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April 23rd, 2023 23:00
U2723QE, Mac Mini + MacBook Pro connection
I wish to connect two Mac machines to my UltraSharp U2723QE using USB. So far, I have connected both the machines to my monitor using USB-C =
1. Mac Mini through the USB-C port at the center
2. MacBook Pro through the USB-C port on the left side
I would like to-
1. Easily switch between the two machines using a shortcut key.
2. If possible, use my keyboard and mouse connected to Mac Mini to control both the machines.
Is this possible? Please let me know how.
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fulito
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April 25th, 2023 13:00
Since the Mac Mini does not need power from the monitor, why don't you try this:
- Connect the Mac Mini to the monitor using an HDMI cable
- Connect the Mac Mini to the monitor using the USB-A (mac) to USB-C upstream (monitor) that came with your monitor
- Keep the macbook pro with usb-c to usb-c (#5 above)
That should allow you to KVM switch between both, please take a look at the manual for more details
DELL-Chris M
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April 24th, 2023 10:00
Your scenario will not work. The monitor only has one USB-C port dedicated to Video in from a PC.
U2723QX/U2723QE/U3223QE ports =
#3 HDMI video in
#4 DP video in
#5 USB-C video in (Video + USB Data)
#8 USB-C upstream (USB Data only, no video!)
#15 USB-C downstream (USB Data only, no video!)
The.Big.K
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April 24th, 2023 20:00
@DELL-Chris M - I connected Mac Mini to #5 and Macbook Pro to #15 and I could actually get the video from Macbook Pro. I simply had to mirror the display to Dell U2723QE.
I'm now looking for ways to quickly switch between the input sources; through keyboard and not having to press buttons on Dell monitor.