Saved me from returning the device. I thought you had to use the supplied power cord and when its plugged into a power source it doesn't work. thankfully I stumbled on your video. helped a lot thanks !!
That's great Vince, thanks. I had connected it up correctly but I needed your video to show me that I needed to then go to the TV remote to put it to HDMI 1. So simple now you've explained it.
Thank you, Vince, I just purchase one that is pretty much identical to yours from Amazon. It looks like I am the 1st one to buy so it is nice to know my money was not wasted!!. I hope this comment can be read because something is wrong with either my keyboard or UA-cam's printing (all garbled). Anyway thanks again!
If you are using this to power your PS4 please use the usb cable to power the hdmi Switcher because if you don’t your screen will flicker from what your playing to Black every ten seconds. Thanks for the info Vince, this proved very handy.
For a retro gamer and a collector who also likes to play all of his games, this boi is AWESOME. I picked up some AV to Hdmi adapters and i made my ultimate gaming setup possible.
Hell yeah, I already knew of these hence looking on UA-cam for a reliable one with a remote, so your link is much appreciated bro! And showing the reliability too. Thanks
Thanks, my TV already had a HDMI switch but while fault finding a problem with the sound bar the connections got mixed up. All OK now as the output to the TV is in the right socket now! Many thanks
It really helps to see it in action and expain in detail about it. You do it the way it should be done. Have seen some "info vids" that attempt to type on screen about it while playing loud music in the background (whic is also distracting). Great job!!!!!!!!!
When I plugged my nintendo switch into my hdmi switcher, it doesn't work even though my PC works with it. any help? EDIT: I got it to work by turning off the "HDMI Auto Switch" feature on my BenQ monitor.
And your BenQ monitor was plugged into what? Your Switch or the PC? I'm having the same problem. PC has two displays connected to it. BenQ monitor using DVI and HDMI to TV (using Switcher like in the video). PS4 goes to the Switcher too using HDMI but TV only reads the PC and not the PS4. It used to work fine before but we moved, changed our setup and got a newer TV so I'm wondering what's wrong.
Red Killer I have an hdmi switch. Works great. I used it to set up my computer to my computer monitor and tv around the corner. www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01EN64WQE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've got the same model you got bud it doesn't work unless I have 2 working inputs at the same time, my pc and ps4 on an lcd monitor. Is this something has to do with the 5v cable as I'm not connecting any?
I actually use one of this on my single port 1080p monitor to plug my androidtv box, ps3, ps4, pc, and xbox360, all worked fine. though I modded mine to cut out the 5v rail on each hdmi port to avoid backfeeding on other HDMI source as a lot of them are just shared on single 5volt rail on the hub.
Amazing video mate. I have the same device, I could get the hdmi working but my remote is not working when using to switch the channels. I have plugged in the IR to the device, do I need to connect it somewhere for the remote to work ?
Thanks Vince, I'm planning on buying a monitor that got a 2.0v HDMI port. All HDMI switches in my budget are 1.4v. Do you think the coupling goes fine ?
I notice that you didn't connect the power adapter and neither did I on mine and the unit works just fine. What is the power adapter for? If the unit works without it, why do they include it? Good video, thanks!
I bought a 3 switch version of this, as my second port on the TV is faulty. It works ok on the switch, but the remote/IR doesn't work, but that's not an issue. My main gripe is that the device switches input on power up. This would be fine, but it means when I'm watching on my FireStick, and my Freesat Box powers on intermittently to poll for remote recordings (which it does every 15 mins, as there appears to be no WoL functionality!), it switches to this! I can't see any way to stop it switching on power-up, so it's basically useless.
