't be updated by OTA in China. Limitation : Some Mac devices cannot sync with BenQ PD series monitors when using the HDMI port. Thus, we recommend connecting the monitor via the Thunderbolt 3/4 (USB-C) cable or USB-C to DisplayPort cable when using Display Pilot 2 as part of your workflow
2/1/2024PD3220U, PD2725U PD3420Q, PD2706U(A) PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A) PD2506Q, PD2705Q PD3225U, PD3206U, RD240QMacOS 13 or laterV1.1.3.0RD series: 1. 1st release of Display Pilot 2 for Programming series. 2. Supported models: RD240Q/RD280U/RD280UA. Limitation: The Focus feature is supported only on macOS 12 and above. 1. First release of Disply Pilot 2 for Programming series. Adding support model: RD240Q 2. Limitation : Mac Mini/Macbook M1/M2 Pro & Macbook M1/M2 Max & Mac Studio M1 Max and M1 Ultra cannot sync with the monitor when using HDMI Port. We recommend connecting the monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable or USB-C to DisplayPort cable.
1/18/2024PD3220U, PD2725U PD3420Q, PD2706U(A) PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A) PD2506Q, PD2705Q PD3225U, PD3206UMacOS 13 or laterV1.1.0.0Adding support models: PD3225U and PD3206U Limitation : 1. Mac Mini/Macbook M1/M2 Pro & Macbook M1/M2 Max & Mac Studio M1 Max and M1 Ultra cannot sync with the monitor when using HDMI Port. We recommend connecting the monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable or USB-C to DisplayPort cable.
12/19/2023PD3220U, PD2725U PD3420Q, PD2706U(A) PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A) PD2506Q, PD2705QMacOS 13 or laterV1.0.7.0Fixed issue: 1. Fixed the two same-model monitors, which were produced on the same day that the Apple M series chip couldn't recognize each one. 2. Fixed the software dimming error when enabling software dimming caused the Macbook Retina display to dim. Limitation : 1. Mac Mini/Macbook M1/M2 Pro & Macbook M1/M2 Max & Mac Studio M1 Max and M1 Ultra cannot sync with the monitor when using HDMI Port. We recommend connecting the monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable or USB-C to DisplayPort cable.
10/24/2023PD3220U, PD2725U PD3420Q, PD2706U(A) PD2705U(A), PD3205U(A) PD2506Q, PD2705QMacOS 13 or laterV1.0.5.0Fixed issue: 1. When turning on Auto Pivot, the screen is turned to portrait mode without rotating the physical monitor on the M2 series. Limitation : (1) Mac Mini/Macbook M1/M2 Pro & Macbook M1/M2 Max & Mac Studio M1 Max and M1 Ultra cannot sync with the monitor when using HDMI Port. We recommend connecting the monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable or USB-C to DisplayPort cable. (2) Display Pilot 2 can't control each monitors well when using Display Pilot 2 on two or more of the same models produced on the same date.
8/28/2023PD3220U, PD2725U PD3420QMacOS 13 or laterV1.0.3.1Fixed issue: 1. Fixed downloading correctly from OTA that need to download v1.0.3.1 for further OTA. 2. Limitation: Mac Mini/Macbook M1/M2 Pro & Macbook M1/M2 Max & Mac Studio M1 Max and M1 Ultra cannot sync with the monitor when using HDMI Port. We recommend connecting the monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable or USB-C to DisplayPort cable.
8/15/2023PD3220U, PD2725U PD3420QMacOS 13 or laterV1.0.3.01. First release Support all Mac devices with the Intel/M series chips. 2. Limitation: Mac Mini/Macbook M1/M2 Pro & Macbook M1/M2 Max & Mac Studio M1 Max and M1 Ultra cannot sync with the monitor when using HDMI Port. We recommend connecting the monitor via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable or USB-C to DisplayPort cable.

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