USB hub not working? Powered Vs Unpowered

Today I discuss briefly USB hubs - Powered or Unpowered, what's the difference?
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[@saffirechanning7286]

YES, you've helped me to understand WHY all of my USB sticks don't work at the same time, when I have 'em connected to my USB hub! I thought my hub was broken but you've explained what really goin' on with it. THANKS!

[@taylor22222222]

Very useful information. I'm sure we're all here for the same reason, but I think my problem lies more with the hub itself... It completely (well, almost) bricks my PC while plugged in, mainly during boot up, sleep, restart, shut down.. as soon as I unplug it, it goes right back to normal. It's the weirdest thing. I am new to USB-c ports on a PC (that's all that mine offers) and all of my wireless accessories (not over Bluetooth) require the typical USB 2.x/3x so I have to have a hub. I'm not sure how a USB c out struggles with a mouse and/or keyboard transceiver 😒 Getting a new hub later today and I guess I will update about how it goes compared to the one I most recent got (I hope it helps someone out there scrolling around). Anyways, I'll post an update tomorrow or the next day if all goes well with the package in transit lol.

[@JeremiasSR512]

literally the best (at least on english) video on the matter of Powered Vs Unpowered USB hubs. thank you.

[@TechTesseract]

+Gesshoku01 Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@FairwayJack]

good stuff ... can you advise the required output on an adapter for 4 port USB hub ?

[@emmausroad777]

Great advice, explains the problem I had using mine with a 2TB external hard drive, thanks

[@Obmuj]

Brilliant. New USBC adapter hub and one USB3 port on the hub (used for my File History backup) just stops after a while. I unplugged iPhone USB charger plug (also in the hub on another port) and of course (derr me) it was probably trying to draw power to charge (even though no phone was actually attached, btw) but as soon as I took that connection out the one with problems (File History USB stick backup to remind you) popped back to life. So point is: that bit of info on power and usage of several items was the answer so, as I say, brilliant for a well explained solution to problem. Thank you.

[@mannybeats7775]

Thank you so much bro!! This was so helpful!👌

[@NayanRanjanMukerje]

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POWER ADAPTOR THAT ONE CAN USE WITH THESE 4 PORT HUBS?

[@HBProductions.]

From what I've seen personally and based on the info he mentioned...1 usb port= 500mA or .5 Amp, so a 4 port hub would need a 2 amp output power supply just to power all the ports evenly. That doesn't take into account bandwidths or power spikes. Small devices like USB flash drives will differ from HD/SSD in that power consumption dept. Looking @ a SATA 3.0 Bandwidth HD, it indicates 5v - 690mA & 12v - 600mA. Another says 5v - 700mA & no info for 12v. So in short I'd conclude you need a very top notch power supply that can output at least 2.5mA at 5v if you wanna power drives in combination with usb's or other peripherals in one of these multi port hubs that tend to be Chinese cheap-o hardware. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

[@CTZN1]

Those slot are 5V input. Recommended to use 5V 2.4A chargers.

[@carriewhite2378]

i have question i have the 1st one you showed and i was wondering what is that little charging place on the side of it for again?

[@Fuiape]

Hey wait! so I plug one side to the energy socket and the other side, the USB port to the USB computer port? and that's about it? will the computer will recognize the thing I plug into the hub?

[@groovyshades8055]

Great vid but I'm still confused as to what one to buy so if you buy a powered one it won't work because of the band width so what one should I buy is the question. I have just bought an iMac 2017 help

[@stijnvanderwulp9364]

Thx for the vid, really helped me out!XD

[@TechTesseract]

+Stijn van der Wulp No problem bro! :D

[@rockphysician6234]

That helps me a lot. I thought that my hub is one with issue but now I know...Thank You❤❤

[@markhamilton5977]

I have nearly the same device as that what is the power supply called to connect up to it?

[@JosesGarage101]

Hi. I got 2 usb hub 3.0 with AC power adapter that comes with it but non of the hubs works. When I plug my audio interface it dies instantly. When i plug it to my computers usb the interface works perfectly. How can i fix this problem?

[@cds01665]

What power supply do I need for the first usb hub.?

[@gamerider4976]

what type of power source should we use? I did not get any charger for the usb hub itself. What should i do?

