Reddit reviews HDMI Switch,GANA 3 Port 4K HDMI Switch 3x1 Switch Splitter with Pigtail Cable Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D Player

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I purchased this HDMI switch. I use it for my Switch, PS3, and regular television. Works like a charm. The only annoyance is that instead of having a remote of sorts, there's a button on the device itself that must be pressed to switch between HDMI signals. Really just a minor thing, though.

3 to 1 HDMI pigtail switch - $8, no remote, it should auto sense, but you will likely need to use the button to swap inputs. Does not require external power.

3 to 1 HDMI switch box - $18, remote control, requires external power. This one is much nicer because all the cables plug into the back, so you'll have a much cleaner set up. You can also leave it right in front of your monitor and simply push the button to switch inputs.

Just buy this. I have two and they work fine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bY7SCbAM1RT5K

Kvm stands for Keyboard, Video, Mouse and it would do exactly what you're looking for. However it is somewhat pricy.

If you don't mind pressing 3 buttons you could buy an HDMI merger, and have that feed into a splitter, and have a USB splitter.

Basically you'd need these: (Merger) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pPfXzbWDY8YB9

(Splitter) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HXFARS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tQfXzbWGDZ84V

(USB Switch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JX3Q28Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jTfXzbJRTASXT

And about 4 HDMI cables.

All in all it should cost you about $100. It's ghetto and would look silly but it will work.

That will only duplicate the display. What you're looking for is an HDMI input switch box.

Like this.

https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-GANA-Splitter-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7

Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Switch-GANA-Splitter-Pigtail-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519836368&sr=8-3&keywords=hdmi+port+extender&dpID=51lwkqsTIfL&preST=_SY300QL70&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Switch-GANA-Splitter-Pigtail-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1524961779&sr=1-3&keywords=hdmi+switcher

This one is the one I ha e and for the price it works great! The 4K on it works great as well! I have Nintendo Switch, my cable box, and my Xbox one s hooked up to it no issues at all!

You don't need a full KVM switch, just a basic HDMI one.

This is the one I got to switch between my Switch, hacked PS3, and any other random device I want to plug into my monitor. Works great. It's especially nice since it autoswitches to the first device that tries to output something; so if I was using my Switch, put it to sleep, and turn on my PS3, it switches without me having to press the button or anything.

Just to offer a second option, I have this one. I owned the previous 4K30hz version and upgraded to this 4K60hz version when it came out. Never had a problem with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-Switch-Wireless-Speed-18Gbps-Auto-Switching/dp/B07CRSJLJ2

At the very least I would say you want to completely avoid any HDMI switches that don't have a dedicated power source. This one below is an example. It relies on the connected devices to provide power over HDMI which can lead to inconsistent performance.

https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-GANA-Splitter-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7

HDMI Switch,GANA 3 Port 4K HDMI Switch 3x1 Switch Splitter with Pigtail Cable Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WZbJBbM3VC2C6


I’ve used a splitter/switch before without issues.

Sorry, no. It doesn't work that way. This switch is $11. If you don't have prime I'm sure a friend or coworker will buy it for you and you can give them the cash.

The maximum refresh rate of VGA is 60Hz at 1080p, besides its an obsolete analogue connector. There's no point in using it with a flat panel display. You'd be much better of using an HDMI switcher like this, you'll get a sharper, cleaner picture with less lag.

This is the simplest, most-reviewed one on amazon

10 bucks, and you don't have to get another cord. I'd try this one.

Okay, I would suggest an HDMI splitter. I do this same thing, I have an Xbox, and my PC running on the same monitor, sometimes I’ll even hook my laptop up to the monitor if I have something on it that I need to access that isn’t on my PC, the HDMI splitter is exactly what it sounds like, it’s a single output, multiple input splitter that, with the press of a button, changes the input routing to another HDMI, I use this for switching between Xbox and pc without having to unplug cables, and it sounds like it would work well for you also. They’re about $10-$15 on Amazon


edit: here’s a link to a nice little $10 splitter!

be better off buying an hdmi switch
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_eyHjDbGGMF67Y

Hello

I wanted to use an HDMI switch to connect my PC, Switch and PS4 to my monitor for easy changing back and forth. I bought one but everytime I switch from my PC to a console, everything from the first monitor(discord, firefox etc) gets pushed to my second monitor. Is there a way to get around this so my monitors stay as they are when I switch away from the PC(even if it means buying a different switch)?

