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[Prime] UGREEN USB 3.0 Sharing Switch $33.74 Delivered @ UGREEN via Amazon AU

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AdamFury on 05/10/2023 - 14:32 amazon.com.au (2481 clicks)
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Great switch at a great price. I have had this on my Amazon wish list waiting for a price drop to grab another. I hope this can help some of you out too!

Previous discussion here, here and here

About this item

  • This USB Switch 4 Port device allows up to 2 users to share 4 USB 3.0 peripheral devices, such as printer,scanner,mouse,keyboard or usb disk etc without the need to constantly swap cables or set up complicated network sharing software. It's a great for use at home if you have multiple PCs or Macs.
  • USB 3.0 Switch supports ultra-fast USB 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 5Gb/s (10 times faster than USB 2.0), to work flawlessly with high-bandwidth USB 3.0 devices, such as external hard disks, high resolution webcams, camcorders, video surveillance cameras, digital video cameras, multi-channel audio and more, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.
  • The USB sharing switch allows you combine with 4 USB 3.0 Ports to share multiple devices e.g. printers, scanners, etc. Bus powered with no external power supply required.
  • Button and LED design,you can easily switches between systems via push buttons with LED indicating the active computer.
  • Stable Connection: USB 3.0 sharing switch with a separate micro usb female port for option power,which optimizing its compatibility with more devices, such as HDD,Digital Video Cameras, SSD etc. Important Note: Please use Standard 5V Adapter(Not Included, sold separately) for powering. Any charger with higher voltage output is Not allowed and may affect the product performance.
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  • KillerkratZ on 05/10/2023 - 14:39
    +1

    Says here it has a micro-usb power jack. Does it require to be powered?

    • AdamFury on 05/10/2023 - 14:41
      +6

      I just had a quick look at mine. It is not plugged in via micro USB so I don't believe it is required.

    • j33prong on 05/10/2023 - 14:42
      +4

      It's optional for devices with higher power requirements. For keyboards/mice/thumb drives you won't need a power source.

    • CyberMurning on 05/10/2023 - 14:43
      +1

      i think, if you want to plug and share a hard drive then it maybe good idea to use and supply that power thing.
      also hard drive here probably the 3.5", not sure. basically first just try use it without power if not working then give power

      • lechuck123 on 06/10/2023 - 10:35

        Another confirmation for no. I'm using one now and it is not plugged into power.

        I have a webcam, Wireless keyboard and wired mouse plugged into mine.

  • AdModnar on 05/10/2023 - 15:20

    From the previous posts, with people saying they seem to have stopped working for 'no reason', I wonder if the way the LEDs are aligned, "the wrong way around" might be relevant. I have two of these and took me too long to realise (with the ones I've got) that the left hand indicator LED is for the right hand USB input and vice versa. Otherwise have no issues with them.
    No idea if this has been changed but it is not great "user interface", might have lead people to think that it no longer works when actually it still does….

    • Ryanek on 05/10/2023 - 15:23

      I think that's because when viewed from behind, the USB ports would be labelled 1 and 2 (left to right)

      • AdModnar on 05/10/2023 - 15:39

        yes, and then when viewed from the front, going left to right, the LEDs are also labelled 1 and 2 so are the other way around from what we expect.
        If you have only the device plugged into port #1 (the right most as you look from the front) turned on you will be disappointed if you expect this to work when the right most LED (also looking from the front) is lit because that is LED2

    • Davesday on 05/10/2023 - 16:45

      I had a similar experience too. Sometimes it does not recognise my keyboard; either because it was on the wrong side or because there is a USB unknown device error (e.g. USB failed enumeration). So I keep pressing the button not knowing which side it was and end up having to crawl under the desk to check the LED status. I had it installed underneath my desk due to cable management.

    • gakko on 06/10/2023 - 08:37

      Mine stopped working for no reason. It worked and then it didn't.

