Swapping the devices plugged into your HDMI switch can be relatively simple if you’re using an HDMI switch with a remote.
This article will teach you everything you need to know about using an HDMI switch with a remote.
How Do I Use An HDMI Switch With A Remote?
An HDMI switch is a device that takes multiple sources and sends them to one source. For instance, you need a switch if you have a Roku device, an X box, and your phone, and you want to plug them into your TV.
Only an HDMI switch can let you connect multiple devices to one source, and it is a pretty straightforward device.
If you connect your devices correctly to your TV with the HDMI switch, it will work with little effort from you.
This is because most switches come in a plug-and-play model. However, some also come with remotes to make it even easier to navigate them.
To use the HDMI switch with a remote, follow these steps below:
Step #1: Get a suitable location to set up your HDMI Switch
To set up your HDMI switch, you need to get a suitable location near your TV because it should be close enough for the cables to reach every device and the TV itself.
It should also be close enough for your HDMI switch‘s remote control to switch between ports.
Step #2: Set up the HDMI switch
After getting a suitable location to set up the HDMI switch:
- Get started by connecting the devices you want to use with it.
- To reach the device and the HDMI switch, ensure the cables you intend to use are long enough.
- Be sure to note which device is connected to which port.
Step #3: Connect the HDMI switch to the TV
After connecting the devices of your choice, connect the HDMI cable to the TV input to the switch. Ensure that you connect your HDMI switch to the correct TV port on your HDMI switch. It will have a port labeled “Output” or “Out.”
Step #4: Test the connections
After you’re satisfied with the setup, it is time to test the setup. First, use your TV remote to select the HDMI port connected to your switch. Test the different connections you made by turning on the devices and switching to the appropriate port on the switch.
Step #5: Check again
After running your device through the HDMI switch, you should check all connections for audio or video issues. Additionally, ensure you have selected the correct port on the switch or the TV.
Step #6: Using the HDMI switch remote control
Switching the devices from your HDMI switch to your TV using the HDMI switch’s remote control is the same way you typically switch inputs on your TV remote.
Your TV remote will have an “input” button that you can use to switch between your live TV connection and the HDMI switch, whereas the HDMI switch’s remote uses IR.
Therefore, make sure you don’t bury the switch behind objects that can block the signal from the remote to the HDMI switch. To do this, always remember that if you can’t see the HDMI switch, it’s unlikely invisible to the remote.
How to switch between HDMI ports using the HDMI Switch Remote
The HDMI switch remote comes with the exact number of ports on the switch. For instance, if your HDMI switch has six ports, the remote will also have six buttons.
To switch from one HDMI port to another on the HDMI switch, press the number buttons to go directly to a channel.
For instance, if your HDMI switch has five ports and you plugged your PS4 console to HDMI 1, your PC to HDMI 2, your mobile Device to HDMI 3, and your Roku device to HDMI 4, to view your Roku device on your TV screen, using the HDMI switch’s remote, press the number four, and it will automatically switch.
Follow the same method if you’d like to switch to other devices plugged into the HDMI switch.
Conclusion
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