What To Look For In A HDMI Switcher

[@Xanduur]

I appreciated the no-nonsense approach to this video. Good information. Thanks from Fort Worth, Texas.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful. Stay safe

[@DaysforDaays]

That subtle accent is so nice sounding. Great video btw!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad you liked it! Thank you very much

[@PaulAeschlimann]

In addition to the fact I found the video very helpful, it is very well and clearly spoken, great job!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you very much - I appreciate that feedback

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Just ordered mine. Will be delivered today. Thank you!

[@MarkIrwin02]

Im going to be getting a switcher next month. I just have a simple tlc 2 hdmi port 1080p hdr tv. But for hdmi connections ive got a wii, comcast tv, ps4 pro, switch, ps4, and series s. Yes my wii is second hand and has the hdmi video adapter

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

This shoud work for you with all those devices.

[@MarkIrwin02]

@@ChardTheTechGuy i ended up picking up an oni 1 from walmart. Think thats the brand.

[@FrankTerranova1]

Of the 3 Switches listed is one better than the other two?

[@juanmarti4671]

bro! Thank you! this is exactly what I needed!!!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad I could help! You're welcome

[@lust4lyfe101]

I am one those people that have a PS, Xbox and Switch , but I also have the Firestick, Amplifier and my device only has 4 hdmi outputs , so this will be perfect for me

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Awesome - glad to help

[@kjboy]

Thank you Chard I bought 2 switchers before your video that didn't work. This works like a gem. However, I was wondering how to get my HDMI ARC working for all devices, by working I mean can all devices work with just one remote? I connected the switch to my HDTV and connected all my devices (Ultra HD Player, firestick, gaming system). I lost functionality especially in regard to the devices hooked up directly to the television, therefore, I have to use a separate remotes for each device. I am sure there is a quick fix, I am extremely happy with the quality that auto switch feature is amazing! My sound bar that is hooked up to the TV's Arc works well with all devices connected to the switch so that is great.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome - Connect all the devices that needs to be control by the TV directly to the TV (Fire TV Stick, etc.) and not the switcher. All the other devices like game systems, DVD players, etc. connect to the switcher. BTW, the HDMI ARC only works with Sound-bars, with the remote been cable of controlling other devices, it must be HDMI-CEC capable, which can be found in the TV settings.

[@adakolemichael5446]

Looks great! Buh how about scaling. If my inputs are coming with different resolutions, will it multiscale those frames into the output?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you!! I don't think it's doing any scaling - it just taking the signal from from sources and passing it to output.

[@guitarstarz2688]

Thanks Chard. You Da Man!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome - glad to help

[@vhamer123]

I have an LG C1 OLED with 4 HDMI ports and was thinking of using that last port for a switcher, for Nintendo switch OLED, for ps3, for ps tv, for Wii U, and fire stick 4K, for the fire stick will I still be able to watch Dolby vision and get Dolby Atmos from my sound bar on this switcher when watching streaming services that support it?

[@rannyranny64]

I have a Bose Smart Sound Bar 900 Yamaha YHT 4950U Both connected to Samsung TV. I want to be able to switch between these 2 speakers at will and maintain the highest audio quality as possible via eArc without having to be plugging and unplugging hdmi to achieve this. Therefore i need a dual eArc output for audio

[@jefftorres7446]

Great video man...thanks! Soooo..I think this would work from my scenario, but maybe you can help me out. I have the main TV in my living room that has one HDMI1 out(TV) to the back of my stereo receiver in an AV closet that provides all the surround sound for my TV on HDMI1. I just bought a Firestick and when I plug it into my HDMI2 output from the TV it does not use the surround sound coming from my receiver, instead, it uses the TV speakers which, are seriously bad. Question. Can I use a Switch to run my firestick through my HDMI1 TV output for surround sound as well? Or, what would you suggest? Thanks in advance!

[@RunningP123456]

Is there any added input lag with this switcher? I'm thinking for game consoles

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I honestly haven’t noticed any yet

[@chriscaz1239]

Awesome review

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad you it was helpful. Thank you for your feedback

[@MichaelRossMurphy]

I've been using an Audio/Video Receiver to do the switching. But this option looks like it should be less costly....

