I've run out of HDMI ports on me telly. It wasn't a budget box but it did only come with two ports (lesson learned there).

 

HDMI switch appears to be the way to go and there are many but after a recommendation.

 

Needs to handle 4k and be HDMI 2.2 capable and auto switch. Found a couple on Amazon which claim to be high speed but they don't mention 2.2

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hengjiaan-Switch-Picture-Picture-Control/dp/B01CQ8RU6K/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1477399446&sr=1-10&keywords=4k+hdmi+switch

 

I have a Lindy VGA switch at work and it's very good, no issues.

 

Have a look here for Lindy ones: http://www.lindy.co.uk/audio-video-c2/switches-c175#c176

are you running a surround sound setup?

 

Sounds like a perfect excuse for a nice AV Amp and speakers to me...

are you running a surround sound setup?

 

Sounds like a perfect excuse for a nice AV Amp and speakers to me...

 

Yes I got an LG sound bar and sub when I got the telly.

 

I connect the sound using optical to free up the HDMI

Yes I got an LG sound bar and sub when I got the telly.

 

I connect the sound using optical to free up the HDMI

Fair enough, I was asking as my Sony AV amp has 4 HDMI Inputs and one Output, it works as a HDMI switch as well giving 7.1 ch Surround Sound for all my gadgets. If you already have a sound bar you are happy with its a bit redundant though

Edited 26 October, 20169 yr by RampantBadger

Fair enough, I was asking as my Sony AV amp has 4 HDMI Inputs and one Output, it works as a HDMI switch as well giving 7.1 ch Surround Sound for all my gadgets. If you already have a sound bar you are happy with its a bit redundant though

 

Ah see what you're getting at. No there are no redundant ports or pass throughs on the sound bar. Not expensive enough I guess.

There's a discussion at https://www.avforums.com/threads/need-help-finding-a-4k-hdmi-2-0a-switch-for-hdr.2045133/  with at least one that works I think.

Edited 28 October, 20169 yr by wonkyewok