4K HDMI switchers can plug in multiple port sources and output on a single port. It is different from an HDMI splitter because the switcher can switch the input port source output on the screen at any time. HDMI switcher not only provides 4 HDMI inputs with 4K image quality, but the built-in ARC functionality just takes the HDMI switch to the next level.
4K HDMI Switcher Features
The 4K HDMI Switcher is a small, shiny black rectangular box with curved edges and metal sides. It has a variety of buttons and ports as follows:
●4 HDMI inputs
●1 DC 5V for the juice to power up the 4K HDMI switcher
●1 HDMI output that connects to the TV
●1 3.5mm audio output for headphones
●1 optical cable output for connecting to speakers
●A light signal indicator that shows connected ports, IR for the remote, and ARC usability
Compatible with 4K Displays
This HDMI switch is capable of displaying 4K image quality at 60Hz and supports HDR10 (RGB 8:8:8 format). You can use the 4 HDMI inputs for connecting devices such as Amazon Fire TV stick, Apple TV, PS3/4/5, DVD players, XBOX, computers, MacBooks, Chromecast, and various other gadgets.
While this 4K HDMI switcher is compatible with displaying 4K image quality, it can also work for standard HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2.
ARC Functionality
This 4K HDMI switcher supports ARC functionality with an Audio Return Channel which means that this device connects your TV and audio system through the HDMI and needs no additional audio cable. This allows you to stream videos directly through a single cable. The switch ensures that there is no distortion of sound and lag between the video and sound output.
4K HDMI Switcher Remote
With the 4K HDMI switcher, you also get a handy remote that allows you to switch between the four HDMI ports so that you do not have to get up and change it manually. Moreover, the remote also has a power button for the 4K HDMI switcher itself but also the ARC and 2CH, 5.2CH, and audio copy.
The remote is pre-programmed in a way that if an input source disconnects, it automatically switches to the next available input source. For maximum efficiency and no lag and distortion, be sure to keep the IP remote within 6 meters and the HDMI input and output cables within 5 meters.
0