Does this autoswitch and does it really need the external power supply?
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.
1538060
It does not autoswitch on any of the devices I have connected to it , xbox , cable box , and ouya . Also It needs the power supply to do anything
1538061
The switch does need external power. I removed the switch when it defaulted and blew out the HDMI input on my TV. I wouldn't suggest using it--period! !!!!!
1538062
It does not autoswitch, it has a button to cycle inputs on the front and a remote to directly select inputs. It requires a power supply to function. Mine has worked perfectly for almost two years.
1026916
Yes, it does have to be pluged in, but it auto switches from 110 to 220 and it works great.
1865394
The WH40 has an external switch to switch between auto and manual The T104 does not
771814
Not sure how your particular devices might affect the auto-switch function, but I ended up sending this unit back as the auto-switch would occur spontaneously. I ended up getting another unit that was entirely manual - no problems with that one so far.
862202
It works without power supply when attached devices have little power consumption but peripherals such as an external hard drive that draws power from the port requires the added boost of the external power supply.
1811177
It is plug and play. You don't need a power supply. Plug it in. And it should set up.
1975557
Yes, It is, but it's not auto switch. You need to switch it by toggle the red color toggle switch at the back of the chassis.
1305354
Yep. The instruction sheet says, "The Pedal will allow your choice of external switches as an alternative to the built-in switches; see PageFlip website for many switch options." I haven't tried it, though.
1510573
Correct. Will work without power. Has a manual switch as well. Great switch for the price.
38608
I don't use mine with a external power source. My understanding is that a external power source is required to switch inputs if all input sources are powered off. I have a Chromecast plugged into my switcher so its always receiving power.
950611
Don't know - the unit i purchased did not have that switch - but works great!
333862
No external power source needed. Just simply plug in the 3.0 USB to the PC and you are set. :)
905857
I can't say, as I don't have a PS4, but there's no reason why it shouldn't. The only gripe I have, is that the auto switch doesn't seem to work with components that have 'stand-by' power.
2059392
Yes it does, it autosenses 110v or 220v. There is no switch on the back for this, the PSU handles this itself
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.
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.
1787486
yes it needs a power input .....but it basically plugs into the mother board pci slot..