How to Connect Multiple Devices to your TV

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • Big thanks to my friend Rob for helping me get partnered with UA-cam!
    In this video I show how to connect multiple devices to a High Definition TV (HDTV) using a "component switch". A component switch allows you to connect multiple devices to one TV. You select the device simply by pressing a button. Make sure your TV is set to it's "component setting" when selecting the device. If you have photos you'd like to send me (of wire colors, etc.), my email address is: Richsmethods@gmail.com.
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  • @mrspeedy1011
    @mrspeedy1011 7 років тому +1

    how to setup Rabbit or similar device to transmit cable channels to another TV by a reciever?i.e Destination America,Pop and Centric!

  • @rambabuthota4669
    @rambabuthota4669 6 років тому +1

    How to connect old TV s with CONNECTERS with mobiles

  • @DoughlasLasalla
    @DoughlasLasalla 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey bro my play box and deck is hard to connect with my TV😔.???

  • @traceyjoyner5301
    @traceyjoyner5301 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you bro, I haven't used the DVD player in years couldn't figure it out damn shame 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @demonkingmeliodas197
    @demonkingmeliodas197 4 роки тому +1

    How can you make a three way wire for the Xbox one to the small shape tv

  • @RobsWorld
    @RobsWorld 12 років тому +2

    Nice video man! I definitely need to invest in one of those component switches.. so sick of having to take out the cords to my projector and stuff :-/

  • @tOSdude
    @tOSdude 8 років тому +4

    Because my only component device is an Xbox, I was able to plug the red/blue directly to the TV and the green to an old composite switch box that also has my VCR plugged in. I have a mess of cables that would confuse an outsider but that I understand perfectly.

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  11 років тому +2

    Walking Dead returns in a few weeks! I can't wait. Thanks, ha.

  • @verdevalley1966
    @verdevalley1966 9 років тому +1

    i have a converter box-looking for something to connect a vhs/dvd to can this devise help me?

  • @MzHolliWudKitti
    @MzHolliWudKitti 6 років тому +2

    Just a side note it would have been nice to “hear” the sound play on those devices...
    ALSO, maybe respond to comments? Not mine but others who still had questions👍🏽

  • @SuperManthing1
    @SuperManthing1 12 років тому +3

    HOLY SHIT DID YOU SEE THE NINJA CAT?

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  12 років тому +3

    I got my component switch at WalMart. You can also get the inputs there as well. BestBuy and RadioShack would also have similar components. Thanks for watching!

  • @integrityfirst1761
    @integrityfirst1761 7 років тому +1

    Can you connect Apple TV to this? Apple TV just has an HDMI connection. (Sorry if this is a dumb question...I know TVs have HDMI connections but I didn't see any on this device you shared so I wasn't sure if you could switch from Wii to DVD on this to Apple TV?) or would the only HDMI cable be needed for the Apple TV and that's it so not having it on this switch box wouldn't matter?

  • @maryreising1047
    @maryreising1047 4 роки тому

    i have an HDMI TV, a WII & a dvd/vcr. i cannot find a box with multiple RCA plugs AND an HDMI plug. Any suggestions

  • @warrenweagant1360
    @warrenweagant1360 6 місяців тому

    I'm sorry for the attitude but hrs of trying to get basic tech info and everyone that post's videos do it for likes and subscribers when 90% of the video is useless banter and comments that are irrelevant where can I get info that is step 1 step 2 ECT instead of waisting my time with people trying to make full length movies or just want to hear them self talk this video is a perfect example of a waist of time could have explained it in 2 min

  • @montee9807
    @montee9807 4 роки тому

    Hey , I have speakers (just speakers with no power in) with naked wires and I want to connect them with my HDMI smart tv with ARC HDMI port . Possible ??

  • @verdevalley1966
    @verdevalley1966 9 років тому +1

    can i use this to connect hdmi converter box to an old analog tv

  • @laracroft4116
    @laracroft4116 8 років тому +1

    Yes!!! I've searched for this and now I finally found it! I currently have 5 gaming consoles: Xbox one, two Xbox 360 consoles (one regular and one modded), original Xbox console, Wii console, a ps2 , and eventually a PS3 console . ...ok so eventually I'll have 7 consoles! But I got tired of switching cables all the time. Watching this video solved my problem! ...now what is the exact brand name of the component splitter that you have ?

