This 3 port HDMI switch (a.k.a switcher or selector) receives signals from up to 3 HD sources, and outputs to an HDTV/monitor. You can connect up to 3 HD sources to this switch at the same time, such as your: a) Blu-Ray or HD-DVD playerb) PS3, Xbox360c) Computers with HDMI output) HD video cameras) HDTV boxes (DVR, PVR) The switcher then connects to your HDTV/monitor, occupying only 1 HDMI connector. Best for HDTVs/monitors with only 1 or 2 HDMI connectors left, yet still many HD sources to be plugged in. HDMI Switching Features:1) Connect up to 3 HDMI devices to 1 HDMI port on your HDTV / monitor;2) Auto-switch to the device that is powered on first;3) Avoid frequent plugging and unplugging of HDMI cables;4) Video support: 1080p FullHD, 1080i/720p, with 12-bit deep color, retaining crispy clear images;5) Audio support: DTS/DTS-HD, Dolby Digital / Dolby TrueHD, and Linear PCM (LPCM);6) Support all 3D Blu-Rays, TV programs and games: anaglyph (2 colors) and Multiview Video Coding (MVC);7) No downsizing nor conversion, no compromise in quality;8) HDMI 1.3b compliant, HDCP v1.0/1.1 pass-through; Specifications: a) Video: 1920 x 1200, FullHD, 1080p/i, 720p/i, 576p/i, 480p/i; b) Audio: LPCM, DTS/DTS-HD, Dolby Digital (AC-3)/Dolby TrueHD;c) 3D Support: Yes, fully;d) HDMI Compliance: HDMI v1.3b, HDCP v1.0/1.1 pass-through) HDMI Connector: Type-A 19pin Female;f) No. of HDMI Input: 3;g) No. of HDMI output: 1;h) External Power Supply: Not needed.
A**N
Works great, for 10 months anyways
EDIT: After having this and it working flawlessly for 10 months, it just died the other day. I don't know why but it was just dead, could it have been some freak thing, maybe, but seems tough to think it's a manufacturing defect after 10 months. Either way, will find something with more inputs next time now that I have added an XBox One and a PS3.--- Original Review ---I got this because my TV didn't have enough HDMI inputs for my HTPC, Xbox, WiiU, and Blu-Ray player, with only two inputs it was a pain constantly changing cables. Connected to one of the HDMI inputs on my TV, then hooked up the XBox, WiiU, and Blu-Ray player and it works exactly as described. It automatically switches to the last one turned on or can be manually switched, the only weird thing is with the WiiU, if you turn it off and switch a different device on, the input switches as expected but after about 30 seconds it switches back to the Wii U, but I think this is something in the WiiU's shutdown process that is sending a video signal as it shuts down and it confuses the switch and not a fault of the switch itself.I only gave it 4 stars because of the size, it is TINY, barely the size of a silver dollar coin... it isn't a problem it's just not what I expected but it does allow for the device to just sit in the back of the entertainment center as you really don't need to touch it 99% of the time. The ends of the cables are larger than the device itself, making it a little awkward with 4 cables connected.All in all I think it was a good purchase, but if it fails and I buy another one, I will try to get one that has all the connectors on the back of the device so it can sit in entertainment center better.
T**E
Revised Review
I just deleted my original 12/22/2013 five-star review, and am replacing it with this one. Since my original review, I discovered that this product is not 100% compatible with my new Apple TV. My intended application was to select between two inputs (a DTV set-top-box and the Apple TV), and output the video to an old HDTV with only one DVI input via an HDMI/DVI converter cable (audio is output separately to my home theater system). The switch works great for passing both HD and non-HD content from my DTV set-top-box to the old HDTV. And it will pass YouTube content and some other content via my Apple TV to my old HDTV. However, the switch will not pass HD content from my Apple TV to the old HDTV (nor will it pass a standard definition movie rented from the iTunes store to my old HDTV) -- instead, I get the following error message:"This content requires HDCP for playback. Either your HDMI cable isn't properly connected, or your HDMI connection doesn't support HDCP. Please reconnect your HDMI cable from your Apple TV to your HDTV and try again". (I rechecked my connections and they are good).I blamed my old HDTV for this problem (based on some internet research) in my original review. But yesterday, I decided to bypass the switch and connect the HDMI/DVI converter cable directly from the old HDTV to the Apple TV. Much to my surprise, the "HDCP error message" went away and all content from Apple TV now displays great on the old TV.Also, as another reviewer commented, Apple TV does not completely power down in sleep mode (nor does my DTV set-top-box). Therefore, the auto-switching feature of this switch did not function -- I had to manually switch input sources using the button on the switch.So, for my application, this switch did not meet my expectations.
