HDMI Switch or Splitter

HDMI Switch / Splitter

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As HDMI becomes rapidly more popular it is becoming increasingly common to have more HDMI devices than the TV has HDMI ports. If that is the case then a HDMI Switch is the solution for you.There are different size HDMI switches available but the most common units allows you to connect up to three or four HDMI devices to the same HDMI input. The HDMI switch then connect to your TV with the enclosed HDMI cable and then connect your devices to the switch itself. Most switches come with a remote control so you won’t even need to get up from the sofa when you want to switch between, say, the DVD player and games console – all you have to do is press a button on the remote control and the device selected becomes active.

HDMI Switching / Splitter buying tips

HDMI switchers are sometimes also designed to help keep your picture and sound in check, too. Most offer built-in amplification to boost signals traveling through longer cable runs, particularly important if you have a ceiling-mounted projector or any situation where your source equipment is some distance from the TV. The picture can degrade over standard HDMI cables that are not of the highest quality or are longer than 10 metes in length and the effect is worsened if you are planning to use 1080p. quality.

Popular HDMI Switch / Splitter units (in ascending price order)

Joytech HDMI Trilink Switcher
Price £ 15.00
Joytech’s device delivers on a basic level and comes with a remote control and unique (optional) USB power method. A low budget HDMI splitter solution.

AV Tool AVT-5941 Four Port HDMI Splitter
Price £ 100.00
This popular AV Tool branded four port HDMI switcher, switching pin to pin with no amplifier, however it does a decent job for it’s price tag.

Sony SB-HD41R selector video/audio switch
Price £ 130.00
Sony’s HDMI selector switch come with a remote control with 4 HDMI ports and is HDMI version 1.3 compatible, supporting Deep Colour (up to 36 bits) and x.v.Colour, Also compatible with Full HD 1080p video and multi-channel audio.

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