With cable boxes, video game consoles, media streaming boxes, soundbars and more all connected via HDMI, chances are your TV or monitor doesn't have HDMI inputs. necessary to connect all your gadgets. Fortunately, HDMI switchers can solve your problem. These small, affordable boxes allow you to connect multiple devices with HDMI output to a single HDMI input on your TV/monitor. Plus, they're easy to install and use, and they're significantly cheaper than having to shell out for a new TV.
Contents1. HDMI switch Goronya2. Kinivo 301BN3. iArkPower 3-Port HDMI Switch4. Vention5 5 Port HDMI Splitter. Zettaguard 4×1 HDMI SwitchIf you're looking for an HDMI switch, here are some of the best options.
The Kinivo 301BN HDMI Switch is more than double the cost of the Goronya; however, it supports up to three inputs on a single screen instead of two. Like the Goronya, the Kinivo 301BN is compatible with 1080p, 4K Ultra HD and 3D video. Where it differs from the budget-conscious Goronya is the fact that the Kinivo can automatically switch between HDMI inputs. The device can detect which input is active and switch to that input without user intervention. Additionally, the Kinivo 301BN comes with a remote control that allows the user to switch HDMI inputs on the fly.
Like the other HDMI switches on this list, the iArkPower switch supports 1080p, 4K, and 3D video. What sets this particular switch apart from the rest is its audio capabilities. The iArkPower outputs the audio signal from the HDMI source device and can extract it via SPDIF optical output (supports up to 5.1CH Dolby Digital and DTS) and RCA analog output (supports 2CH PCM). It's the perfect switch for people trying to marry older TVs with more modern audio devices like soundbars or newer TVs with older audio receivers.
If you're looking for something small that supports more than three HDMI input devices, consider the Vention 5-Port Splitter. As you might have guessed, this little box allows you to connect up to five different HDMI sources to a single HDMI input. Like the others, it can handle 1080p, 4K, and 3D video. The Vention is a fairly basic splitter; However, it offers a few unique features. Most notable is that it automatically switches to the most recently powered on device. In addition, it is able to identify active HDMI streams and automatically disables channels where no stream is detected.
The Zettaguard HDMI Switch supports up to four different HDMI sources. Like the other switches we've covered so far, the Zettaguard is compatible with 1080p, 4K Ultra HD, and 3D video. However, the Zettaguard has an incredibly useful trick up its sleeve not found on any of the other HDMI switches on this list:picture-in-picture. This allows users to simultaneously enjoy multiple displays of your devices on a single TV screen.
For example, users can watch TV and at the same time check their laptop emails on the same TV screen at the same time. The Zettaguard can output HDMI sources to three sub displays and one main display. In addition, the device is able to change the source of the main display and sub-displays at will with the infrared remote control.
Are you using an HDMI switcher to manage all of your HDMI devices? Which switch do you prefer? Let us know in the comments!
