Monoprice Blackbird - 2x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch, Pigtail, HDCP 1.4, 1080p@60Hz
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Need to hook DVD player and Roku, I have only one hdmi port ?
A shopper
on Apr 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yup, that's the idea. Sharing a single port with two devices. Works as advertised, count on having to manually switch to the correct device as the roku will probably always be on. You will need individual cables from each of the two HDMI devices.
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- Robert L on Apr 3, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yup, that's the idea. Sharing a single port with two devices. Works as advertised, count on having to manually switch to the correct device as the roku will probably always be on. You will need individual cables from each of the two HDMI devices.
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- Robert L on Apr 3, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 1, 2018
It should work fine for that if both have HDMI output. Has an automatic detector for which input is active, but if it does not select the desired source, there is a button to manually select.
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- John H on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2018
I needed an extra hdmi port. This works great and i have had no issues. I use it to switch between a firestick and playstation. It switches automatically to whichever system you turn on.
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- Kevin Z on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2019
I have an Xbox 360 and Xbox One connected to one and a karaoke box and dvr hooked to another. The switches figure what device is on and automatically switches seamlessly.
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- Phill M on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2018
exactly what i use it for,the roku is ALWAYS ON so when you want to play i dvd,power up the dvd player and the pigtail will auto switch to the newly powered device.
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- DAVE M. on Jun 5, 2020
- Purchased on May 21, 2020
The switch allows for 2 HDMI cables to work individually into only one HDMI port. For example: cable box and Apple TV. - again you can only view one at a time.
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- James C M on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2018
Will probably work, but of course only one at a time. I have not tested it, however. It works with two computers being hooked up to a projector.
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- Don on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 17, 2018
I bought that cable for exactly the same need: it works very well. It auto shifts devices when you power on the DVD player.
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- ALAN G on Apr 3, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 4, 2019
This will do the trick but they also sell a 3 port which would handle any future needs.
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- Peter H on Apr 3, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2018
I purchased this product for the same reasons. Has worked great! Highly recommend it.
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- Roger A on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 26, 2018
This will allow you to use both devices. Just press the button to switch.
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- Jimmy N on Apr 3, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 30, 2018
Yes, this will work. I use this for a Roku and Blu-ray player.
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- Alexander O on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2018
Yes but only one can be used at a time.
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- Rich on Apr 2, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 16, 2019
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Do I have to manually switch I currently have 2 hdmi ports on my tv but have the cable box, dvd and wii console all hdmi . Will this allow me to use one hdmi port on tv for cable and the other for the DVD player and wii? If so will it automatically know that I have the dvd on? Or the wii? Thank You
New User U
on Apr 19, 2021
BEST ANSWER: If both the wii and dvd are on, you will have to manually select, however if only one is powered on, it should automaticaaly shift to that port. I have this on my computer monitor, and one port is my laptop and the other is my desktop and have had no issue with it sensing which. I also have the 3 port version on my tv, with my laptop cable, streaming box, and my ps4. again no issues if only one of these 3 is powered on.
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- Charles Johnson I on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If both the wii and dvd are on, you will have to manually select, however if only one is powered on, it should automaticaaly shift to that port. I have this on my computer monitor, and one port is my laptop and the other is my desktop and have had no issue with it sensing which. I also have the 3 port version on my tv, with my laptop cable, streaming box, and my ps4. again no issues if only one of these 3 is powered on.
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- Charles Johnson I on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2020
I use this to share one monitor between my laptop and my desktop. I never need to hit the switch button.. my monitor can figure it out. There is a red light on this unit that shows you which input is in use.
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- Pak Meng C on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 10, 2020
No, it does not “automatically” switch for you. You must manually press the little button on the pigtail switch to choose between the two HDMI inputs.
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- Grant M on Apr 20, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 22, 2020
This will work for what you need to do but you'll have to hit the button on top of the unit to switch, it doesn't have an automatic switch.
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- Joshua R on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 19, 2020
You have to manually switch it. I bought a 4:1 powered splitter to do that.
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- Brandon L on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 7, 2020
This device switches manually between two hdmi inputs by pressing a button.
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- Grant M on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2020
I hooked this to my roku and nintendo switch and it works automatically.
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- Harry K on Apr 20, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 8, 2020
Yes it will switch. It is a manually operated 2 input port switch.
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- Robert K on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2020
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Will this allow me to plug a DVD player AND an Apple TV device into my television? THANK YOU!!!
Elmer
on Mar 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes. That is precisely what I bought this for. My daughter at college had a TV with one (1) HDMI input and this was used for AppleTV and Samsung Bluray/DVD
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- Wesley Stuart J on Mar 19, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. That is precisely what I bought this for. My daughter at college had a TV with one (1) HDMI input and this was used for AppleTV and Samsung Bluray/DVD
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- Wesley Stuart J on Mar 19, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2018
as long as your DVD player is HDMI, yes. You will have to manually press the button to switch between the DVD player and AppleTV though.
