I was able to do a search and Windows itself should have an integrated tool for the window arrangement. I was able to find the following instructions from Microsoft:
How to arrange windows Windows 11
I have not yet used the Philips software. Perhaps someone can share their experience with us in this regard.
Well, I've read that too, but I have to say that it still works. At least with my setup. I have a MacBook Pro and a Windows laptop, each connected with just one USB-C cable. Both are charged, both have 1Gbit LAN and both have full resolution, although I only ever work with one computer.
None at all. The screen has an integrated USB hub. You can connect your mouse, keyboard, LAN and other devices to the screen. You have 2 USB-C inputs and can therefore connect 2 laptops at the same time, both of which are supplied with power. You can switch between the 2 USB-C inputs with 3x CTRL or the OSD menu or set a split screen and then see both screens at the same time.
Hello,
To manage the devices with KVM and PBP mode, everything is done via the OSD of the monitor. No software or similar needs to be installed. Details on how it works can be found in the operating instructions from page 16 to 18: https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20230609/5c609a45e1cd40b89666b01c009bdad2.pdf
Unfortunately, we have not received this information, nor does the manufacturer Philips provide any details on its own product page:
https://www.philips.de/c-p/49B2U6900CH_00/curved-business-monitor-329-superwide-curved-monitor-mit-usb-c
Judging purely by eye, I think it should be 1800R.
i am almost convinced to buy this screen, i have been asking and inquiring about it for weeks.
I work from home almost 100% and am often on call with colleagues or customers. the integrated camera is therefore very interesting.
i'm an SAP programmer, i've been using your predator 35" for years, but it sometimes feels "small" when it comes to working with programs with different toolbars for creating payrollsheets for several important customers in switzerland, this monitor would definitely be a good solution.
I have read about the KVM function, very interesting, maybe I will also be able to exploit this option to attach 2 laptops simultaneously.
I have one last problem: sharing the screen with other people via Teams or sometimes Zoom or other software.
Question: If I share my 49" screen with someone, who at 99% will have a MUCH smaller screen, will it be possible to share only half of the screen, as if it were a separate screen? In this way this shared half of the screen, for the other people, will remain readable and not too small given the resolution and size of my monitor compared to theirs. hope I have explained myself
With this monitor, you can take advantage of the KVM function to connect two laptops and easily switch between them, while the integrated video camera with auto-framing and noise-cancelling microphone is ideal for frequent video calls.
As for screen sharing in Teams or Zoom, you cannot directly share 'just half' of the screen as if it were a separate monitor. However, you can share a single window or specific application, e.g. one that takes up half the screen, thus making the content more readable for those with a smaller screen. In addition, with software such as Fancy Zones from Microsoft PowerToys you can organise windows into 16:9 zones and share only the window in that zone, facilitating visibility for other participants.
Alternatively, there are tools that allow you to quickly change the monitor resolution while sharing to improve readability for other users, but this is not a native function of the monitor itself.
Therefore, for your need to share only half the screen legibly, the best solution is to share the specific window or application you are interested in, not the entire ultra-wide screen.
Hello
I've just bought this screen for more efficient home office work. Until now I've had 2 24" screens + the screen of my HP professional laptop.
I'd like to divide the screen into several sections and display my numerous open windows.
Is there a program on this screen that automatically manages different window distributions (e.g. on the Samsung Odyssey G9, by pushing the window in the centre upwards, the screen proposes several distributions where to place the window).
If so, how does it work? Do you need to install a program on the computer? (Not possible on the professional!). I've seen that some Philips screens have a function called "SmartDesk" which seems to manage this. What about this one?
Thanks for your answers and help
Jamouir.
I have considered this monitor because of the two USB-C ports and would like to connect two notebooks with just one USB-C cable each (no additional HDMI or DP connection). The computers would have network access via the monitor's RJ45. However, only one of the computers would be active at a time. According to the manual, it appears that the USB connection cannot handle the full native resolution together with full Gigabit Ethernet, which is why you can switch between "High Data Speed" and "High Resolution". Has anyone had any experience of how this works? How much Ethernet speed is still possible with High Resolution? Are there only restrictions for HDR signals? If you use High Data Speed, is the full native resolution not possible? Or no longer 60Hz? Or simply no HDR picture?
Hello everyone,
Can someone answer the following question regarding the Philips 49B2U6900CH monitor ?
I have an HP Omen notebook with 140W battery power and would like to connect it to the Philips 49B2U6900CH monitor via USB-C. Since the monitor only has 100W USB Type-C power supply, I am not sure if there could be problems when connecting the notebook to the monitor. If the problem was just charging the device, then I could probably just connect the notebook power supply in addition, right?
My goal is to connect the notebook via USB-C, RJ-45 (LAN) to the monitor and additionally via HDMI to a PS5, so that I can switch between notebook and PS5 with the KVM function.
Thank you in advance for your help :)
I have connected two notebooks via USB-C. This works perfectly so far. I can display both computers at the same time, as well as switch computers using the on-screen buttons and the KVM (i.e. keyboard and mouse) also switch.
What doesn't work, however, is switching with the HotKey. The instructions say that you can switch from one computer to another by pressing Ctrl 3 times. After pressing three times, nothing happens at all. After pressing twice, a bright circle about 5cm in size appears around the mouse and the rest of the screen is darkened (like a kind of spotlight). I don't understand what the point of this is.
Does switching via HotKey work for anyone? And if so, what am I doing wrong?
Daniel, probably you the only owner in CH so far :) Congrats! I am thinking about this item as well. For KVM - did you install software on both PC? I guess KVM should be activated somewhere in the software. By the way, can you please help me with these questions: (1) both your notebooks are connected ONLY via Type-C, so both use Type-C for display, not HDMI, not DP? Is that correct? (2) How does sound work while connected to two PCs? Do speakers cast sound from both sources somehow, or only an active device (e.g., active by KVM) is cast? (3) the same as 2, but for LAN connection - if you know that. If i plug RJ45 Ethernet into the monitor - will it provide Ethernet connection to both PCs connected by Type-C? (4) The same as above 2 and 3 - but for camera :). (5) What about charging over Type-C? Does it charge simultaneously on both laptops? I want to use the device in the following set-up: one mini PC is connected all the time via Type-C (and powered via Type-C), and ad-hoc connections of my laptop by Type-C as well. That is why i am interested in. MiniPC is supposed to be always on, with the possibility to log in to your personal account via webcam authorization (Windows Hello feature).
