Monoprice Blackbird 4K 5x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch, HDR, 18G, HDCP 2.2, 4K@60Hz
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It is USB powered. If you picture a phone charger cable with a USB-A connector on one end and a USB micro on the other, a circular power adapter takes the place of the micro end and fits into the back of the unit. This can be powered from any USB A slot available, but presumably a "normal" phone charger "block" that fits into a typical household receptacle would also work to power the unit. It does NOT include the block -- only the cable.
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- Daniel R on Jan 20, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2021
Yes it does. The one draw back to this unit are connection ports are on both front and back, which could make placement in cabinet or rack an interesting proposition. Mono price has many different options for this type application, so take a good look before you zero in. They will take care of you, great company!
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- Steven C on Jan 20, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2021
It has a 5V DC barrel connector to USB cable for connecting to a USB port, most computer USB ports supply 5V, if you do not have a computer USB nearby, then you will need to provide a 5V power supply (not provided)
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- Greg E on Jan 24, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2021
No, but any USB phone charging brick or USB port on a computer/tv/cable box will provide enough power for the device.
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- B U on Jan 20, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2021
The USB-A to barrel plug cable comes with it, but not an AC to 5VDC USB-A wall plug.
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- Richard S on Jan 20, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
Yes, it does.
FYI: The unit is tiny. Real tiny.
FYI: The unit is tiny. Real tiny.
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- Roger J on Jan 20, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2021
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Can I use this to connect two macs to a single monitor?
Mohan B
on Mar 8, 2021
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 5x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch, HDR, 18G, HDCP 2.2, 4K@60Hz
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 2x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch, HDR, HDCP 2.2, 4K@60Hz
BEST ANSWER: Technically yes but you will need 2 sets of keyboard and mouse. I would recommend a KVM switch if you want to avoid doing that. I currently use this to switch from my Mac mini to a nintendo switch dock
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- Jedidiah F on Mar 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Technically yes but you will need 2 sets of keyboard and mouse. I would recommend a KVM switch if you want to avoid doing that. I currently use this to switch from my Mac mini to a nintendo switch dock
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- Jedidiah F on Mar 8, 2021
Should work fine with Mac and switcher and HDMI cables. Might have to set display and sound settings
in Mac system preferences! You can refer to Apple support - connect to HDMI from your Mac.
in Mac system preferences! You can refer to Apple support - connect to HDMI from your Mac.
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- Bill R on Mar 8, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 19, 2021
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Will this work with an AVR?
A shopper
on Jun 17, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it delivers quality audio and video from whichever source you choose to the single output. If the output is connected to an AV Receiver it will be able to capture the sound then output the video to the screen connected to it.
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- B U on Jun 17, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it delivers quality audio and video from whichever source you choose to the single output. If the output is connected to an AV Receiver it will be able to capture the sound then output the video to the screen connected to it.
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- B U on Jun 17, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2021
what is an AVR? Then i can answer your question
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- Errol L on Jun 20, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2022
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What IR Receiver would I use for this if I wanted to put this unit in a cabinet?
Paul M
on Jan 31, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The switch comes with a IR receiver that is smaller than the size of a quarter, and the receiver is connected to the switch by a cable of approximately 5' in length. This will give you some flexibility in placing your switch within the cabinet.
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- Eddie L on May 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The switch comes with a IR receiver that is smaller than the size of a quarter, and the receiver is connected to the switch by a cable of approximately 5' in length. This will give you some flexibility in placing your switch within the cabinet.
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- Eddie L on May 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2021
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I would like to know user experiences with a 4K Firestick and Apple TV 4k before I buy?
A shopper
on Jan 17, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Worked with a 4K Fire Stick for less than a week. Now it goes grey screen after the logo. Plugged into TV and it works again.
Amazon says it doesn't work through these kinds of switches.
Amazon says it doesn't work through these kinds of switches.
