Monoprice Blackbird 4K 3x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch, Compact, HDCP 2.2, Built-in Equalizer, Remote Control, 4K@30Hz
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How fast is the switching? It's obviously not seamless, but are we looking at 1 second or 5 seconds?
ack154
on Dec 20, 2017
I haven't used it for several months, so I can only answer from memory. It seemed very fast to me -- at most 1 or 2 seconds. I remember the change being just as fast as switching the source on the monitor/TV. I definitely don't remember any attention-getting delay. I also recall that using the remote was easier/faster than the button on the box.
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- Joseph Shuster on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 25, 2017
IIRC, switching was well under a second (I no longer have multiple video sources so I'm not using it at present). Also, it skips over unused inputs..
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- Larry S on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2017
It's pretty instantaneous as long as you place the sensor at the edge of the TV and point the remote at it.
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- Art G on Dec 21, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 28, 2017
Closer to 1 second. Very happy with the switch. Can be added to Harmony remotes.
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- Brian H on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 1, 2017
Usually at 2 or 3 seconds. Very happy with this product.
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- Carl E on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 28, 2017
Mine only took about a second to switch & sync signal
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- Lance C on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2017
It is pretty fast. A couple of seconds tops!
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- Daniel h on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2017
Under 2 seconds. More than 1 second.
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- Bruce M on Dec 21, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2017
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Can I use this to hook up both my Roku and my DVD player?
A shopper
on Mar 11, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have not tried it with those devices, but you should be ale to do that using this device
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- Ronnie on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on May 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have not tried it with those devices, but you should be ale to do that using this device
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- Ronnie on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on May 19, 2018
Yes. That is exactly what I did with mine. Roku and Sony DVD player.
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- Sergio A on Apr 24, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2020
Yes, as long as both are connected through HDMI cables
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- Byron M on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on May 11, 2018
Yes, provided your DVD player has a HDMI port.
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- Matt A on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 10, 2018
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Is it auto-sensing? Will it switch automatically when a device is powered on?
Curt B
on Dec 14, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It does auto switch. At least mine does
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- Brian j on Dec 14, 2016
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It does auto switch. At least mine does
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- Brian j on Dec 14, 2016
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2016
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I see that the unit comes with an earpiece. Does it have an audio output jack?
A shopper
on Jun 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Audio is output thur the HDMI output jack, there is a power supply jack and a ir remote jack with a ir cable/receiver............... which looks like an ear phone
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- Thomas R on Jun 9, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Audio is output thur the HDMI output jack, there is a power supply jack and a ir remote jack with a ir cable/receiver............... which looks like an ear phone
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- Thomas R on Jun 9, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2017
This is not an earpiece. It's an IR (infrared) sensor for the remote control. Allows you to put the sensor in line of sight
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- Cristopher K on Jun 7, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2016
That is not an ear piece by the IR remote receiver. You plug it into the IR port so that you can use the remote.
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- Gary W on Jun 7, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2016
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Can I hook a raspberry pi and my pc to the same monitor?
A shopper
on Mar 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You can connect your PC, provided it has HDMI out, and RaspberryPi into this switch, and then the switch will connect to your monitor. You will then be able to switch between which is being presented on your display. This does not do any keyboard or mouse switching, only the display via HDMI.
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- Timothy B on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on May 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You can connect your PC, provided it has HDMI out, and RaspberryPi into this switch, and then the switch will connect to your monitor. You will then be able to switch between which is being presented on your display. This does not do any keyboard or mouse switching, only the display via HDMI.
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- Timothy B on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on May 28, 2019
That should work fine. I’ve used this to switch between two different HDMI connections from a pc and a laptop fine
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- Ethan K on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2019
Yes you can connect your pi with this switch
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- Dan on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on May 20, 2019
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How long is the IR cable?
Paul M
on Aug 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The IR cable is five feet long. I have most of the cable rolled up. I added some double sided velcro to it and mounted it behind the TV near the edge.
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- Art G on Aug 31, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The IR cable is five feet long. I have most of the cable rolled up. I added some double sided velcro to it and mounted it behind the TV near the edge.