[@leonjohnsonjr3331]

Which hub can i use for big Hard drives to work everytime i hook up my 2tb to the hub the harddrive started a ticking sound

[@GhoSt-gj2bw]

volts and amp of the charger please? not even in description?

[@stevenaustin4591]

hey, I just got that EXACT same USB hub with the switches etc off Wish.com - WHERE can I get a Plug for extra power?! the socket is tiny on that thing!!

[@Marioscollectibles89]

Helped out a lot! I was going to get rid of my USB hub lol

[@SinceSpacies]

"It would be awesome if we could reach 50 subscribers" LOL Look at you now! Well done.

[@TechTesseract]

Haha Ikr crazy! Thanks man 👊

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[@ajrub3466]

Great video! Clears all of my problems thanks!

[@TechTesseract]

+BUDDY BROS Great! Thanks bro! :)

[@michelleward1406]

Thank you was about to throw mine out thinking it was useless but then you came up from a search in KZbin

[@alexavila8118]

If your going to use a dc jack please make sure you don’t get one that is over the limit of voltage I ruined two items.

[@FairwayJack]

what is the limit for a 4 port hub?

[@RedMatienzoVCTW]

How many volts can I input there?

[@ronloveflying]

Thanks for the video. One question. Can you leave the power supply on all the time or I'll have to switch it off every every time I shutdown the computer?

[@greatbaracuda6164]

i have a external hard drive that has no separate power port and only rely on usb cable but laptop is not giving enough power to the ext hd. How do i know if the usb hub is powered and not just a regular splitter? there are many crooked sellers that claim their product are powered

[@sherifmousa5261]

what is the recommended adapter power (watt and current) for your 4 usb hub?

[@hammody_gaming]

If you found the answer pls tell me

[@rocas4087]

my usb hub just randomly starts connecting and disconnecting, some times it is just one device but sometimes everything. I have 3 devices on the hub, a keyboard, mouse and a headset. Btw im using a laptop and never experienced problems with the usb ports without using hubs. When im using hubs, I always haver the same problem this is the third one. I already checked all power options and the OS cant disconnect them so I dont know. could this be what you're saying, a power problem? Do i need to use a power suply?

[@iJamie8467x]

I should buy this. I recently bought a Oculus Rift and that used almost all my ports :(

[@artsandlife152]

Guys... What happens when sudden power outage occurs? And you have and External Harddrive connected to self-powered hub... Will the External HDD be damaged?

[@ydok400]

artsandlife it shouldn't it would be like cutting power from it However if you are in the middle of transferring a file you could corrupt your data

[@tonivanderpool1934]

Thank you for explaining , to this not computer or tech savvy lady. Now I have got the correct info. Again, THANKS SOOO MUCH ...

[@muhammadarief958]

hi, nice info.. question, how much voltage that you recommend to get more power for it ?

[@tihomir7]

Not about voltage. Metter of wattage

[@Juos10kustu]

how many volts does this hub take? i have the same hub but im going to find a power supply for it. it came with out it..

[@carladasilva1075]

exactly the answer i needed, thank you

[@TechTesseract]

+Carla Dasilva Great, you're welcome! :D

Do you think i can use a powered USB Hub on a PS5?

[@ipKonfig]

yeah, this was helpful ty. my mouse wouldn't come on on my 4 port just hope i didn't fry my USB ports on my motherboard now doing this.. well, off to purchase a powered one

[@pistols1702]

i have the 7 port version of the hub you have in the video, my problem was that i had 6 devices on it (mouse, keyboard, mic, webcam, usb sound card and my phone cable) all of my peripherals were lighting up but then, they all seem to have cut out, but the lights were still on. once i switched them off and switched them back on again, it still wasnt working. (i didnt try plugging an extra power supply in yet cuz im lazy and i dont wanna run up to my attic rn)

[@RedMatienzoVCTW]

I have too. But how many voltage you input? Sorry for my grammar.

[@xynocode]

@@RedMatienzoVCTW maybe need 5 volt??