  • @tinyikochauke728
    @tinyikochauke728 17 днів тому

    Good evening. Can u assist as to how I can connect a DVD, video cassette player, music cassette player, decoder to a tv

  • @CarlaTaylorextraordpassion11
    @CarlaTaylorextraordpassion11 8 років тому

    i have rca red,yellow and white connect on my tv so i would like to connect my laptop to my tv i need a cord that has the usb on one end and the three color heads on the other end where can i get it??????

  • @trueamerican9991
    @trueamerican9991 4 роки тому

    I have a switch to hook up a Game Cube and a WII. GC works but the WII has no color. any idea?

  • @ChrisAH07
    @ChrisAH07 9 років тому

    Have a quick question.....trying to use a switch box to be able to watch cable TV through the tv coax cable connector due to tv not having and input connection....some reason the information is not pushing to the tv....what am I doing wrong with the connections. I used the red,white and yellow aux cables to communicate through tv and switch box....need advice.

    • @NonyaSmith
      @NonyaSmith 9 років тому

      +ChrisAH07 I'm having the same issue with cable not coming through to the TV despite connecting it the same way you have and I connected all my other devices. Did you find a solution?

  • @robertshade8631
    @robertshade8631 5 місяців тому

    How to get an old analog tv to hdmi if no hdmi port on tv?I need easy setup without getting alot of other equipment. ///

  • @freddyfaxbear7955
    @freddyfaxbear7955 2 роки тому

    thaats fuckeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

  • @ziginox
    @ziginox 12 років тому

    Also, the stereo RCA jacks for audio are NOT "composite audio." Next, you mentioned that using the yellow/white/red cables for the DVD player would be worse than using red/green/blue ones, which is also false. The colors on the ends have nothing to do with it, it's about the shielding on the cables. You really need to learn your stuff...

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  12 років тому

    I'm borrowing my Xbox from a friend so I didn't get the scart adapter. I was just trying to show an easy way to connect multiple items to one TV that only have one component set. I could have made a few videos to show all of the options, but I felt like it would have made the video more confusing. Also, I have other items connected to my TV, so in my case the component switch made sense. Thanks though for the comment and for watching!

  • @rnithis6259
    @rnithis6259 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @amydarocker9236
    @amydarocker9236 5 років тому

    Can a ( Y ) adaptor split one video input to 2 video inputs in my car ? one for back camera and the other for dvd player ? Actually i have a lcd screen installed in my car seprately with my car dvd player. I want to connect my reverse camera direct to lcd which has only 1 video output.
    My dvd player does not have reverse cam input or any video input (has only output). So i have connected an seprate lcd with it. Now i want to cennect a reverse camera with it, but the lcd does not have a second video input ? How can i creat a second video input ? Please help. Thanks.

    • @Krystal-sg9ji
      @Krystal-sg9ji 5 років тому

      Amy DaRocker you should go and ask on a forum youll get a faster and better answer there. I dont think a y extention would work but i dont know how you could manage to do it although im sure there is a solution

  • @AxeCrazyAutobot
    @AxeCrazyAutobot 9 років тому +1

    Can you have both an HDMI and Component switcher hooked up to the same tv?

  • @pramodhkumars3064
    @pramodhkumars3064 8 років тому +1

    Sir, How can I connect my smartphone through Auxiliary cable in Samsung Tv

  • @lifeasronique4058
    @lifeasronique4058 Рік тому

    This does not how me, i want to hook up my tv to my component set so wen am watch my tv me can hear it loud

  • @360Warlock
    @360Warlock 9 років тому

    Can you still buy that Philips High Definition Audio/Video Selector ?

    • @RichsMethods
      @RichsMethods  9 років тому

      I'm not sure if you can purchase this exact one, but there are similar ones in stores and online. They basically all do the same thing.

  • @roxieman79
    @roxieman79 12 років тому

    What a waste of a component switch why not just use a hdmi cable for the xbox and plug the composite rca plugs from ur DVD player to the combined compisite/component input?
    If you have the older xbox without hdmi then why not plug the component cable from the xbox to the component input and the composite to the scart adapter you get with the xbox and plug it in to the scart input?
    Thought it was a waste of money in your case and u said u saves money because you're a student, just sayin :P

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  11 років тому +1

    She's a little brat, but we love her.

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  11 років тому

    I think the Y shaped adapter should work. As long as you don't have both on at the same time, the signal should get through to you TV.

