How To Control 2 Computers With 1 Keyboard & Mouse! | Ugreen USB 2.0 Switch Setup & Review

[@OldManSolus]

I'm glad this video popped up first in my search. Got straight to the point and showed me exactly what I needed to know.

[@nephew_tom]

Ok, so both computers a connected to the same monitor. An previous to use the Kvm switch, he does the monitor switch at 4:41 Which was something it was not very clear to me in the video...

[@jayde_sloth_life8076]

I think he would unplug the mouse and keyboard from his first computer and plug it into this second computer.

[@hunter-in-the-shadows]

he changed the input on the monitor with the TV remote. what the device dose is remove the need to have to transfer the keyboard and mouse.

[@Mcannon1962]

Perfect answer to my question. Just purchased the 3.0 version through your link. Thank you.

[@stayhumble3245]

you could have tried mouse with borders from microsoft

[@mattxstarx]

i just got a new job and wanted to also have access to my personal gaming laptop without looking too inconspicuous. this looks like exactly what i need, just ordered thanks!

[@davidpena9698]

I thought I was going to have to get a KVM for sure but thanks to this video I realized I can just use this switch with hdmi for my work pc and display port for my gaming pc

[@zidrag]

Thank you for this short and informative video. Currently having a laptop running Linux for work and my Windows for other tasks and games, so I think this will be a really great improvement.

[@lingrush395]

I wish you showed how you connected the monitor?

[@truckngamer8897]

I think most Monitors come with multiple display imports. Mine has 1 Display port and 2 hdmi

[@G_RAThbun]

I was going to ask the very same question. I see you have already answered it. I will give that a try, thanks for your video.

[@2684dennis]

this is about usb Peripherals, and not hdmi displays. so its probaly gonna be as easy as plug in the the usb-a from youre motherboard to the switch input, and than your peripherals in the switch output, that should work. and in some cases you need a extra usb-c power cable. (probaly when you use rgb keyboards that uses 2 cables ,1 for keyboard and 1 for rgb)

[@2684dennis]

@@truckngamer8897 this is about usb Peripherals, and not hdmi displays. so its probaly gonna be as easy as plug in the the usb-a from youre motherboard to the switch input, and than your peripherals in the switch output, that should work. and in some cases you need a extra usb-c power cable.

[@Blazer3434]

Hdmi

[@fearthebeard6712]

Thank you for the Video! Ordered the 2.0 with your link! Keep up the great work!

[@irishRocker1]

if you just want to switch mouse and keyboard, get a KVM. it will switch the display as well. My 34inch ultrawide G34WQ has one built in. One usb c cable goes to the laptop and it passes through display, mouse and keyboard.mouse and keyboard plug into the monitor. So use it mostly for desktop but if i need to work, i plug in one usb C cable and can switch back and forth with one click each time. USB switches are more for hardware like audio interfaces etc. doesnt make sense to use it for two computers and have to also switch video when a KVM is designed for that

[@Sworn973]

How is the video frequency on it? Does it allow right frequency like 144 or 240?

[@Neoshadow42]

A KVM, a good one that doesn't introduce latency into your setup, costs considerably more than a USB switch.

[@OzbuscusGames]

Will this allow for both Monitors to work on both PCs? I need to swap between a PC and a Laptop and I want to use dual monitors for both

[@mr.indian4226]

Use mouse without borders

[@chuhayosorio4176]

Hi how did you connect 1 monitor to 2 pc. Can you make a video as well? Thank you

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

I absolutely need this for my work laptop and my home desktop, as I'm sick and tired of using 2 sets of mice and keyboard.

[@CaptainVelveeta]

Info starts @ 01:40

[@thereborne5219]

ive been looking for this, i own multiple servers and its ass to try snd replug my stuff everytime

[@xellaz]

I use a 4 port USB KVM switch that enables me to use the same mouse, keyboard, speakers, and game controller on my Gaming PC (5950X+3090), Mini PC (5900HX), and Steam Deck. All are connected to the same monitor (Samsung Odyssey Neo G8). 😁

[@RAVisuals]

Heck yeah! It makes productivity so much smoother

[@R.C_Ortiz]

Does your KVM switch support high refresh rates for your monitor?