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- Art G on Aug 31, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 28, 2017
The IR Cable is about 58 - 59 inches long
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- James R on Aug 31, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
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This product mentions a remote. Is this remote Infra Red and is it compatible with universal remotes like Logitech Harmony 900?
A shopper
on Nov 30, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your inquiry. The remote is indeed IR so as long as your universal remote is capable of IR learning, then it should work accordingly. I hope this helps and thank you for understanding!
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- New User U Staff on Dec 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your inquiry. The remote is indeed IR so as long as your universal remote is capable of IR learning, then it should work accordingly. I hope this helps and thank you for understanding!
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- New User U Staff on Dec 8, 2016
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Does it support 4K @ 60Hz?
Pascal F
on Dec 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Most this device can do is 4k @ 30 Hz.
I would recommend using #33417.
I would recommend using #33417.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 18, 2018
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 3x1 HDMI Switch, Ultra Slim, HDR, HDCP 2.2, CEC, 4K@60Hz
BEST ANSWER: Most this device can do is 4k @ 30 Hz.
I would recommend using #33417.
I would recommend using #33417.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 18, 2018
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 3x1 HDMI Switch, Ultra Slim, HDR, HDCP 2.2, CEC, 4K@60Hz
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I want to use this to add hdmi ports to my receiver. For example, if I use this to plug in my blu ray player, will my blu ray no longer respond to its original remote? Will the remote for my receiver still work? Why the need for a separate remote? Thanks
Edward W
on Mar 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The included remote is for switching inputs only. Your devices will still respond to their original remotes, and the switch's remote shouldn't do much of anything on the other devices.
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- Bennett J on May 10, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The included remote is for switching inputs only. Your devices will still respond to their original remotes, and the switch's remote shouldn't do much of anything on the other devices.
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- Bennett J on May 10, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2016
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Will this work backwards, that is, one input switched between three outputs?
Roy K
on Mar 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This switch has 3 "inputs" and 1 "output", which makes it a directional switch.
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- jason l on Mar 16, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: This switch has 3 "inputs" and 1 "output", which makes it a directional switch.
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- jason l on Mar 16, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2016
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In the description it mentions it does not require power. Will the remote work without providing power to this switch? What is the purpose of the power input to the switch?
Prasad J
on May 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. So the unit would still require power but it does not have to come from an AC adapter. An HDMI signal can provide power and will provide power to this switch.
So once the devices and display are turned on the switch will then receive power from the signal being sent through the HDMI cable. Thus allowing you to receive signal, switch between signals, and use the remote control.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
So once the devices and display are turned on the switch will then receive power from the signal being sent through the HDMI cable. Thus allowing you to receive signal, switch between signals, and use the remote control.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. So the unit would still require power but it does not have to come from an AC adapter. An HDMI signal can provide power and will provide power to this switch.
So once the devices and display are turned on the switch will then receive power from the signal being sent through the HDMI cable. Thus allowing you to receive signal, switch between signals, and use the remote control.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
So once the devices and display are turned on the switch will then receive power from the signal being sent through the HDMI cable. Thus allowing you to receive signal, switch between signals, and use the remote control.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 2, 2017
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What if you misplaced or lost the remote for this item? Will Monoprice have a replacement warranty?
Andy
on Jul 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We do not offer replacements for the just remotes on our switches.
We do not offer replacements for the just remotes on our switches.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We do not offer replacements for the just remotes on our switches.
We do not offer replacements for the just remotes on our switches.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 17, 2019
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Can I use my Amazon Fire Cube's IR blaster to control this switch with voice commands? I know Alexa can control this switch using a Harmony remote but I own a Fire Cube and am not interested in purchasing another remote.
New User U
on Dec 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You will need to contact Monoprice customer service to find out what the IR transmission rate is on the switch (Amazon will probably ask), then Amazon will have to tell you if the Fire Cube will control the device. I’m sorry I don’t have a better answer.
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- Christopher P on Dec 30, 2018
- Purchased on May 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You will need to contact Monoprice customer service to find out what the IR transmission rate is on the switch (Amazon will probably ask), then Amazon will have to tell you if the Fire Cube will control the device. I’m sorry I don’t have a better answer.
