🚀 Elevate Your Workspace with Effortless Control!
The Giimake KVM Switch allows you to effortlessly share one HD monitor and keyboard/mouse between two computers, supporting stunning 4K@60Hz resolution. With included HDMI and USB cables, this plug-and-play device is compatible with multiple operating systems, making it the perfect solution for a streamlined, efficient workspace.
Operation Mode | manual |
Contact Type | Normally Open |
Connector Type | Hdmi |
Brand | Giimake |
Switch Type | Kvm Switch |
Terminal | Physical |
Circuit Type | [IN] |
Actuator Type | Push Button |
Number of Positions | 2 |
Connectivity Protocol | Usb |
Color | Black |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Giimake |
Brand Name | Giimake |
Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
Package Dimensions | 7.13 x 5.12 x 1.65 inches |
Color Name | Black |
Special Features | Play, Plug |
D**.
Great bang for the buck. Small footprint and comes complete.
KVM's have come a long way! This one is the size of a deck of cards. It came with 2 HDMI Cables, Two USB A Male to Male connectors, and one USBC Charging Cable. Plugged it in to my two computers and now I can easily use my keyboard, Video Monitor, and mouse with either computer at the tap of a button. Took me about 3 minutes to open the box and plug everything in. I had no configuration to do since both computers had already been hooked up to the monitor. Plug and play at its best. One note, when you switch computers whatever computer you are not using "disconnects" from the monitor, so it will move any open windows over to whatever monitor is active.
P**K
Fast switching between PCs
I have 3rd monitor on my work setup that I can switch to my personal computer when needed. This switch has limited ports and only supports one monitor output but the cost reflects that.
D**O
Great
Works great! Plug and play, easy to set up
G**S
Stopped Working in Less then 4 Months
Bought this in December. Its now March and its stopped working.The monitors start blinking.Ive tried powering via power strip, USB adapter, and direct into USB port. No dice.
E**U
Great Device for Sharing a Monitor with Two Computers
I have two separate work laptops and three external monitors. The laptops stay closed as their monitors are too small for my uses. Having two monitors for each computer would be ideal, but I don't have the space. I thought this switch was the perfect solution. But it's low price scared me. But, I decided to give it a shot. I am presently surprised. With a simple push of a button, my middle monitor switches from one computer to the other. There is a slight lag while the monitor connects with the new computer and acquires the settings, but that's maybe 10 seconds, if that. All the monitor setting remain as they should be. On occasion, the desktop icons get a bit rearranged. But I suspect that's because the shared monitor has different resolution settings on each computer. I'd give this product 5 stars except for one thing: Although it comes with HDMI cables, they are the standard cables with the same connectors on both ends. However, my monitors require one-way HDMI cables: One end has the standard HDMI connector that has two diagonal corners but the other end only has one diagonal corner. Once I got those cables, the hook-up was straightforward and everything worked great. I definitely recommend this if you have the need to share a monitor with two computers. To be clear, however, the data from only one computer can be on the shared monitor at a time. It is a "computer 1 OR computer 2" arrangement, not a "both at the same time/split screen" setup.
R**M
Mouse input flaky
I've been using this to switch between our home computer and my work laptop when I work from home. One thing to note right off the top, and I'm not even knocking the rating for this, but just know that if your using two computers that have a different refresh rates, the switch will not toggle between the two video outputs. Our home PC was older and had a 30Hz refresh. My laptop is 60Hz, so I was still able to use the switch to toggle the keyboard and mouse, but I actually had to run the computer and laptop to different HDMI inputs on my monitor and manually toggle the input. I've since replaced the home computer with a new one, also with a 60Hz refresh and now I'm using one HDMI input and the switch toggles flawlessly.The real reason I'm disappointed with this switch is the performance of the mouse and keyboard. The mouse is fine, if I plug it directly into my respective computers, it works. If I plug it into the switch it is super laggy, if it works at all. Selecting a different input on the monitor is one thing. Having to switch the mouse from computer to computer each time defeats the whole purpose. The keyboard also is laggy from time to time, so when typing it goes out to lunch and a few letters are just skipped when typed.If the mouse worked flawlessly, I'd definitely give this a 5 star rating, but with the issues I have, I can't.
J**R
It Clicks It Scores!
Exactly what I was looking for!
A**N
Marvelous little KVM switch! Comes with surprisingly nice-quality cables
This thing works GREAT! I have multiple computers but hate rotating between keyboards especially because I have a nice main keyboard and mouse that I am used to. The device itself is really light and almost didn't feel substantial at first, but it's pretty tidy and works well and the button has a satisfying click to it. The cables it comes with are surprisingly sturdy and robust which was a nice surprise, and so was the LED ring to indicate which set you're using--it looks quite nice.Very glad to see that there's no perceptible latency issues with fast typing or a Logitech G305 wireless mouse.Note that it doesn't come with a power brick. I wasn't expecting it to and have many bricks lying around, so not a big deal for me.Only possible downside I can really see is that the switch isn't all that fast. Not slow, but it does take a second to think about it.Looking forward to seeing if it works with an amplifier and TV/media streamers... I won't be upset if it doesn't though.One quibble: I could not get it to work with a Mini-DP to HDMI dongle. I have a computer that has the annoying feature of only having mini-DP outputs, and this switch wouldn't show the display. I have a feeling this is more the fault of the Mini-DP to HDMI dongle, but it's hard to test for sure with the hardware I have. I will continue to play with it and update if I figure out it is the KVM switch that's responsible.