  • @aboyname
    @aboyname 10 років тому

    I have plug n play games. Just bought a Visio flat screen. Can you help to hook these up

    • @RichsMethods
      @RichsMethods  10 років тому

      If you can send pictures that would help me help you:)

  • @Encik-d1n
    @Encik-d1n 9 років тому

    Hello Sir,.....need your opinion.....how to connect one speaker with multiple player, such as dvd player, android media box and tv sattelite without need to unplug the speaker cable?.....tqvvm

  • @imssanegatrac9413
    @imssanegatrac9413 7 років тому

    Question. I have a Samsung TV, DVD Player with surround sound and a Cable Box. Got HDMI ports. HDMI 1 is connected to the cable box. So, basically, I need to connect the DVD Player to HDMI 2. But when I use both device, my DVD player wont recognize either HDMI 1 or 2. Keeps on giving me NO ARC Found. Please advise. Thanks

  • @sharmenep556
    @sharmenep556 9 років тому

    Hello I can't find the product in the website

  • @ziginox
    @ziginox 12 років тому

    I was referring to the bit near the end when you mentioned that you were using yellow/white/red cables but using them as component video cables. Also, I don't mean to be rude or anything, I just don't want misinformation being spread around ;)

  • @joshhewitt5722
    @joshhewitt5722 9 років тому

    Hello, I am not a very tech savvy and I have a question. My mother is Hearing impaired so I recently purchased her headphones to use while she watches TV. Then after I purchased the headphones I purchased Netflix on our Wii but for some reason the headphones do not work for the Wii? Any help would be greatly appreciated! The headphones cables are red and white if that helps.

  • @SladePunch
    @SladePunch 11 років тому

    How much does this cost, I'm gonna go to Walmart this weekend so I wanna know before. Thanks for the video!

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  12 років тому

    What I meant by "worse" was that the Component wires (red, blue, green) would provide a better signal than just using the yellow plug for video.
    May I ask why you watched the video in the first place?

  • @winter1663
    @winter1663 9 років тому

    I've been having trouble hooking up my DVD player, Direct TV, PS3 and VCR. They all only have just the yellow, white, and red plugs, I plugged them all in and it isn't working :/

  • @michellelynn3835
    @michellelynn3835 9 років тому

    We followed your instructions and connected the component switch just like the one you showed in your video. Everything worked fine, except the colors are all off, and we can't get them adjusted. We have strong presence of blue and green tints, very light on the red. The U-verse menu that is typically blue is now brown. The Netflex that was red is now blue. Any suggestions to why we cannot get the colors adjusted? Walt

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  11 років тому +1

    You're welcome!

  • @marciaorourke2501
    @marciaorourke2501 10 років тому

    Already, as a beginner,my impression is that you're doing a good job. I think you'll be outstanding once you have ~ even a little experience. I'm Subscribing now with a 'Thank you' ... M.O'R ( ps: I'm a retired graphic designer and a semi-active Artist.)

  • @hortensiagabriel4525
    @hortensiagabriel4525 8 років тому +2

    I have an old TV in a spare room where I would like to connect a DVD and a VCR. Can I use the component with this TV? Thanks!

  • @amandaheywood2985
    @amandaheywood2985 9 років тому

    How to you hook all that to a surround sound unit? I have a switch box, but the sound only comes out of the tv. My actual cable goes through the surround sound. Can't figure how to get the sound from everything else.

  • @sudacla
    @sudacla 7 років тому

    somehow I'm missing the part about what/how to connect the component switch to the TV itself. I just bought a new TV, have all my cables in my old component switch box all ready but have no idea how to connect it to new tv - not sure how I accomplished it the first time actually! please help! every time I try to search for more vids yours is the first one on the list and I can't seem to find anyone else whose vid even mentions anything about component switch hookup... :(

  • @sammmi_kayy4842
    @sammmi_kayy4842 8 років тому

    This is all so confusing. We have a direct tv box (no hdmi ), dvd/vcr combo (No hdmi), surround sound which has HDMi, When hooking all these up, we would like to have surround sound with anything that plays. Today we got our new Samsung model # UN55JU6700F Tv. Sound from both direct tv box and DVD comes on at the same time. I mean you can hear them both at the same time. What are we doing wrong ?

  • @me4654
    @me4654 7 років тому

    Rich I hate to ask how much? I have a 3splite RCA wire's but have more devices. I'm having a problem with the Bose DVD CD player it's not wireless and someone broke the door tuner and speakers work fine. Best buy recommended a regular DVD CD player to put on top since Bose don't make it anymore, problem DVD player is not showing on Vizio smart TV and Bose DVD keeps saying no disk! I have Chrome Cast in one HDMI port and the TV at this time in direct TV box I'm trying to eliminate DirecTV and use sling TV. Oh the other is I have to use converter box with antenna because Vizio smart TV doesn't have a tuner! I'm pretty complicated right? So DVD player to DVD player and yes I tried aux no sound.And converter box to TV and DVD player and Chrome Cast should be okay just in HDMI port. I like you have very limited income have everything but new antenna have digital but newer style of rabbit ears and my broadcast stations are about 55mls out. Hope you can help Thanks Deb

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  11 років тому

    I used a component to component cable, but it was not included with my converter (unfortunately).