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes it will - easy peasy

[@kylemassey4060]

Thanks a ton, Chard!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're very welcome!

[@jonathanschenck8154]

I just need a hdmi matrix input merger. I don't really need a fifth port, just support for viewing 2, 3 or 4 inputs at most like a survalence DVR.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Hey Jonathan are you looking for something like this 4X4 Matrix Switcher 4 Ports Inputs and 4 Port Outputs amzn.to/3mlwV1w

[@jillj3547]

Thanks. I need a 5 port switcher

[@haffeezmohammed9336]

Great Video sir. Thank you for the info.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your feedback

[@jig1056]

Does this switch fully support CEC? For example can I use the volume control on my Apple TV to control my sound bar when connected through the switch?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I didn't see it in the specs, so I'm going to assume no. Any streaming device I would recommend connecting directly to the TV

[@jig1056]

@@ChardTheTechGuy ok thanks for the info. I came to the same conclusion as I dug through the specs a little deeper

[@kembailey3663]

Do you recommend using video cameras with this device, like to switch between cameras for church on a TV?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You probably could, but I would not recommend it for that purpose, there is a short delay during the switching process, which leave your screen blank until it pick up the other signal. So you might want to go with another dedicated hardware that will get the job done more professionally. Check out this Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Switcher - amzn.to/3cLIaO8 or something similar.

[@JMichaelFox]

Does it require the power adapter in order to function or can it run off power from the device through HDMI?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes it does and one comes with the switcher

[@JMichaelFox]

@@ChardTheTechGuy Thank you for the response. I already bought it per your recommendation and it works great.

[@petergaleno1589]

clear and simple thanks

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome! Glad to help

[@FederationOfLight]

Can you use it to switch your laptop from a monitor to a TV?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes you can - all you need is the HDMI ports on each compatible devices

[@jonathanstronge2283]

Can you clarify if I was to use this switcher, can I hook up a sound bar to my TV via the HDMI ARC port and have all the devices on this switcher will the sound work for all?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I would not advice using this to connect the HDMI ARC, the HDMI ARC should connect directly from the TV to the Sound bar. connect the switcher to one of the other available HDMI port on the TV and all devices to the switcher, all the sound will automatically feed to the sound bar. Suggested video: TV or Sound Bar? - Where Do You Connect Your Devices kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4eppaWlf7VsnrM HDMI ARC On Your TV & Soundbar Part 2 - The Setting Adjustments kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWQXqGZqteKhMk

[@phillipsjg12]

Hi Chard I'm useless regarding technology so bear with me.I have an optical switch (at least that is what I have been told I have!) already with 4 inputs.These accept my sky cable, my sound bar ,and a chrome unit.Until recently all was well but now it has a sound problem (part of words are left out during speech) Through elimination it appears that the problem lies with the optical unit. I'm confused because my soundbar works automatically with the TV without any use of handset or anything selecting HDMI inputs, would this unit operate the same way? Thanks

[@jorgedavid28]

I have a small switcher selector with 5 imput an IR mouse and remote control . I heard something about to plug my Celular to watch on Tv is that true or need and especial device ?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Never heard of that - unless you are talking about your hotspot on your phone.

[@jorgedavid28]

@@ChardTheTechGuy Sr i saw a video in You Tube a gay called Otto Openhaimer .

[@teressamcdavitt7014]

Thank you was very helpful.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@Krillekris]

Bought the FiveHome switch. Seems like the best option for me :-)

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Good choice! As long as it gets the job done

[@EastSide_LB]

Hows that 1? I just got a 70" 2020 model LG and it has 2 HDMI ports lol smh

[@Krillekris]

@@EastSide_LB Still waiting for it to arrive in the mail. Ordered it sep 08

[@EastSide_LB]

@@Krillekris Damn, over a month? Where did you order it from?

