Reddit reviews Portta 3 Port 3x1 HDMI Mini Switch/Switcher Splitter Selector Support 1080p /4K Full HD 3D with IR Remote control and Key-Press-Switching for Xbox PS4 Fire Stick Blu-Ray Player , 3 in 1 Out

Acxtually I think you'd want this guy

What you linked to is for watching one feed on two tv's.

Your best option is to plug directly into your receiver if it has an HDMI port. If it does but they are full, you can get an external switch to change sources, like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B46XUQU/. If neither of those options work, an audio extractor is your next option, like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIQER0E/. This will still output HDMI video, but also send the digital audio out an optical port so you still get surround sound, though you will probably get a few milliseconds of lag, probably nothing too noticeable. In the magical event you don't even have optical, it still has stereo outputs which, for music, will be just fine.

An HDMI input switcher is only, like, $10 extra.. e.g. http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU

A hdmi switch like this or this will fix that issue.

you would need a hdmi selector switch.

http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_2?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1427552676&sr=1-2&keywords=hdmi+switch

http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU

Not a cable, a hub. He wanted to sell me a 2-port HDMI Hub with no remote for $75, instead I went to Amazon and got a 3-port with remote for less than $10. And it's worked flawlessly for 5 months.

That sounds like a terrible situation. Snaking through a wall that has any turns is next to impossible without opening the wall and gaining access.

An alternate solution: You can get a three way HDMI switch. Put it at the bottom of the wall and plug the other components into it. This sort of thing. There's a bunch to shop through. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B46XUQU/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SS115&simLd=1

Had the same exact problem. Solved for $10:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just get this guy or something similar.

Ah okay. Sorry, I thought you just wanted an on/off switch. Ignore my original suggestion. What you are looking for is just commonly known as an "HDMI Switch"/"HDMI Multiplexer"

Something like this. http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU

Do you need to do any automation with it?

a Splitter, takes the same HDMI signal and sends it to 2 Output devices.

a Switch, Takes Multiple HDMI signals and will let you switch between them to go to 1 HDMI input.

you seem to be a little confused about what exactly you need.

Splitters are going to be more of like a 2 to one sort of thing and my experience are not as reliable, if you’re looking to use it for game consoles I’d definitely go with an HDMI switch box like this one and that way you can utilize auto-switching features (if you were playing your PlayStation last and then you come back later and want to play your Xbox, you can turn your Xbox on and it will automatically switch inputs). You can also get more consoles hooked up with a switchbox (most switch boxes are 3 in 1 out, I have a 4 in 2 out, some even go up to 8 in). Just a thought!

I haven't had any issues. HDMI, being digital, would have noticeable "blocking" instead of an overall degradated signal and I haven't seen any issues.

Most devices should output enough power via HDMI to not need it; but, it does have an a/c input just in case. My ps3/fire stick/FIOS cable box all work with it without needing another power source.

I use this one, btw:

https://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-Switcher-Key-Press-Switching-support/dp/B00B46XUQU

It'll automatically default to ports based on power and placement. So, you'd plug an "always on" device like your cable box into input 1. Then, if you have your ps3 in input 2 or 3, it'll automatically switch when you turn it on.

I can't find it, there are like dozens of cheap ones on amazon, and the brands are always changing. My exact one isn't there anymore, but this one looks close.

http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU

The first reason, okay but come on mang... http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368511713&sr=8-1&keywords=HDMI+hub

http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374362852&sr=1-1&keywords=Hdmi+switch

This is what I have, I ran out of hdmi ports so I use this. It works by always being defaulted to #1 output, but if it senses signal from a different port it automatically switches. It also comes with a remote in case you want to switch hdmi outputs manually.

I plan on using an HDMI switch going into the XB1. $10 on Amazon..

http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=pd_ybh_13

You may want to consider something like THIS then.

This one is VGA and I imagine you have DVI or HMDI, so you'll have to do some searching.


Edit: Fixed the link.

I have one! It's not perfect but it works well enough to get the job done and it's better than switching cords around. This one is what I have. I have had it since September 2014 and my only issues are:

Sometimes when I power my TV and device (I have PS4, PS3, and DirecTV plugged in to it) It will be on the channel of the thing I have on but will display no image

Sometimes I will have no audio when I turn the stuff on

The remote is not RFID and I'm spoiled, you have to point it right at the little sensor and the sensor's wire isn't very long.

The audio and image issues are easily solved by just changing the channel back and forth on the splitter.

just buy a hdmi splitter.

http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376961070&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+switch

i just bought this one and its kinda shitty ir doesnt work but the switch works. There are much better ones available

I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/MASSCOOL-HS-MA103-Amplifier-Switch-3-In-1/dp/B002VD2CF0/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1421006719&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=MASSCOOL+hdmi+switch

But another user with the same problem used this one with success:
http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/

They look virtually identical and are probably made by the same company.

I think you want something like this.

If your videocard's hdmi port is already in use, you have a couple of options. 1. connect the new monitor using the DVI port. 2. purchase an hdmi switcher.

