[Technology] HDMI splitter

[BensGrandad]

I have 1 hdmi socket on my tv and to save keep changing from my Roku stick to HDMI Cable to laptop I bought a 2 way splitter on e bay but when inserted the tv screen is blank. I normally watch freeview via HDMI 1 but when using the Roku or HDMI cable have to switch to HDMI 2. I did this and the screen showed nothing neither Roku or Laptop what am I either not doing or doing wrong please. The splitter is a basic extension cable from 1 male input to 2 female outputs. Many thanks for any advice

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

 

[BensGrandad]

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Yes and sent a message asking the same from the seller but I thought the knowledge of NSC would be better and quicker as somebody will know the answer.

 

[Anger]

Do I look like Tech Support?

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Have you tried to test it with just one of the laptop or the Roku connected to the TV via the splitter? It may be if you have both connected and switched on the splitter doesn't know which signal to send and won't send either.

 

[Gabbafella]

I used to have the same issue years ago when I ran a PS3 and sky box through a splitter. Turned out that even on standby, the PS3 still sent out a signal that was strong enough to block the sky box. I ended up having to unplug the hdmi from the console every time I wanted to watch TV which kind of defeated the purpose of the splitter.

 

[dazzer6666]

I have 1 hdmi socket on my tv and to save keep changing from my Roku stick to HDMI Cable to laptop I bought a 2 way splitter on e bay but when inserted the tv screen is blank. I normally watch freeview via HDMI 1 but when using the Roku or HDMI cable have to switch to HDMI 2. I did this and the screen showed nothing neither Roku or Laptop what am I either not doing or doing wrong please. The splitter is a basic extension cable from 1 male input to 2 female outputs. Many thanks for any advice

Have you got a splitter or an HDMI switch ? You need the latter to switch between sources - the former is to allow a source to be replicated on two screens.

Examples :

Splitter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodluckin...145686&sr=8-4&keywords=hdmi+splitter+2+output

Switch - https://www.amazon.co.uk/HDMI-Switc...qid=1510145532&sr=1-14&keywords=hdmi-splitter

 

[BensGrandad]

Would it be better if I returned the one I have and bought one with a power supply?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Would it be better if I returned the one I have and bought one with a power supply?

Go to Maplins, they'll sort you out.

 

[AmexRuislip]

 

[BensGrandad]

Have you got a splitter or an HDMI switch ? You need the latter to switch between sources - the former is to allow a source to be replicated on two screens.

Examples :

Splitter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodluckin...145686&sr=8-4&keywords=hdmi+splitter+2+output

Switch - https://www.amazon.co.uk/HDMI-Switc...qid=1510145532&sr=1-14&keywords=hdmi-splitter

The splitter as shown in your highlighted post. So I have probably bought the wrong thing thanks for that. I assume the switch will allow me to watch either the hdmi lead to laptop or Roku. Many thanks

 

[AmexRuislip]

1 male input to 2 female outputs. Many thanks for any advice

Birds and Bees 101

 

[dazzer6666]

The splitter as shown in your highlighted post. So I have probably bought the wrong thing thanks for that. I assume the switch will allow me to watch either the hdmi lead to laptop or Roku. Many thanks

Should do. B&Q sell a version if you're desperate and don't want to go far (assuming they have it in stock)

http://www.diy.com/departments/smartwares-2-way-hdmi-selector/571880_BQ.prd

 

[Perfidious Albion]

My HDMI splitter, bought for the same purpose, has a switch button on it. I still tune the telly input to HDMI but press this button to switch to the Roku feed.

 

[dazzer6666]

My HDMI splitter, bought for the same purpose, has a switch button on it. I still tune the telly input to HDMI but press this button to switch to the Roku feed.

So its a switch, not a splitter

 

[BensGrandad]

I have asked the seller if I can return the splitter and if he sells the switch if so I will buy hat if not I will order one elsewhere. I must admit I didnt realize the difference.

 

[Questions]

I have asked the seller if I can return the splitter and if he sells the switch if so I will buy hat if not I will order one elsewhere. I must admit I didnt realize the difference.

Good move BG. People are not buying enough hats.

 

[Whoislloydy]

get a better TV with multiple HDMI ports

 

[BensGrandad]

get a better TV with multiple HDMI ports

Why should I go to that expense when I can buy what I want for under £20. My TV suits the purpose it is intended for it is only me wanting to stream matches etc.

 

[BensGrandad]

Good move BG. People are not buying enough hats.

Obvious typing error.