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How to Change Monitor Input Source with Keyboard Shortcut

By: Author Alex Lim

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If you’re juggling multiple computers with a single monitor, the manual input switch can be cumbersome. ControlMyMonitor, a complimentary utility, simplifies this process.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Monitor Input Switching

ControlMyMonitor offers a streamlined solution for users who frequently switch between multiple computers using one monitor, eliminating the need for physical button interaction.

Instructions

  1. Download and install ControlMyMonitor.
  2. Launch the application.
  3. Locate the ‘Input Select’ option, identified by VCP Code 60. Locate the ‘Input Select’ option, identified by VCP Code 60.
  4. The right-most column displays potential values for the ‘Input Select’ setting.
  5. If your monitor’s ‘Input Setting’ values are 13, 14, 15, 16, and 20, one of these will alter the monitor’s input source.
  6. To identify the correct value, sequentially test each one by altering the maximum value and observing the changes. To identify the correct value, sequentially test each one by altering the maximum value and observing the changes.
  7. Double-click the value to modify it, and proceed through each number until the input source switches.

Through trial and error, you’ll discover the specific value required to switch your monitor’s input source efficiently. This method provides a hassle-free alternative to manual adjustments, enhancing productivity.