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Do I need a HDMI Switcher or a HDMI Splitter?

By Aus ELectronics Direct

Do I need a HDMI Switcher or a HDMI Splitter?

05/04/2021 Do I need a HDMI Switcher or a HDMI Splitter?

It is very easy to get confused whether you require a HDMI Splitter or a HDMI Switcher. We often come across customers purchase the wrong device for their required application.
On that note, we have decided to create a quick guide to ensure that you are buying the correct HDMI device for your requirements. Firstly, lets explain what each are and what they do.


HDMI Splitter

As the name suggests, a HDMI splitter is a device that takes a single HDMI signal and splits it to multiple outputs for connection to a display (TV’s and Monitors).

Above is a diagram showing how a HDMI Splitter used. In this instance, a 4 Way HDMI Splitter is connected to a DVD or Blu-ray Player which is then split into 4 ways to connect to 4 TV or Monitors. This is a great device to use to avoid having to pay for multiple Set Top Boxes such as Foxtel iQ3 or iQ4 for other rooms around the house.
In most occasions, other TV’s or displays may be far away from the HDMI source, it may be advisable to utilise active HDMI cables, HDMI Extenders or wireless HDMI AV senders to be able to connect other TV’s or Displays to your HDMI Splitter.


HDMI Switcher



A HDMI switch is essentially the opposite. It is a device that will come in handy if you have a display (TV or Monitor) with only one HDMI input and you have multiple HDMI devices that you wish to connect to it.



Above is a diagram showing multiple HDMI inputs; Gaming Consoles (PS4 or Xbox), Set Top Boxes (Foxtel iQ3 and iQ4), DVD or Blu-ray Players connected to a 5 Port HDMI Switcher which then connects to the TV’s or Monitors single HDMI input.
Full article blog can be viewed on https://www.auselectronicsdirect.com.au/blog/our-blog/do-i-need-a-hdmi-switcher-or-a-hdmi-splitter/

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