I have that 5to1 HDMI selector model + IR cable and remote like yours but my own works without the USB power cable. On my 5to1 HDMI selector: . Input 1: Blu-ray Disc player . Input 2: AVtoHDMI converter (connected to the 4to1 AV selector with my SNES and N64 systems hooked on to it) . Input 3: Nintendo Wii . Input 4: Nintendo Switch . Input 5: Not in use (Fully tested and works)
I have had one for three years. It's a very good product like you say but I never could get mine to work properly with out power hooked to it. You get one off ebay make sure it comes with power supply.
Hello, Vince! I'm from the Philippines and I would like to thank you just because you helped with my Nintendo Switch Problems after I just bought one and I gotta say, it's amazing. My TV is kinda wall mounted and there's two HDMI ports but the other one is at the side and the other one needs a flat HDMI so I'm kinda using the one at the side and I just wanted to plug my Nintendo switch and PS3 Together because the Switch has no Netflix yet and I barely use my switch so I use my ps3 just for media or GTA V. Is it worth the bucks to buy this?
note whilst this works with 1080p displays I would tend to go into either an 8x4 matrix switch or avr, as you will need a power source to run them on a hdmi2.0 capable hsrdware as there will not be enough power from the hdmi
My panasonic LCD TV have only one hdmi slot and I want to connect google crome cast and my set up box both,will it work with out unplugging,I mean can we switch from one device to another without unplugging.
@@rukhify see if panasonic offers a solution for adding a different daughter board in to increase hdmi inputs though 1 thing to remember anything released within the last year or 2 will be hdmi 2.0 compliant in support as you can not connect a 2.0 device to a 1.x device as hdmi 2.0 in my experience is not backwards compatible 1.x devices So anything that is 2-2+ years will likely not function with modern devices As for more hdmi you may need to buy to buy an AVR as the sub $100 toy switch you buy may not function as intended and play thru issues
@@elakrol I suggest proper solutions for hdmi transport I doinot recommend adhoc so,ution due to hand shake issues whilst EOP can be usd problems can occur when you go across circuits which can cause modern breakers t tripo
Hey vince I want to control all my consoles & top boxes from a cabinet in my living room into the one living room tv using a single hdmi cable an this device but also be able to send the signel from the boxes to other bedrooms in the house? can I connect this device to a hdmi splitter then off to the TVs in different rooms?
Hi, yes you can. Connect the consoles/Set top box etc. to the HDMI switch and then the output of the HDMI Switch to the Input on the HDMI Splitter and it will distribute via HDMI leads the console or whatever is selected on the HDMI switch to every room. The problem is then using the remotes/controllers in all the different rooms as often the signals do not reach.
I was thinking of getting a harmony hub & Alexa in each room to then get over that problem. what would you suggest to use the remotes? I know how to do the USB over Ethernet for console controllers
Instead of drilling big holes in the walls to pull threw a hdmi couldni connect this to a splitter & then at the splitter end us hdmi over ethernet adapters?
Instead of drilling big holes in the walls to pull threw a hdmi couldni connect this to a splitter & then at the splitter end us hdmi over ethernet adapters?
Just got one of these but 3 port. When I put anything more than one input lose any output signal. Lights are on and can toggle between. Is it faulty or am I missing something?
You might need to add power. There is normally a little 5V DC jack on the side. Certain things like the PS4 normally need power to make them work properly :-)
One question though, can I invert it and connect one input to up to 5 different outputs? Say you have a TV and a Projector, could you use it to switch between those 2?
Did you have a cable box like direct tv? I have only 2 hdmi in back of tv... I have direct tv in hdmi1 and i have a roku hdmi in the 2nd one.. My problem is i want to hear my tv and roku apps through a older model dvd player that only has an hdmi input. Was trying to see if this switcher thing would help.
Hi, My Mate VINCE, great day! May I ask for your help or from other people here. I have a similar HDMI Switch with infrared remote but no DC 5V power adaptor included. I did the same thing as what you have shown in the video but the red light is stuck at HDMI 1 even if I press the 5 different buttons from the IR remote or the manual switch the red lights just stays at the HDMI 1. Please help me with this.
