I have a device that is always "on". When I turn off another device, will it automatically change to it, or will it stay on the last port used?
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For me it automatically changes, for clarity I'll give you an example of how it works for me. I have my PC and Xbox 360 hooked up to my second computer monitor. My desktop PC is almost always on the second monitor. If I turn on my Xbox, the input switches to the Xbox, when I turn off my Xbox, the screen switches back to work as the PC's second monitor.
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Hi! Sorry it too me so long to answer. I do not know the answer to this question. I am not what you call tech savvy! I always operate this manually so I did not even know it turns off automatically! Good Luck Carefree Dude!!!
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Many newer computers have an option to keep the usb ports powered to charge devices even when the pc is off. There may be an option in your bios to disable this feature.
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Mine stays on. I just have to manually switch from the TV to the other devices I want to use.
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No on off switch, but goes to sleep 15 minutes after its used. Mine is connected to a Synology server via USB 3.0. It backs up every night at 1 am, so have not see it actually "on" in quite a while. Back ups run just fine and the log shows they are all there daily with no errors. Now the reason it is asleep is due to a setting in the Synology software. I could have it on all the time, but why? If I manually access the drive thru the Synology server it comes right up with no issue, AND is fast! Thats the best part. I would buy another if I needed one, no problem.
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no it cannot power off individual ports.. the PoE is always on for all ports when the switch is turned on.
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Depends on what you mean by this. If the charger is supposed to be the controlling device, it will probably not draw enough current even in charging mode to switch off the controlled outlets of the strip. If you mean that a charger is one of the controlled loads, then it will be turned off whenever the controlling device turns off. For example, my controlling device is a computer. When I put that computer into sleep mode, all subsidiary loads including my monitor and a USB hub power puck also go off.
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It keeps the last used setting. If you power off with this setting then it will turn on with the same last setting. Hope this helps you. Good luck.
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Yes just make sure you turn off the Bluetooth on the most recently connected device when switching
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I leave mine on 24/7 and it's done no harm whatsoever. I believe it's meant to be an "always on" kind of device.
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The on/off switch does just that. When its engaged it overrides the station you picked it to and plays what ever is connected to it through that station. When off that station is back to normal. Very few stations use the preset channels on the device however. If you don't turn it off you will likely have static on other stations due to the units power capabilities
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Since I use a timer to control the period of "charging", I do not have that knowledge. The timer, of course, has to remain ON all the time to keep the time. I doubt that the power goes off in the smartstrip "always on" group or the name would not be "always on".
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If I'm not mistaken, if you have several devices hooked up to it and turn one of the devices on, it switches to that port. Well it does because I was like cool, I don't need the remote. Now if you have several different devices on, of course you will need the remote or just press the button on the switch.
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You have to toggle between inputs; the SW-28818, which is also found on Amazon, will automatically switch to a device if it is the only one turned on.
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Unfortunately no, only one device at a time, and you must disconnect the active device in order to connect a different device.
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If you're trying to hook up multiple devices at once, yes. It also switches to the device when it powers on or you can manually switch them.
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I use the USB switch with a powered hub. (The switch has no external power.) If you need a powered hub, I don't know. I changed to using a powered hub and have found the hub more reliable than a non-powered hub.