[@Krillekris]

@@EastSide_LB Ebay, from a Chinese seller

[@corytaber1676]

thanks mate

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You're welcome!

[@spectre244mc]

Thinking I should just buy a AVR with passthrough. I know that would just lead to me wanting to buy a surround sound setup lol

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Okay

[@spectre244mc]

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[@void5239]

Great video. Peace.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Thank you, you're welcome

[@carlhoward]

What type of cord does it work best with

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Hello, any HDMI cable works, get a 4K cable for better experience. 4K HDR HDMI High-Speed Cable 3ft Cinema Plus amzn.to/2SMTNH0 4K HDR HDMI High-Speed Cable 6.5ft Cinema Plus amzn.to/2VDxTI4 Suggested video: HDMI Cables Buyers Guide - FIVE Specs To Look For kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJaYkoxrqM-Eepo

[@waycool1969]

@@ChardTheTechGuy Just ordered 3 6 foots . Hooking up Xbox one X and PS4 pro coming Tuesday. Thanks

[@aaronzubie]

I heard this switch has problems with the ps4 pro and doesn't display the full 4k. Is this true?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

To be honest I can not confirm that because I don't own the PS4, but if that's so then I would connect the PS4 to the TV instead.

[@harneetsingh9277]

How can I use remote of this hdmi switcher

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You can use it to power the switcher device on/off and also switch input.

[@zero3609]

Has anyone tried the use the retrotink (480p) on this switch?

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

No I haven't

[@jgermano22ify]

Joe Gee3 19 hours ago I bought the Zetta guard 5 way HDMI switch. when I plug in the device None of the lights go on. I've tried it on different outlets, same result. I plugged my Firestick into the back of the device and plugged in an HDMI extension from the Zetta to my TV still no power lights or input lights. My TV doesn't recognize that there is something plugged into the port. The Firestick works great when i plug it into the TV directly. It seems that I don't have power going into the Zetta. I sent one back and got a new one and just tried it and no luck. Its a simple device but i must be doing something wrong.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I would switch brand, you can try one of the ones I recommend in my description

[@j.t.thomas9242]

My LG OLED has 4 HDMI ports. 2 on the back of the TV is HDMI ARC going to the Soundbar and the HDMI 4K going to 4K Apple TV. Then there is 2 HDMI ports on the side. The Fios1 box goes to one of them. My question is does that side HDMI port support 4K....there is not 4K HDMI marking on the side ports

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

If it's not marked, I would say no. But you can always look at the manual or look u the model you have online to find out if those port support 4K

[@HopeLloyd1]

Will it work with Samsung TV??

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Yes it will, that's the brand of TVs I have it hook up to

[@4047530025]

Man I appreciate you but it would have been so nice if you were to just hold up the device so that we could see it.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Sorry about that, there is a link in the description to the device screen shots. I will try to include that in future videos.

[@4047530025]

@@ChardTheTechGuy Also I bought the device you were speaking about and for my XBox I feel the color was a little washed out. The color seamed kind of gray. Just a note perhaps for a future video.

[@flpnovr2]

Thanks for the information!

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You’re welcome & glad to help

[@jgp1]

lmao you hit it I the nail only 3 HDMI and with all. y sister I need a few more thanks , too bad there is not a 120hz one 😭

[@BigBossSquirtle]

The only reason you would need 120hz is if you have a gaming PC/XSX/PS5 connected to your TV. And even then, there aren't a lot of afforable TVs that support it. Maybe in the future when 120hz becomes the norm, but not at this moment.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Okay

[@charlesjessup922]

Thanks again Chard for more good straight usable advice, so true not to take the cheap way with HDMI switchers been there done that lol.

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome Charles, appreciate that. Yeah you really pay the price on cheapness, been there too. 😬

[@ddynoah9208]

What about 3D

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

I don't thing this support 3D, I would hook up that devices directly to the TV

[@larrylove2701]

Just what I need yardie

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

You are welcome. Irie!!

[@quacksale]

How to choose? It’s only one option in this video... smh

[@ChardTheTechGuy]

Just telling you what to look for, that's all.