[@lamptabled]

thanks for the info. i was wondering why i was getting so many usb not recognized errors and this solved it for me

[@Bassjunkie_1]

I bought the 7 port version of that but i made sure it game with a plug.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

I do have hdmi switch that came with usb cable for power and it fit perfectly on my usb hub

[@MrFunnyMint]

Thanks, I was wondering what was this extra port in my hub

[@itsyash4172]

Which type of pin is needed for external power (the name of the pin)

[@fdleothelionkid6176]

I have the a 4 ports one and I use it for my mouse and keyboard on ps4 for when I'm playing games such as minecraft The lights on the devices will turn on but they keep disconnecting and reconnecting or just not responding when the lights are still on

[@TheRealCeles]

Did u ever fix this because this is happening to me but on laptop

[@BradSnyder1]

Great explanation!

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks buddy!

[@in_direct]

plz i need answers i used a non-powerd usb hub like yours and plugged in an adaptor to get more power btw i used only my keyboard and mouse then after i plugged it in it light up like usual then i relized that it wasnt working then i removed it and put in back straight back to the pc then only half of the rgb worked and didnt even respond same as the mouse but no rgb help dude my mouse and key board are expensive

[@pedrofernandez5547]

Does it make any lag when you play games?

[@aryankhadka5461]

What type of adpater need to charge it??

[@1AnimeFinder]

how do i know if my usb power ac is working on my hub?

[@AJC19811]

Can I plug this in a power bank to give it power??

[@faraazfadra2433]

very educative info Josh ... I have been tearing my hair apart since dogs ages as to why my peripherals wont work with usb hubs... however, i still have a doubt.. since the usb port recognises a device in that specific port, then how does it differentiate between all devices when connected via a USB hub? i am an avid gamer and use sim racing equipment which needs to be connected via usb. for example if i connect my racing wheel, gear shifter, other various peripherals, headphones / mouse etc, via a usb hub, will it all be recognised separately as separate devices (given that its a powered hub and drawing enough power) ??? your inputs will b of great help .. thanks !

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks mate - As regards your question... Without going into too much detail, yeah your computer knows the difference of devices that are plugged in, the hub basically just makes your computer think it's got more available inputs, it doesn't care how many (well technically it does, you can have a maximum of 127 USB devices connected to the host at one time) - All that really matters is that they get enough power. Saying that, you are always better off putting your high speed devices (ones that use a lot of data bandwidth) straight into primary ports instead of using hubs, stuff like hard drives, flash drives, webcams etc. All your slower gear like controllers and mice can go into hubs. So yeah, to condense that: Yes, your computer will recognize them as separate devices. High speed stuff straight into computer ports if possible. And use a powered USB hub! Hope that answers your question! :D

[@faraazfadra2433]

Thanks for your reply Josh and a Happy New Year ! but doesnt it depend on the motherboard? like what the motherboard detects as an input in a specific port ? or the number of PCIe controller cards ? EDIT- i cant really explain what exactly I am trying to convey but hope you are getting a picture of it !?

[@TechTesseract]

Faraaz Fadra No worries mate! Hmm, I'm not really sure what you mean, are you having a specific problem trying to get something to work?

[@greengangz]

my usb hub fixed itself when i was in the middle of the video, how nice!

[@lex7849]

Thanks! This rly helped

[@scrubhubgaming569]

Where can a get together e of those power cables and what do i search

[@MuhammadAli-hb9kf]

I plugged my hub to an extra power supply it burned out why?

[@asnarkyname.1500]

To much power going in fried it

[@ViktorVano]

USB needs 5V DC. You probably plugged in 12V or something. Also make sure that output is 5V DC, can not be AC, otherwise it will burn out again.

[@CatFace8885]

The manufacturer of your usb hub was too much of an idiot to make the power input go through a resistor.

[@FairwayJack]

@@ViktorVano ..you sure it's DC ...another comment says 5V 5amp AC adapter ... ??

[@ViktorVano]

@@FairwayJack but AC adapter and DC output are two different things. DC output matters. Adapters have AC inputs, that's why they are called AC adapters, but they usually have DC output :)

[@Lettuce_Play]

Thank yo for this. I have a 4-port Adesso one. I plugged 4 portable SSD drives into it and it messed things up. I even tried plugging just one SSD and I noticed it would keep connecting/disconnecting every so often (maybe 20 seconds to 50 seconds). So I don't know what's up with that. I unplugged it, and just plugged directly and no problems.

[@doggo1603]

hey man i plug a portable sdd in a usb hub but it just blink and laptop doesnt detect it any solutions?