S**R
OK, but don't count on the "Auto" switch to be 100%
My 80yr old in-laws can barely figure out how to put a DVD into a player, let alone figure out how to switch inputs on their TV back and forth to choose the right signal. I thought this little box would be the answer I was looking for - the idea being that I could put the TV input into one side, the DVD player into the other side, and when the DVD turned on, it would auto-switch to the DVD player, and then when the DVD turned off, it would switch automatically back to TV. Great plan. Bad reality. This box is not reliable enough as an auto-switcher, and had trouble going back from the DVD to the original TV signal, unless I physically removed the DVD HDMI cable, or touched the input switch on the box manually.So why not 1 star instead of 3? I suspect the problem was not just with the box, it seems to switch well to the DVD, I think it is the Comcast HDMI signal - which simply does not seem like an auto "input change" since it is always on. So I gave the benefit of the doubt to the box.Sigh. Someday someone will develop something that technophobic old folks can use.
J**S
Performs Properly, Must Manually Switch in Some Scenarios
I am using this product to support switching between a Roku3 and a Samsung BluRay DVD. Technically, this works fine, although you should be aware that the Roku3 is 'always on' so since there is no way to turn it off, when you turn on the DVD player, the switch must be manually triggered via the small button (see pics from mfg for details). This isn't that big of a deal but for me personally, it's a tiny hassle due to the location of the unit. Just something to keep in mind for your scenario.I plan on eventually upgrading my receiver to a unit that supports multiple HDMI inputs so this HDMI switch will no longer be needed. Knowing my future plans, the price was right for this switch and I can put up with the manual operation for now.I totally agree with other reviewers about the massively bright blue LED on the unit. It's overkill - almost to the point of being distracting. If you want to hide this box behind your electronics, you may want to order some 90 degree HDMI connectors as well. This gives you more options to adjust the location because this thing is indeed very small!Overall, I would buy this again mainly for the price/functionality. It does the job.
L**C
Does not get the job done
Great switch it works as intended so far. My problem is that the screen stays black sometimes when it's supposed to detect different sources automatically, so I have to switch sources in the TV to "refresh" the one that is connected to the switch which is weird.The blue light is quite bright at night which could be good or bad just put some black tape on it if it bothers you.Edit: Almost forgot to update this review. It caused a lot of errors after one month, loses signal frequently, just a headache, so I just connect and disconect manually now.
E**D
Works as advertised. Some devices may not work.
Despite some of the poor reviews, I took a chance. I agree that the blue lights are too bright and stuck some electrical tape over them. I have an Apple TV, Kodi box and Xbox so I have to switch two devices. Took some trial and error to figure out that the Kodi box didn’t play well with the other two. Plugged Kodi directly to HDMI 1 and switching box to HDMI2 and switched Apple TV and Xbox. Works as advertised. Just need to be patient and wait for one device to FULLY shut down before switching on second device.
J**E
it's not automatic switching at all. never once have it being automatic.
smaller than expected. 2 inch by 2 inch unit that did not came in retailed package but rather a bubble wrap. works as expected. LED indicator light is very bright that is disturbing, have to cover it up.update: it's not automatic switching at all. never once have it being automatic.
J**K
Not reccomended for main tv set up
Changing my review because I now have an Android Box and Xbox attached to this and when I turn my Xbox on it doesn't work, for some reason I have to turn the Android box on for it to receive any power which is extremely strange. Tried unplugging the Android box and it still does this. Guess for 6 bucks you're getting what you pay for, going to get a different model not reccomending this for anything other than maybe gaming computers etc.
I**7
Not great, but it's cheap.
It's OK. Pro's - it's cheap. Con's - for me, it didn't work that great as you need to have all 3 HDMI's plugged in and all devices powered up. I've purchased a different HDMI switch that has a power supply. I found that since this one doesn't have a power supply, it wasn't working for my needs. It might work for you, but it wasn't what I needed.
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