[@xellaz]

@EuromonkeyVW I use a USB KVM switch, not an HDMI or Displayport switch. I only use one monitor. But yes, my monitor is 4K, 240Hz, HDR, GSYNC, 1000+ nits monitor (Samsung Odyssey Neo G8).

[@ba6man-404]

Can I connect goxlr to this? And switch between gaming and streaming pc?

[@nathanshaw4189]

@@xellaz​Sounds like you're using a "USB Switch", not a "USB KVM Switch". The V in KVM is for Video, but what you're using is only switching USB peripherals. 🤓

[@garywhite481]

thanks a lot of help to the point not a lot of waisted talk Older people need help in simple words you saved me thanks

[@squatch545]

How do you connect two computers to the same monitor(s) though?

[@Julia-go1tf]

you can connect one by hdmi, other by display port and change input source in monitor settings

[@dfanman1]

I bought this switch and it works just like it does with you, thanks for the video it really helped me out.

[@ShivaEditz]

When you use this switch does your pc utilise the full 144hz refresh rates? or does it only goes upto 60hz refresh rates? Please answer me if you could I am thinkin of buying something similar.

[@tierneykj]

I did not see how you connected the monitor. I have this product and it has no HDMI output for a monitor. How did you share the same monitor with both computers?

[@uninterestingbagel2501]

the device he is talking about only switches usb devices between the two pcs. As for how he switched between two pcs, he used something called kvm switch which he did not mention

[@calicojack4618]

if your monitor does have other output other than HDMI i.e. DP, DVI, then you can plug in another one to your other computer, then you should have an option to your monitor controls which output that you would like to use in between HDMI and the other one.

[@Zonex1xfn]

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[@tinasally379]

GREAT Video!!! Wasn't sure if I could even do something like this... so I did a search and your video came up... thank you for posting it 👍👍👍

[@AzadarieHussainya]

I'm actually concerned about if there will be any input delay for when I'm gaming on other pc(gaming pc)?

[@lunablackheart855]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I'm ordering one today!

[@yungsneezy20]

does this work with a tablet? (usb c to hdmi)

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

So, if I understand this correctly... with the KVM switch on AMAZON, it can be setup to switch one Keyboard, one Mouse - between 2 computers using 1 display... (the only configuration possible with the switch box) - OR between 2 computers with each its own display... that way the screen on computer 2 can be up and displaying while computer 1 is the one being controlled by the Keyboard and the mouse

[@Toma-621]

This is great for people with a PC x Console set up. Some games on console support KBM so it's great for that too but its especially useful for sending out quick text chats on your console game without having to unplug your keyboard from your pc

[@lucaswade._]

That’s great! I was thinking of buying a mini pc so I can stream, make vids etc and I was panicking about how I would set up my kbm to both.

[@shi-woonyi2605]

Will probably get one for my Steam Deck and PC, but I need a dock too, I guess. Time to think how to place them on my table, so it doesn't look cramped, x)

[@lucaswade._]

@@shi-woonyi2605 I’m dumb what’s a dock lmao

[@shi-woonyi2605]

@@lucaswade._ Docking Station, I am bad at explaining but if you google "Docking Station" you will know what I mean.

[@neonpolo]

that's exactly why im looking for a device like this too lol

[@donchooluvit3275]

Sadly, anyone with a Razer Keyboard using this device, you will run into issues. I work from home on a laptop, and have my personal pc in there too. switching back and forth causes an issue with Razer synapse where the keybaord will begin "sticking/spamming" keys, forgetting macros exist, locking up for 5-10 seconds. Razer's response, don't use a KVM.

[@explained3799]

Thank you. I knew there had to be a solution that cost less than $800. :) Ordered & awaiting delivery!!!

[@faarekylling2176]

Thank you for the recommendation. Would this also work just fine between a gaming PC and a work laptop?

[@TheMurphination]

Thank you so much for this recommendation!! I was skeptical to try it at first because I wanted to try and have this work between my PC and Mac, but it worked like a charm!!

