{"id":29250,"date":"2023-01-11T12:02:33","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T12:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/11\/how-to-add-more-hdmi-ports-to-a-tv\/"},"modified":"2023-01-11T12:02:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T12:02:33","slug":"how-to-add-more-hdmi-ports-to-a-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/11\/how-to-add-more-hdmi-ports-to-a-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add More HDMI Ports to a TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Add more HDMI ports to your TV with an HDMI switcher, which allows you to connect multiple devices to a single input and switch between them as you need.<\/p>\n

Does your TV not have enough HDMI<\/a> ports for your needs? You don\u2019t have to replace the TV. Fix the problem with an HDMI switcher! Just make sure you get the right one.<\/p>\n

Add More Ports With an HDMI Switcher<\/h2>\n

An HDMI switcher is like a USB hub but for HDMI devices. The switcher output connects to a single HDMI input on your TV, monitor, projector, or capture card. Additional HDMI sources are then connected to the switcher, which features an array of additional ports. You can then select the relevant input on your TV and use the switcher to change sources at will.<\/p>\n

This solves the issue of not having enough HDMI ports on your TV (or whatever the switcher is connected to). It removes the need to get up and physically swap devices by unplugging and plugging in HDMI cables<\/a>. Most switchers come with a remote to make switching between sources possible from your sofa, though cheaper models may require that you tap a button on the unit itself.<\/p>\n

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Switchers are great for gamers who have more consoles and inputs than they do HDMI ports. Home entertainment aficionados may also get some use out of them for connecting Blu-ray and DVD players, cable and satellite decoders, streaming boxes, optical or hard drive recorders, PCs, and more.<\/p>\n

Most TVs have around four HDMI inputs, but not all of them will offer the same benefits. Some TVs are limited to one or two HDMI 2.1 ports, a higher-bandwidth standard used by the latest games consoles and graphics cards<\/a>. If you have modern consoles and a PC with a modern graphics card, a switcher with HDMI 2.1 compatibility can help accommodate all of your 4K 120Hz\u00a0(or 8K 60Hz<\/a>) needs.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> HDMI vs. Mini HDMI vs. Micro HDMI: What’s the Difference?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Pick the Right HDMI Standard<\/h2>\n

The most important thing to be aware of is which HDMI standard your switcher uses. This will need to match your desired use and resolution. To cover the basics:<\/p>\n