HDMI Switch, GANA Gold Plated 3-Port HDMI Switcher / HDMI Splitter / Supports Full HD1080p/3D with High Speed Cable

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Brand - The brands mentioned in this article are trustworthy companies known for their production of only the best devices in the industry. They include Sewell and many other global names. Compatible with various audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, 7.1-channel LPCM, DTS, Dolby AC3, and DSD An HDMI splitter is pretty intuitive in its design. Almost universally, it will take a single incoming HDMI signal and output it to multiple HDMI outputs all at the same time.

This means you would not be able to immediately tell what is happening with the audio or visual information by looking at the electrical pulse pattern. The splitter then “duplicates” the signal coming from your media device – and sends it to your two outputs. So you can watch the same stream on two TVs, a TV and a projector, and every other example you can think of. To set it up, hook up the external source to either the display device or the audio device on a different channel. It’s generally a good idea to use the device with the most HDMI ports as the central device. Then, connect the display device and the audio device on the HDMI ARC or eARC ports.Cord Length - The length of your cable is an essential feature and as such must not be taken for granted. Your cable counts towards a lot of other things; thus, it is vital that you know how long or short the cord of your preferred model is. If you have a short cable, the distance between your splitter and the connecting devices will be limited, and this can be very frustrating for many people. A customer tip says' the longer your cord, the better,' thus we advise that you look out for splitter devices with cables that complement your room size and also make work easier for you.

This is actually enough for most devices. However, some of the more sophisticated switchers (especially those that come with a remote) need additional power – so they have a 5V port that you need to connect to a power outlet. HDMI Switching And HDCP Support The terms splitter and switch appear as if they are interchangeable, even though they do different things. Remember this: Manual Switching: You switch between the HDMI input ports by pressing a button on the switcher itself.

Connect your source device: Run an HDMI cable between the HDMI output of your source device (e.g., laptop) and the HDMI input of the splitter. If your device doesn’t have an HDMI output, you may need to use an adapter to convert the connection to HDMI. An HDMI splitter is a fairly simple piece of technology that allows you to transmit audio-visual data from one HDMI source – regardless of the size of cable like mini and micro (our tutorial on the differences) – to two HDMI receivers. This can be useful in situations where you have a television and a sound system you want to feed an external source to, but your devices don’t have HDMI ARC or eARC. It can also be useful if you want to display the content from one source on multiple TVs. However, with multiple screens comes the problem of using your media devices – such as streaming devices, gaming consoles, DVD players, etc. – with those multiple tellies. Without buying multiple devices, that is…

EDID handshaking/HDCP: An HDMI splitter with EDID handshaking and HDCP compliance allows faster and more seamless operation. Ensure all devices in your setup, including the splitter, are HDCP compliant if you use copy-protected video content. A splitter with an EDID switch tells the screen which formats it supports, avoiding issues when playing specific video signals. As previously discussed, a passive splitter will technically mean a reduction in signal strength. However, for most uses where you are likely using shorter cables, this shouldn’t matter much. The reason lies in how digital audio and video signals work compared to their analog counterparts.Gaming:extend your gaming setup into two screens or multiple rooms by displaying your console gameplay on TVs in the living room, bedroom, and basement. With a splitter, the whole family can enjoy multiplayer games without being cramped together. Play a gaming session on two screens with a splitter So the first step is to look at the number of HDMI devices you want to connect to your TV now. But then, I would recommend you add at least one (or even two) free HDMI ports, to future-proof your switcher. There are, however, a few products that can serve as BOTH an HDMI Switcher and Splitter, meaning their HDMI ports can serve as either Input or Output. But to keep things simple, it’s usually best to buy a product that fits your specific need. In this article – we’re looking at HDMI Switchers (and one that does both). Therefore, the design may have a small impact when you wire your hardware – because running the cables into one side and out the other may be more accessible. So this is something you may want to consider before you buy. If that’s not possible, it’s a matter of trial and error. In my personal testing, the Belfen 4K HDMI Switcher worked flawlessly with both the PS4 Pro and the PS5, and I’m assuming the two top ones will manage it as well – but you won’t know for sure until you try, unfortunately.