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?
771812
It should automatically switch to whatever is on. If you have more than one device turned on then you'll have to switch manually.
771813
in my experience, it won't switch back. I got a ROKU that is 'always on' and it doesn't automagically switch back if I turn of the DVD. That being said, you can't beat the price on this thing
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.
711003
If I understand you correctly, you have a switch that turns off both outlets, and you want to have one always on... You would need to rewire the outlet so one side is constant power, and the other is operated by the switch (otherwise when the switch is turned off both legs of the outlet will have no power). Now what you could do once you have constant power to the switch is have the switch operate the non controlled side of the outlet, and have the other outlet be controlled via a Insteon hub.
1597060
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.
1187262
You will have to have it plugged in to an outlet to keep it charged. I don't think it would turn off automatically. You have to make the initial bluetooth connection with each device. Once you do that you're good on that device (i.e. your iPhone or whatever)
1882700
I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the front of the hub should the hub not switch to the port I want it on. I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the... » Read More I have 3 devices attached to this hub. The device switches to the most recently turned on device. So, if my HTPC was already on, and I turn on the blue-ray player, it switches to the blue-ray player port (most of the time). To ensure that the hub switches to what I want it to, I make sure all of my devices are off if I am not using them. Then when I turn a device on, the hub is not confused on what port to turn on. And I honestly have never used the remote. I tucked the hub behind everything as the lights were very bright. It is just within reach for me to get to the actual switch on the front of the hub should the hub not switch to the port I want it on. « Show Less
1119001
It really does not work very well, I have to switch manually every time. Sometimes it might work but it depends on what type of devices you are connecting, because as long as I could realize, this works checking the voltage a device send to the unit and then it switch. If no voltage or all devices are sending a sending a voltage signal, it will no switch. That's the problem :/
419654
No.... it should switch between devices automatically. Mine dose this even if you do not use the remote. Try hooking a different device to that port. If you have the same problem again your device my be defective.
768254
The default state appears to be "off". I just confirmed with mine to make sure my answer was accurate. If you switch the device on via your controller (vera lite in my case) then flip the wall switch to "off" and then back to "on", the device remains in an Off state until such time as the controller sends a new "On" command.
1227053
Yes, you can switch between current devices that are turned on and change preferred device. So lets say you have a game console which only comes on when you're using it, you can,set that as preferred so when you turn it on it overrides the other devices and the input switches to the game when its turned on, when it goes off it will automatically revert back to the device you were last using. It has a button on the front of the device OR you can use the remote to scroll through all devices that are currently on and plugged up to it. Its super simple, not as complex as I am making it oit to be, but by far one of the best things I've ever purchased, for the price its an EXTREMELY good buy. Yes, you can switch between current devices that are turned on and change preferred device. So lets say you have a game console which only comes on when you're using it, you can,set that as preferred so when you turn it on it overrides the other devices and the input switches to the game when its turned on, when it goes off it will automatically revert back to the device you were last using. It has a button on the front of the device OR you can use the remote to scroll through all devices that are currently on and plugged up to it. Its super simple, not as complex as I am making it oit to... » Read More Yes, you can switch between current devices that are turned on and change preferred device. So lets say you have a game console which only comes on when you're using it, you can,set that as preferred so when you turn it on it overrides the other devices and the input switches to the game when its turned on, when it goes off it will automatically revert back to the device you were last using. It has a button on the front of the device OR you can use the remote to scroll through all devices that are currently on and plugged up to it. Its super simple, not as complex as I am making it oit to be, but by far one of the best things I've ever purchased, for the price its an EXTREMELY good buy. « Show Less
1920762
Press button, power turns on for that port. Press button again, power turns off for that port. It's a Toggle switch.
118055
i'm not sure exactly what you mean by this question, but, if the power to the port is off, the computer will not recognize the devices connected to that port.
293233
No, you will have to plug and unplug devices manually. You could get an adapter that does that though
1524137
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.
258221
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.
1122138
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
1982321
no it cannot power off individual ports.. the PoE is always on for all ports when the switch is turned on.
1590774
The "gadget" electronically senses which device is turn on and switches to that device -- if more than one device is on at the same time it defaults to the first turned on device (could be last turn on -- I cannot remember). If more than one device is on at the same time then you will need to use the manual switch button to override the selection the "gadget" has established. Easy thing to do is only have one HDMI device on at a time and it will select that device.