Switch up to 8K60 HDMI video between two sources with the KanexPro 8K HDMI 2x1 Switcher | 8K HDMI Switchfrom KanexPro. The switcher is a compact, user-friendly device for the home, office, or retail establishment. Connect cable boxes, Blu-ray players, the latest game consoles like Xbox or PS5, and other HDMI sources that require up to 48 Gb/s bandwidth to your 4K TV, HDTV, or projector up to 120 Hz and toggle your sources rapidly using the top switch button.

The switcher supports high-quality video and audio, including HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby audio, DTS, and LPCM. It is HDCP compliant for compatibility with HDCP protected devices, like most cable boxes, and it features EDID support for compatibility with most displays.

Switch 2 x HDMI 2.1 Sources to HDMI Out    Resolution Support up to UHD 8K60 4:4:4    Supports up to 48 Gb/s Bandwidth    Toggle Sources with Top Button    Dolby, DTS, LPCM, HDR Support    HDCP Compliant, EDID Support

The device meets the standards of HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3, ensuring compatibility and support for the latest HDMI and content protection technologies.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Apple - Has anyone confirmed this works to switch between a dell & a mac?

A: While we have not specifically tested using this device with both an Apple and Dell Computer, it should work with any product that outputs HDMI.

Q: 2. Is there a delay between switching inputs? I want to use this as a video switcher for a livestream and a lot have a black screen for a few seconds while switching sources.

A: Yes, there is a delay consisting of a few seconds when switching between sources. Additionally, you must scroll through the sources (you can not jump from source 1 to source 4 in a one-click/button fashion. I use this device in front of a professional HDMI switcher (Roland V1-HD) if more than 4 cameras are required and a delay can be allowed between transitions of cameras behind the 5in1 (while the transition delay is occurring another camera from the remaining three HDMI ports is on.)- Jack

Q: 3. If the audio out is used does the HDMI out retain its audio or is audio completely stripped from the signal? Also does the audio in jack replace the HDMI audio, mix it in, or add extra channels?

A: The HDMI will still have the audio on the output. However if you use the audio jack in it will replace the HDMI audio, it will not mix the two.

Q: 4. Does this have the ability to auto-switch, meaning if a device is inactive or unplugged will it automatically switch to an active/plugged in device?

A: no this device will not auto switch, you must pick the input you want to display manually

Q: 5. Will it send audio through the HDMI out and through the TOSLINK/3.5mm outputs at the same time?

A: Yes, you will be able to send audio through the HDMi outputs and separate 3.5mm & Toslink audio outputs.

Q: 6. Can I use this switchers with OBS to switch between my dslr cameras?

A: No. This switcher works as a selector. The input you choose is the one that is send, but if you switch from one input to another, the switching is not seamless and will probably give you a second of black in between. OBS will not control this unit.

Q: 7. Does the remote toggle the inputs in sequence, or can you select a specific source?

A: According to KanexPro the included remote has buttons for the 5 inputs on it to select from.

Q: 8. does the switch hold sync on inactive port? if I switch away form a port, does the device on the inactive port thinks that there is no display attached it it?

A: Hi, I have the switch installed with 4 different devices to one single projector. When I change away from device 1 to device 2, I dont know what device 1 does until I get back to it. When I do, device 1 outputs to te projector with no issues.So, to summarize my experience: I can change from any device to any other device back and forth and I have had no issues in doing that.Hope it helps.

Q: 9. Anyone using this with 1st generation Chromecast? I've owned this product for a year, and it has worked perfectly with my blu ray player, cable tv, and laptop. Today I tried to connect my first generation chromecast, but it's not working. The Chromecast works when I connect it directly to the tv, but it doesn't work when I connect it to the switch. Any suggestions? Thanks.

A: Well, the input port does not provide power for the USB and Full Comunication via HDMI to the TV. Hope this is a start point to figure out a way to make it work.

Q: 10. Does this unit come with a remote control?

A: Yes, a remote is included.