Hi mate I’m looking for one of those hdmi port testers that you have to test continuity between the port and the pins! Checked eBay and struggling! Cheers
hi mate, great video I got question for you though i have almost same exact item but, connecting it to my monitor, without built in speaker and my external speaker connects to my PC via USB I'm using the HDMI Switch for my PC, Switch and PS 4 but audio is an issue here, when i switch to from PC to console, how do I keep the audio output on my external speaker? cause obviously it's connected to my PC and will only produce sound from my PC not from my other consoles, please helppp thanks!
Saved me from returning the device. I thought you had to use the supplied power cord and when its plugged into a power source it doesn't work. thankfully I stumbled on your video. helped a lot thanks !!
Thanks. Simple straight-forward explanation with a demo.
That's great Vince, thanks. I had connected it up correctly but I needed your video to show me that I needed to then go to the TV remote to put it to HDMI 1. So simple now you've explained it.
I'm a visual learner so this was very helpful
Thank you, Vince, I just purchase one that is pretty much identical to yours from Amazon. It looks like I am the 1st one to buy so it is nice to know my money was not wasted!!. I hope this comment can be read because something is wrong with either my keyboard or UA-cam's printing (all garbled). Anyway thanks again!
if I split the screen to four displays, can LCD show me the four display at once?
@@AhmedTheCoder I know it’s 2 Years but I don’t think it can I’m sorry
thanks sir, whatching 5 years later but still helps
If you are using this to power your PS4 please use the usb cable to power the hdmi Switcher because if you don’t your screen will flicker from what your playing to Black every ten seconds. Thanks for the info Vince, this proved very handy.
Yep
@Slayer slayin you're going to have to buy a power supply online somewhere, I got mine for £4 off eBay, these power adapters work brilliantly
@Slayer slayin search for a 'HDMI switch adapter' and you should see some pop up
You’ve saved my work from home set up. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I bought one of those on Amazon and it didn't come with instructions so I never figured out how it works. Thank you for this video. Very helpful!
Thanks.
Awesome this is the video I was looking for. One to the tv and connect the other things like ps4, home theater, and Amazon stick.
So this would work is I only had one hdmi port? How would a home theatre or sound bar work if you would have to switch it on just to work?
I have been trying to figure out how to do this on my tv (it only has one hdmi port) and now I understand this!! Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! Because of you, my
switch works better than ever. Thanks mate for warm sunny Florida!!!
if I split the screen to four displays, can LCD show me the four display at once?
Explained simply and easy to follow....thanks Vince and UA-cam :)
Thanks for this simple video. I just wasn't sure whether the 5 volt usb cord was necessary. All good now.
For a retro gamer and a collector who also likes to play all of his games, this boi is AWESOME. I picked up some AV to Hdmi adapters and i made my ultimate gaming setup possible.
Use a CRT if you're going to use composite
SUPERB Advice, clearly explained and well videos. I followed this when I set up my HDMI 5 way Switch. Perfect!! Thank you SO much My Mate VINCE. xx
Hell yeah, I already knew of these hence looking on UA-cam for a reliable one with a remote, so your link is much appreciated bro! And showing the reliability too. Thanks
Just wanted to thank you a lot I just ordered one off of eBay you are very helpful
Great video, thanks for the help. My TV also only has 2 HDMI inputs. This switch will come in handy.
arrived today mine, geat device, exact same as yours, nice to have all hdmis easily accessible and connected at once.
Zombie-SAFC What website did you order from?
amazon uk
Zom
Thanks, my TV already had a HDMI switch but while fault finding a problem with the sound bar the connections got mixed up. All OK now as the output to the TV is in the right socket now! Many thanks
Perfect demonstration. Helped a lot, thanks!
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Hi there , nice wee video ,iv just ordered one of these wee gadgets and you put my mind at ease .
Very helpful, thanks. Does this work on a computer monitor? I want a remote control to easily switch inputs.
