Monoprice Blackbird 4k - 3x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch, Compact, HDCP 2.2, Built-in Equalizer, Remote Control, 4K@30hz
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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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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:
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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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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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How fast is the switching? It's obviously not seamless, but are we looking at 1 second or 5 seconds?
Allan K
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fantastic!
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Great HDMI Switch
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Works great
works great switching a large HDMI display between two laptops.
The HMDI cable powers the switch so I did not need external power. The remote works great and the IR extender cable is nice to have. Also there is a manual button on the switch box if you need to use it.
Very well thought out.
The HMDI cable powers the switch so I did not need external power. The remote works great and the IR extender cable is nice to have. Also there is a manual button on the switch box if you need to use it.
Very well thought out.
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Works great!
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Awesome Little Unit.
I've had this switcher for almost a year. I love the instantaneous switching and small size. I velcro mounted it to the back of the TV. It includes a five foot IR cable that you can hang just below the TV for direct line of sight to the remote. The remote BTW has a protective plastic cover you can peel off that is easy to miss.
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