HDMI Switch 2 in 1 Out 4K 60hz HDMI Switcher 2 Port Bi-Directional Splitter
Key Functionality
This device is “bi-directional,” meaning it can operate in two distinct modes:
2-In / 1-Out (Switch Mode): Connect two different HDMI sources (like a PS5 and a Roku) to one single HDMI port on your TV or monitor. You can switch back and forth between the two inputs.
1-In / 2-Out (Splitter Mode): Connect one HDMI source (like a laptop) to two separate displays. Note: This acts as a toggle, not a simultaneous splitter; it will display the image on either Monitor A or Monitor B, but not both at the same time.
Technical Specifications
Resolution Support: Up to 4K at 30Hz (and backwards compatible with 1080p/720p).
Bandwidth: Supports up to 10.2Gbps.
Audio Support: Compatible with DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, LPCM7.1, and DTS.
Plug and Play: Requires no external power for most devices; it draws power directly from the HDMI source cables.
Physical Build: Usually features a durable metal or high-grade plastic housing with a manual switch button and LED indicators to show which port is active.
Usage Scenarios
Gaming: Switch between a gaming console and a PC on a single monitor.
Home Office: Share a second monitor between a work laptop and a personal desktop.
Entertainment: Toggle a streaming stick between a desk monitor and a wall-mounted TV (if cables are long enough).