[@debobratabiswas7611]

Hey bro I want to ask u something I have an old it 3rd gen pc which has only 2.0 usb port I want to use audient id 4 which has 3.0 port so how can I use the interface in my pc Can 3.0 work on 2.0 port if I use usb hub

[@wheel6685]

very informative!! ^_^

[@ThomasAndersonbsf]

something else besides electronics that hog power would be length of extension USB cable, so if you run *like me* a couple 10 foot cords off a hub that is not powered, to a low power device like a webcam, and think "well crap I guess the cables are just too long and getting too much interference" well no, I have ran 4 10 foot cords on a powered unit like you mention, and been OK, with one hub, and more if I insert a hub inbetween every 3 cable extensions of 10 foot (or two 15 foot which is about 5 and 2.66 meters respectively or close at least to that for those using metric lol) and once I added power to the hubs so they give that full 500mA of 5v to the hub ports, it solved the distance issue causing it to not give a signal, anyone who is planning on a raspberry pi based webcam security system, can use this to get the distance they need for all their cameras off plain wired USB powered cameras on the cheap, just so you all know :) SO the TLDR of this all is extra power helps overcome limitations on how much cable you are trying to power your device through, *also I use two wireless headsets and have one dongle 30 foot from my computer going in opposite directions in the house so one headset reaches the entire back yard, and the other will let me reach all the way out in the neighbors yard across the street ;)

[@pro.empire]

can i use it for multiple camera?

[@littlemousedude7547]

I did this an my computer restarted and now I smell smoke coming from my usb hub

[@justw4lkbesideme]

Too much amp/ampere maybe The 5v adapter variable from 500 miliamp/ma 1 ma, 2 am etc If u used big amp and the circuit cant handle it It will burn the circuit

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

Can someone that link me a USB hub that has omnidirectional output USBS. Specifically my problem is my powered USB 2.0 USB hub with 7 Sports doesn't let my flash drive and phone with USB on the go communicate when they're both plugged into the output ports.

[@margotmoore661]

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[@yt_LINOOX]

Hi can i use usb hub on my phone with otg and plug mouse and keyboard and charging while Playing?

[@abrarahmad00]

I have seen video and that USB hub killed the PC do should I use it

[@ryo5210]

I'm looking for a reliable USB Hub to connect to multiple SSD to transfer video footages into a external HD. Will I be limited by the bandwidth limitation or is there a more premium hub that I can buy which will provide equivalent speed directly from the motherboard's port?

[@junmardeterala6661]

But what size of dc charger do i use

[@splashaf]

Wait so why doesnt mine work?

[@RyEvns]

good vid dude, I have a problem where I thought ahead and got a powered hub... still cant get my keys / mouse / headset / webcam to work.

[@TechTesseract]

+ryan anthony evans Cheers bud - Hmm... weird... Is the USB port dodgy? I sometimes get a lot of problems when I try plugging stuff into USB 3.0, maybe try a USB 2.0 port?

[@jaberjeni8084]

thx bro

[@Sorjen108]

Hello Can anyone help? I am getting this message when plugging my 7-Ports USB Hub in any PCs/Laptop Win10, and in Win7 it only says Unknown device """ Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed): Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) A request for the USB device descriptor failed. """ I have tried Driver Easy, Disable fast startup and tried other USB Settings in power options, uninstalled all the USB drivers in device manager, but none of them worked. And not to mention that windows update determined that its the latest driver.. Any ideas?

[@asm7373]

I have connected my hub on laptop with an XBOX controller and a mouse and a laptop dual fan 7200rpm cooler, so will that be ok with unpowered??

[@farisfirdaus4744]

no

[@supasik1]

My problem is that it turns on but non of the ports work.... what's my issue then

[@eleanorfong5957]

Hi Josh, thanks for the video. It cleared some of my doubts. I would like to ask a question. Is the power from the powered usb hub dependent on the power output of the computer's usb port. I am using a usb device on a tablet pc (microsoft surface 3) and apparently it affects the performance of the usb device compared to when I use the device on my laptop. I was told by the manufacturer of the device that it is due to the limitation of the power output from the tablet pc. Thus i was thinking of using a powered usb hub to resolved this issue but I am not sure whether the power output from the usb hub is in part determined by the tablet's usb power output. My guess is it is not but i would like to seek advice from experts like you. Thanks a lot.

