Can this USB C hub turn your cell phone into a usable computer review?

This is my review, and unboxing of the Czhoon 5 port USB C Hub, USB C Adapter 3.1 with Type C Charging Port, 4K HDMI Port, and 3 USB 3.0 Ports, Compatible with MacBook Pro, Chromebook, Nintendo Switch, USB Flash Drives and More found at amzn.to/2CZG7Ff
I have used usb hubs for quite some time now, especially with the lack of the needed ports on computers these days. Then the thought came across my mind. I wonder what would happen if I plugged a hub into my cell phone? I wonder what devices would work with the phone’s built in drivers? I wonder if I could use this hub to basically turn my phone into the processor of a computer? Take a look, and see if it worked for me.
Specifications:
Model: T298
Color: Space Grey
Material: Aluminium alloy
Dimension: 3.46 x 1.63 x 0.67 inch
Line Length: 5.91 inch
Weight: 0.14 lb
Interfaces:
3 x USB 3.0 Type-A port: data transfer up to 5Gbps;
1 x USB Type-C charging port: charging up to 87W of power delivery. (Supports 1A fast charging speed to smart phones including Samsung S8/S9/Note8/9, HUAWEI Mate 9/10, etc. Charging power is dependent on your charging adapter)
1 x HDMI output port: up to 4K UHD (3840x2160 @ 30Hz) or 2K/1080p/720p/480p/360p; (A 4K-capable display and HDMl cable are required to achieve 3840x2160 resolution; )
Supported Operating System:
Windows10, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android OS
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[@raymonddonell]

Watched this video last night. Ordered the hub right after, and it arrived this morning Via Amazon. Plugged it into my android phone. Connected two USB thumb drives, a mouse, and a keyboard. EVERYTHING worked flawlessly! Thank you!!!

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Glad it worked for you!

[@danravekeh1942]

Does the keyboard actually functions?

[@ElSteve-ORadioTM]

@ Raymond Williams Do you happen to have a Kindle Fire HD 10 (2019 Version) with the Type-C charging port, Mr. Williams? I was wondering if this accessibility will function with that particular tablet. Thank you kindly, sir!

[@kabirromeo4651]

i guess im randomly asking but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I love any tricks you can offer me

[@fabianmalcolm6511]

@Kabir Romeo instablaster ;)

[@figtheoryvlog]

Why would you not try mouse, keyboard and video all at once?

[@kreynolds1123]

I also came to comment on or ask, why not also plug a keyboard in.

[@TheRealJPhillips]

Great video. Gonna turn my NOTE8 with a broken screen into an android tv box

[@cora9239]

You can make a PC if your phone supports that mode, and with this dongle you can add monitor, mouse n keyboard and you can have full expirience

[@julyb2]

Thank you so much! I have been my for an HOUR to see if my 6-in-1 USB C-hub would work with Just my phone & tv!

[@OhMyTofu]

Woot thanks for this video. Got a Pixel 2 and this is exactly what I've been looking for! Hopefully it works. PS; I love the awkward outro 😂

[@AndyUssach]

Thanks!

[@sheriff332]

Wtf

[@sheriff332]

Andy ussach it is

[@andrievbastichy8551]

Good review.. keep up the good work!

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Thanks

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

Did you have to change anything in the phone settings to get it to register that the hub had an HDMI port? My hub is being picked up as a storage device and the USB ports work perfectly fine, but I get nothing on my TV when I plug it in from the HDMI port.

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

No, it's all driver base. So if it's seeing everything but the HDMI, that means your phone probably does not support HDMI out.

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviews Ah okay, I just assumed all phones would support it at this point, but I was just Googling it and it turns out the A32 might not.

[@laika25]

Will it recognize two usb memories, so as to transfer data from one to the other?

[@colombus806]

thanks for the review ! :)

[@stepanhampl9937]

He didn't show whether charging works...

[@Peshafr]

taky me zajima

[@jebronekitty]

That's what I was wondering. I don't think he tried it out and can confirm

[@charntsabre3463]

Can you do this but instead of a mouse you use a external ssd? Can you play a video from the ssd and charge your phone at the same time?