I know I’m 7 months late but I don’t think it does
Thank you for this video, please can this be used for live streaming with multiple cameras ?
It really helps to see it in action and expain in detail about it. You do it the way it should be done. Have seen some "info vids" that attempt to type on screen about it while playing loud music in the background (whic is also distracting). Great job!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for showing me this, it’s been a great help
Hey Vince' I'm excited you showeed this! My tv comes with 2 soo I've been looking for this device. Where can I get it??
Hey, Amazon and eBay have them :-)
When I plugged my nintendo switch into my hdmi switcher, it doesn't work even though my PC works with it. any help?
EDIT: I got it to work by turning off the "HDMI Auto Switch" feature on my BenQ monitor.
And your BenQ monitor was plugged into what? Your Switch or the PC?
I'm having the same problem. PC has two displays connected to it. BenQ monitor using DVI and HDMI to TV (using Switcher like in the video). PS4 goes to the Switcher too using HDMI but TV only reads the PC and not the PS4. It used to work fine before but we moved, changed our setup and got a newer TV so I'm wondering what's wrong.
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Nice review, thanks! :) I've one too, you're right, it works perfectly for multiple sources! Is yours still working? Do you use the same (since 2016)?
How is the refresh rate? Thanks for the viseo
Thanks mate It worked I couldn’t figure it out on how to use it thanks dude
Many Thanks for this info & Video.....explains it all.....Well Done...IanB
I hate that my TV, a fairly new toshiba tv that only has 2 hdmi ports. Wish i knew that before I bought it
I made the same mistake. From now on I definitely need at least 3 ports as it is easier to use the TV ports than using the HDMI switch.
What about HDMI switch with 2 outputs? I want connect my PC to TV and Desktop and switch them when i want.
Red Killer I have an hdmi switch. Works great. I used it to set up my computer to my computer monitor and tv around the corner. www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01EN64WQE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Red Killer , If you google HDMI Splitter or HDMI Amplifier, then you should find what you need.
Bobo Won Mine Tv has 1 Port
I was literally watching a tutorial from a real tech company about this, but I swapped to my mate.., VINCE
Thank you! Very helpful video.
Great vid Vince.. very useful info. Thank you very much!!
Thanks a lot friend. Very good explanation
Thank you sir, your video was very well informed
Hey thanks a lot bro this was an excellently explained video!
I've got the same model you got bud it doesn't work unless I have 2 working inputs at the same time, my pc and ps4 on an lcd monitor. Is this something has to do with the 5v cable as I'm not connecting any?
Brill advice Vince. Cheers!
Vince, I would like to see you put your HDMI switch in your trying to fix series. Get that faulty HDMI 2 port on the switch fixed.
Good idea :-)
I actually use one of this on my single port 1080p monitor to plug my androidtv box, ps3, ps4, pc, and xbox360, all worked fine.
though I modded mine to cut out the 5v rail on each hdmi port to avoid backfeeding on other HDMI source as a lot of them are just shared on single 5volt rail on the hub.
Hello, do you have a guide or something? I think that mod is quite interesting.
What's your TV stand name and where did you get it from ????
Great video, but could you explain/show how to connext the infa red lead in order to use the remote
Many thanks Vince
Amazing video mate. I have the same device, I could get the hdmi working but my remote is not working when using to switch the channels. I have plugged in the IR to the device, do I need to connect it somewhere for the remote to work ?
It was very helpful. Thank you very much.
Thank you for the video, it really helped me!
Nice one works well for my sky and firestick.
hello does this support DSLR camera/Camcorder?
Ok the one I was looking at was expensive so I needed to know how to use it thanks.
Thanks for sharing! I'll purchase the same brand on my off days!
Thanks Vince,
I'm planning on buying a monitor that got a 2.0v HDMI port.
All HDMI switches in my budget are 1.4v.
Do you think the coupling goes fine ?