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- Bradley S on Mar 20, 2019
- Purchased on May 4, 2018
If both are using HDMI cables, it should work. I am using a PC laptop and a Blu-ray player connected to a projector.
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- Mark A on Mar 19, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 25, 2018
Yes any device that has a hdmi plug. I have a roku and a firestick connected to it.
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- Alfonso Q on Mar 19, 2019
- Purchased on May 27, 2018
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Does this pass through the HDMI control signal that will turn devices off when you turn the TV off? Specifically does it pass it through to both devices at the same time?
Eric M
on Oct 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, it does not have any or IR relay options. It will switch automatically to the device that powers on to that input though.
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- Bryan H on Oct 7, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No, it does not have any or IR relay options. It will switch automatically to the device that powers on to that input though.
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- Bryan H on Oct 7, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 18, 2017
It seems to pass the signal to whichever input is turned on first, I could never get both screens on at the same time.
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- Richard I on Oct 7, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2018
I don’t remember. We used it for a video game console and then removed it when the kids took the console.
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- Thomas O on Oct 7, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 17, 2018
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Will this work with 4 k uhd tv?
A shopper
on Jan 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, I believe you need an HDMI 2.0 switch for that.
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- GILON K on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, I believe you need an HDMI 2.0 switch for that.
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- GILON K on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2018
I don’t know my tv isn’t 4K and it works good.
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- Alfonso Q on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on May 27, 2018
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I only have (1) HDMI input in the back of my computer. I want watch YouTube video's on my TV instead of computer monitor. Will this work if I plug the unit into the back of my computer and once the video is loaded on the monitor, I "switch" it to the TV? I will have HDMI cable now coming from monitor to unit and HDMI cable coming from TV to unt.
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on Oct 1, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I item does not work like that. There are two inputs (female) and only one output (male). Content will only come from two inputs and only one output.
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- John R R on Oct 1, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I item does not work like that. There are two inputs (female) and only one output (male). Content will only come from two inputs and only one output.
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- John R R on Oct 1, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 25, 2021
This item is a switch, which allows two different inputs into one port. You need a splitter which allows one source to go to two displays.
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- Charles S on Oct 1, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 14, 2020
Don’t know how to do that. I plugged the cable into the HDMI plug behind the TV and just switch back and forth from cable to “smart TV.”
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- Jan B on Oct 1, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2021
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Can this work in reverse? IE Have one input and pick which of the two outputs is active at a given time? (I have one monitor on my desk, and one across the room at a walkstation. I only want one active at a time.)
A shopper
on Oct 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have this device and I was curious about your question so I just tried it. I hooked it up to a Blu-Ray as the input but I could not get the signal to travel to either display one being a TV the other a computer monitor. I don't know if there is something different between a Blu-Ray and computer as far as being a source but in my test it did not work.
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- MICHAEL W on Oct 7, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I have this device and I was curious about your question so I just tried it. I hooked it up to a Blu-Ray as the input but I could not get the signal to travel to either display one being a TV the other a computer monitor. I don't know if there is something different between a Blu-Ray and computer as far as being a source but in my test it did not work.
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- MICHAEL W on Oct 7, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2018
no, only works as an input switch (two inputs, one output).
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- GILON K on Oct 7, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2018
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Does this accept and pass through HDR over 1080p? Like the PS4.
Dennis S
on Jun 11, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It sure does that’s what I am doing
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- Gary D on Jun 11, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It sure does that’s what I am doing
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- Gary D on Jun 11, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2021
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Will this Switch work with Apple TV 4 and Amazon Fire TV?
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on Dec 5, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, this item should work with those devices accordingly. Make sure you are using active cables for best compatibility. Thank you for your inquiry!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, this item should work with those devices accordingly. Make sure you are using active cables for best compatibility. Thank you for your inquiry!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 8, 2016
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Can you use this to connect between multiple TV's with just a single source? Instead of one two and two sources.
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on Mar 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I think you're looking for an HDMI splitter not a switch.Enter an answer to this question.
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- Steven M on Mar 13, 2017
- Purchased on May 1, 2016
Often when splitters "split" the signal it can cause degradation. I don't want the signal "split" I want it to send full quality to either 1 of the 2 outputs. Technically more of a "switch" than a "splitter"
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- Nathanael U on Jun 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I think you're looking for an HDMI splitter not a switch.Enter an answer to this question.
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- Steven M on Mar 13, 2017
- Purchased on May 1, 2016
Often when splitters "split" the signal it can cause degradation. I don't want the signal "split" I want it to send full quality to either 1 of the 2 outputs. Technically more of a "switch" than a "splitter"
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- Nathanael U on Jun 6, 2017
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Does this switch support 3D video?
Eric M
on Dec 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Since this would support version 1.4 of HDMI this would pass 3D video.
Since this would support version 1.4 of HDMI this would pass 3D video.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Since this would support version 1.4 of HDMI this would pass 3D video.