I use something like this to switch between my PC, Xbox360 and PS4.
http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1419696808&sr=1-1&keywords=hdmi+switch

Option 1 is the cheapest as it uses an existing port and your monitor will most probably come with a DVI cable. I would recommend option 2 only if you are looking to push audio via the hdmi cable to a monitor with speakers.

I have this one

Cheap as all hell and does the job!

http://www.amazon.com/Switch-Switcher-Supports-Wireless-Remote/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1414089837&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394714831&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+switch


something like this?

PORTTA PET0301S 3x1 Port HDMI Switch/Switcher 1080P Supports 3D with IR Wireless Remote Ultra High... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_IA28tb1635VYP

Good reviews works great with ps4

You can always get an HDMI switcher box. Not a perfect setup, but I wouldn't let the number of HDMI ports keep you from an otherwise good choice.

Are you trying to have both hooked up at once so you don't have to keep switching the HDMI cable between the laptop and Wii U?

I think that's what you mean, and if it is you can probably just use this:
http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU

That splitter plus an HDMI switch (like this one https://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1474643366&sr=1-13&keywords=hdmi+switch) might be your best option.

My only concern would be the splitter supporting HDCP.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00629NHW6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And this obvious fail:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's the one I bought back in July of last year. It crapped in October.

Why don't you just get a cheap HDMI switcher? With the one I had, you can set it up so that the BluRay is on input one so that it would automatically switch to that when you power on the device.

Buy an HDMI switch.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B46XUQU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1453009528&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=hdmi+switcher&dpPl=1&dpID=41SZLdMPrEL&ref=plSrch

Interesting that you mention that, because I had used this switch and was having issues. Cablebox was in the 1st plug, bluray 2nd, and htpc 3rd, and the system would randomly cut to snow on the htpc input or be impossible to switch in between sources properly. Not sure if that is the type of issue you described. I assumed the switch just went bad.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have mine connected in via a HDMI splitter with my HTPC. Works fine, I do not notice lag or anything different.

This is the HDMI splitter I am using, and it works great. Whichever device I turn on last gets the priority and when off the switcher goes back to the last device that was on.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this one and it works great. I have my chromecast and PS4 plugged into it. My favorite thing about it, is its ability to automatically switch sources if my ps4 is turned on.

Your monitor have hdmi in?

Here is a hdmi switch that would work.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B46XUQU?vs=1

If its only dvi you could get a hdmi to dvi cable

I'm sure the Wii U is the culprit. This is the splitter I have. It auto switches to whatever Hdmi input is in use

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B46XUQU/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_lPhqtb1GHZYWC

It doesn't come with a power cord, so I found a comment that said an old Nokia phone cord worked, bought that too thinking it would solve my problem.

[Here] (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve248h) you go. There's also [this] (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vn248hp) version that's cheaper (although it's 23.8in). It has 2 HDMI ports, no DVI, and 1 VGA. It's also an IPS monitor. I've heard that the cheaper IPS monitors tend to have a bit of a bleeding effect and there are some complaints about that in the review page for this monitor. If you're willing to give it a shot then go for it.

If you're like me and you don't have a TV as an option to to play your games on but you have multiple consoles, you can buy a device called an HDMI switcher. This allows you to plug in multiple devices that use HDMI ports into one HDMI port. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is the one I bought from amazon for $10. I have my X1 and 360 plugged into with one more port for the PS4 I'll be getting later. My PC is connected through the dvi port. So I'll have 4 devices connected to one monitor.

If your looking for an HDMI Switch I recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its cheap, works great and has a remote.

I play on a gaming monitor so I only have one HDMI input and I really didn't like manually switching the HDMI cable. I did not want to deal with the input lag from the Xbox One's HDMI passthrough so I went this route for HDMI and Digital Optical switching.

This HDMI switch is great. No decline in quality. The reviews and price will back that up.

If you use gaming headset systems like Astro Gaming, Turtle Beach, etc, this Digital Optical Switch will do the same thing for your audio essentially without any degradation of the digital audio quality.

I just got one of these and so far I'm happy with it (albeit with only a short time using it so far):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B46XUQU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ran out of HDMI ports when I got my Chromecast, so I gave one of these a shot since they were cheap. I currently have a PS3 and a Chromecast connected to it.

My first experience wasn't great, as I got screen flickering while casting the screen on my 2013 Nexus 7. However, I've tested it again since then and I believe it was an issue with the Nexus or Chromecast, not with the switch.

The PS3 also works great through it.

It came with a remote to switch inputs, but I haven't used it, I just manually press the button on the switch.

I have this one. Looks very similar to the one stop_drop_rofl linked to but mine didn't work with the PS4.

This is helpful and pretty cheap

Portta PET0301S 3x1 HDMI Switcher from the looks of it.

[Edit] No it isn't. But that linked HDMI switcher looks like something I'd like to get for myself, after reading the reviews.

Actually yes it can, technically anything that can be converted to HDMI can be played on a Xbox One including all Playstation consoles, all Nintendo Consoles and any media device you throw at it. It really is the all in one device.

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Composite-CVBS-Converter-1080P/dp/B009A6PJKQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376082378&sr=8-2&keywords=vcr+hdmi

To add even more support:

http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376082873&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+switcher

I use
http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU

HDMI switches are ultra cheap, just buy a chinese one. i have one, works great

mine is similar to THIS

remember to get some extra cheap HDMI cables.