I notice that you didn't connect the power adapter and neither did I on mine and the unit works just fine. What is the power adapter for? If the unit works without it, why do they include it? Good video, thanks!
Hi, 4k Hdr work fine ? (Ps4 , android box..) thx
Can you use it to switch your laptop from a monitor to a TV?
I bought a 3 switch version of this, as my second port on the TV is faulty.
It works ok on the switch, but the remote/IR doesn't work, but that's not an issue.
My main gripe is that the device switches input on power up. This would be fine, but it means when I'm watching on my FireStick, and my Freesat Box powers on intermittently to poll for remote recordings (which it does every 15 mins, as there appears to be no WoL functionality!), it switches to this!
I can't see any way to stop it switching on power-up, so it's basically useless.
Nathan Budd
mine doesnt seem to work too... so i had to manually change the switch everytime i want to change.
I have that 5to1 HDMI selector model + IR cable and remote like yours but my own works without the USB power cable.
On my 5to1 HDMI selector:
. Input 1: Blu-ray Disc player
. Input 2: AVtoHDMI converter (connected to the 4to1 AV selector with my SNES and N64 systems hooked on to it)
. Input 3: Nintendo Wii
. Input 4: Nintendo Switch
. Input 5: Not in use (Fully tested and works)
I have had one for three years. It's a very good product like you say but I never could get mine to work properly with out power hooked to it. You get one off ebay make sure it comes with power supply.
David Brown I was wondering that. I got one without the usb plug. I seen the 5v input and was wondering if I need it. Might jump online and find one.
Hello, Vince!
I'm from the Philippines and I would like to thank you just because you helped with my Nintendo Switch Problems after I just bought one and I gotta say, it's amazing. My TV is kinda wall mounted and there's two HDMI ports but the other one is at the side and the other one needs a flat HDMI so I'm kinda using the one at the side and I just wanted to plug my Nintendo switch and PS3 Together because the Switch has no Netflix yet and I barely use my switch so I use my ps3 just for media or GTA V. Is it worth the bucks to buy this?
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amazing, well done. thank you for the info!
note whilst this works with 1080p displays I would tend to go into either an 8x4 matrix switch or avr, as you will need a power source to run them on a hdmi2.0 capable hsrdware as there will not be enough power from the hdmi
My panasonic LCD TV have only one hdmi slot and I want to connect google crome cast and my set up box both,will it work with out unplugging,I mean can we switch from one device to another without unplugging.
@@rukhify see if panasonic offers a solution for adding a different daughter board in to increase hdmi inputs
though 1 thing to remember anything released within the last year or 2 will be hdmi 2.0 compliant in support as you can not connect a 2.0 device to a 1.x device as hdmi 2.0 in my experience is not backwards compatible 1.x devices
So anything that is 2-2+ years will likely not function with modern devices
As for more hdmi you may need to buy to buy an AVR as the sub $100 toy switch you buy may not function as intended and play thru issues
E
@@elakrol I suggest proper solutions for hdmi transport I doinot recommend adhoc so,ution due to hand shake issues
whilst EOP can be usd problems can occur when you go across circuits which can cause modern breakers t tripo
Jason howe | Stop talking shit.
The “toy switch” is simple electronics. Not our fault if you’re too fucking dumb to understand it 🤷♂️
Can this be used if all my ports on TV are bad. Can I use this to hook up TV with cable? (73 years old and tired of being cable lady)
How would you make a sound bar work with this? Thanks!
will this increase the response time of your tv or monitor?
Does this lower the quality? Planning to use something like this to switch between consoles with a monitor which only has one hdmi in.
BigSchweetie
As long as you don’t buy a shit one, no. The quality should be fine
That was very helpful, thanks a lot!
Hey vince I want to control all my consoles & top boxes from a cabinet in my living room into the one living room tv using a single hdmi cable an this device but also be able to send the signel from the boxes to other bedrooms in the house? can I connect this device to a hdmi splitter then off to the TVs in different rooms?
