I need a switch...

[gaff3r]

ok I have spent many hours trying to figure this out so I am hoping the LTT forum guru's will do me a solid with your expertise! 

 

I am trying to get my accessories (2x display port monitors, mouse, keyboard, mic and camera) from my PC to work also on my 14" MacBook Pro. Almost like a switch I can push for PC and another for Mac kinda thing. 

 

I know about KVM switches but can't find one that will allow me to input both monitors into the switch and output using usb-c for my Mac.

 

Not sure what other details you may need. 

[jaslion]

Thats because they dont exist.

 

The way people do this is by using a kvm switch that goes to a dock for the laptop which then acts as the single port solution.

 

That is they way this is done usually

[saintlouisbagels]

There aren't any perfect solutions available.

You just need to have 2 sets of display cables for both of your monitors.

1 set to your desktop.

1 set to a dock for your Mac.

Get a KVM - 1 connection to your desktop, 1 connection to your Mac dock.

Connect all accessories to the KVM that you want switched between systems.

[tkitch]

dual monitor KVMs exist.  

So find one of those that meets your needs (resolution, refresh, etc.)

Then for the mac:  Get a Dual DP USB-C Dock to plug into the KVM.

 

You're looking for a super-niche product, that is unlikely to be made as is.

[manikyath]

you need to use a dock for your mac, and then wire that into a dual-display KVM switch.

 

i actually heard L1techs talk about how they're working on a USB-C KVM switch, but as it turns out, all the chipsets currently on the market are shyte.

[saintlouisbagels]

26 minutes ago, manikyath said:

you need to use a dock for your mac, and then wire that into a dual-display KVM switch.

 

i actually heard L1techs talk about how they're working on a USB-C KVM switch, but as it turns out, all the chipsets currently on the market are shyte.

The Sabrent TB4 KVM finally came out. Obviously very expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/SABRENT-Thunderbolt-Display-Charging-SB-TB4K/dp/B0C74SWVD5

[manikyath]

2 minutes ago, saintlouisbagels said:

The Sabrent TB4 KVM finally came out. Obviously very expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/SABRENT-Thunderbolt-Display-Charging-SB-TB4K/dp/B0C74SWVD5

i didnt say nonexistent, i said shyte.

 

according to wendell the currently available chipsets have a horrid tendency to stop working if you actually load them to rated spec.

[gaff3r]

18 hours ago, saintlouisbagels said:

The Sabrent TB4 KVM finally came out. Obviously very expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/SABRENT-Thunderbolt-Display-Charging-SB-TB4K/dp/B0C74SWVD5

this is awesome, thanks for the link. 

Appreciate the responses from everyone, this helped a lot! 

Have a great weekend