Terk HDMI-31 Smart HDMI Switch (3 X 1) by Terk
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Digital camera reviews of Terk HDMI-31 Smart HDMI Switch (3 X 1)
Digital camera Review: Auto switching does not work
Summary: 2 Stars
Have a Comcast HD DVR box and an Oppo DVD player connected. Was really looking forward to smart switching, but the Auto-Switching does not work, always stays on input 1 even if I start with both devices turned off and then turn source #2 on. Does not matter which device is on #1 and #2. Manual switching works fine, but I only bought this for the auto-switching. It will only auto-switch to #2 if I actually pull the power cord or the HDMI cable from the device on #1.Digital camera Review: Auto switching does not work well, no remote control
Summary: 2 Stars
The switch basically works, but the auto switching function does not always work. The Comcast cable box seems to always occupy the control even when it is turned off, and this screws up the whole system. The auto switch function does not work with Comcast cable box. No big deal, I say, just use the manual switch. However there is no remote control so I have to walk up to the switch to press the button.Digital camera Review: Automatic switching isn't for everyone...
Summary: 3 Stars
I ordered this switcher but it doesn't quite meet my needs. It works great as an manual switch, but beware if you're set on the automatic switching mode. Not all devices terminate the HDMI link when you power them off (such as my TiVo). If you have a device that doesn't terminate the link, this switch won't switch back to it because it triggers based on the inactive-to-active state change of a connection. For example, I put my TiVo on input 1 and my DVD on input 2. When I turn on the DVD, it switched to input 2 as desired. However, turning the DVD off and the TiVo back on DID NOT switch back to input 1 because the TiVo never terminated the HDMI link and therefore didn't trigger the switcher. Bummer. I wound up ordering the 4-port Hdmi Switcher Box w/ Remote Control (1 Year Warranty) instead which solves my problem by using its remote control.Digital camera Review: Automatic switching works perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
My main concern from other reviews would be whether automatic switching would work.
I only have two devices: A LG BD300 Blue Ray Player with Netflix streaming, and a DishNetwork HD DVR Receiver that inputs to a Sony HD 36" Tube TV.
To get the devices to switch, I turn on the LX BD300 to switch to that device. To switch to the DishNetwork receiver, I simply turn off the LX BD300. This is how switching works for me.
If I get another device, I will have to experiment further.
Also, the switch works easy and flawlessly. I just connected the cables.
Cables I used: "2 Meter (6.6 ft) HDMI KING Gold Plated v1.3 HDMI to HDMI Cable with Ferrite Cores"
Digital camera Review: BEWARE !! Will not work with Direct TV HR20 HD receiver
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this product from Amazon and was sold by ANT Tech. Switch will not work with a Direct TV HR20 HD receiver, it will not recognize the unit.Therfore will not switch over. Audiovox sent me 4 replacements before they admmited that it will not work with Direct Tv.I am thinking that a large number of direct tv customers might consider purchasing this HDMI switch, I am here to tell you do not buy it or you will have the same problems that I had. The company ANT Technologies (seller of product) is a poor company. They do not have a customer service number and WILL not return you E-Mails.Thank god that Amazon.com is a reputable company, they gave me a full refund in a very short period of time. So my advice is to not purchase this switch and run and do not look back if what you are buying comes from ANT Technologies.