TESmart 2 Port HDMI KVM Switch 4K@60Hz KVM Switcher 2 in 1 out 2 PCs KVM Switches HDMI 4:4:4 Ultra HD, USB 2.0, Control via IR Remote/Hotkeys/Push Button, with 2 pcs of 1.5 m KVM Cables-Red

TESmart 2-port HDMI KVM switchArriving in a nice compact box, the TESmart KVM switch is a good-looking compact unit with a nice array of ports on the back and a nicely laid-out front with informative pretty blue led’s indicating ‘Online’ and ‘Selected’ status, a port ‘Select’ button and a stereo audio output.Included are the wall-wart power pack, infra-red remote and a pair of perfectly acceptable composite HDMI/USB cables (the latter USB-A at one end and USB-B at the other).The unit was tested with Dell and HP 2K displays and a Dell U2515H 2560x1440 display, switching between a MacBook Pro (2018 model) and a Dell Latitude 5290 (the latter both with and without a Dell USB-C dock), an Apple wired keyboard and a Logitech G700s wireless mouse with dongle.In use the unit performed quite well with a couple of provisos. The MacBook Pro is USB-C only and has no HDMI output so was tested with an economy USB-C to HDMI/USB/CF/SD adapter, a Lenovo composite USB-C adapter with ethernet support and finally Apple’s own USB-C to HDMI/USB adapter. With the other adapters occasionally producing a screen full of snow on switching the best results by far were with Apple’s own adapter. Being a fan of Apple products I also use an Apple keyboard and discovered that the ‘official’ keyboard port does not recognise Apple keyboards but when plugged in to the auxiliary USB port the keyboard works and switches perfectly. The penalty is that the ability to switch ports via the keyboard is lost. This is where the remote control comes in to it’s own as using it you don’t have to reach across the desk to push the ‘Select’ button. The lack of an included battery isn’t a big issue (it’s a common low-cost type) but could be mildly annoying when setting up if you need the remote and don’t have one to hand. Fortunately, I did have one!The mouse performed flawlessly with the dongle plugged into the mouse port on the switch with no apparent lag even at the higher resolution and reporting settings of which the G700s is capable.I should comment on the very loud beep the unit makes when switched on and switching ports as it has been noted in a few reviews and was a concern to me when considering the TESmart as I intended to use it in an open office. This is not, repeat NOT an issue. A couple of keystrokes involving a function key and the beep is disabled. If you have an Apple keyboard you will need to borrow an ordinary PC keyboard temporarily. Once off, the beep-on-switch will remain off apart from a brief beep when the unit is switched on. RTFM, folks!Remaining untested are the audio outputs and the ‘fast switching’ which flips the ports when the mouse points gets to the edge of the screen. I had no need of the former and found the latter to be a mixed blessing however for my purposes neither detract from the usability of this kVM.In summary, I am pleased to have purchased this KVM and it has been an absolute boon in my daily use as a Data Migration specialist where a couple of laptops and several screens are a must. My desk is far tidier as a result.ProsGood robust unit, sits well on desk.Cables fit for purpose.Remote control more useful than it looks.Good stable image quality.Switch speed good.Does what it is supposed to.ConsShort PSU cable (only about 1 metre).Loud beep on switching (BUT see text).Limited Apple Keyboard support.No battery included for the remote.The usual disclaimer: I have no affiliation with the seller and have received no remuneration for this review. I am a satisfied customer who is pleased with the product and very pleased with the responsiveness and help from the seller’s support team when I have had need of it.

The media could not be loaded. ---Summary---This device was bought in order for me to use the same display and peripherals for my work laptop and my home PC. I have owned several other devices like this, but this is by far the worst. There were constant issues with device disconnection from day one, some days would be consistently fine and other days my headphones, webcam, mouse, keyboard and even screen would all disconnect periodically. Sometimes this was on calls with clients. So - you can't rely on this device if you work from home as it will make you look like an idiot as you desperately fumble with all the wires to try to fix it.Mine lasted 7 months. In the final months, it started showing the awful display aberrations you can see in the attached video. These were really annoying and were pretty much constant. Then after a couple months of that as well as the ongoing peripherals issue which disconnect regularly, the device simply gave up. This was thankfully within warranty...---Support---However - the support is terrible. If you live a busy life or otherwise don't have the time, good luck getting anything meaningful out of them. They will tell you to go and buy new cables to help troubleshoot their faulty device. When that doesn't work, they will try and stall you with constant back and forth with useless, common sense troubleshooting tips. None of these worked. The device has now totally given up and I'm hoping they will eventually give me my money back instead of another one of these devices.---Conclusion---If you are looking for a solution for WFH, save yourself the trouble. I'm not sure what to recommend though as all of these Amazon devices seem to be extremely janky, and the "proper" ones are £300+. But don't buy this. Just find another way, because this one is NOT worth the bother it will incur upon you.

Update: the seller kindly replaced the defective item and the new one is brilliant - but so was the previous device when it was new. If this one lasts for more than six months I will correct my review to a 5 star. If ...I was smitten with this product, absolutely loved if for 7 months. Then the mouse stopped working intermittently, then the keyboard, then the video... It's massively annoying when you are in the middle of something and then you need to reboot everything to get the switch to work again.Looked up all sorts of solutions and tried what I could find but every time it looked liked it worked again something else stopped working - I have come the th conclusion that the device is just faulty.And today it has now completely stopped working. For something that only lasts 7 months this is a bit pricey.

Bonjour, parfois les touches ALT ou Control ne passent pas... je dirais 5% du temps. Tout le reste marche nickel.Y'a-t-il une option a regler?

I had got the HKS0201A20- Black model...Item as described ...Good quality KVM Switch+HDMI connection ...serves the purpose as described...Good Packaging and accessories provided ...also good TESmart support team ...Recommended

I bought this KVM switch to be able to work on my laptop and my PC, switching monitor and keyboard and mouse.First I went through three keyboards to get this to work, as the USB connection seems to have issues with some keyboards. Next, I finally had it working, and today one of the HDMI connectors stop responding.This means that my laptop no longer displays the screen and I have to open the laptop and use the laptop screen, while my larger monitor is black.I recommend anyone to look for a newer product than this one.I realized I wasted my money on this. :(