[@heshamich5609]

That was my idea before watch. And I'm here already looking for solution i have smartphone huwaie p20 lite and i buy ugreen 10 in one usbc hub.. Then try with lg tv 4k and not working then i read again and was notification that i should use power delivery charger and i buying it then try again and also not working. I don't know what should to do more.. Any recommendation for it

[@dasaubacutavi]

Hi there, nice review... Question, does it realy charge your phone in the same time useing the keyboard and the mouse ?

[@WANWAN-gj6rl]

So what about keyboard and mouse at the same time ?

[@sunrevolver]

If only we can have option for "secondary display only" to save the phone's battery

[@danielstarkey3767]

You could always just lower the brightness all the way down

[@lorenzoovoxo5619]

Or plug the charger in the c port on the hub then your phone charges while in use.

[@botengjoe8715]

​@@lorenzoovoxo5619 it'll fk our battery isn't it?

[@stevebevan5104]

Why would you not try the charger too?

[@alceearsberry4150]

Your phone must have HDMI out it also called ALT MODE DP and they are on flagship phones like Samsung S series

[@spikeman5103]

Well, the HDMI function probably depends mostly on the phone(!), which needs an USB-C port with DisplayPort (DP). If your phone doesn't support it, you need a different adapter for HDMI AND have to decide, if you want to use HDMI OR a keyboard/mouse/storage!

[@rogertimmerman9045]

What channel do I have to put my TV on to do this

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

No channel, HDMI input

[@xxcoolxguyxx7680]

How does it work with headphone though, you should do a review on the Ikling 9 hub.

[@encycl07pedia-]

Good review. I wish you could've shown a bit more of using it as an actual PC, but good nonetheless. I bought a similar hub for virtually the same purpose. The hub I bought has an ethernet port so you can get better speeds and save your battery by not leaving Wifi on. Pretty cool stuff.

[@fredneedle123]

I'd like one with ethernet too. Which model did you get?

[@encycl07pedia-]

@@fredneedle123 I got a TOTU 9-in-1 USB C. On my main phone it didn't work for ethernet (nor did a couple others I tried because I believe that my phone doesn't accept some of the connections types (ethernet, HDMI out). I never got HDMI out to work on either of my phones, so I think the HDMI requires a Thunderbolt port, which uses a USB C plug. You probably want to get one that doesn't require a separate power connection and can draw power from the phone. It drains the battery more but you have the option of charging it through the hub, something you'd be doing anyway with the ones that require a separate power connection. The hub also worked on my laptop.

[@fredneedle123]

@@encycl07pedia- thank you for letting me know. That's very good of you and most helpful. If and when I get one I'll try and find this thread again and let you know how good or bad it is.

[@encycl07pedia-]

@@fredneedle123 I mean you don't have to check back with me. It's not really going to affect me either way. Just be wary because people will tell you it works for them but if they don't have the same phone as you, results can vary.

[@fredneedle123]

@@encycl07pedia- OK. Thank you!

[@Shaahqyu0104]

Does it charge while using a keyboard and mouse

[@acedecem]

Can you attach a printer to the hub to print pictures of your phone?

[@dplj4428]

Can you plug in external krxboard?

[@energyforever720]

thank you

[@deepakp8594]

Can you use this hub to transfer data from a phone to a external hard drive?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

It should work that way if your phone has the OTG drivers

[@otinanai3647]

How do i charge my phone? I need a way to do this do i need an usb to usb hub and connect it to an empty plug then plug into the power cable?

[@grappleronyt4662]

Thank you so much

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

No problem

[@tonya2583]

You mentioned what it was but do you have the actual description so I can order it on Amazon of the name of this item

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Czhoon 5-Port USB C Hub amzn.to/3ofyOA6

[@tonya2583]

Thanks for the info but I really think you should have labeled that on your video description or the title the actual brand name or item description 😊😊

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

​@@tonya2583 I did. I copied it from the description below the video.

[@alejandrojesusgavinobeleng3640]

can you charge it at the same time you have it connected to the tv?

[@leonardogabriel2480]

yes

[@JeetanBhana]

he said yes too that in the video

[@karnasw]

I also have USB-C hub, but what I really needed isn't working, USB charging. When I connect charger nothing happen.

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

If on a computer, try a different port. Sometimes charging only works on certain ones with certain brands. There might be a lightning bolt next to the charging one.

[@Fruitika92]

can we insert usb flash drive through hub and view media in phone ?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Yes, depending on what your phone allows. Some activate the otg drivers while others don't

[@dplj4428]

Assistivr settingd?

