Question looking for a monitor that supports internal kvm switch

[daggs1]

Greetings,

I have a workstation and laptop I want to connect to a single monitor and input (keyboard and mouse).
I have a DP switch that does it that exactly however the laptop doesn't have a DP connector.
I was wondering if there is a monitor that incorporates such support as I need a new monitor anyway

Thanks,

Dagg

 

[Quintessa]

Here’s what I found + tips so you pick the right one (without “oops, this cable doesn’t work” regrets)

• Has USB hub + USB-B or USB-C upstream so keyboard & mouse go through the monitor to both systems
• Supports USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode if your laptop lacks DisplayPort. That gives video + data + keyboard/mouse over one cable.
• Has enough video ports (DP, HDMI, USB-C, etc.) so both machines can connect without adapters.
• Charging over USB-C is a bonus if your laptop supports it, less cable mess.
• Includes an on-screen KVM or switch wizard so you can select which input/USB host is active.

https://global.microless.com/product/lg-34wq75c-b-34-ultrawide-qhd-ips-curved-monitor-60hz-refresh-rate-5ms-gtg-response-time-1-07b-color-depth-21-9-aspect-ratio-hdr10-usb-type-c-black-34wq75c-b/?currency=usd

Alibaba.com

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[daggs1]

thanks for the info, 34'' is too big for my needs, I've found this: https://www.lg.com/global/business/monitors/lg-27bq75qb I saw it has a builtin kvm and it looks like it has enough ports, can you take a look and see I didn't missed anything?

 

[Quintessa]

can you take a look and see I didn't missed anything?

This monitor looks good for what you want; a clean setup with one monitor + keyboard/mouse shared between laptop and PC, with USB-C and built-in KVM. If you confirm the upstream USB paths and KVM switching work reliably, this is likely a good fit.

Upstream is via a USB-B or USB-C port: check how that connects to your desktop. If it’s USB-B, you’ll need a cable from monitor USB-B >> PC USB-A or USB-C. If missing, KVM won’t pass keyboard/mouse to that machine.

 

[daggs1]

This monitor looks good for what you want; a clean setup with one monitor + keyboard/mouse shared between laptop and PC, with USB-C and built-in KVM. If you confirm the upstream USB paths and KVM switching work reliably, this is likely a good fit.

Upstream is via a USB-B or USB-C port: check how that connects to your desktop. If it’s USB-B, you’ll need a cable from monitor USB-B >> PC USB-A or USB-C. If missing, KVM won’t pass keyboard/mouse to that machine.

here are the relevant spec:


if I'm reading this correctly, I connect the keyboard and mouse to the ver2 downstream port, the usb-c cable to the laptop and the usb upstream (I assume it is indeed usb-b) to the desktop?
how do I switch between the laptop and the desktop? using the input feature?

 

[Quintessa]

if I'm reading this correctly

Exactly. More clearly:

• Laptop
  • Connect via USB-C > carries video + USB data + charging (65W).
  • Your laptop will see the monitor and the USB hub (so kb/mouse plugged into monitor work here).
• Desktop (workstation)
  • Connect video via DisplayPort IN (or HDMI if you prefer).
  • Run a USB-B upstream > USB-A cable from monitor to desktop. This is what gives your desktop access to the monitor’s USB hub (your kb/mouse).
• Peripherals (kb/mouse/etc.)
  • Plug into the USB downstream ports (doesn’t matter if 2.0 or 3.0 for kb/mouse).

switch between the laptop and the desktop? using the input feature?

Yes, you switch via the Input Source control on the monitor (OSD menu or joystick button). When you switch to USB-C input, the monitor routes the USB downstream ports > laptop. When you switch to DP (or HDMI) input, the monitor routes the USB downstream ports > desktop (via the USB-B upstream link).

 

[beginner99]

Greetings,

I have a workstation and laptop I want to connect to a single monitor and input (keyboard and mouse).
I have a DP switch that does it that exactly however the laptop doesn't have a DP connector.
I was wondering if there is a monitor that incorporates such support as I need a new monitor anyway

Thanks,

Dagg

Many gigabyte models have a kvm switch as a default.

As an alternative and to not limit display choice, I have a simple USB switch. keyboard and mouse connect to the usb switch and the switch goes to the desktop and one to the usb c "docking station" of my work laptop. keyboard/mouse I can switch by a button click, the display auto-detects the active input source. I usually never use them at the same time. An usb switch costs like $20

 

[daggs1]

Exactly. More clearly:

• Laptop
  • Connect via USB-C > carries video + USB data + charging (65W).
  • Your laptop will see the monitor and the USB hub (so kb/mouse plugged into monitor work here).
• Desktop (workstation)
  • Connect video via DisplayPort IN (or HDMI if you prefer).
  • Run a USB-B upstream > USB-A cable from monitor to desktop. This is what gives your desktop access to the monitor’s USB hub (your kb/mouse).
• Peripherals (kb/mouse/etc.)
  • Plug into the USB downstream ports (doesn’t matter if 2.0 or 3.0 for kb/mouse).

Yes, you switch via the Input Source control on the monitor (OSD menu or joystick button). When you switch to USB-C input, the monitor routes the USB downstream ports > laptop. When you switch to DP (or HDMI) input, the monitor routes the USB downstream ports > desktop (via the USB-B upstream link).

how can I know a usbb-usba cable is what I need? will this cable do? https://www.amazon.com/YYTCG-Gold-P...efix=usb+b+to+a+cable+ups,aps,210&sr=8-4&th=1

Many gigabyte models have a kvm switch as a default.

As an alternative and to not limit display choice, I have a simple USB switch. keyboard and mouse connect to the usb switch and the switch goes to the desktop and one to the usb c "docking station" of my work laptop. keyboard/mouse I can switch by a button click, the display auto-detects the active input source. I usually never use them at the same time. An usb switch costs like $20

I have a dp kvm switch, thing is if I use it I need to get an active upscaler hdmi to dp and the laptop will not get charged.
the reason for this change is my wife's request to be able plug her laptop and work on the setup without the need to connect it to a power and time limitation due to battery.