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PLUG AND PLAY: This HDMI switch is easy to setup and operate. No external power supply needed, just connect your HDMI devices to enjoy! Simple press of a button to swap signal within one second, and the LED light tells you which port is active.UPGRADED HDMI SWITCH: Solid Aluminum Alloy construction, Techole durable HDMI bi-directional splitter help you connect two HDMI sources to one HDMI display, or connect one HDMI source to toggle between two displays ✅two screens CANNOT display simultaneously.FAST & STABLE TRANSMITTION: The HDMI Switch provides high bandwidth 10.2Gbps data transmission, Input and output AWG26 HDMI standard cable length could reach up to 5m. No lag, No loss of picture or video quality. ✅HDMI Cable NOT Included.HIGH RESOLUTION: Support 3D, 1080P, 4K x 2K@30hz resolution and HD audio, with this HDMI switch you can enjoy the most luxurious video and audio. (Please use a standard HDMI 2.0 cables to connect your Xbox one ) Bullet PointCOMPATIBILITY: HDMI Splitter Switcher suitable for most devices with standard HDMI interface. Input: computer, XBox 360, XBox One, PS3 / PS4, Blu-Ray DVD player, Route Roku, Chromecast, PC etc. Output: HD-Ready, Full HD TVs, Apple TV, monitors, projectors etc.
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You need an HDMI splitter like this: https://smile.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1GXEWZW5WU4M8&keywords=hdmi+splitter&qid=1573659955&sprefix=hdmi+split%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-3
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That is a simple one, if you are worried about HDR going through the splitter, you may need to look for a splitter that supports HDR.
A lot cheaper than a new TV
HDMI Switch 4K HDMI Splitter-Techole Aluminum Bi-Directional HDMI Switcher 2 Input 1 Output, HDMI Switch Splitter 2 x 1/1 x 2. No External Power Required, Supports 4K 3D HD 1080P for Xbox PS4 Roku HDTV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8kiZDbMGSTKT1
You could buy an HDMI switch.
I found one by doing a quick search: https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=hdmi+splitter&qid=1569144396&s=gateway&sr=8-3#immersive-view_1569144448483
This one accepts two inputs and allows you to output to a single display, and you can switch between the input sources.
4K HDMI SWITCHER
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This should work fine and you do not need any extra power, i have a similar one for non-4K
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Actually there are some ways you can do this. A KVM would be best (not sure how you can afford an alienware tower and a macbook pro, but not a simple peripheral device...)
These are just examples of the device types im talking about, i have not used these and will not suggest using them. Do your own research before buying stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Selector-Computers-Peripheral-Switcher/dp/B01N6GD9JO
and
https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/
Maybe I am missing some point, but why dont you just buy something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HjgNDb7FPX9BW ? It is only $10 and I really doubt you can make it any cheaper, not even considering the time investment.
Not ideal, but you could consider one of these: https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV
Get extra cables and connect the monitors via switchers. They exist for HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort, in ascending order of over-priced-ness.
Alternatively, if you have enough cables and your monitors allow multiple inputs, you can have everything plugged in all the time and use the monitor's source selection menu.
Lmao $30 for an hdmi bidirectional splitter?! It's under 10 on [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/)
I bought this and it works flawlessly.
I do this as well and am currently using this one. 2 months in and no issues
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079JQ9XXV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
Edit: monitor side is using a 12ft hdmi cord so no issue there
I bought this cheap one a few months ago to switch between a PC and Nintendo Switch. Works great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JQ9XXV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use this splitter. The 1 port side is to my GPU, and it connects to my monitor and an Oculus Rift. The button lets me toggle which screen is active.
Sometimes I have to unplug the GPU side (at the switch) and plug it back in to force it to refresh, but that's the only issue. It works for letting me switch between monitor and headset without needing to reach back behind the case.
I have a splitter for my Xbox One X and 4K output does pass through the splitter, but HDR is inconsistent.
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I used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JQ9XXV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV
HDMI Switch 4K HDMI Splitter -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Couple of questions, Does your keyboard have a bluetooth switcher build in? the biggest issue would be the mouse. If you are okay with switching your peripherals when you with OS then all you really need is a switch. I do it with my gaming PC and my MacBook, but I use the input switch on my monitor.
If you want a physical button:
https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FE4FZP2XI49L&keywords=hdmi+switch+2+input+1+output&qid=1573494794&s=electronics&sprefix=hdmi+switch+2+in%2Celectronics%2C159&sr=1-1
^^^This is a nice elegant switch you could stick under your desk and push to switch.
If you want a keyboard that switches I personally like Logitech stuff and I am not sure about a mouse that switches. Hope this helps let me know id you have any more questions!
DVI-HDMI cables don't work that way. They are monodirectional. DVI is not capable of interpreting the HDMI input. That cable would only work the other way around, from DVI to HDMI. The HDMI can interpret and process the DVI signal. If your monitor only has the one HDMI port, you may need to look into getting an HDMI switch.
As a side note: It used to be that if your DVI (dual link DVI-D only) port on your video card was any other colour than white, it not only outputs the DVI signal but also the complete HDMI signal so if the device you were connecting to had speakers, you could also get audio from DVI port as long as you were using a dual link DVI-D to HDMI cable. I think now most video cards also have audio cards built in and the colour of the DVI port no longer matters since I haven't seen a white DVI port in a long time and dual link DVI-D is the is the only DVI still used.
I have been using this for about a year and have had no problems so far:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_hm-RDbWCHQ9ZE
OP this is a better option. You dont need a full KVM unless you want to use the full size keyboard and mouse with the laptop as well. Also if you want to be able to switch the input for your displays while both devices are plugged in, there are HDMI switches with that functionality included. I'll try to find the one I got and link it here.