[@javan44534]

Can this work on a10s

[@andrievbastichy8551]

funny thing is years ago when windows released their phone and showed the usb c adapters..NFC and wireless charging.extra display to tvs and use ur phone as a laptop.. everyone ignored it.. and the phones are now the way of the dinos...as usual - they bring ideas no one pays attention till years later when everyone catches up then its "new tech!" :O

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

I never had a windows phone, but I did have the older windows mobile devices.

[@joeya24]

Does it work when using the mouse and connected to the TV monitor simultaneously? So I can work the mouse and not used my cell screen as the screen is cracked?.

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

It should work that way

[@florin7143]

it worked ?? also, you need to have USB debugging active? I also have a cracked screen with no touch available ... and I wanted to transfer everything from my old one to the new one .. but the USB debugging is off ... so I want to do the same to activate the second screen to be able to enter in settings and activate the option

[@joeya24]

@@florin7143 no .I used a similar but different hub tool

[@joeya24]

@@florin7143 but it woke with the other one

[@florin7143]

@@joeya24 do you can tell please what hub did you used? Thanks

[@theophiluskwamehemans7936]

I connected my Samsung galaxy a12 to it and connected to my bruhm TV and it didn't display on the TV. Can someone tell me why please

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Not all phones allow video output

[@lorenzoovoxo5619]

Will this work on a samsung A73 5G

[@garyp1930]

Great !! Thank You !!!

[@Hbubera]

Dear sir i want to buy one, but i have a question... Plz tell that if i connect display with hdmi & side by side i connect my Bluetooth mouse adapter , did that will still working or not ? Plz reply me ?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

It should work that way, but every device is different.

[@unyimeakn9615]

does the phone need to be unlocked to show the mouse? because for me the LCD screen is gone however I can connect it to tv using hdmi and see the locked display. Just need a way to connect a mouse to unlock it and get the data I want from it

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

If on Android, you may need to unlock your Developer Options for the show pointer to show up as an option.

[@danielogg5446]

is there a list somewhere of what cell phones work with what hub? i got a baseus 7 port for my samsung a50 and it would not charge or send video to my tv or monitor. i sent it back and now i want to find something that actually does what the baseus said it would.

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

No, sorry. Every phone works differently.

[@yazanalassaftube]

Hello .. Can i use the power adapter PD port for headphones speaker after connect the headphone speaker with type c 3.5 adapter ???? and what about eithernet with huawei media pad m5 .. is it work well ?? .. or need to install programe ??!!

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

I do not know. I do not own any USB C headphones to try it out, or a Media Pad

[@tawfiqplays2086]

Hey! Basically i have a usb hub to connect to my phone, i want to buy a usb to vga adapter but idk if it would work could you help?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Most likely not. The hub is just a hub. The VGA driver would need to be in your phone. Most phones these days have a HDMI driver, but I'm not sure about the VGA

[@radiumgaming8393]

Is this compatible with asus ROG phone game genie for mouse and keyboard key mapping?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

All phones are different. I do not know what drivers are pre-loaded in your phone. As long as your phone has a USB-C port, the mouse and keyboard "SHOULD" work. Other than that, I'm not sure what other external devices any particular phone might be able to use.

[@beach-time]

Netflix supported?

[@YokhudoMhixid]

Hi.I need you help. I have a Ugreen 5 in 1 usb C dongle and a hdmi to hdmi cable. I connect. my dongle to the phone and the hdmi like what you did but the TV said there is no signal. How can I fix that? edit: also the TV reads the HDMi but it's said no signal. The mouse is working but for the hdmi port its not working.

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Every phone is different. The phone has to have the correct drivers built in, and allow the HDMI output. Also, some apps don't allow output, while the phone might.

[@YokhudoMhixid]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviews Oh that's why. Thank you for the reply! ❤️

[@mattiadibrita6771]

Can i use this on ant smartphone that have type c? I wanna connect my Xiaomi mi pad 4 on the TV using a HDMI cable

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

It should work with most smartphones that have a USB C connection. I say most, because there is always a possibility that the phone manufacturer doesn't allow it, or didn't activate it. Also, sometimes certain apps don't allow mirroring.