  • Beingthanos on 05/10/2023 - 15:25

    I’ve been using this for couple of months now. Switches between my mac and windows machine without any issues.

  • Chadlynx on 05/10/2023 - 15:26
    +3

    I bought this a while back, but I actually prefer this one, solely for the fact that it has a remote switch.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C8MSP967?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_…

    • AdamFury on 05/10/2023 - 15:40

      This one looks good too. I'll add it to my wish list for when it goes on sale!

      • Chadlynx on 05/10/2023 - 15:44
        +1

        Yeah, I got it for $37.49 a few weeks back, not sure how frequently they discount them.

    • ihfree on 05/10/2023 - 16:40

      That's an interesting one. I wouldn't mind one and dumping even more into my cable management tray.

      Will throw that onto 3camels.

    • whyisave on 05/10/2023 - 16:44
      +1

      That remote switch is handy to have,
      ie. it reminds me of my ATEN KVM.

      Now, I'm wondering does the USB hub/switch work like a "KVM",
      ie. if you have 2 x drives plugged in [say 'A' and 'B'],
      does switching computers, switch access to all devices?

      I wonder if computer 2 can still 'write' to a USB drive,
      even if computer 1 is the active one.

      • Chadlynx on 05/10/2023 - 17:35
        +1

        I don't believe so, it diverts all connections to one of the outgoing USB ports, there's no shared ones.

  • saverman on 05/10/2023 - 15:29
    +1

    I wouldn't recommend these based on my experience. Got two similar units from Amazon and both stopped working (dropping in and out of connection) within 2 months of use. Waste of money in my experience.

    • quanticism on 05/10/2023 - 17:25
      +1

      What were you connecting to it? Anything that required high bandwidth?

      I've had this model for 2.5+ years and use it to switch my keyboard, mouse and mic between my work macbook and PC daily and haven't experienced connection issues. That said, ~6 of my keyboard RGB lights have become faulty (blue no longer works) since I started using the switch. Could be a coincidence due to the keyboard getting old or maybe switching is relatively stressful for the LEDs.

    • gakko on 06/10/2023 - 08:38
      +1

      Yep same here. When it worked I loved it. Then it started playing up and was next to useless. Given other people's luck I might try again.

    • garbage man on 07/10/2023 - 12:29
      +1

      Are you saying you bought some dodgy random Amazon devices that sucked then concluded all USB switches are junk? UGREEN is an actual brand and not Amazon junk.
      I've used my pretty much daily for 2 years between a Mac and Windows without issue.

  • Pricetaker on 05/10/2023 - 15:55
    +2

    I've been using mine for 12 months, connected to a hub used for work laptop and other to home PC. Keyboard, mouse, webcam connected, didn't even notice the micro USB, all working well in that time, so experiences vary I guess

  • kehuehue on 05/10/2023 - 15:59

    Using mine since May 2022 with Neo G9 and now C3, works fine.

  • whitepuma on 05/10/2023 - 15:59

    i got 3 of these in my household now. all of them work flawlessly, highly recommend them

  • Skky on 05/10/2023 - 16:15

    (https://www.amazon.com.au/ABLEWE-Selector-Computers-Switcher…)
    this one cheaper with $6 discount.
    some pretty bad reviews for both units though

  • ginormousgiraffe on 05/10/2023 - 16:25

    I have the USB 2 version of this one. It is okay, I have been using it for 2-3 years to switch between my work computer and my desktop PC. There is sometimes issues with it not working and generally switching to the other device and back seems to make it work. Great value but not perfect.

  • nedski on 05/10/2023 - 16:27

    I had one of these. Wouldn't recommend. Couldn't handle a headset, keyboard and mouse plugged in, even when powered.

