Best KVM for HOME OFFICE? TESmart Dual 4k 60hz HDMI KVM switch unboxing and review 

I have a 4 PCs-3 monitor KVM from Tesmart for about 2 years now. I only use 2 PCs now, but the 3 monitors (2 horizontal, 1 vertical) is magic for me.

I bought the tesmart kvm two years ago and it broke, I tried to contact them and they continued to solve the problem for me! So surprising! So I also bought their new dual monitor kvm, which works great now.

Might have missed it, but it should be noted that while you can connect it to a gaming PC, it is not ideal given that it supports only 60Hz. So anyone out there with 144hz monitor don't just buy this for the sake of using with the gaming PC. I connect my PC directly to the monitors via DP, and use the HDMI ports for kvm.

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Great informative video. What I don't get is, why does it require 2 hdmis from each pc/laptop to kvm switch. Would have been ideal if it was just 1 cable from each.

Wow great in depth video! Thank you

Would it make sense to use a dock station instead of running multiple cables directly from the Macbook? That way, if you need to unplug and take your Macbook with on the go, you just have one or two cables to deal with?

sorry if i didn't understand ... will this allow for two separate laptops to switch between dual monitors. In other words the monitors are not mirroring but extended displays?

this looks cool. I would love USB-C/3.0 instead of 2.0, but I could probably manage that with a separate USB switch.

What sucks about all TEsmart KVM switches is that *none of them use USB 3.* They all come with USB 2.0 support, even the newer ones. It's shame for their KVM switches seem to come with the right specs for every need. *I am not buying USB 2.0 devices in 2022.*

Another good video. I use one of these Tesmart KVM to share monitor, keyboard, and mouse between my r13 and x17. It’s very convenient. The remote is nice if you want to put the KVM out of site. I have it near my router and modem under the desk so the remote comes in handy. I was pleasantly surprised at how well these Tesmart kvms work as u read some poor reviews. But I think those that had trouble just didn’t fully understand their requirements so they might not have selected the right model for them.

Great video, thanks!

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With this dual HDMI KVM set up could I do the following ? For the hot keys 3 and 4 where I’m using each monitor for separate input (mode where I’m just switching keyboard and mouse but have separate computers showing on each monitor) use the laptop as a “2nd” monitor of that input computer ? For example… monitor 1 = personal desktop Monitor 2 = work laptop with it open like your mac and use that laptop screen as well so making dual monitor setup with the laptop and monitor 2 while having monitor 1 stick to personal computer In this setup, I would essentially have a dual monitor solution of work laptop screen + monitor 2 and switch back and forth between this dual setup and the monitor 1 with personal computer

Hey man how this can be achieved in PBP mode ? Picutre by picutre , because my Samsung monitor has it but it doesn’t share the keyboard and mouse. I was thinking to purchase hdmi matrix and then attach kvm switch to it, please help

can u still have a dual monitor setup by just connecting youre dual monitors to the tesmart? or do u need a pc to make this work?

After 18 months, I guess you still get the occasional click thru and purchase. Clicked through you and bought a 4 input/1 output KVM switch. Decent price I guess.

Thanks for this video, I will be sure to purchase through your link. Two Questions. 1. If I put a 3.5mm audio splitter in the audio out, then plug my speakers in one and a headset in the other do you think that will work. I know both would be running but I can mute one or the other on the actual device depending on which one I want to use. 2. Where did you get your very cool monitor riser, it would go great on my desk. You should have a link for that as well. Thanks again.

One device rules them all!

Hello - quick question to you all. I have a USB-C monitor for my Macbook Pro and want to switch between that and my Windows work laptop. Will this solution work if I want to connect Macbook Pro directly to the monitor and then switch to my work laptop?

@MashITTech it looks like Tesmart is what I need. How are you connecting your microphone and your camera though? I use a Yeti X mic and a DSLR camera- I am right now connecting both using a USB-C to my Macbook ... but just got a windows PC and would love to have both working on it too... I am soon probably going to be getting a RodeCaster Pro II - have no idea how I would connect that.

That price tho... You can get a generic KVM box with all the same ports for fairly cheap online. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for something flashy like this but we're talking literally 7x the price.

what is the furniture you have the monitors on it

Will this work with a PC(laptop)and Mac mini M2 hook up??

Can you view multiple inputs at the same time on one monitor? I’m looking for a KVM switch that allows me to view 4 screens on my tv to take advantage of the screen space

Can I use the laptop with the laptop closed simulating a desktop computer with the kvm switch?

I have 2 monitors, One is 1440p @ 144Hz and 1080p @ 60 Hz. I have a gaming pc and a mac for work, would this switch be suitable? Thank you for your video. :)

Thanks for the informative video! Is the performance / image quality compomised at all when connecting via this vs directly into the monitor?

question, i have a gaming laptop and a macbook. is there a way to not have to open my laptops everytime to turn them on? i want to keep them closed all the time without having to continue to pull them out under the shelf and moving all the cords...

Any issues with gsync?

Thank you for the video. May I ask the KVM support 60hz but my monitor is 240hz. Does that mean I will be getting 60hz?

I have a Windows PC and a Mac M1 2021 with these peripherals: 1 USB Mouse 1 USB Keyboard 1 USB Microphone 1 USB Headset Do you think that this KVM works well for me? I'm interested :D

Good stuff!

I bought this on recommendation and my screen is blurry and it doesnt work when my laptop is closed - not sure what is causing this

I need some advice. Im trying to connect both my Macbook (lid closed) and Playstation to one monitor. I want a clean desk with not much wires showing, will i be able to do that with a KVM switch? Any advice would be great!

I have a alienware 38" ultra wide 3840x1600, most KVMs only support 60hz refresh rate. Since I still game, does this unit support the 144hz? If not, can you recommend me one that does?

extra points for FAF

I hate when you switch away from a computer and the computer adjusts accordingly, this makes programs like premiere crash! I need a kvm that "fools" the switched away computer into remaining active, I can do this by first running each output to an hdmi splitter but it degrades the image!

Don't like the big power brick it comes with where it covers up more than one outlet due to its size.

I have the same keyboard!

I got 2 macbooks, how can I get them both to work with this device? Should I buy 4 adapters?

I’ve never gotten the hot keys to ever work. Two different keyboards.

so if I have a 100hz display does this mean the max my setup with this switch will be 60hz?

HOW TO SWITCH KEYBOARD AND MOUSE BETWEEN 2 PCs..??

Is there any cheaper alternative to this? 230 + delivery is pricy :)

Can you have 4 computers on 1 screen using this switch ?

Most complicated, non concise , ambiguous instructions I ever experienced in my 20 years as a Database Administrator! I spent 400+ on a TESmart POS KVM. Every video showboats it's features, but don't tell you what goes where. DO NOT BUY a TESmart because the instructions came from Walmart! If you love troubleshooting and setting up a device without a PHD in KVMs, this products for you!

I bough the KVM but am having resolution problem with my ultrawide monitor. I am using M1 Macbook, any help??

I just picked up the m15 r7 max spec is it good?

just bought this and it frequently drops usb connections. this is within 12 hrs of use. would not recommend

is that Mac an M1 or an Intel?

It's so hard to find a solid high quality KVM.

What's that Keyboard? :)

Would be nice if it fucking worked

no mic jack smh

why dont just get monitors with built in kvm????

Total waste of time and money. Bought directly from the manufacturer. Very slow in changing from PC1 to PC2, sometimes not even identifying monitors, a restart is required, slows down both connected PCs, etc... it has been overadvertised, but not really worth it