  • @zaldphilnathan
    @zaldphilnathan 3 роки тому

    very informative, thank you for showing this video. I am your new subscriber, please upload more educational vids.

  • @vijisanthosh4186
    @vijisanthosh4186 3 роки тому

    How can we connect coaxial cable to impex TV

  • @benhayes8891
    @benhayes8891 7 років тому +30

    Your cat nearly killed your Xbox 😂😂

  • @jamieford2633
    @jamieford2633 7 років тому +1

    This was a very helpful video! Exactly what I was looking for and you explained everything very clearly!

  • @melmahiya8337
    @melmahiya8337 7 років тому

    The surround sound works when playing DVD but no sound when watching the TV. How can I fix this problem?

  • @retxedpogi
    @retxedpogi 11 років тому

    hey guy how to my 2.1 home theather in my samsung 40EH5000 and what type of jacks are compatible?

  • @fckgooogle1000x
    @fckgooogle1000x 5 років тому

    Is the green port with the yellow ring around it the same as a half yellow and half green port because that's what my small TV has

  • @queen_j1422
    @queen_j1422 9 років тому

    Question...so I would have to order the Component switch or could I get it from a store? All my orders get lost in mail for some odd reason since moving. Please let me know what store I could go to

  • @norahs2000
    @norahs2000 9 років тому

    Can I use this device to hook up roku and DVD player to my tv that has only one video 1 output? Thank you.

    • @RichsMethods
      @RichsMethods  9 років тому

      Yes, as long as the Roku and the DVD both have RCA cables (red, white, yellow, etc.).

    • @norahs2000
      @norahs2000 9 років тому

      One more question is the correct name of this device a component switch. Thank so much for your reply!

    • @RichsMethods
      @RichsMethods  9 років тому

      norahs2000 Yes, there might be other names, but component switch is the term most people use.

  • @terrywitkowski6937
    @terrywitkowski6937 7 років тому +3

    hey rich. how can I hook-up my lap-top to an external sound system?

    • @edboss36
      @edboss36 7 років тому

      Terry Witkowski via usb

  • @traceyjoyner5301
    @traceyjoyner5301 3 роки тому

    Thank you save me a lot of stress I'm sitting up here in 2021 and cannot figure out how to break it work. You help me out thank you

  • @MrMirza1974
    @MrMirza1974 7 років тому

    Hey dear
    I have a question I bought a tcl 40 smart tv but when I connected my external speakers when want to mute the voice but voice from the speakers still come out so plz what should I do
    Plz plz reply

  • @sshapparra
    @sshapparra 9 років тому

    Rather than using all those wires can this be done with hdmi cables?
    I have multiple devices that I need to hook up to my television but I only have two hdmi plug-ins :/

  • @maccastime
    @maccastime 11 років тому

    Hi mate,having dramas trying to set my system up,i have a 3 yr old l.g t.v.it has av in i. t.v. yellow white and red plugs underneath says video l mono audio r. other plugs are components in.video green blue and red,white and red audio l/r.i have plugged into all of these but no joy,i have an old Bose music station 8 series.on the station i have plugged from the t.v into all on the station but no sound from t.v,dvd comes thru fine,i have turned off speakers on t.v still no joy.
    help please.

  • @gilbertlucero5360
    @gilbertlucero5360 7 років тому

    Can I hook my directv mini through the switch. I have a vcr and a dvd player but the directv is plugged into the only a/v jacks on the tv. Its an old tv.

  • @BuffyTwiggs402
    @BuffyTwiggs402 6 років тому

    How do I hook up my 10 inch Casio dvd player to my tv? I also have the new Spectrum box if that matters. Thanks!

  • @sharifeekes9069
    @sharifeekes9069 9 років тому

    We're just hooking up a new tv with only one place to plug in a component device. I had no clue what to do but I knew there would be someone on youtube who could tell me what to do about it. What did everyone do before youtube? Thanks for the great video!

    • @RichsMethods
      @RichsMethods  9 років тому

      I'm glad to help out! I know I feel the same way about UA-cam.

  • @josemj059
    @josemj059 7 років тому

    very good example of how to set up. just one question ,need to see on the. back of your TV how did you conected thanks..