This is the switch I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523573320&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hdmi+splitter&dpPl=1&dpID=51lwkqsTIfL&ref=plSrch

Just get a decent splitter.

1 cable plugs into the splitter and the other end of it goes into the tv. The ports on the splitter just need to be toggled.

I have mine hooked up to this and it works just fine for me.

Then again, I wouldn't take anything Amazon 'support' says seriously. They have no clue what they're doing

Get one of these things. Takes a few more HDMI cables, but you don't have to switch in and out of your devices.

Yes. Use a product like this

Magic

Does it look like this?



HDMI Switch,GANA 3 Port 4K HDMI Switch 3x1 Switch Splitter with Pigtail Cable Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3yGHzbTQBETZ3

Ah good point, forgot about the two HDMIs! I've scoured and they seem to be really hard to find on ITX* motherboards (mine is a high end ITX that cost about $120 mainly due to overclocking capability, on board wifi, etc and it only had one also) - though you can pick up a splitter for like $10 on Amazon if that helps? https://www.amazon.com/Switch-GANA-Splitter-Pigtail-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504964746&sr=1-2&keywords=hdmi+splitter

• Motherboards typically come in three sizes: ATX which is the biggest, MATX which is 'micro' ATX and the next one down, and ITX (or MITX some call it) which is the smallest - this case runs on ITX.

I use something like this:

HDMI Switch,GANA 3 Port 4K HDMI Switch 3x1 Switch Splitter with Pigtail Cable Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eJtNBbEC2SZCH

I only use it with my older consoles just Incase there is some graphics degradation but I haven’t noticed anything.

It autodetects which console is on and then uses it for the hdmi port.

I had the same problem as you with the HDMI ports. I use this thing for all of my nintendo systems. https://www.amazon.com/Switch-GANA-Splitter-Pigtail-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7?crid=1EXWBJU6CWEGB&keywords=hdmi+splitter&qid=1537450057&sprefix=hdmi+%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3&ref=sr_1_3

I have it attached to the back of my TV. It auto uses port 1 (my Switch) but if I want to play the S/NES I have to tap the button to the other port.

I use this one from Amazon. Been about two years and no issues. Only 3 inputs but that was good enough for me. Not remote controlled but I'm a cheap ass and only tend to switch inputs before using a device so I'm already up to select an input.

This could be something you're looking for!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_13F1BbTPSWVXA

This one is rated to support 4K devices and the reviews seem to be good.

I bought these and they work well:

Splitter:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQBY5TX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1

Switch:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I want it so that I am able to switch the output of an HDMI by the click of a button.

https://www.amazon.com/Switch-GANA-Splitter-Pigtail-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7

Kind of like this but with 3 out instead of 3 in.

https://www.amazon.com/Switch-GANA-Splitter-Pigtail-Supports/dp/B06VX1PKQ7

HDMI Switch,GANA 3 Port 4K HDMI Switch 3x1 Switch Splitter with Pigtail Cable Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X9TLBbDR2Q0KD

HDMI Switch,GANA 3 Port 4K HDMI Switch 3x1 Switch Splitter with Pigtail Cable Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0HDFDbR79D3RS

I used this one when I was using PC and Switch with HDMI with only one HDMI port, and it worked well for me.

However, just because it worked for me doesn't mean you shouldn't look further. Browse some HDMI switches and see if you see one you like more, or if you want to try a different solution. Good luck!

This is what I use for my Xbox/PC/Laptop. Can be a little finnicky sometimes but for the price it works pretty damn well :)

I just bought this because of my situation as shown in my reply to the other user in this thread. I heard it works well for gaming, and it has 3 slots, don’t know too much else though.

HDMI Switch,GANA 3 Port 4K HDMI Switch 3x1 Switch Splitter with Pigtail Cable Supports Full HD 4K 1080P 3D Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E5JHAbJ5692M1
This won’t work right? If it’s hdmi,

If it’s hdmi do I even need optical for soundbar. How would atmos work with a splitter?