🚀 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 |
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.
M**.
Amazing Compact HDMI KVM Switch
Anyone who uses multiple laptops should get this KVM. The installation can't be simpler, if you have ever used a KVM before, you probably don't even need to read the manual provided with the product because everything is labelled properly. So if you have never used a KVM before and want to share one keyboard, one mouse and a monitor, the instructions are really simple and this will save your life. The quality of the product is really well-built, the blue and green LED ring let you know which laptop (PC1 or PC2) is using the KVM. It provides all the necessary cables (HDMI and USB) and their lengths are fairly good or a typical setup. My setup doesn't even need to connect the DC 5V cable and everything just works seamlessly. I am glad that I now can use one set of keyboard and mouse for two laptops and share a big monitor! This product is amazingly good!
G**2
WORKS GREAT
it was easy to set up and had all the connections needed - some of the others KVM didn't have everything - it took a little trial and error to get the mouse and keyboard but i just put the usb for the windows 11 mouse and keyboard in the mouse connector and both my new windows 11 and old windows 7 are both running like a champ - transfer with a touch of a button - mouse and keyboard work with both computers - this one isn't the most expensive but more important IT WORKS!!
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.
B**R
Useless to me
Just got this today. I have an old laptop and a new-ish Acer Nitro desktop with Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050. The monitor is a Hisense 43" 4k tv. The KVM switch worked fine for the laptop, but would not display the desktop using 3480 x 2160 resolution, which is standard 4K. I just get a blank screen. It would work at lower resolutions, but even then it had diminished brightness compared to no kvm switch. I haven't decided whether I'll send it back or use it for a lesser purpose.EDIT: What I've realized is, it probably works fine if both computers are 4K. I'm trying to use it to switch between an old computer with a 1920 x 1080 max resolution and a new computer with 4 k. The switch only works if both computers are set to the same resolution. I'm not going to run my high end graphics computer at 1920 x 1080 so the switch is completely useless to me. If you have two computers running 4k it will probably work well for you.
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.
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