[@noblereign492]

Awesome presentation!! Is there a way to control two PCs at the same time without switching between them? I would like to experiment with a game I enjoy playing. My wife and I play a game together, so when she's at work it would be nice if I could set her character beside mine and help level her at the same time I am. Just curious though.

[@Travels_Tunes]

I use Kensington Thunderbolt dock for my Mac and PC. They share with 1 monitor, audio interface, mouse, keyboard, and external drives

[@BlenderBug]

Just install barrier on both computers. It’s free. No button clicking required. Your cursor will slide from one OS screen to another OS screen

[@ic5838]

Outstanding! There is also a download software call Synergy. This takes some computer savey to log into your pc, no box. I perferred the switch box you presented. Thank you very much.

[@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen]

Thank you so much for this video. I've watched a few this morning & yours was, by far, the clearest & simplest. I appreciate that you showed us the full setup & then demonstrated how it worked. I just purchased this switch (but in the USB 3 version, which I probably didn't need) and will be using it to share with my work laptop. One question I have, my laptop is a Surface Pro, do you know if there are any additional considerations? I have recently been provided a docking station for the surface & I believe I would just connect that to this switch, correct? Thank you for any additional help you can provide.

[@RAVisuals]

Hey Chris! If your surface has a usb connection on that docking station then this should work just fine!

[@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen]

@@RAVisuals Thank you so much for the reply. I'm relieved to hear that. I have almost everything I need and will be setting it up soon.

[@RobertSmith-gd9yq]

This is exactly what I need RN. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnviera3884]

Some of them also have a built-in audio interface with a 3.5 mm output jack. So you could share your main sound system while working on either computer

[@ShivaEditz]

Hi, can you explain me how does that work I am a little bit confused? could you also share me some options which inculde 3.5mm output jack please?

[@johnviera3884]

It’s the same hook up as the video above. But it shares your audio so that you could run two computers with one audio system

[@ShivaEditz]

@@johnviera3884Okay thanks!

[@Adam-kv6zg]

I wasn't looking at the screen and heard that static noise at 4:04 and thought my computer freaked out lmao thank you for this information, i didn't know the micro usb port in the back was for extra juice!

[@G_RAThbun]

I watched your video a couple weeks ago and shut it to do that with mine. And it works great thank you very much for this excellent video,

[@angelogarcia9881]

Bought the 3.0 device version for a discount on amazon, having difficulty switching from one computer to another in one monitor. I tried several attempts to unplug&connect device, but it continues to show one computer only. Upset with the device, your video makes it look easy-to-use

[@MissAelona]

Bought the switch however the 5v wire that's inbeded in any USB cable causes an overcharge between the 2 computers. Meaning that, if you have one device on, and once device off, there's a current leak going from the PC that is on, towards the PC that is off, it's missing some diodes. The only way to avoid this overcharge is to DIY 2 USB cables where you snip the 5v red wire off. And power the switch through a universal phone charger. Would not recommend using it with the cables as is. Because if there's irregularities on the circuit, they transfer to the "turned off" machine as well.

[@arielzabatecuizon5147]

hi, can this usb switch support a keyboard with RGB backlit? We don't have power supply problem with it?

[@Skrenja]

I wish someone would design one with the inputs and outputs on one side. The way these KVM switches are designed, you end up with a mess of cables on your desk.

[@fazefake6498]

Exactly

[@daciannemes]

Just place it under/behind your desk. Lol

[@AURSX]

Just what I needed thank you so much bro

[@joshyip2900]

How about monitor? Do u use a switch for the display?

[@Mister-Salieri]

Pretty simple and awesome little tool. I've ordered the 3.0 version of that box. Can wait to see how it works!

[@cnascimentobr]

Great video! Thanks! In my case I've bought an MX keys from logitech and the M720 mouse also from logitech. With this setup I could switch between my notebooks easily. It's faster than your solution, but I needed something faster. If you use Windows on both computers or one Windows and one Mac, the best of all worlds is to use Logitech devices with the logitech options (flow) software. You can copy files between each other and use the mouse and keyboard without having to switch between them. If you use Linux, which is my case, there are tutorials that teach you how to do the same thing. Or if you want to spend money you can use Synergy, which is an internet solution that pairs two computers where one shares the mouse and keyboard as a server and the other as a client. With this in mind, the only thing I use today is a monitor switch because keyboard and mouse is solved.

