A method for coexisting standard connection and proprietary connection use is disclosed. The method may include connecting a peripheral device to a host computing device, wherein the peripheral device is connected via one of a standard connection type and a proprietary connection type. The method may include detecting the connection type. The method may include determining if the connection type is supported by the host computing device. The method may also include rendering a message indicating the connection type is not supported by the host system if the connection type is not supported.