    • DeToxin on 05/10/2023 - 16:43

      does your keyboard happen to have RBG backlighting? A lot of backlit keyboards pull well above the 500mA spec of 'unpowered' USB devices, which might be the reason. I've been using mine for about 3 years now with no issues (keyboard, macropad, wireless headphone dongle, and the uplink to my monitors hub)

  • frugalftw on 05/10/2023 - 16:30
    -2

    How is this better than the Kmart one for $6? https://www.kmart.com.au/product/4-usb-ports-with-usb-adapto… Other than it’s now out of stock… That’s the one I have.

    • ihfree on 05/10/2023 - 16:37
      +2

      This is a switch. You can connect it to two computers and switch using the button.

      • frugalftw on 05/10/2023 - 16:40

        Ah I see, thanks.

  • Davesday on 05/10/2023 - 16:42
    +1

    I had this UGREEN USB3.0 hub switch for a while but it was a pain to switch between my work laptop and personal PC. When it failed, I bought this ABLEWE brand and was surprised it could do 'auto-switching'. Meaning when my personal PC is off, it auto switches to my work laptop and vice versa. Makes transition from work mode to evening play so seamless.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08MBXMZLV/ref=ppx_yo_d…

    • nedski on 05/10/2023 - 16:48

      I have this one and it's way better. Netter build quality, also only $29. I would grab this instead

    • miicah on 10/10/2023 - 10:41

      The product description specifically says:

      it also does not 'automatically' switch between ports.

      ?

      • Davesday on 10/10/2023 - 11:41

        That is why I was surprised. If you check the reviews, many said it autoswitches despite being denied by the brand. I suspect it doesn't auto-switch when both computers are on. It only switches when either one is on.

  • Franc-T on 05/10/2023 - 16:52
    +2

    Im now convinced that Amazon put things for sale based on my personal purchase history in the last two weeks. Sigh.

  • Reef on 05/10/2023 - 17:06
    +2

    Been using this for about a year now, almost perfect except sometimes it won't recognise my headphones after going to sleep requiring me to press the button twice to pick them up again.
    I have barely used it to switch though.

  • Dvbargain on 05/10/2023 - 18:13

    Been working perfectly for me with daily use for a while now. No complaints

  • RedSky on 05/10/2023 - 18:25

    You can get ones from AliExpress they combine monitor and USB switches into one. As long as you don't have a 4K and high refresh monitor that requires the latest HDMI or DP versions, there's a lot of affordable options.

  • LazyDays on 05/10/2023 - 18:53

    Great stuff, I've been using it with my mouse, keyboard and speakers for the last 2 years.

    Needed the 5V input to help power the speakers pass whisper level but other than it is not necessary.

  • Niximus on 05/10/2023 - 19:31

    I've had one of these for about a year or so and use it to switch my webcam and separate microphone from my work PC to my personal one. No complaints so far, it's worked perfectly.

  • neilaja on 05/10/2023 - 21:06

    I bought mine about a year ago. Works fantastic. Had one before which was so temperamental. Would recommend

  • BoundedRationality on 05/10/2023 - 21:06

    +1 from me on being happy with it after a couple of years. KB, Mouse and Streamdeck plugged into it (w/o power) and has worked flawlessly. Purchased Nov 2020 according to my email.

  • Shadow Ace on 06/10/2023 - 01:27

    Is there anything like this but for Display Ports as well i.e. switching between laptop and a desktop PC for monitors?

  • tc423 on 06/10/2023 - 08:06

    I use this to switch between work laptop & home pc

  • iforumos on 06/10/2023 - 08:09

    If you guys are looking for a hub, this one is very decent at 29$ https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09M8LD1MK

  • KaTst3R on 06/10/2023 - 09:06

    I have used this for 2 years now, works perfectly. It powers my Razer keyboard, mouse, camera and an audio DAC without an external power source.

  • CURRYINAHURRY on 06/10/2023 - 09:31

    I've been using this for the past couple of months to use my gaming peripherals for wfh. Does the job quite well.

