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HDMI switch suggestions

Mark H said:
I have used Gefen products for years and they have always been rock solid, I use the one in the link below. Whether it handles what you are trying to do I can't say but as a brand and the support they are excellent.

www.gefen.com

4K Ultra HD 1:8 Splitter for HDMI | Gefen

4K Ultra HD 1:8 Splitter for HDMI
www.gefen.com www.gefen.com
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Unfortunately, this is a splitter, 1 in 8 out. We are looking at switches. 8 in 1 out.
 
Mark H said:
Ooops sorry wrong link - I have the older 6 in to 2 out version. I also have a splitter. The one below is up to 8 in and 8 out

www.gefen.com

4K Ultra HD 8x8 Matrix for HDMI | Gefen

Route 8 4K Ultra HD sources to 8 diplays with HDCP, 3DTV and 7.1 channel LPCM and HBR support
www.gefen.com www.gefen.com
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While this is an enterprise grade unit, im not sure it even specs out as well as the one I posted. For the use case we're discussing, I only need a switch and this looks like it is still 2.0 and 4:2:2
 
The switch arrived. Initial reaction...it is much larger than I imagined. Seems well assembled. Comes with rack ears and you can turn the auto Switcher on and off. I'll keep you guys posted when I install it later this week.

iogear.com

GHSW8481

True 4K 8-Port Switcher with HDMI® connection (TAA Compliant) Download product image(s) here. Download datasheet here. Function GHSW8481 Switches DIP 1 x Auto Switch On/Off Video connections Input 8 x HDMI Type A Female Output 1 x HDMI Type A Female Cable Length Maximum of 9.84 Feet Video...
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It also comes with optional rubber feet if you don't plan to rackmount it. A nice added touch since they are not pre-installed which allows them to fit in the tighter space on your rack. Everything passed through flawlessly. I have not tried the auto-switching function yet, I will have to report back on that.
 
Update. This is still working great. I had an image issue, but it turned out to be my HDMI cable and was flawless upon replacement.

It can be programmed to the Harmony Elite using the IR blaster. It also has an RS-232 port so you can program through home assistant.

Both ways allow you to control which HDMI port to use when doing an activity. Overall, very happy with this unit.
 
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