Features:

  • Share 2 Computers using one keyboard, mouse, and HD monitor
  • Convenient Switching by pushbutton, hotkeys, or 3-button USB mouse
  • 1080p HD resolution; Power on Detection; Firmware Upgradeable
  • EDID support on direct HDMI connection
  • Expand USB 2.0 peripheral sharing via mouse port with a powered USB hub
  • Backed by IOGEAR’s 3-year warranty and FREE lifetime technical support
Great KVM!

I recently purchased this KVM and I thought I would share a couple of items about it. This is a very good KVM and I am very happy about my purchase. I have listed below some of the things that I wondered about or discovered or did with the KVM that may be of value for you as you evaluate the different brands and models available. 1). It never shows the cable ends in any of the pictures. Each cable has 2 USB connectors and one VGA connector. The manual even goes so far as to show PS2 connectors which is not the case. 2). One of my PC's only had an HDMI video port. I contemplated getting an HDMI KVM setup, but instead I went with this model and purchased a HDMI to VGA converter cable. Works great! 3). I have a Logitech cordless mouse and keyboard that operate from a single USB connection. I was wondering because of the separate Keyboard and Mouse USB connectors if this would be a problem. But I plugged the USB nano-receiver into one of the ports and only plugged one of the USB cables into each PC, and everything works great! 4). If both PC's are off and you turn one of them on, by default it displays Computer 1 and the keyboard & mouse are sent to computer 1, even if you turn on computer 2 first. No big deal, as I switched which PC I had connected to which port so the one I use all the time is connected as Computer 1. A solid piece of computer equipment that I will use for a long time!

Worked great!

Disclaimer: I no longer use this, but I do still own it. I used this for about a year to switch between two computers without wanting to have two separate monitor and speaker systems. I connected this to a combination wireless (USB) Logitech keyboard and mouse. I never once experienced any issues with this KVM. The first switch always occurred in a second or two. And as long as I didn't try to immediately switch back to the other computer, then there was minimal delay. However, if I switched from PC1 to PC2, and then immediately back to PC1 from PC2, there was probably a 5 -8 second delay. As longs as a few minutes passed between switches, then the first switch would always take less than two seconds to complete.

Makes having two computers in the same location easy to control.

At first I had some problems with this product. Once I did some research I realized that there are special things that must be done when connecting a K90 Corsair keyboard to it. Originally my mouse only went horizontal and it was stuck on top and the keyboard keys had no control at all. Here is what I did. I put in the mouse and a generic keyboard (not the gaming keyboard). I hit CNTRL CNTRL M Enter and notice right away the mouse worked great. The generic keyboard also was working. I then hit CNTRL CNTRL M Enter and then removed the generic keyboard and put in the K90 keyboard and everything worked. I was so pleased to see that because the IOGear manual does not really make this clear how to do this even though they have the key stroke commands in the manual. Over the last 4 days I have switch back and forth at least 100 times so far without a flaw. I have two monitors extended so all I have to do is change the second monitor to HDMI or DVI as needed. I am very pleased with my purchase, thanks IOGear.

Got it to work with Corsair Strafe Gaming Keyboard, Logitech G300s Gaming Mouse, and SteelSeries Headphones - with Tweaks

I have a GCS62HU IOGEAR 2-port HDMI Cable KVM Switch with audio and microphone support. I have a Corsair Strafe Keyboard which is backlit. I have a Logitech G300s Mouse. This did not work with my newer keyboard and mouse. I called IOGear tech support. He had me put on an older keyboard and older mouse. (I'm speculating the difference might be 3.0 vs 2.0 USB from what I've read about the Corsair elsewhere.) The other keyboard and mouse work great with the IOGear. He had me type: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + M + Enter This turns off the mouse emulation, allowing it to work with the newer mouse. I typed: Scroll Lock + scroll Lock + N + Enter to turn off the keyboard emulation. He had me open a word doc (or notepad) and type: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F4 + Enter which causes the specs of the setup to print onto the document. Thus showing the mouse emulation was off. The keyboard lit up, but didn't work. He suggested that the Corsair with the backlit keys takes a lot of power. I said I had read if I use a USB Hub and plug into that instead, that it works. So he had me plug my USB Hub into the Mouse port of the IOGear (there are little pictures of a keyboard and a mouse on the underside of the IO Gear.) He suggested a POWERED USB Hub, but mine is not powered. We tried it anyway. And the keyboard works. I can no longer use the Scroll lock keyboard keys as HOTKEYS since the emulation is off. I could turn them back on using my old keyboard if I needed to. But to swap out, I have to use the little 6 foot corded remote switch. Since I didn't know about the hotkeys when I bought this, that's not an issue. I had always intended to just use the remote switch. My SteelSeries headphones work with this just fine also. You plug the cables into the side of the IOGear. It's really not their fault that I have, I believe 3.0 USB devices and this clearly advertises it works with 2.0 USB devices, which it obviously does, because using my older ones, they work fine. So I gave this 5 stars. The tech support was awesome! Quick. I went to iogear.com and used the Contact Us link and down to the support phone number. It works and I'll update if I have any failures down the road.