[@TechTesseract]

Hi Eleanor, you are right in thinking that using a powered USB hub will solve the problem of lack of power from the tablet - What device were you thinking of using with it? :) You should be fine though!

[@eleanorfong5957]

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I greatly appreciate it. I am using this human energy field measurement equipment called biowell. I have emailed the manufacturer the power requirement of the equipment and waiting for their reply. I hope everything will be fine and go smoothly. :)

[@thmusic2348]

i have bought a usb hub same like yours. i connected a 5v adapter in it. then i insert my audio interface (presonus audiobox) to it. my computer is not showing my interface. pls give a solution

[@TechTesseract]

FoTka Bazz ALWAYS connect audio interfaces directly to the computer USB ports, they're extremely glitchy when used with USB hubs.

[@iluvtacos38]

Mine isnt working. I dont know why. Is it the fact that I'm using a chromebook? I think so. Please respond.

[@girishrams614]

My snug multifunctional hub has power in it and my mouse also. But my arrow isn't moving

[@lilcow8199]

Thank you 🙏

[@marex1157]

I have that same USB hub, it leaks power back into the motherboard

[@joaopedrosousa5636]

How did you reach that conclusion and what are the affects of that (supposed) fact? Just curiosity of my part.

[@LeoLijo]

@@joaopedrosousa5636 It leaves the pc partially on since its feeding power when its off

[@DNFplays]

the weid thing is, i used my hub al the time, but now its started acting weird, it wont recoqnise any of my divices, and normally it works fine but now not anymore

[@briareoshecatonchires7232]

What's with the music?

[@StevenTorrey]

I hadn't considered bandwidth being affected.

[@kint5ugee]

you've saved me some money :)

[@richieplayzyt]

I looked up this video cause the first time I plugged my USB hub into my pc, the keyboard RGB was lighting up, but the keyboard itself wasn't working. I guess its either you check(for those USB hubs with on/off switches) if that specific USB port is on, or you re-plug the USB hub Hope this helps :)

[@Rimuru_0808]

www.samsung.com/in/tvs/hd-4003r/ I am planning to use a usb hub with this tv but i am wondering if it will work.. Can you help me?

[@exclamation_markyt2852]

when i insert my usb hub and pull it back out, it's smoking hot. what's the problem? also, the usb hub doesn't work at all

[@ilikegames9596]

U probably bought a pretty cheap one or you got scammed or it is broken

[@johnrush3634]

I learnd a lot thanks

[@TechTesseract]

+john rush You're welcome! :)

[@imeo5698]

I have the same hub usb and it not work

[@iluvtacos38]

i have the same exact one you have. Mine is for USB 3.0 though.

[@robertellis6413]

I'll try this but thing is I tried my wired mouse on a port WITHOUT the hub connected amd it Still didn't work

[@slightly_techy]

Tysm it was so helpful

[@yt_LINOOX]

Hi can i use usb hub on my phone with otg and plug mouse and keyboard and charging while Playing?

[@24321619]

Never found a USB hub that would work at all using usb 3.0 the same hub would work almost all usb 2.0 devices

[@Luk3Stein]

Will a keyboard and an XBOX wireless controller receiver work in Unpowered USB Hub? pls someone help

[@TechTesseract]

+Luk3Stein Yeah that'll work. I've got mine hooked up like that.

[@Luk3Stein]

you sure there not gonna be any power problems ? because i have to use them at the same time. thank you anyway.

[@novalfuzzy]

I have done that and I would say sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't work the wireless receiver will show up as unrecognized.

[@Luk3Stein]

what hub do you have? can you give me the exact product name?

[@Luk3Stein]

No as in they wont work?

[@Mez352]

Damn you look like claude from GTA III

[@brs2379]

claude doesn't have the same accent tho

[@edgararturogomezmeisel2217]

Good video

[@yozy4996]

Great Tutorial...

[@alwynbirch]

thanks mate

[@elizabethvalenciano2932]

Thanks

[@greenpixel_]

My Notebook has only 2 3.0 and 1 2.0. :(

[@carlosmagnomacieira8210]

Can you tell me if this HUB would be a good option? www.gearbest.com/cables-connectors/pp_165355.html It has a power adapter already...

[@AMHlocal]

Good video, background music is too overpowering