AW2725DF, automatically switches input to Macbook Pro randomly

Question

I just bought the AW2725DF, and it's awesome. My WFH setup and my gaming setup use the same monitors, so I have both my gaming PC and my Macbook Pro 2019 for work hooked up to it.

The only issue so far is that the monitor automatically switches input to the MacBook Pro when I'm gaming, even if nothing is happening on the MacBook. I don't want to disable auto-input switching because it's really convenient with my setup.

Has anyone else had this issue?

ndchoate · Accepted Answer

The only thing that worked was switching the Macbook Pro to HDMI instead of DisplayPort. So the gaming PC is on DisplayPort and the Macbook Pro is on HDMI.

sarahjacob · Answer

To prevent your AW2725DF monitor from automatically switching to your MacBook Pro while gaming, try the following steps without disabling auto-input switching:

Adjust MacBook Pro Display Settings:
- Disable automatic display detection in System Preferences > Displays.
- Prevent the MacBook from sleeping in System Preferences > Energy Saver.
Set Primary Display:
- On your gaming PC, set the monitor as the primary display through the graphics card's control panel or Windows display settings.
Use Different Input Ports:
- Connect the gaming PC and MacBook using different types of connections (e.g., DisplayPort for PC, HDMI for MacBook).
Monitor Menu Settings:
- Check the monitor’s on-screen display (OSD) menu for input switching settings and adjust priorities or sensitivity if available.
Use a KVM Switch:
- Consider using a KVM switch to manually control which device is displayed on the monitor.
Firmware Updates:
- Check for and install any firmware updates for the AW2725DF on Dell’s support website.

These steps should help maintain the convenience of auto-input switching without disrupting your gaming sessions.

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