[@astaroth5209]

Hey thanks for the vid really usefull. Do you think that using it can create some sort of delayed in your mouse or keybor if ne of this computers is being use for gaming?

[@liaoweien]

how do you share the monitor between windows and mac? Thanks

[@corpow6]

How did you use one monitor for two computers? You did not explain that part but that is what you did. Please help. Thanks.

[@mattbrn4369]

that has nothing to do with USB , your monitor has several inputs. You can use each one to connect to a different device. for Example a Display Port to Gaming PC and a HDMI to Play Station. If your monitor does not have that or you want to use 1 Input of your monitor for more than 1 PC, you have to use a KVM Switch

[@Paiixy]

Did you connect your monitor to it via usb? I notice only one monitor switches. Great vid!

[@daveratchford3785]

Yep. REALLY helpful. Liked & subscribed.

[@Ald4r]

When switching between the two computers my microphone becomes static-y for a small period of time. makes it pretty awkward whenever I am trying to twitch scenes, manage alerts or type in chat.

[@chibuzoboltzmann]

I wish they come with wireless output option. Or wireless remote switch so I attach that to the keyboard. Or option to dedicate a key on the keyboard for the switching such as Ctrl+Alt+1.

[@JustSmilinn]

Did you ever try synergy? What was your opinion?

[@HetfieldJames90]

Cheers bud! Great help!

[@christeschke9844]

Wish it had another way to switch other than a button on the device. Like some KVM's that allow a double key hit (like F12) to switch

[@mintmindy]

Thank you! This is so helpful! Getting it now!

[@bossman762x39]

do you know if i could use a usb to usb c cable to one my macbook pro instead of one of the include usb to usb cables? i would have my macbook pro as one computer and my windows 10 desktop as the second.

[@raphaelsousa2046]

does it works with wireless keyboard and mouse?

[@TangoCharlie-p8l]

@RA Visuals..I have a laptop running on 2 monitors using my dock station..If I buy this device can I do the same setup with the different laptop and this new device.

[@pereira9999]

can I output the peripherals with a BT adapter so I can use a laptop without cables?

[@maseehsiddiqui1499]

Man I want to display both the PCs on the same screen (not at the same time) can you please show how to do it as well ?

[@TDOWLP]

KVM i would guess

[@TomatoSoup100]

Hello, can you also connect a ps4 and laptop and also switch between displays?

[@kibur93]

Thank guy for a cheap and easy solution!

[@MechanicalRoosterGaming]

Does this add latency or any type of delay in your keyboard? My keyboard is super fast and I don’t want to slow it down with this but man I would love to use this device

[@jacquesjuniorbarends613]

I have a question, Would it work for a Xbox One S and Pc? [Please and Thank you :-)....]

[@ZaKeRGFX]

For most people a RDP connection from gaming PC to the other will be enoguh i think

[@Mid.G.]

Now if you could also swtich the input on your monitor at the same time

[@californiadreams9408]

This switch it possible use with sound card like Komplete audio 1 or Scarlett Focusrite?

[@armyofninjas9055]

Don't use interfaces off hubs

[@SuperInferius]

is there a way to keybind that button on the kmv device to one on your keyboard or mouse? I don't want to be reaching out to the kmv device everytime - would be nice if i could press, for example, one of the extra buttons on my gaming mouse or just a key on the keyboard

[@tuexss]

that would be awesome. I guess it needs some gaming hardware company to come up with a solid solution.

[@darlingdior]

does this work for clamshelled macbook pro?

[@keithbacalso9433]

I have a macbook so if my macbook is turned off, can we use the UGREEN switch to turn it on? or... do I have to open my Macbook to just to turn it on?

[@fretzeleealfornon8684]

this is just what I needed. Thanks!

[@KeannoDiomino]

Question: If you have 2 monitor and 2 pc, can you like just hover the mouse over the next monitor to go to the other pc? Or that is not possible?

[@xCJETER]

What about the remote? Do we need that or does everything switch with the press of that button on the device?