  • pupdog on 06/10/2023 - 10:30

    Could I use this with a wireless keyboard/mouse with a dongle? Currently, I'm manually switching the dongle between 2 PCs which is a pain.
    Cheers.

    • KaTst3R on 06/10/2023 - 11:11
      +1

      Yes. Just plug the dongle that controls the KB/M into the switch and all you need to do is press the button when changing PCs. I got a wireless mouse dongle connected to it.

      • pupdog on 06/10/2023 - 12:43

        Thanks. I might look for something better quality.

        • KaTst3R on 06/10/2023 - 13:19
          +1

          This one is good quality. Ugreen is known for making stuff that works and last at a budget price.

          • pupdog on 06/10/2023 - 14:03

            @KaTst3R: Thanks for your advice. I'll give it a shot; it's doesn't cost much. I was just worried by these reports of sudden failures.

            • KaTst3R on 06/10/2023 - 17:36
              +1

              @pupdog: I'll be more concerned if i got it through Aliexpress but Amazon customer service is pretty decent. All products in the market has risk of failure but the risk is lower with Ugreen compared to other Chinese manufacturers like Baseus or the smaller ones.

  • aveeno bb on 06/10/2023 - 10:37

    This one looks cheaper. Has anyone used it?

    https://amzn.asia/d/8yzhkDF

    • KaTst3R on 06/10/2023 - 11:14

      Save yourself the hassle and get the Ugreen one which is considered a quality trusted brand. You need this thing to be reliable and quick to switch.

  • John Smith 30283115 on 06/10/2023 - 23:07

    Failed within a month or two. Currently using a Sabrent USB 2.0 and it has been rock solid and quick.

  • u9tvfr on 07/10/2023 - 13:38

    I'm using one of these to switch keyboard mouse & camera along with a .bat file and controlmymonitor to switch the monitors between my work and personal PC's.
    Does anyone know if there's a way to run the script that switches inputs on the monitors when it detects the USB switching?

    • amosmilburn on 09/10/2023 - 21:34

      i dont know how that would work other than monitoring each USB port on each machine and then also testing when say the keyboard or mouse was ALSO connected at the same time…

      OR just checking for the existence of keyboard or mouse…

      and then switch monitors…

      The suggestions here might get you somewhere close

      https://stackoverflow.com/questions/44433346/cmd-command-to-…

      Or even

      https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

      Read help file, you can list all USB devices , find one you want to trigger off and then check for it in script with

      For mouse/keyboard it will be a green HID device

      the trigger a check for connection via:

      /is_connected {\RemoteComputer} <Device Name>
      /is_connected_by_serial {\RemoteComputer} <Device Serial>
      /is_connected_by_drive {\RemoteComputer} <Drive Letter>
      /is_connected_by_class {\RemoteComputer} <USB Class;USB SubClass;USB Protocol>
      /is_connected_by_pid {\RemoteComputer} <VendorID;ProductID>
      /is_disabled {\RemoteComputer} <Device Name>
      /is_disabled_by_serial {\RemoteComputer} <Device Serial>
      /is_disabled_by_drive {\RemoteComputer} <Drive Letter>
      /is_disabled_by_class {\RemoteComputer} <USB Class;USB SubClass;USB Protocol>
      /is_disabled_by_pid {\RemoteComputer} <VendorID;ProductID>

    • amosmilburn on 10/10/2023 - 00:52

      This might also be a good starting point:

      https://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/192219-program-mo…

  • Evoken on 08/10/2023 - 14:04

    Been using this one for well over a year now. Never had a single issue.

  • amosmilburn on 09/10/2023 - 21:26

    Had a similar thing for about 3 years now, switch between my laptop and desktop….with:

    keyboard/mouse
    streamdeck
    webcam
    usb keys/ext drives

    my monitor auto switches inputs, so this is way cheaper than a trad KVM….

    once you get one you'll wonder how you ever made do without…switching cables over is cavemen level nonsense

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