UGREEN USB Sharing Switch USB 2.0 Peripheral Switcher Adapter Box 2 Computer Share 1 USB Device Hub for Printer Scanner with 2 Pack USB 2.0 Male Cable

It works as advertised. Do not need to change connectors form one printer or computer or another.

I want to connect two laptops running Windows 10 to a Canon MX410 printer through the UGREEN 2-port USB switch. When it arrived, I plugged in three USB connections as described, and proceeded to test with each computer. In each case the print utility stated that the printer was offline. On one one computer an error popped up stating that Windows could not detect the last USB device. The printer works flawlessly when the laptop is plugged directly into it. I have tried to email UGREEN support, however the email link appears to be broken. [UPDATE] I was contacted by UGreen support, and they worked with me to diagnose and solve the issue. The problem was was caused by using a longer USB cable ( 6 ft.) to connect the switch to the printer. UGreen recommends a cable 1m in length.

Im currently waiting on customer service, so well see if my situation is fixed by a new device. I have a Mac Pro and a MacBook Pro connected to this device so that I can share a keyboard between the two computers. The computers are generally kept on all the time. This device was very promising initially and I do love the clean design and matte finish. It feels well-built. Unfortunately, this device has logic built into it that switches to whichever device is active automatically. In my case this causes erratic switching between the two devices I have connected to it. This is a problem for situations where two computers are left on. I find my device switches by itself to the other device unpredictably. Ill be typing on one computer and suddenly Im typing on the other computer. This is not acceptable functionality unfortunately. Honestly I wish that logic has been left out of the device and that it just stayed wherever it was set. Automating signal detection seems to have created a problem for me... and honestly whenever I buy products that do things automatically they generally cause problems. Less is more! Im going to be looking for a switch that stays wherever it is set. UPDATE 2/29/22: I received a replacement from Amazon after a long troubleshooting back and forth with the maker of the device. The behavior is the same so my device was not defective and this is just the normal behavior. If you have two computers that are both kept on, the switch will randomly switch back and forth between the computers forcing you to constantly switch between computers to be able to type. It is maddening. Ive replaced it with a switch that has a hard-wired push button toggle and this works perfectly. I can now just set it to the device I want and forget about the switch. This is the behavior most people want. Because such a simple device has caused so much frustration, I do not recommend anyone waste their time with it.

As I said in the title, its an easy and no frills device. As an engineer, if I was to design it, I would have installed the LED indicator light where the pushbuttons are, but the device is so easy to use, no complaints! Buy one..!

Ok so I got this so I could control my NVidia Shield and my PC via shared keyboard and mouse. So the problem is that even when I have physically switched it to the PC (and the keyboard and mice are working) seconds later it will switch to the Shield. Ive tried switching cables but it still favors the Shield. Other funny thing is the physical switch takes a firm press and sometimes a couple of tries. Hey everyone, (update 7/25/18) The company reached out to me, Kelsey. She suggested I try switching USB ports and that seems to have done the trick. Now, it only takes one press of the button and it stays on the PC unlike before. Crazy-simple stuff sometimes. Im glad I kept it and the company seems to be rock solid by reaching out and being proactive to resolve issues. Thanks bunch!!!

We like our Canon printer, but Canon does not supply drivers for wireless communication between Ubuntu Linux 16 or 18 and the printer. A USB connection works well, but we have two Ubuntu computers that both access to the printer. The switch accepts one USB cable from each computer to the switch, and one USB cable from the switch to the printer. Ugreen provides two high quality USB cables along with the switch itself. Operation is simple. The switch has two indicator lights, one for each computer. To switch from one computer to the other, press the single button on the switch. Our other computers are Windows which connect to the printer over our wireless network. Installing the switch does not interfere with wireless printing.

I was tired of switching my trackballs USB plug from a micro tower to a laptop sharing my desk. Now, the trackball and switch sit between the two computers keyboards. With the touch of a button, it switches from one computer to the other. The desktop, running Linux, connects almost instantly. The laptop, running an obsolete version of Windows makes me wait. Note that the computer makes me wait, not the UGREEN switch.

I am very pleased with this item.

Great product and easy to install. No more bending/twisting around under my desk to retrieve the printer cable to switch between work and personal computers. Now I just tap a button to print/scan from either computer. Saved my back, and my patience.

We work from home and my printer stopped working. Bought the switch to share my husbands printer. Works great.