Here's one for 8 dollars!

http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU

I tried using an HDMI 1.3 switch (https://www.amazon.com/Portta-Switch-Switcher-Key-Press-Switching-support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503971642&sr=8-3) and it did not work. The TV still displayed the HDCP message from the receiver.

Another one

According to the reviews it has the automatic switch capability as well. I might grab one as my TV is running out of HDMI ports and it sounds kind of nice, not having to change the channel..

Great idea for anyone with multiple hdmi devices anyways. I have THIS ONE and it works perfectly. Have had it for about a year with no issues so it lasts at least that long too. Its automatic, but also has a remote for if you have two things you want to switch back and forth from.

this is the number 1 hdmi switch on amazon

I use an automatic hdmi switch with my projector, it looks just like this one PORTTA PET0301S 3x1 Port HDMI Switch/Switcher 1080P Supports 3D with IR Wireless Remote Ultra High... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_mMeLub1ZRGZPQ

If only 1 device is in it automatically changes to it, if more than one is on it will default to the lowest numbered port, it also has a button and a remote to manually switch inputs.

Not one bit. And it's set up beautifully. I have my xbox and computer in an HDMI Switcher, so when I turn my xbox on it changes my first monitor to Xbox and my second monitor to my computer.

My Mix amp is plugged in USB to my computer and Optically to my Xbox, so when volume is more towards Game it turns up the Xbox volume, turn it towards Voice and it turns up the PC volume instead. So Ill play Spotify while playing, if I want to focus more on the game I'll turn it the other way.

I've had this one for about a year and a half. What I like about it is that one port is designated as the default port. If no other ports are passing signal, it is selected. When another source starts displaying signal, it switches to the new device.

This is good for devices like the AppleTV that tend to remain powered on. It's set as the default so when my Xbox is turned on, it overrides the AppleTV.

Cheap and effective.

Alternative and cheap solution I went with: HDMI Switch. http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_8?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1458489290&sr=1-8&keywords=hdmi+switch
(not that exact switch)

Would something like this suffice?
https://www.amazon.com/Portta-N3SWT31-Switcher-Key-Press-Switching-support/dp/B00B46XUQU

You could get an HDMI switch. What's the model # of your monitor?

Hook up the PC, Xbox, and PS3 to the TV via HDMI. Hook up your soundbar to the TV via optical connection. Disable your TV's internal speakers (this is done through the menu). You're all set then. You'll be using the TV as a switcher and switching between HDMI inputs will all output the sound out the soundbar. If you need additional HDMI inputs, just get an HDMI switch, something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Switch-Switcher-Supports-Wireless-Remote/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1413697831&sr=1-1&keywords=HDMI+switch

http://www.amazon.com/Switch-Switcher-Supports-Wireless-Remote/dp/B00B46XUQU

I have my cable box, ps4, and wii u connected to it and it automatically switches to whatever is turn on. My only regret is not getting one with more inputs for my Xbox.

Or try a HDMI Splitter with remote for more HDMI ports.

Here is my diagram: https://cdn.mediacru.sh/K3z53WC5uUjd.svg

You can zoom in if you can't read the text.

You can use both the PC and the Wii U with the same screen and the same speakers this way.

The only problem you will encounter with this method is that the screen has only one HDMI plug.
So you will need to do one of 3 things:

• If you use HDMI for the PC, each time you want to switch between PC and Wii U, you will have to unplug an HDMI cable from the screen and plug the other one
  
• Otherwise, you can use an HDMI switch like this one
  
• Or ideally, you can use DisplayPort instead of HDMI to connect the PC to the screen. This way the PC and the Wii U can be connected simultaneously. DisplayPort is like a more modern HDMI (also has video+audio), but you need the right cable and the right connector on your graphics card.
  
  Note that with that setup, for your PC the graphics card will output audio through HDMI instead of the motherboard/audio card. It may require a simple setting change: you may have to set HDMI as the default audio playback peripheral.

Got this one here: http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Works like a champ. No issues whatsoever and can't beat the price. Auto switches to whatever gets turned on, comes with remote as well.

You mean like this?

is this the $10 you have? [Portta PET0301S 3x1 HDMI Switcher] (http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396464164&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+switch)

Any downsides to this?

If you have a monitor that only has 1 HDMI port on it then you can grab This like I did. Great for switching my computer and my ps3 while using the same monitor.

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Thanks for the contest!

What splitter is it? I have this one and have it hooked up with XB1 360 and PC and it works great.

This is the Amazon link. The only number I can find is 109-pcb-v2.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vwzwDb693EDRP

http://www.amazon.com/PORTTA-PET0301S-Switcher-Supports-Wireless/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420567407&sr=8-3&keywords=hdmi+switcher

Thats a small one. They make them up to 6 open slots. IDK if its the one they use, but its one. They have more on Amazon.

this sort of thing? http://www.amazon.com/Portta-PET0301S-HDMI-Switcher-Support/dp/B00B46XUQU/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1381211875&sr=1-3&keywords=hdmi+switch