[@Rey_Sharp]

Will this device work w an hdmi adapter for dual monitors? Right now my mom uses one of her lap top on dual monitors w an hdmi adapter and her other laptop she just doesn’t use w the monitors. But I’m wondering if I plug the usb part of the adapter in one of the usb ports, will both the monitors be accessible ?

[@darkbelg]

This is the exact thing i was looking for. I don't need to buy another expensive keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth switch. Have you had any issues with latency?

[@MsGul]

So if I want to download huge file to my sad from secodn PC but switch to use first Pc will if be still downloading from second Pc

[@JumboTTV]

This looks amazing.. Does anyone know if this is better than using 'Mouse without borders'? You can do that for free with software using your local connection but I won't finish building my second PC until tomorrow to find out.

[@PTSOPHOTO]

Perfect tutorial. My question now is how can I essentially share 1 display port from my monitor to switch between my pc and my MacBook. I have a USB hub Caldigit TS3 Plus which has just one display port

[@jakubgolab8671]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing you're just using one mouse and one keyboard with two computers. What are you doing to split the video of each computer to go to one monitor?

[@humaj19]

"Here, lemme refer you to a volume licensing scam, and then a hot tip for those of you wanting a USB switch: get a USB switch."

[@humaj19]

mmm bb flame and downvote me yeah

[@anabell7184]

thanks for this. just received my new laptop so this is perfect timing :)

[@qsam14]

What I wonder is would this work between an iMac and PC?

[@pino7701]

Hi, on the video you showed how to plug in the two USB cables, but you pluged in another small device ...what is that ?? thanks

[@Godschosenpeople666]

its the mouse, it's just wireless so it uses reciever

[@iknow3335]

what about sharing two same monitors (dual mon) with two PCs ?

[@iknow3335]

oh, you have listed the KVM switch. Thanks a lot

[@stefanilic4303]

Thanks man, that's exactly what I needed 👍

[@Stevef65YT]

Can u use that on a xbox one or series s 6 months later no one replied dawg!!!

[@jeetray11]

What about connecting the monitor as well?

[@jasonharris7429]

Nice! Thanks for info!

[@tangonik]

when switching does the pc working like a new usb is connecting or the keyboard/mouse are wotking instantly (like nevere disconnected) ?

[@KP-xi4bj]

Does it automatically switch to the second computer's display or would you have to manually change the input on the monitor? I noticed you used the remote to change your monitor's input before you hit the button on the KVM, hence, the question.

[@RAVisuals]

This is only a KM switch or a peripheral switch. if you need something that also switches your screens you need a "KVM" switch which includes video outputs

[@MrJekkoh]

​@@RAVisuals Is that what you used? Or did you use two devices (USB switch for peripherals and another device for screens)? What is the other device?

[@robwinemiller9712]

this is what i'm looking for because i have an older computer which has my autocad program on it, and will be getting possibly new computer to run newer windows and office programs, i saw you do something to switch monitor to use with the 2 computers, what did you do in that application as well?

[@severedtendons1249]

Brilliant thank you, ordered the 3.0 version,

[@TheMajorcore]

Hello, Is there a way where I can use one mouse to control two cursors/pointers on two different windows OS in sync/at the same time?

[@mediarZYT]

Great video! Question: Is there any input using this switch instead of directly connecting the mouse and keyboard?

[@Poncheezy]

Would i be able to use this to connect my Logitec Wheel to pc and console?

[@kiranwatumull794]

This is awesome... My husband and I share an office setup and we have been able to have the monitors connected to both my docking stations and just select which device on the monitor when we are using it... However, for our mouse/keyboard, we were always moving the dongle from docking station and this will solve this problem! thank you!. Question for you, is there a switch that we should be using to also connect the monitor so that we will change the full set up (monitor/keyboard & mouse) all with 1 thing?

[@bapufromUK]

Question .. I have three laptop, one wireless keyboard and one wireless mouse , so can I connect two Bluetooth to this device along with 3 laptop ? Or do I need something else ?

[@lennox469]

Can you use this switcher for xbox and PC

[@RAVisuals]

I believe so!

[@brendarunkle8796]

question i am stuck what did you hook up to the monitor i did what youve done but im only being to use one computer.