  • @sylviastavridi7325
    @sylviastavridi7325 4 роки тому

    What is the brand of the connector? I liked this model with buttons instead of switching

  • @thelmabell304
    @thelmabell304 8 років тому

    We have Verizon fios as a cable provider. Do those cables just stay connected to the tv .

  • @joydibak
    @joydibak 9 років тому

    Im having a hard time getting direct tv to show on my vizio tv I know its probably simple I jest cant get it in my head can you help I feel like a dummy

  • @rickieturvey1401
    @rickieturvey1401 7 років тому

    I have a Panasonic DVD player surround sound and I'd like to know how to hook TV up or what hook up to this Panasonic DVD surround sound

  • @Rayhatesyou2gaming
    @Rayhatesyou2gaming 10 років тому

    where can i get a component switch

    • @RichsMethods
      @RichsMethods  10 років тому

      I got mine at WalMart, but Target, RadioShack, or Best Buy should also have them.

    • @Rayhatesyou2gaming
      @Rayhatesyou2gaming 10 років тому

      thk

  • @tejindersingh6149
    @tejindersingh6149 10 років тому

    Hey how to connect a setup box with 3 pins and a 5.1 speaker with 2 pins in only 1 component video input on TV..

  • @ScreaminModelKits
    @ScreaminModelKits 9 років тому

    Can I connect a vcr, and dvd player with that "component switch" you have, and do all the different remote controls work?

  • @bENOFFICIALMASSIVE
    @bENOFFICIALMASSIVE 6 років тому

    I was wondering what brand it is? Your links dead

  • @cameronpratt41
    @cameronpratt41 8 років тому

    what is a moniter outlet slot mean? cause I hAve one one the back of my t.v

  • @PMaxz
    @PMaxz 11 років тому

    Your A Very Intelligent Man With Quiet A Bit Of Technology . . .What Exactly Is Your Job Or Career

  • @redbird1965
    @redbird1965 8 років тому

    I have a uverse wireless receiver, can you help me? I can't figure out how to hook anything!

    • @jnonine
      @jnonine 8 років тому

      Awww Uverse. I just started experimenting with different wires that I bought at the store and tried them in different ports until I got the xbox to work. Still working on the DVD/VCR combo and other devices. Keep trying!

  • @beverlyjohnson4715
    @beverlyjohnson4715 6 років тому +1

    thank yu

  • @rochellejohnson1412
    @rochellejohnson1412 6 років тому

    What if you have an DVD player and a new TV and your trying to hook it up

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  12 років тому

    Cool. Thanks for the info. No problem.

  • @blade80065
    @blade80065 12 років тому

    thumbs up for cat jump i mean for richsmethods

  • @johnvulovich4623
    @johnvulovich4623 7 років тому

    Show us how to do it! Nobody cares about all the other stuff!

  • @sallysassa
    @sallysassa 7 років тому +5

    Thank you, that worked. Great video.

  • @MPACollectibles
    @MPACollectibles 11 років тому

    Oh my God, its Stephen Yeun if he were white.

  • @poyoshrub
    @poyoshrub 7 років тому

    but what if we have a Sanyo tv
    it has different settings
    pls reply!

  • @balramvparmar9589
    @balramvparmar9589 6 років тому

    can i connect same home theater system to dvd and pc ????

  • @stevew.
    @stevew. 6 років тому

    i need to hook up an A/B switch between the DVD player and the TV

  • @peggylopez7197
    @peggylopez7197 6 місяців тому

    Very good thanks

  • @turnermargaret75
    @turnermargaret75 6 років тому

    How to hook up GE Pro Audio/Video to Insignia TV?

  • @amandavalle945
    @amandavalle945 8 років тому

    Where can I buy the components with you are using

  • @PinkJoy143
    @PinkJoy143 10 років тому

    that kitty is funny

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  11 років тому

    lol.

  • @faultelectronica
    @faultelectronica 11 років тому

    Hi, thanks for the video. My problem isn't a lack of AV inputs etc. My question is - what's the best way to connect 2 devices such as Sky box as well as a Talk Talk You View box to 1 TV - both devices need areal connection, so I'm thinking they will have to share the 1 areal but have a 'Y' shaped adapter which enables me to share the areal and then some kind of boosting device. Do you have any thoughts on this? Am I miles off?

  • @BandVersus
    @BandVersus 11 років тому

    THANK YOU!! The component cable education bit 1:34 solved my problems for my capture card!! Thanks man again

  • @RichsMethods
    @RichsMethods  12 років тому

    I got mine at WalMart.