Here you go
Is this what you're looking for?
I think you could use a HDMI switch.
HDMI Switch 4K HDMI Splitter-Techole Aluminum Bi-Directional HDMI Switcher 2 Input 1 Output, HDMI Switch Splitter 2 x 1/1 x 2. No External Power Required, Supports 4K 3D HD 1080P for Xbox PS4 Roku HDTV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4kE3Cb3ZCT5AR
I'd research it a bit more to make sure it would work right.
Hi. Will this be a good HDMI splitter to strip the HDCP signals with a PS4, so I can make animated gifs of Blue Ray discs with? https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hdmi+splitter&qid=1557621608&s=gateway&sr=8-3
It does say PS4 / Xbox on it already, but I really want to make sure this doesn't get screwed up so I wanted to run it by you first to make sure, you being more knowledgeable than me about this subject. Thank you very much.
Are you sure you're gaming at 4K? I don't think that is the case if you're getting 90-100fps with a GTX 970, unless you're playing some less graphically intense games.
You can go for an HDMI A/B switch and use that to switch the HDMI input between the rift and the TV so you don't have to reconnect the cables every time. When you switch to use the rift, change the TV Input to the display port/HDMI adapter just to get a picture and keep that at 1080p.
Splitter:
HDMI Switch 4K HDMI Splitter - Techole Aluminum Bi-Directional HDMI Switcher 1 In 2 Out or 2 Input 1 Output, No External Power Required, Supports 4K 3D HD 1080P for Xbox PS4 Roku Blu-Ray player HDTV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_09JUBb0YZQ3G7
Just need an HDMI switcher. Your inputs would be your game pc and the PS4 pro. The output goes to your elgato, with the passthrough going to your monitor.
Since you're only talking about 2 inputs, you can go as simple as this thing. There's a whole sea of options though, so depending on what you want, you can have switchers with more inputs, multiple outputs (in case you want to do away with the need to use the elgato's passthrough to send to the monitor), and even optical/analog audio extraction.
This is what we use for our living room setup (6-input, 2-output, optical and analog audio extraction that's selectable between A/B outs). Obviously overkill for your needs, but this is just an example of what's out there, and it's pretty reasonably priced.
Nope. Unfortunately the monitor's menu is "isolated" and can not be controlled with anything but the buttons. If you want an easier solution, you could get an HDMI switch, like this one
First, questions.
Now, a suggestion.
Anyway, some options.
^(Notes)
^(- None of these options should introduce lag, but if you get a splitter or switch box, make sure they're noted with low-latency and check the reviews.)
^(- You could stream the game to your TV with something like the Steam Link... but your TV is in the same room as the PC-- hell from the sounds of it, it's within the same arm's reach as the TV. Streaming it is alright if the system and the TV were across the house, but its a needlessly complicated and clunky idea in this situation.)
^(- If you do use a hardware solution, keep in mind that the small consumer boxes can only use cables of a reasonable length. Generally speaking, you shouldn't use a cable longer than 9ft from the box to your TV, or the wire won't carry the signal to the display. Longer than that, you'll probably need a) ^(signal repeater)^(.)
If you have any questions, let me know. I hope this helps you find your answer.
EDIT: More info.
HDMI Switch 4K HDMI Splitter - Techole Aluminum Bi-Directional HDMI Switcher 1 In 2 Out or 2 Input 1 Output, No External Power Required, Supports 4K 3D HD 1080P for Xbox PS4 Roku Blu-Ray player HDTV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1ZULBb9Q99PV8
Sorry. This one will definitely do that. Copied the wrong link.
If by virtual monitor you mean you want to display the Switch gameplay on your PC desktop using the same monitor, you would need something like one of the Elgato capture cards to receive and display the image. This tends to introduce a good deal of latency, however, as it takes a few milliseconds for the device to receive the signal and pass it to your PC for display. They also aren't cheap.
Alternatively you could get a cheap HDMI switcher. Plug both your PC and your Switch into the switcher, plug the one HDMI output into your monitor, and now you only have to push a button to swap between them instead of going through your monitor's settings.
You can try one of those HDMI switches.
something like this: https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=HDMI+switch&qid=1568684029&sr=8-3
Well, you get a HDMI 2 in 1 out splitter. It’s probably for $10
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_mf0JDb6QY25J5
Hey hey, slow your horses. I never wrote quality. Just no usb needed.
But there you go, 10 bucks, over 3k reviews and 4.5 starts. I’d buy that sucker if I needed one.
https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1W4WGVXH99A42&keywords=hdmi+switch&qid=1563681258&s=gateway&sprefix=Hdmi%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-3
something like this would work: HDMI Switch 4K HDMI Splitter-Techole Aluminum Bi-Directional HDMI Switcher 2 Input 1 Output, HDMI Switch Splitter 2 x 1/1 x 2. No External Power Required, Supports 4K 3D HD 1080P for Xbox PS4 Roku HDTV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MHCnDbMBSN4EF
you know how 3d is extra & extra makes something fall asleep., well then from there the casing should dictate the static & you can compensate - but the compensation & the shape again dictates the final.
with that said, i chose this one: https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1M8NCIJP3E6P6&keywords=hdmi+splitter+2+inputs+1+output&qid=1564979605&s=gateway&sprefix=hdmi+splitter%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-3
Something like this might work for you since you don't have spare HDMI out https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV
So this thing
https://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Switch-4K-Splitter-Bi-Directional/dp/B079JQ9XXV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=HDMI+switch&qid=1566783813&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Oh I misunderstood. You just need an HDMI Switch
You'll need three HDMI cables for that. One for each PC and one from the switch to the monitor.