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i have one of these. it's handy for when im doing a 2 camera shoot in the field and theres no room or budget to bring a production switcher. takes a few seconds to switch between sources, but it beats swapping cables
A random internet search disagrees with your definition of what is a HDMI "switch".
"HDMI Matrix Switches: These switches offer more flexibility by allowing you to route multiple input sources to multiple outputs. For example, a 2x2 matrix switch could connect two input devices to two different displays"
thats why they are called "bi directional". not all those switches can do. dont lost us with the 2 x 2. they are diff beasts. they need the switch to route the signal. the one listed doesnt.
Would this work to connect a ps3 and ps4 to one hdmi on the tv?
Yea. I have two different name models (Gana and Sabrent) just like these 2-in-1 devices and they let me switch from either PlayStation. I have a PS3 and PS4. I don't have a PS5.
I got those 3 port pigtail HDMI switches and 5 port pigtail HDMI switches and that doesn't work with the PS4 but works with the PS3. I think it is bit under powering for the PS4 but the 2-in-1 devices have more power so it works great. No flickering. Great connection.
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Trying to think of a use case for this. Only one I can think of is if you are using a monitor that only has 1 HDMI port but you have several devices. Tv's normally have 2 or 3 making that almost useless.
Trying to think of a use case for this. Only one I can think of is if you are using a monitor that only has 1 HDMI port but you have several devices. Tv's normally have 2 or 3 making that almost useless.
Common use-case is monitor with 2 devices, usually work/personal or personal/server or other combos. Monitors tend to cheap out on HDMI ports in favor of Displayport, but pretty much all external laptop outputs are HDMI if your USB-C is occupied.
Trying to think of a use case for this. Only one I can think of is if you are using a monitor that only has 1 HDMI port but you have several devices. Tv's normally have 2 or 3 making that almost useless.
Traveling with multiple sources for a hotel TV.... incoming hotel cable, streaming box, laptop, ipad with C to HDMI output. Hotel TVs typically have only a single input. PITA if you have to keep switching cables during an extended stay.
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still a switch either way - up or down. AMZ suggested same product diff brand for $7.99 " these "deals" showing up on SD FP are pretty blatant ads considering price on this hasn't changed.
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"HDMI Matrix Switches: These switches offer more flexibility by allowing you to route multiple input sources to multiple outputs. For example, a 2x2 matrix switch could connect two input devices to two different displays"
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Bi-...gQT=1&th=1
https://www.walmart.com/ip/4K-HDM...de=1&gQT=
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Thanks for the link!
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Want to run the Xbox series x to a local tv or to my near by game room without having to physically move the console. Hopefully this works.
I got those 3 port pigtail HDMI switches and 5 port pigtail HDMI switches and that doesn't work with the PS4 but works with the PS3. I think it is bit under powering for the PS4 but the 2-in-1 devices have more power so it works great. No flickering. Great connection.
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