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[GH-ISSUE #1529] feature request: need option for hard toggle (hotkey?) to switch mouse between devices #1154

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opened 2026-05-05 07:32:17 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 2 comments

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2026-05-05 07:32:17 -06:00

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Originally created by @xalspaero on GitHub (Jan 20, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1529

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I'm finding that my mouse is frequently popping into the other device when I don't want it to, when I'm near the edge of the primary screen. I need an option for either a hotkey combo to explicitly force a switch to the other device, or some kind of timer so that I need to hold the cursor on the edge for 2+ seconds before it switches. These accidental switches are very annoying.

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v2.3.4

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Windows

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Windows 11

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Originally created by @xalspaero on GitHub (Jan 20, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1529 ### What happened? I'm finding that my mouse is frequently popping into the other device when I don't want it to, when I'm near the edge of the primary screen. I need an option for either a hotkey combo to explicitly force a switch to the other device, or some kind of timer so that I need to hold the cursor on the edge for 2+ seconds before it switches. These accidental switches are very annoying. ### Version v2.3.4 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? _No response_ ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Windows ### What OS versions are you using? Windows 11 ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_

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2026-05-05 07:32:21 -06:00

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@conquillacarl commented on GitHub (Mar 7, 2022):

Second this. This would be quite good as a toggle feature, as additionally if you have network instabilities it would be good to be able to manually regain control of your input devices on the server. A means of escape key at the very least.

@conquillacarl commented on GitHub (Mar 7, 2022): Second this. This would be quite good as a toggle feature, as additionally if you have network instabilities it would be good to be able to manually regain control of your input devices on the server. A means of escape key at the very least.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:32:24 -06:00

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@cidus commented on GitHub (Jan 23, 2023):

You can make a hotkey that sends your input back to the server. That's the only way I use actually, I use a hotkey to toggle between the screens.

In advance server settings you can set a waiting time or double tap for switching also.

@cidus commented on GitHub (Jan 23, 2023): You can make a hotkey that sends your input back to the server. That's the only way I use actually, I use a hotkey to toggle between the screens. In advance server settings you can set a waiting time or double tap for switching also.

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