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- Alexander S on May 19, 2023
- Purchased on May 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Worked with a 4K Fire Stick for less than a week. Now it goes grey screen after the logo. Plugged into TV and it works again.
Amazon says it doesn't work through these kinds of switches.
Amazon says it doesn't work through these kinds of switches.
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- Alexander S on May 19, 2023
- Purchased on May 6, 2023
You’ll be fine. I’m using this for the game room upstairs. Running a PC, XBSX, Switch and SNES emulated hardware. I’ve never had a hiccup out of the switcher. Invest in quality HDMI cables.
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- Brandon C on Jan 17, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 24, 2022
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Will this automatically switch devices if I turn one off and another on, or would I have to manually switch the port?
New User U
on Apr 3, 2023
BEST ANSWER: It is automatic. If our Switch or PS4 turns off, it reverts to the Chromecast. If we turn one on, it switches to that device.
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- Christian M on Apr 3, 2023
- Purchased on May 29, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It is automatic. If our Switch or PS4 turns off, it reverts to the Chromecast. If we turn one on, it switches to that device.
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- Christian M on Apr 3, 2023
- Purchased on May 29, 2022
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Why am I getting HDCP errors when this is placed between my soundbar and my devices?
Marshall S
on Dec 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I'm afraid I can't give you an answer for that, as I'm not having that problem at all. Sounds like interference of some sort, but I'm not a tech. I'd suggest you ask Monoprice about it.
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- PETER L. on Dec 14, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I'm afraid I can't give you an answer for that, as I'm not having that problem at all. Sounds like interference of some sort, but I'm not a tech. I'd suggest you ask Monoprice about it.
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- PETER L. on Dec 14, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2021
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Having issues with Fire TV 4k not displaying when installed into switch when using a Monoprice 13757 40 foot CL3 active HDMI cable. Configuration works fine with 6 foot passive HDMI cable. Active cable works with an RGB to HDMI adapter. Has anyone used this switch with active HDMI cable and Fire TV Stick?
A shopper
on Mar 26, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
Monoprice stands behind all their products and offer support for any product related question. For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support team.
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- Coty R Staff on Jul 13, 2023
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which splitter works best with this switch?
Benny L W
on Jun 11, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I don’t use a splitter. Just the switch.
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- Charlie L on Jun 11, 2023
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I don’t use a splitter. Just the switch.
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- Charlie L on Jun 11, 2023
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2022
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Does this device support HDMI CEC One-Touch-Play?
New User U
on Dec 1, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. It does not support CEC One-Touch-Play.
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- Jake S Staff on Dec 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. It does not support CEC One-Touch-Play.
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- Jake S Staff on Dec 6, 2023
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I had a fairly inexpensive HDMI switch in my sound/video cabinet. It would from time to time cause interference with my wireless mics. Will the Monoprice cause the same type of interference?
A shopper
on Mar 11, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Due to the low power consumption this should not cause interference. However, if it were to cause interference Monoprice does offer the 30 day return guarantee.
Thank you for your inquiry. Due to the low power consumption this should not cause interference. However, if it were to cause interference Monoprice does offer the 30 day return guarantee.
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- Coty R Staff on Apr 9, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. Due to the low power consumption this should not cause interference. However, if it were to cause interference Monoprice does offer the 30 day return guarantee.
Thank you for your inquiry. Due to the low power consumption this should not cause interference. However, if it were to cause interference Monoprice does offer the 30 day return guarantee.
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- Coty R Staff on Apr 9, 2024
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The manual only says this unit supports 8 bits of color depth per channel. How can it say it also supports HDR10, much less Dolby Vision (12 bit color depth), without supports the minimum color depth per channel?
Nicholas A
on Feb 20, 2021
Is this product supporting hdcp stripping?
A shopper
on Jul 7, 2021
What CEC commands does this switch support?