Since this would support version 1.4 of HDMI this would pass 3D video.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 25, 2019
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How long is the cord on this?
Kenneth J
on Feb 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Excluding the body of the device and the plug head, just the cord is 19 1/2 inches long.
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- Jeff K on Feb 4, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Excluding the body of the device and the plug head, just the cord is 19 1/2 inches long.
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- Jeff K on Feb 4, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2018
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Can I hook up a DVD player and an Apple TV device to my television with this? (I do not have an extra HDMI to plug in both.). THANK YOU!
A shopper
on Mar 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
While this would allow you to connect those items I would recommend using a powered switch like #15261 instead.
While this would allow you to connect those items I would recommend using a powered switch like #15261 instead.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
Monoprice Blackbird 4K 2x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch, HDR, HDCP 2.2, 4K@60Hz
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
While this would allow you to connect those items I would recommend using a powered switch like #15261 instead.
While this would allow you to connect those items I would recommend using a powered switch like #15261 instead.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 29, 2019
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Working at home. I have two monitors hooked up to an iMac. Now I have this company HP laptop I would like hook this up to one monitor and the laptop (both HDMI) and be able to switch back and forth. Would that work with this set up?
Richard L
on Mar 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This is a switch so it only takes video in from a source like a cable box or computer and sends it to a display like TV or monitor so you can switch between the different source devices and get them to display on the screen.
As long as you are trying to get a monitor to display video from two different sources this would allow for you to do so.
This is a switch so it only takes video in from a source like a cable box or computer and sends it to a display like TV or monitor so you can switch between the different source devices and get them to display on the screen.
As long as you are trying to get a monitor to display video from two different sources this would allow for you to do so.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This is a switch so it only takes video in from a source like a cable box or computer and sends it to a display like TV or monitor so you can switch between the different source devices and get them to display on the screen.
As long as you are trying to get a monitor to display video from two different sources this would allow for you to do so.
This is a switch so it only takes video in from a source like a cable box or computer and sends it to a display like TV or monitor so you can switch between the different source devices and get them to display on the screen.
As long as you are trying to get a monitor to display video from two different sources this would allow for you to do so.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 26, 2020
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Does this accept/pass through HDR over 1080p?
A shopper
on Jun 11, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The TV i use this device with doesn’t have HDR so I can’t say. With that said, it’s the best device to have if you want to split an HDMI signal with out a manual toggle switch.
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- New User U on Jun 13, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The TV i use this device with doesn’t have HDR so I can’t say. With that said, it’s the best device to have if you want to split an HDMI signal with out a manual toggle switch.
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- New User U on Jun 13, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2021
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Will the auto-switch functionality work to switch between a Tivo Premiere and a Panasonic Blu-ray player with surround sound? Both devices are "always on" even when not playing a Blu-ray disc as all sound is routed to the surround sound speakers connected to said blu-ray player. Thank you.
A shopper
on Jan 3, 2017
Can I use this out of a Dish box to 2 TV’s
Monoprice Blackbird 2x1 HDMI 1.4 switch pigtail. can I use from Dish Box to 2 TV’s ?
Monoprice Blackbird 2x1 HDMI 1.4 switch pigtail. can I use from Dish Box to 2 TV’s ?
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on Mar 14, 2021
What is the size of the switch housing?
A shopper
on Jun 28, 2021
Does this unit backfeed power from the HDMI power pin from the enabled input (i.e. 1) to the non-enabled input (i.e. 2) when power on the device connected to input 2 is off?
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Rated 4 out of 5
Works great
It works for the purpose required. I have an older television. It still works well . One of the HDMI inputs quit working. This expands it's life and usefulness to also connect a phone or computer.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Significantly reduces quality and color
Don't know if this switch processes the input or what but after I plugged it in the difference was instantly noticeable. And I wasn't even looking for it. The color is oversaturated and the image quality sucks. I can tell across the room. Would rather manually switch HDMI inputs than deal with this thing messing up the image quality.
The auto switching functionality did seem to work fine while I had it plugged in, which was briefly.
FWIW I have a $300 Samsung UHD TV - nothing special. The TV has UHD color optimization settings and for the sake of comparison I tried with the optimization on and off. Made no difference, monoprice hdmi switch sucks. Get what you pay for with this one I guess.
The auto switching functionality did seem to work fine while I had it plugged in, which was briefly.
FWIW I have a $300 Samsung UHD TV - nothing special. The TV has UHD color optimization settings and for the sake of comparison I tried with the optimization on and off. Made no difference, monoprice hdmi switch sucks. Get what you pay for with this one I guess.
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Rated 5 out of 5
I only had 1 HDMI port On my TV.. Not Any More. Monoprice...The Place To Go
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Good quality, simple 2-input switch
Nice simple design. Both manual and automatic switching between inputs work as expected.
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Did what advertised it would do. Only downfall is I was using for a ROKU Express+ and it stays powered up so the automatic switching can't work. I can't blame this device since it can't detect the other device when it is turned on.
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