Does this require power to operate -- or is power only required for use w/ remote (as w/ other switchers)?
1510572
It must be plugged in/powered on to pass a signal through the switcher, even if you're only planning to use it manually (without the remote). Also be aware that it uses an external 9v "wall wart" power supply, so it will crowd your power strip a bit.
1510573
Correct. Will work without power. Has a manual switch as well. Great switch for the price.
1510574
The unit (4 port Monoprice switch) requires power to operate via the transformer that comes with it. Remote requires batteries, which come with the unit.
512757
Well, you need power. This switch will only help if you have a power line, but no means of turning it on and off.
401880
The inverter will run 'stand-alone' without any remote. Biggest benefit to having a remote is vital system info. Allows for basic configuration of the inverter/incoming line amps/battery 'cut-out' voltage level/charging status/levels of battery bank, etc. Most would consider this 'vital' info.
1322940
Josie, the remote receives it power from the wall switch. When the switch is on, the remote is powered. When the switch is off, the remote is not powered. Therefore, the wall switch must always be in the on position. I did have a problem when I connected both the power leads in the fan/light to the remote. When I use only one of the power leads and capped the other one off, everything started working just fine. Hope this helps.Lee
484804
Power not required. I suspect if you live far enough away from the source, or you split it aggressively, you might need a powered signal booster, but for us the signal is outstanding when split to two TVs, no power boost.
1723363
No. It has to have power, and then be turned on with the remote or button on the unit.
1084906
No. You will have to connect this remote lock to a power supply and an on/off switch which you'll have to get separately.
798282
Indeed this switcher requires AC Power. Know also that you have to manually flip a little switch to toggle between devices. In other words, they will not both work at the same time.
21653
The unit has a manual power switch. I have not allowed it to remain powered on to see if the unit powers down on its own, but I'm going to say it does not given the seemingly hard-wired manual switch.- Stephen
2011742
I don't know, but I used it for a dust collector, so I could use remote wired switched with lower current. It worked but bizzed very loudly when energised. I think it's designed to be energised only momentarily, may be designed to work with some sort of latching relay
1538059
No, the unit does not automatically switch and it does require an external power supply. It comes with a remote control that I use to power on and switch ports.
1061134
It does not power on automatically. You have to use the remote as far as I know.
253078
if you have to ask, how are you going to actually operate this thing? i mean seriously? do you know the difference between the remote and the power cord?
767750
Unless our receiver has a switched outlet, you can't.You have to operate it separately
424934
The device requires no power connection. It is simply a very simple, yet effective switchbox.
268129
I just got mine. It has a power button and a remote control. You can turn off the power from both. I suppose there is still some power draw, so you might want to consider unplugging it.
2022802
The unit is not programed for the remote. They are matched up so loss of power does not affect it. It works right out of the box!