HDMI Splitter, Aluminum HDMI Switch Bi-direction 1 In 2 Out or 2 Input to 1 Output Manual HDMI Switcher, Support 4K 3D 1080P,Plug and Play for Xbox,PS4,PS3,Blu-Ray,DVD,HDTV(HDMI CABLE NOT INCLUDE)

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so it should be suitable for Sky Q), as well as Dolby Atmos and several other advanced audio formats (though the splitter is just a pass-through – you still need a device that can interpret these audio signals). Ideal for use in high end 4K AV systems, this high performance 4 way splitter distributes a single HDMI source to up to four HDMI displays complete with automatic downscaling for HD displays and EDID management to ensure the best connection. But generally speaking, when looking for an HDMI Splitter, it’s best to look for a product with One Input port and Two (or more) Output Ports – which is usually designated as “1×2”. An HDMI switcher gets around this, adding more ports by letting several devices share the same cable into your TV. An HDMI Splitter lets you “split” the signal from one media box (a streaming device, a gaming console, a Freeview box, etc.

HDMI specifications, supporting resolutions up 4K30/ 4K50/60 4:2:0, High definition digital audio format.

That’s exactly what this TESmart splitter does – with added support for the most recent HDCP standard (2. This is important when switching between devices, as there is a temporary break in the handshake until the newly selected device locks in with a new handshake.

Orei also fared well in our round-up of HDMI Switchers, and here they are again taking the splitter market by storm. There are a few exceptions – for example, products that can function as both a Splitter AND a Switcher (so all their ports can serve as either Input or Output), and products that let you Switch different devices and then Split them to multiple screens.HDMI is a digital signal and won't degrade in the same way as older analog signals, even with the addition of a switcher. We recently covered the best HDMI Switches here on PC Guide, and there is always some confusion as to what the difference is between Splitters and Switches. Distribute a Full HD HDMI signal to 8 displays over standard Cat 6 network cables, complete with HDMI loop and IR support. As ever we have tried to cover all budgets – not everybody has an endless supply of cash to spend on peripherals, so read our recommendations carefully before you decide which is the right HDMI Splitter for you. The ability to connect multiple devices to one display is the biggest draw of an HDMI switch, and the Kinivo 550BN handles this task reliably.