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?

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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?

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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).

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I am talking about this software - https://www.philips.ch/c-p/49B2U5900CH_01/curved-business-monitor-329-superwide-curved-monitor-mit-usb-c/support

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