JideTech HDMI USB KVM Switch 16 Port Up to 4K@30Hz Resolution with USB 2.0 Hub Support Hotkey Mouse Switching for Linux, Windows, Mac, Unix

UPDATE 2: I was having some struggles with the audio, and finally got my RGB speakers to work by turning on the hot keys, and then CTRL+CTRL+P+ENTER to enable the "loudspeaker" setting. This is also in the manual.UPDATE: I was able to disable the beep! It's amazing how helpful reading the user manual can be...With the hotkey thing on, you press the right CTRL button twice, then B, then Enter. Don't hold them!So my set up is a brand new PC I built like last week (Dec 2024) and a work laptop that's currently a lenovo thinkpad of some sort. I additionally have my mechanical keyboard (wired) and my logitech mouse that uses a USB dongle plugged in.When I initially set everything up, my mouse kept becoming unresponsive, but once I turned off the "hot key" thing, all was well! My keyboard initially had some issues being recognized by both PCs, but I'm typing this review with my keyboard connected through the KVM now. I just had to unplug it and plug it back in, which is an issue I've had occasionally with my previous KVM as well. I assume (based on my limited experience) that this is just a thing that happens sometimes.I was also very impressed with the build quality of this! It's hefty! I love that it comes with a remote too.My one complaint is the fact that when you switch from one PC to another, it lets out a single beep that is as loud and shrill as my fire alarm and I CANNOT stand it. It doesn't matter if it only lasts a second, it's the worst!! If someone can tell me how to disable it, or I figure out how to disable it on my own, I'll report back.Overall though this thing is great so far.

A small and non-problematic KVM switch that works smoothly.Pros:- Includes latest tech. updates likeHDMI2.0, 60HZ, 4K, Auto EDID, HDCP support.- Having a USB 2.0 Hub on board is a big plus for the multimedia keyboards or multi key mouses.- Included with the package; 4 sets of (This is 2 sets in most of the other brands) HDMI and USB cables and a wired switch button.- No problems with icon placements on desktops when switch back and forth between devices.- Using keyboard shortcuts for switching devices is very easy. You can assign Ctrl, Scroll Lock or Num Lock keys as the master key to use with device numbers.Cons:- Not that a big problem maybe but when I plugged my laptop to the switch over laptop’s docking station, there is a lag between switches. For example, from laptop to Raspberry takes 13-14 seconds and from Raspberry to laptop takes 4 seconds only. If I connect my laptop directly from its HDMI port, it only takes 3-4 seconds when switching to Raspberry. I don’t know if I can do something to overcome this problem and improve switching speed when on docking station. Please shed a light if someone knows.- I’m using a Logitech MX Anywhere 2S mouse. This works very good on PC side with all its shortcut buttons on the left side when you connect it from the USB 2.0 hub on the switch. On Raspberry side, only left, right and scroll wheel works. Shortcut buttons which I assigned the copy-paste transactions doesn’t work. But I’m not sure if this is because of the kvm switch itself or Raspberry operating system.- When switching between PC and Raspberry 4, scroll wheel works on Raspi side BUT only if you use Ctrl+Z (Enter) combination. This shortcut has given on JideTech website for a possible lag problem on Raspberrys but I discovered that it works for re-activating the scroll wheel also. I’m again not sure about what is the source of this problem. Mouse, Switch or Raspberry?But as you can see, all of the cons I mentioned above are manageable things somehow and at the end of the day I’m really happy with my decision.Maybe JideTech can enlighten me for my small problems after reading my review. Thx JideTech.

For the price this is a great buy. Total $104, comes with switch, remote and all cables - 4 HDMI, 4 USB, switch remote, and one male to male mini USB (for the remote)My setup - two laptops - both old Intel i-7 Haswell generation. Connecting to Acer 24 inch 1080p monitor. Delivers 60 Hz frame rate that is the limit of the laptop and monitor. I also have a UHD 34 inch monitor capable of 75HZ that I will test and update if I find any issues; but will be happy it it passes through at 50hz (enough for work use). I am using a wireless keyboard/mouse combo. I connect the USB key for mouse/keyboard to the "mouse" port at the front.Defects others have stated that are not an issue for me:1. Switching is seamless; both monitors remember the settings, both resolution and extended display.2. I get full functionality of keyboard and mouse. I can use hotkeys (the ones on function keys) on keyboard to control volume, brightness on both laptops.3. No drop in resolution or refresh frequency.4. Beep noise while switching is not too loud.Known Defects:1. laptop switching take 2-3 seconds, but I can live with this. one laptop switches a little bit faster than the other but both still very acceptable to me. This acts like a physical switch so there is a monitor, keyboard and mouse disconnect / reconnect. But switching is quick enough for me.2. when you switch all windows get transferred to the laptop window and do transfer back when you switch. It is a bit annoying to pull all the windows back and i you are using split screen you have to re-arrange everything. Yes annoying...but then again don't know of any KVM switch that actually remembers the window position and size settings.From what i understand, this switch is quiet old...meaning it has been around since 2014 or so. Probably that is why it is working well with my old laptops. The newer laptop/desktop may not play well with backward compatibility and higher resolutions.