Connect Studio Display with iMac 2015 (TB2/DisplayPort) & Mac Mini (TB3) Using Hub/Splitter

[DannyAndy]

Hi Guys,
I just bought Studio Display and have been fiddling to make it work with iMac 12015 (TB2) and Mac Mini (TB3) using a splitter/hub but it doesn't seem to work.

I can confirm that I've successfully connected iMac 12015 (TB2) to Studio Display using Apple's TB3 to TB2 adapter and Apple's TB2 cable. Everything works ok.

I tried using this switch Cable Matters USB-C Switch https://amzn.to/4hXJtsA but it didn't work on the iMac 2015 side (TB2), worked on the Mac Mini side though.

I was wondering if there are any switch/hub which will allow me to use Studio Display with these two macs?

During searches I found this hub CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub
Not sure if it will work in my case? Any inputs?

 

[Bigwaff]

I just bought Studio Display and have been fiddling to make it work with iMac 12015 (TB2) and Mac Mini (TB3) using a splitter/hub but it doesn't seem to work.

You need a Thunderbolt KVM

 

[DannyAndy]

You need a Thunderbolt KVM

Yes right, except that not sure if it will work. If I'm not wrong there is only this switch which is in the market. It will cost me £392.69 (about $500) to be shipped to the UK, not sure about return policy in case it didn't work out. Price is too much tbh, not worth it.

SABRENT Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch​

Does anyone know a simple switch which works, I only want to share monitor with iMac and Mac Mini.

 

[PaulD-UK]

Pulling the plugs out and changing them is the only 'simple switch'.
Everything 'Thunderbolt' requires multiple retiming chips and data synchronising circuits throughout the system.
Hence the price.

 

[DannyAndy]

Pulling the plugs out and changing them is the only 'simple switch'.
Everything 'Thunderbolt' requires multiple retiming chips and data synchronising circuits throughout the system.
Hence the price.

Yes, you have to pay heavy price for luxury. I've bought KVM switch will give it try.