[@ariellereyes4888]

could it mirror the screen via hdmi and at the same time be able to use wired keyboard and mouse? how could i know if this is compatible with my usb-c device? thank you!

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Yes, it can mirror at the same time as using a mouse and keyboard. Every device is different, so you would need to try yours out to see if it works. A lot of times, a quick internet search might list the compatibilities of certain devices.

[@ariellereyes4888]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviews thank you so much for your prompt response. I hope my Android is compatible. 😉😉

[@AGardenvn]

I can use this device for samsung galaxy S5?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Probably not, since it doesn't have a USB-C port on it.

[@thatguy1940]

Will it work on the note 20 ultra 5g

[@kevinguzman4284]

I just bought one and it doesn't work with my s8 , which does support otg and the hdmi output because of DeX mode, but it didn't work, any idea of why?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

The only thing I can think of it to make sure that you didn't choose charge as the usb option.

[@wrth]

might be something to do with mhl as samsungs require mhl compatible cables for display output

[@mrsoseji]

Will it transfer data through ADB if connected to the PC through the charging port?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

I'm not sure about ADB

[@soupit32]

Wireless debugging over ip

[@aimanhakim4169]

Does this device can make smartphone as second monitor for pc?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

No, it works the other way. It can make a PC monitor a mirrored screen of your smartphone.

[@ronnyyok6356]

Does this hub support for all android phones with usb type c

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Yes, but it all depends on what each phone has the internal drivers and hardware to allow to work.

[@benchieyuhayco5810]

Does it work with xiaomi phone for hdmi connection to tv???

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Every phone is different. I do not know, sorry. It all depends on what drivers are loaded into your phone

[@032x03]

Is the any for a android?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

It works with PCs and Macs as well. For phones, I only have an android to test it with. If it works with iPhone, you would need a USB-C to Lighting adapter. But, I do not know if it does.

[@032x03]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviews Oh

[@mattdaniel4906]

Could you use this on a mobile with a cracked screen (unable to type password unlock) to control the mobile, unlock it, and back up the data etc.?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

I would think so, but never tried it. You may have to use the hub to connect the keyboard, then switch over to a direct cable to the computer for backing up.

[@christospapadopoulos7704]

Matt I have the very same question. Did you give it a try? My device is a Xiaomi mi9 lite with a cracked screen and wondering if this would be a way to get the data from it.

[@mattdaniel4906]

@@christospapadopoulos7704 Yeh tried it and it didn't work. Dunno if you'd have better luck than me or better luck with a different type/brand... Mine is a Novoo

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

How about reading 4tb external drive?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

I haven't tried one that large

[@Trustee-of-The-Most-High]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviews oh, ok thank for reply :)

[@breakfastcrew]

does your lg v30 output 4k to your tv?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

I don't have a 4K TV to test, just 1080.

[@estefancastrellon]

My father-in-law got a hub from amazon and he uses it to connect a wireless keyboard on his tablet. The thing is that when he plugs the charger in while the keyboard is being used the phone doesn't receive the electricity. Is there any explanation to this issue or is the tablet just not capable of transferring data and electricity at the same time?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Every device is different. Are you talking about this hub, or a different one? (I ask since you said got a hub) If it's this hub, the USB-C charging port is the one on the Left side while looking at the name on it. Other hubs may or may not support charging, not all do. A lot of times there will be a picture of a lightning bolt near the charging capable port.

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviewsI have the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. I hope that it's compatible with it. 🤞

[@unofficial_rock]

@@OswaldBatesIIIEsq is it?

[@adeelleonardo]

@@OswaldBatesIIIEsq I have the same mobile. Were you able to make it work?

[@jasonmurphy007]

Does a keyboard work as well?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

I didn't even think to check. No, the keyboard did not work by just plugging it in.

[@hassanraza7348]

Yea it works for some applicants. Like gaming etc. I have checked. But you need to do key mapping otherwise it wont work. I have seen it on PUBG game.

[@javan44534]

Phone?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Yes, I have used it with my LG V30 Android

[@bobdawkins7473]

How to do this but ignore the hdmi? I purchased a hub and when I'm out n about and want to charge my phone and use usb controller, because the hub has a hdmi port, I lose my display to a black screen when playing games on phone because it thinks its plugged into hdmi

[@heavylens4]

Keyboard working?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

yes

[@craigcreeks522]

Anyone here did used with Xiaomi phones ? Please reply

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

This can be plugged into a phone that has the usb-c and transfer files without a computer? Sign me up for this.