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- Christopher P on Dec 30, 2018
- Purchased on May 19, 2018
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Auto switching works great for my DVR box and Blu-ray player but won't switch with my Roku 3. I understand the Roku is "always on" so the switch won't detect this. Is there any sort of workaround for this issue?
D.A. W
on Feb 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I bought this and love that it works with my Roku device, but you need to use the remote to select it. It doesn't do it on it's own. I couldn't fine any that would, but please the remote selection works just fine. Ray
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- Raymond W on Nov 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I bought this and love that it works with my Roku device, but you need to use the remote to select it. It doesn't do it on it's own. I couldn't fine any that would, but please the remote selection works just fine. Ray
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- Raymond W on Nov 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2019
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Can I use this to hook up both my Roku and my DVD player?
A shopper
on Apr 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, you can use this to connect both a Roku and DVD play to a display.
Yes, you can use this to connect both a Roku and DVD play to a display.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, you can use this to connect both a Roku and DVD play to a display.
Yes, you can use this to connect both a Roku and DVD play to a display.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 30, 2019
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Can an IR repeater be used with this device? I'd like to plug the repeater output into the IR input jack on the switch.
Jack M
on Aug 23, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It should if it is connected correctly.
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- William A on Apr 15, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It should if it is connected correctly.
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- William A on Apr 15, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2019
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Does this do 1080p @ 60hz with 4:4:4 subsampling?
A shopper
on Oct 30, 2018
website item description say hdcp 2.2 compliant, but manual only lists 1. 4 protocol. which is it?
Lynn W
on Feb 2, 2019
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Good price, works as needed, nice and compact.
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Perfect and compact. Great price.!
Exactly what I was looking for in a switch. Does everything as advertised...very pleased.
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Nice economical splitter
I have this splitting ROKU, Chrome and a PC output into a TV. The results through the splitter are every bit as good as when the source is connected directly to the TV. The included power supply cable has not been needed, freeing up scarce outlet space. No HDMI cable is included to get from the splitter to the TV but I had a few to choose from. My one complaint is that neither (I have two) holds on the last input used. When you switch to the TV HDMI input you never know which of the three sources will be up but the odds are not in your favor and invariably you have to switch to the desired source. Not a huge issue but it still cost it star.
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Remote.
Remote doesn’t work.. Everything else works great!
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Works well. Just wasn’t expecting it to auto switch inputs
Does what it supposed to do with no issues for the few weeks I have used it so far. It’s not really a problem but I wasn’t aware that it switches the input if you power on another device. I would prefer manually switching the input with the remote for my use but can see how this would be nice for other situations.
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Very handy little device for the price. I use it in conjunction with a universal remote to make switching sources easier. The IR cable allows it to be tucked behind a TV
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Wow a remote control selection switch.
I'm so please that it works great, I have a Roku which never shuts all the way down. So this has a remote switch to select a different device. This works well. Most switches only work if the device is totally off & another is selected. Thank you for making a wonderful product. Ray.
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Worked, but pay attention to your cables
Used this to protect another device in a video conferencing application. Our users often share content (videos, PowerPoint presentations, web sites, etc.) over video conference. They are not technically oriented people, so with constant plugging/unplugging of cables, they are unintentionally abused. Better to have the users plug into a 20-something dollar switch than a $400 content-sharing device.
We use active HDMI cables such as Monoprice Select Active series high speed HDMI cables. These cables require power from the source port. So, using the active HDMI cables from a source with power, such as a computer, is no problem to this HDMI switch. However, you can't use an active cable on the output of this switch, because the power is not transferred through the cable to the switch. You'll need a passive HDMI cable on the output, then there's no problem. So, active cable to the switch the input is fine, but passive on the output.
We use active HDMI cables such as Monoprice Select Active series high speed HDMI cables. These cables require power from the source port. So, using the active HDMI cables from a source with power, such as a computer, is no problem to this HDMI switch. However, you can't use an active cable on the output of this switch, because the power is not transferred through the cable to the switch. You'll need a passive HDMI cable on the output, then there's no problem. So, active cable to the switch the input is fine, but passive on the output.
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Good for the money
So far so good I was questioning it because it’s for jail broken fire stick which has many resolutions and 4K tv but works good since I got it.
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