Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum data transfer speed of this USB hub?

• A:Answer This USB hub provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

Q: QuestionDoes the USB hub have an indicator light to show if it's powered on?

• A:Answer Yes, a blue LED light indicates that the hub is connected and working.

Q: QuestionWhat is the first product to bear the Best Buy name?

• A:Answer Best Buy essentials is the first product to bear the Best Buy name.

Q: QuestionIs this USB hub compatible with older devices?

• A:Answer Yes, it is backwards compatible with USB 1.0 and 1.1 devices.

Q: QuestionHow many USB ports does this hub offer?

• A:Answer This hub offers 7 USB ports.

Q: QuestionWhat operating systems is this USB hub compatible with?

• A:Answer This USB hub is compatible with Windows 10, macOS 10.12, or Chrome OS 81.

Q: QuestionCan this be used for charging devices?

Asked 4 years ago by Meg.

• A:Answer Yes it can. I’ve charged multiple devices with it: cell phone,Ipad,etc.

  Answered 3 years ago by USB2021

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Q: QuestionWill this charge my devices without plugging into a computer? Much Thanks!

Asked 1 year ago by Noah.

• A:Answer Hi Noah, yes, this cable will charge your devices even if it is not connected to your computer, but it needs to be plugged into a power outlet. - Carl | Insignia Support

  Answered 1 year ago by BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team

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Q: QuestionDo I have to plug this into an outlet for it to work or can I just connect it to the usb on the computer? I had a Dynex that I connected to the computer, there was no plug into an outlet. I'm not sure if I need to return this one and get a different one.

Asked 4 years ago by sleep.

• A:Answer It works with or without being pluged in. If you don't plug it will draw power from the source that its USB is plugged into. So if you are using it on a device like a laptop that has a low battery i would plug it into a wall outlet as well to prolong the laptop battery.

  Answered 4 years ago by AuggieVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwill it work with a dvd writer, external hard drive, garmin device, writing/drawing tablet, printer or scanner at times? how much voltage can it take?

Asked 3 years ago by joshua.

• A:Answer I am using mine with an external hard drive, a printer, a scanner. No issues.

  Answered 3 years ago by TimOVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill it work with USB 3.0 ?

Asked 3 years ago by Anne.

• A:Answer Yes but only at USB 2 data transfer speeds.

  Answered 3 years ago by OldCADguy

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Q: QuestionCan this charge 7 things at once?

Asked 2 years ago by Ally.

• A:Answer Yes.

  Answered 2 years ago by DavidL

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Q: QuestionHello I haven't found how many watts output to to devices in the specifications. Do we have that info?

Asked 3 years ago by BESTMAN.

• A:Answer I am not sure, but I can tell you that I charged 2 "smart" cameras. Probably could have done all 4, but wasn't sure since I was charging them for the first time. I did find this online: (not sure because I am not technical) Plugable USB 2.0 7-Port Hub with 60W Power Adapter

  Answered 3 years ago by ChrisVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow long is the usb cord?

Asked 4 years ago by cnDayton.

• A:Answer It has a little one it comes with. Approximately 3 inches or so. But the wall power cord is the longest I’ve come across!

  Answered 4 years ago by Julie

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Q: QuestionIs there a USB-C port?

Asked 8 months ago by Angel.

• A:Answer The Best Buy essentials™ 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub does not have a USB-C port. It features seven USB 2.0 ports for connecting multiple devices. Patricia | Best Buy Essential Support

  Answered 8 months ago by BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team

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Q: QuestionCan I NOT plug it into a PC and just use it as a USB charging strip for iPhones?

Asked 1 year ago by PeteA.

• A:Answer Yes. This is just a charging hub. It's not intended to plug into any PC. It simply gets power through the adapter plugged into the wall and provides proper voltage to charge anything plugged into it.

  Answered 1 year ago by ScottVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the dimensions? (Height, width. lenght)

Asked 2 years ago by tv.

• A:Answer Approx 4x2x1

  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionWill this power an Optical converter and a video to hdmi converter for DVD and AV receiver. I only have 1 usb port in new Samsung 2025 tv? I have a Yamaha HRT-5840, Mitsubshi DVD component and with Optical port and wired Bose speakers. Thanks!

Asked 6 days ago by RecycleGirl.

Q: QuestionCan you connect 2 of these together to read 13 devices at the same time?in other words, can you daisy chain 2 of these together?

Asked 1 week ago by Me.