[@hassanraza7348]

Also TV. Thats new.

[@LostNoobYT]

You need samsung And use smart view

[@parulbanga007]

Usb c is a boss

[@youruncle9780]

Use sentio desktop for better experience

[@fgrion]

Hey dude, I understand you make tech vidoes, however I saw your pets twice and you didn't mention them? hehe just kidding. I think what you are showing it's actually a great idea if you have an "old" phone and you want to use your tv for kodi. It's definitely faster and more reliable than the android boxes you can buy on ebay for 20-30 £ that always have issues.

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Thanks. The dogs make random appearances in a few of my videos

[@mpk_666]

Does it support hard ware with pd charging ? Can I transfer files from Ed card or card reader to hard drive without computer ? Please make a video about this !

[@leonardogabriel2480]

As the second question, sure, if it's conected to your phone you can acces the storage, as for pd, it's a very specific technology, I don't believe you could pass 100w to an common adapter Edit: since you have to use the data pins to power when pd

[@GM-wf6el]

I have an Unihertz Jelly 2E phone (Android 12), a 5 year old HDTV (not a Smart TV), an old USB mouse (I dont if it is USB 2.0 or 3.0) and a Sandisk Cruzer Glide 16 GB USB flash drive (bought in Nov. 2016 and I dont know if it is USB 2.0 or 3.0). I need to mirror the phone to the TV so I can have a bigger screen and dont have to look at the small phone screen all the time. The TV has an HDMI port. I need to connect the mouse to the phone so I can look, tap and swipe on the TV instead of looking, tapping and swiping at the small phone screen. I need to connect the flash drive to the phone so I can access the files. Can someone recommend 1 adapter hub or something that is available at Walmart or Amazon that can handle these all at the same time (instead of buying 2 or more separate adapters or hubs). Thanks.

[@dplj4428]

Please read instructions

[@fhcgfucg1086]

keyboard?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Yes, it works with a keyboard

[@vanister83]

Thankssssssssssss

[@iliehar]

If you conect power on Hub the Phone charging? Thanks

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Yes, the USB C port passes power through it.

[@amrutkumarkatigar9122]

Nothing's gonna beat samsung dex

[@siddharthkshirsagar5159]

Why bother with all the cables when you can mirror your phone wirelessly using different methods like chromecast or built in casting feature. That way you have your phone in your hand, sitting nicely away from the tv & controlling it. This is good for old phones or cracked phones. Why do you want to go back in time? 😛

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Not all phones can cast. Plus this does more than just video out. It's got USB ports as well for pugging in external devices.

[@siddharthkshirsagar5159]

Thats what i said, its good for old phones. And your video doesnt show any other use of it.

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

@@siddharthkshirsagar5159 I'm confused at what you are saying. This video is showing use of the adapter with a mouse and hdmi out. If you mean it's not showing casting, why would it, it's about the adapter and the HDMI port.

[@Bluewhale123456]

If I donate $40 for you can you test it with ssd and see if it's working?

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Yes, but every SSD is different. I may test one that works, and yours still may not.

[@Bluewhale123456]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviews No problem I'm sure it will works in your side

[@Bluewhale123456]

And If I donate to you $100 USD can you test in video how to connect SSD and charge your android type C phone in the same time through USB hub or any similar option today? I tried many USB hub from PNY all in one 9 ports but it's not working and I want to use the SSD and charge my phone in the same time because the SSD use too much battery.

[@Bluewhale123456]

@@MonkeyingAroundReviews If I donate $220 USD can you finish today or tomorrow? You promised to finish.

[@StinkeeCheese-xp1fp]

You just discovered how to make a computer with a TV and a USBC hub

[@Bluewhale123456]

If I donate $220 USD can you finish today or tomorrow? You promised to finish.

[@nandubt6391]

This is name

[@MonkeyingAroundReviews]

Czhoon USB C Hub at amzn.to/2CZG7Ff

[@hkitm]

Bad audio. Bye.

[@tranjavanadbia123]

Start lifting weights.

[@republicansthatdidntvotefo1605]

👍👏👍 zoom meetings..

[@baghdadiabdellatif1581]

Thank you