You can use an HDMI splitter to connect and operate multiple devices through one HDMI port. An HDMI splitter simply has a cable with an HDMI plug on one side and on the other side (depending on the HDMI splitter type) you can have two, three and even four HDMI ports.
Can you have multiple HDMI inputs?
A switch provides you with additional ports, while a splitter only sends the same signal from one connected device to multiple TVs in the house. Put simply, an HDMI splitter will not give you extra HDMI ports, but it does have other useful features that we’ve already explored before.
How do I add more HDMI inputs?
You simply connect the HDMI switch’s output port to your TV via an HDMI cable, and then connect up to three other HDMI devices into the switch. This means it will in essence grant you an extra two ports, since you’re still using one of the TV’s ports to connect it all up.
How do I get multiple HDMI ports on my TV?
The easier and more affordable option is just to buy some extra ports in the form of an HDMI switch. An HDMI switch is essentially a hub that connects to one of your TV’s HDMI ports, and allows you to use that single HDMI port for multiple channels.