AWESOME! Dual view GCS1942 works perfectly with Nvidia GTX-970 and dual LG 32" 4k/60HZ monitors!

THE GCS1942 ($433) IS THE ONE TO GET IF YOU HAVE DUAL 4K MONITORS! I recently upgraded my Win10 PC to a pair of LG 32" 4K monitors, which have DisplayPort inputs, and this $433 (OUCH!) IOGear GCS1942 DisplayPort KVM. My previous setup was a pair of 27" WQHD monitors with DVI-D inputs, and used an older IOGear DIV-D KVM which is also a dual-view KVM. I can then run two computers with dual monitors. So, I tried FOUR other KVM's, and had issues all around. Issues like the monitors "forgetting" window locations, monitors powering down, monitors not being recognized, proper resolutions and refresh rates not being recognizable, poor video quality, and having to try adapters to connect everything. I spent DAYS messing with settings, drivers, adapters, resetting everything, clean installing everything ... what a hassle. I returned them all. Due to the reliability of my old IOGear KVM, which is easily 10 years old, I decided to suck it up and spend the $433 for this new version. Long story short, this KVM is worth every penny!!! Computers: * Custom PC with GTX-970 which has a single DisplayPort and single HDMI output. I had to buy an active adapter for my GTX-970's HDMI port. * A 2019 Dell laptop for work, with a USB-C Dell D6000 docking port, with two DisplayPort outputs. Results: YES, I WOULD BUY THIS AGAIN even though it was $433 - it is worth every penny. PROS: * Very good quality, just like my old IOGear KVM. Big metal housing, clearly labelled ports, easy to use. * 4 DisplayPort cables included! All you need are the DP cables to your monitors. * Proper support of 4K 60Hz resolutions, which looks flawless on my LG 32" 4K monitors. * Familiar (at least for me) hotkey operation, the same as my old IOGear KVM. Just press [scroll lock][scroll lock][enter] and you switch to the next PC. * This KVM supports the "monitor is powered on" protocol when disconnected. This is VERY important - it means that when you switch from one PC to the next, and then come back, all your windows are in the same place, the resolution is the same, and it's PERFECT. * Supports wireless keyboard and mouse. Do NOT believe the IOGear support folks who say you need a wired keyboard or their IOGear keyboard. I am using an HP wireless keyboard and mouse, which is 5-6 years old, and I simply plugged the wireless USB nubs into the appropriate ports on the back of the KVM. If you plug them into the "standard" USB port, then it will NOT work, so pay attention! CONS: * Switching PC's takes about 2-3 seconds, instead of the 1-2 seconds of my old KVM. Horrors! LOL. :) * It is pretty big, so check the measurements. I put mine on a shelf behind my monitors so I don't see it and don't care. * The cables are only 4' or 5' long. Adding an extra foot or two length would have been helpful for me, but that is most because I have an antique desk and have to run the cables out my PC, under the back wall, then 4' up to the top or a raised shelf on the back. * It's $433! I hate paying that much money, but then again my last one lasted 10+ years and I use it every day for work. Plus, this works FLAWLESSLY. I figure it's worth it.

Recommend

Overall recommend on this product. Normally I would have stayed away from any product that has integrated anything. Vendor lock and one size fits all does not scale well in any IT environment. With that said, I purchased this product on the strength of reviews, intending to send it back immediately for the smallest performance glitch -- I have not encountered any. It's been a few weeks so here are my impressions: PROS: The picture quality, responsiveness of keyboard and mouse, and quick changes from one computer to the next were each a very pleasant surprise. I have a new PC mixed with very old XP desktop systems that have been converted into Linux. CONS: Design. The cables are integrated with the unit. I'm still nervous about the durability of any all in one unit with integrated cables. But, the price point and performance negate these concerns and make this a "shut up and just buy it" purchase decision.