Hi, yes you can. Connect the consoles/Set top box etc. to the HDMI switch and then the output of the HDMI Switch to the Input on the HDMI Splitter and it will distribute via HDMI leads the console or whatever is selected on the HDMI switch to every room. The problem is then using the remotes/controllers in all the different rooms as often the signals do not reach.
I was thinking of getting a harmony hub & Alexa in each room to then get over that problem. what would you suggest to use the remotes? I know how to do the USB over Ethernet for console controllers
Instead of drilling big holes in the walls to pull threw a hdmi couldni connect this to a splitter & then at the splitter end us hdmi over ethernet adapters?
Instead of drilling big holes in the walls to pull threw a hdmi couldni connect this to a splitter & then at the splitter end us hdmi over ethernet adapters?
My Mate VINCE
Is this also good for a monitor?
Just got one of these but 3 port.
When I put anything more than one input lose any output signal.
Lights are on and can toggle between.
Is it faulty or am I missing something?
You might need to add power. There is normally a little 5V DC jack on the side. Certain things like the PS4 normally need power to make them work properly :-)
Did you have any picture or audio degradation when using the switch?
Nostalgia
One question though, can I invert it and connect one input to up to 5 different outputs? Say you have a TV and a Projector, could you use it to switch between those 2?
Thanks found very useful...
Did you have a cable box like direct tv? I have only 2 hdmi in back of tv... I have direct tv in hdmi1 and i have a roku hdmi in the 2nd one.. My problem is i want to hear my tv and roku apps through a older model dvd player that only has an hdmi input. Was trying to see if this switcher thing would help.
that was really helpful cheers mate
good clear video - thanks
Very helpful. Thanks
Didn’t quite understand where the infra red was plugged into, if it was plugged into any where.
it was plugged into the side of the HDMI switch (2:00) it is labeled IR and you just plug it in there
Can you record on cable (media) while you are switched over to Roku??
thanks man very simple
Thanks I was considering getting the switch and if I do this will help as I only have like one hdmi port and I use it fir my PlayStation
can you use it the opposite way to connect a couple of outputs to 1 input?
No, not on this switch but you can get HDMI splitters/amplifiers that work the opposite way round.
A dumb question but using an HDMI switch does NOT degrade audio/video signals right? The quality is the same? Right?
Can you connect this to a sound systerm?
Hey, how many Hz does it have for 4k?
Hi, My Mate VINCE, great day! May I ask for your help or from other people here. I have a similar HDMI Switch with infrared remote but no DC 5V power adaptor included. I did the same thing as what you have shown in the video but the red light is stuck at HDMI 1 even if I press the 5 different buttons from the IR remote or the manual switch the red lights just stays at the HDMI 1. Please help me with this.
That video helped me.. thanks
Hi mate I’m looking for one of those hdmi port testers that you have to test continuity between the port and the pins! Checked eBay and struggling! Cheers
Very helpful video
Will multiple screens work simultaneously with this device? if i plug it into a laptop
Does it matter on the order of what you plug in ?
can you use this with elgato and multiple consoles
How about a software integrity in the device to manage all your HDMI connector connections life?
need one of these, thanks for tutorial
hi mate, great video
I got question for you though
i have almost same exact item
but, connecting it to my monitor, without built in speaker and my external speaker connects to my PC via USB
I'm using the HDMI Switch for my PC, Switch and PS 4
but audio is an issue here, when i switch to from PC to console, how do I keep the audio output on my external speaker? cause obviously it's connected to my PC and will only produce sound from my PC not from my other consoles, please helppp
thanks!
the input from my external speaker is an USB btw, which the hdmi switch does not have as a port
Is it only for video or audio also cause I'm trying to connect my Xbox 360 to an external home theatre system
Is there such a thing as a hdmi input and output splitter? (at least 3 inputs and 3 outputs)