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Get Rid of Extension Cord and Connect USB Device to USB-A Port on Monitor
2022/06/27 ｜By G. Editor
If you have noticed there is standard USB ports on certain monitors, you may wonder what it is used for. Keep your curiosity burning and follow this article to see which devices can be connected to the monitor's USB-A port to create a better usage or system integration.
Before Starting, just Quickly Review: What is USB Type-A?
The full name of Type-A is"Standard Type-A USB." It is the most widely used USB interface in our daily life.The most common category of USB Type-A on the market is USB 2.0 with four pins: 1 for power supply, 2 for data and 1 for ground. Besides, it can be divided to male and female in appearance. That is, USB plug
and USB socket 
.
| Standard | Type-A | ||
| USB Connector(male) | 2.0 |  Type-A | |
| 3.2 |  Type-A Superspeed | ||
| USB Connector(female) | 2.0 |  Type-A | |
| 3.2 |  Type-A Superspeed | ||
§source: Wikipedia
💡Additional Notes - What is USB?
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a technical standard for input and output. It is mainly formulated by seven hardware and software manufactures, and is widely used for transmitting power, data or touch signals.
Most Commonly Known USB-A Devices:
| Devices with USB-A Male (USB plug) | Devices with USB-A Female (USB socket) |
 |  |
| USB Drive | Computer |
| Keyboard | Game Station |
| Mouse (Wired/Wireless) | USB Hub |
| Wireless Display Adapter | TV |
| Smart Card Reader | Monitor |
Advantage of the USB-A on the Monitor
After connecting the monitor to the host device (such as laptop, mini-computer, etc.), the USB-A port on the monitor can be used as the extended USB hub of the device, which has the functions of power output and data reception, and can be
connected to a nearby device such as a flash drive, a microphone, and a wireless keyboard and mouse USB receiver, regardless of the location of the host device, eliminating the trouble to extend cords.
Here, we take the GeChic monitors with USB-A port as an example, so you can quickly get to know which devices can be added to the monitor and their actual applications.
1. For Conference Room: USB Microphone
M505H is the most suitable monitor for a video conference room. Equipped with both HDMI IN and HDMI OUT ports, the monitor can be daisy chained in series up to 14 units at one time while displaying the same screen! Simply connect a personal exclusive USB microphone to the USB-A port on each monitor and the meeting room setup is done!
✅ What's the hassle saved>>>No longer need to buy and connect additional hubs and extension cables. The microphones can be easily powered by the monitor.
✅ Suitable for : conference room, personal desk
👉 Ft. M505H 15.6-inch Monitor
2. For Control Room in Smart Factory: Wireless or Wired Mouse and Keyboard
The control rooms in smart factories and data centers are the place to monitor a bunch of system information and data. In order to save table space to place multiple monitors, the host computer might be installed in the computer room. At this point in time, the nearest USB-A port on the monitor can be plugged the USB receiver for keyboard and mouse, which simplifies wiring to the host!
✅ What's the hassle saved>>>The USB receiver is not always needed to connect from the host. It brings a lot of convenience, even if the monitor and the host are placed separately.
✅ Suitable for : smart factory, data room
3. For Digital Podium: External USB Drive
No longer need to plug the USB-A flash drive to the host at the lower spot, it can be directly plugged to the back of the monitor. It is convenient for the teacher of each class to change the presentation materials at any time.
✅ What's the hassle saved>>>Raise the position of the USB-A connector and make the overall design more user-friendly!
✅ Suitable for : digital classroom, meeting room
4. For Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Process: External Scanner
When there are a large number of barcodes need to be scanned in the logistics warehouse, just directly plug the external scanner to the monitor’s USB-A port. It not only makes wiring simpler, but also keeps the whole cable length of the barcode scanner to reach the workbench, which in turn makes the workflow smoother!
✅ What's the hassle saved>>>It is inconvenient to connect the barcode scanner to the host computer when it locates in the lower cabinet. Or even connected, the cable length is not long enough for use.
✅ Suitable for : warehouse, factory
5. For Nintendo Switch External Monitor: Joy-Con Charging Dock
After connecting Nintendo Switch to the 2101H monitor with one USB Type-C cable, there is still a USB-A port on the 2101H monitor for connecting to Joy-Con charging dock. This function allows to charge more joy-cons while playing!
✅ What's the hassle saved>>>There is no need to find another socket. The 2101H monitor can directly charge both Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con charging dock!
✅ Suitable for : every corner of the house
6. For Home Projector Monitor: Wireless Display Adapter
To project the screen of the smartphone, just connect the wireless display adapter to the USB-A port on the M505H monitor for power supply and HDMI port for video signal, and then the smartphone can connect to the monitor wirelessly!
✅ What's the hassle saved>>>There is no need to extend the electric cord to power the wireless display adapter. Just easily connect to the monitor!
✅ Suitable for : every corner of the house
👉 Ft. M505H 15.6-inch Monitor
7. For Signature Board on Hotel's Front Desk: Credit Card Machine
The T131A touchscreen monitor can be used as a customer's signature board, and the USB-A port on the monitor can also be directly connected to a credit card machine, which simplifies the wiring on the counter.
✅ What's the hassle saved>>>No need to connect the credit card machine to the system console through an extension cable, making the wiring on the counter tidier!
✅ Suitable for : the front desk in the restaurants, hotels
Summary
Hopefully the applications above bring you more ideas! When there is an extra USB-A port on the back of the monitor, it can act as the host device's USB extension hub. Expand the devices such as: microphone, USB drive, video camera, keyboard, mouse, scanner, smart card reader, credit card machine to the monitor's USB-A port, making the monitor more versatile for multiple purposes!
These Monitors are with USB-A connector:
