Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Audio / Video
  3. News

Belkin Readies HDMI Video Switch

By

Belkin today added a new HDMI video switch for supporting multiple HD components. The new PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch will be available in July for $199.99.

The PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch, said Belkin, accommodates for connecting and switching up to three digital sources to a single HDMI port on a TV or A/V receiver. To use it, one connects the HDMI sources to the switch and then accesses the chosen source by either pressing the input-selector button on the switch itself or using the included remote control for wireless selection.

Recommended Videos

Other features of Belkin’s PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch include HDCP support; connecting and switch both HDMI and HDMI interface-to-DVI cables; and an included six foot HDMI cable.

Editors’ Recommendations

Digital Trends Staff
Digital Trends Staff
Digital Trends has a simple mission: to help readers easily understand how tech affects the way they live. We are your…
HDMI 2.1a is on its way. Here’s what you need to know
HDMI Cable

Most of the A/V industry -- and most of the folks who buy A/V products -- are still coming to grips with how the various features of HDMI 2.1 affect TVs, soundbars, and a whole slew of other devices. But you can’t halt progress, and the next version of the HDMI standard -- known as HDMI 2.1a -- has already started its slow roll toward certification and eventual adoption. What does this new specification include, how will it affect you, and what will you need if you want to take advantage of it? We’ve got everything you need to know.
A small upgrade for a small group of people
The first thing you should know about HDMI 2.1a is that you probably don’t need it. As a minor update to the HDMI 2.1 specification, it only introduces one new feature: Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM).

We’ll get into what SBTM is and how it works in a moment, but here’s the TL;DR: Unless you are a gamer looking for the ultimate in HDR performance, or a PC user who routinely works with a combination of SDR and HDR content, you can safely ignore HDMI 2.1a for a long time to come. You don’t need to buy new equipment and you don’t need to worry about compatibility with the new version.
What is Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM)?

Read more
What is HDMI 2.0b? Here’s everything you need to know
Three HDMI cables held in someone's hand.

Wiring up your TV is a fairly cut and dry process, and thanks to advancements in A/V technology, there's pretty much only one cable you'll need for any new home theater component, and that's HDMI.

The all-in-one digital connection has created a cornucopia of ways to make hardware ready for the expanding A/V world around us, allowing for innovations like 4K Ultra HD and 8K resolution.

Read more
HDMI 2.1 means a lot less than you probably think
HDMI port close up.

The HDMI Licensing Administrator, the group that defines and licenses HDMI standards, has some confusing requirements around the HDMI 2.1 standard. The group did away with HDMI 2.0 in 2017, and display makers should stick with HDMI 2.1 going forward -- even without the essential features of the newer standard.

All of this comes from a statement the HDMI Licensing Administrator sent to TFT Central. In short, the HDMI 2.0 standard "doesn't exist" anymore, and display designers should mark any HDMI 2.x display as supporting HDMI 2.1 as long as they support one new feature. The features of HDMI 2.1, according to the statement, are optional, and display manufacturers are supposed to list the features each display supports.

Read more