A shopper
on Sep 14, 2021
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 5x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch, HDR, 18G, HDCP 2.2, 4K@60Hz
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 3x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch, HDR, HDCP 2.2, CEC, 4K@60Hz
Can we turn auto switching off? If not, can you recommend a product that can? :)
New User U
on Nov 27, 2021
Specs say this unit can handle 4k @60Hz but can it handle computer monitors at 1080p @75Hz or 2k @144Hz?
Thomas L
on Dec 5, 2021
Will this pass thru DTS Master Audio and Atmos and DTS:X? Does it have CEC control?
Blake P
on Feb 22, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5
Doesn't work properly
It switches inputs ok, but it has trouble negotiating HDMI handshakes consistently, so most of the time it doesn't work at all. I regret buying it.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
This is the smart switch you need.
Works great! Better than the one I had to return from Amazon.
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Rated 5 out of 5
So far so good.
So far so good. Works with Harmony Hub to switch inputs.
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Rated 5 out of 5
it works
simple device. auto seeks the active input port. very lite and pushed around by the cables plugged into it.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Works well for what it?s intended to do
I could really use a longer cord on the ir receiver and the remote is pretty flimsy. But switches between sources then displays them with audio quite expertly
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Rated 4 out of 5
Don't expect receiver-like HDMI stability, but an OK substitute
The box works decently well, it passes through 4K just fine from my 4K Blu-ray player and most other devices work well too such as my Nintendo Switch.
Unfortunately my Cable Box has the same compatibility issue as another user Eddie reported - every morning the connection isn't working properly, the cable box will be working fine the night before, but by morning has reverted to 480p with no audio. I have to unplug and plug back in the switch box and then suddenly everything works fine.
The Cable Box appears to enter some kind of sleep mode that cannot be disabled and then in the morning at wake-up tries to detect the TVs capabilities through the switch box but cannot (says "HD undetected"). But the switch shouldn't have to be physically unplugged to solve this either, it would be good if pressing "input 1" would reinitialize things the same way.
I never had this issue with the receiver it saw that as the display device, where as the switch box doesn't act as a display device but rather as a relay from the TV.
I hope Monoprice can figure out a solution for this issue in future products, though I think the issue is more with the Cable box not being able to lock it's output settings and also not being able to disable sleep mode anywhere.
Just be aware that this switch box does have limitations in some situations.
Unfortunately my Cable Box has the same compatibility issue as another user Eddie reported - every morning the connection isn't working properly, the cable box will be working fine the night before, but by morning has reverted to 480p with no audio. I have to unplug and plug back in the switch box and then suddenly everything works fine.
The Cable Box appears to enter some kind of sleep mode that cannot be disabled and then in the morning at wake-up tries to detect the TVs capabilities through the switch box but cannot (says "HD undetected"). But the switch shouldn't have to be physically unplugged to solve this either, it would be good if pressing "input 1" would reinitialize things the same way.
I never had this issue with the receiver it saw that as the display device, where as the switch box doesn't act as a display device but rather as a relay from the TV.
I hope Monoprice can figure out a solution for this issue in future products, though I think the issue is more with the Cable box not being able to lock it's output settings and also not being able to disable sleep mode anywhere.
Just be aware that this switch box does have limitations in some situations.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Simple and works well
When I turn on my TV, the TV HDMI engages. When I turn on my game console, the game comes on. It comes with a remote but I haven?t used it because it knows what I want to use.
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Rated 4 out of 5
A-ok
All worked great but, it comes with a USB cable but no transformer to plug into house current.
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Rated 3 out of 5
It works but not without problem
It is smaller than expected and the hook up of the switch was straightforward and simple. I can use it to connect my Apple TV 4K to the TV and the 4K shows and movies can go through without problems. But after a few weeks, a problem has developed. In the morning when I turn on the TV, instead of the normal TV programs, the TV is stuck with a green screen. The only way to solve the problem is to unplug the power to the switch, which is just a usb powered jack, and then plug it back in again. This becomes a routine to me every morning, which is just frustrating. But other than this, the switch works fine. I shall contact Monoprice separately about this, and hope that they have a permanent split for this.
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