Works great! Using it for dual monitors and keyboard/mouse for 2 notebook computers.

I upgraded to this 2-Port USB DisplayPort KVM Switch after my older VGA KVM Switch from IOGEAR was no longer working properly after 3 years of daily use. I have a Samsung S24E450 24" Display hooked up to this switch via a DisplayPort cable from the monitor to the DisplayPort on the switch. In one USB port on the switch I attached a USB to DVI adapter that is attached to the DVI port of my second Samsung 24" monitor; the computers see the monitor via USB after you install the DisplayLink software on each computer. In the second USB port on the switch I have connected a USB cable from a wireless receiver/mouse charger for an older wireless Logitech LX-700 keyboard and mouse combo. If you're using a newer Logitech keyboard/mouse with the USB Unifying receiver instead of the USB cable, it will most likely work the same way but I have not tested that. I then have the cables coming out the switch connected to a docking station for a HP Elitebook 850 G4 Notebook (personal computer) as my first computer and the second set of cables connected to a docking station for a HP ZBook Studio G3 Notebook (work computer). I have the small push button remote on my desk and switching between both computers is easy and they both recognize the dual monitors and the keyboard and mouse. There's hardly any lag time in the computers recognizing the monitors and keyboard/mouse after switching between each computer. I also have a third display, a Viewsonic VA2746M-LED 27" monitor connected to just the DisplayPort of the docking station of my first computer via a DisplayPort to DVI adapter and that computer recognizes the display without any issues; so I have 3 displays for that computer which is my personal computer. Overall, everything works great without any issues. Initially I couldn't get the second computer to see the second display and keyboard/mouse but that was fixed by simply switching the USB cable coming from the switch to a different USB port on the docking station; not sure why this worked but it fixed the issue.

A bit tricky, but works well!

I bought this mainly as a screen enlarger - we use triple monitors at work, and on slow days it feels like we basically have a monitor to spare, so one input is the work PC while the other is a DeX station for media consumption via my phone. So far it's worked flawlessly, though I will say for anyone considering it for similar purposes, you'll want to use a mini-USB power plug; the device does not come with one since they intend you to use it in conjunction with PCs that have power over USB, but the DeX station doesn't appear to be capable of doing that. If you're keyboard and mouse are RGB or use power in any way, the power supply is necessary. Other than that small hiccup, the system works flawlessly, and there's plenty of spare cable to run the switch button underneath your desk for discreet flip-flopping. A very good option for multitasking and unleashing the full power of your media devices!

Multiple Devices? One Mouse and Keyboard.

I bought this so I could connect one mouse and keyboard (Logitech G502 and G910) to both my desktop PC and Xim 4, so I could seamlessly switch between them without constantly having to plug and unplug my peripherals. This is exactly what I needed. There is zero detectable latency, and switching between outputs is almost instant via the push-button wired remote, which will reach just about anywhere you can think of, and is small enough to be discreetly and conveniently placed. And for you gamers like me out there, yes; all keyboard and mouse functionality, including RGB lighting, macros, hotkeys, you-name-it, remains completely unaffected, as if wired directly to your PC. If I HAD to think of some cons, I would probably note that the cables are slightly heavy and cumbersome, and could cause damage over time to the plugs and/or ports you connect them to, unless you properly support them (ESPECIALLY if you aren't using the VGA plugs)... The cables are also a bit short, but that's probably just a personal problem, unique to my specific setup... Also, as some others have mentioned, it would be nice if you could use hotkeys to switch between outputs, but that, iin my opinion, is inconsequential when considering how much convenience this one little device offers. Overall, this is a well-made, handy little switch that will save you time, effort, and worn out USB ports... I highly recommend it, and will be getting another as my setup becomes more elaborate...

Follow instructions if using a USB hub

A great KVM solution if you're only using one monitor. This HDMI KVM switch is relatively inexpensive (at about 60 bucks) and is easy to hook up. The cables are long enough that I am able to have one computer on the floor on one side of my desk, and the other computer on the opposite side on top of a file cabinet. If you're using a powered USB hub, be sure to follow the instructions for Advanced Installation and disable mouse emulation on the switch (a hot-key function). Without disabling mouse emulation, the hub will not function properly. You can switch between computers either by pressing the button on the remote switch or by hot-key combination. It would be nice if the device had a couple small mounting holes or came with a bracket to mount on the inside/underside of a desk; double-sided tape will have to do. Pros: - inexpensive - easy to set up - sufficient cable length Cons: - no mounting holes on backside or mounting bracket

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