HDMI switch for PS4 and PC

Talasour · 25 Apr 2018 at 10:13

Hi, let's start with a little back story.

I have two monitors on my desk that I use for both my PC and PS4 via HDMI cable but if I want to switch between the two I have to keep unplugging either the monitor the cable to my PlayStation which I feel is faff.

I've seen a few HDMI switches on Amazon that would allow me to plug both into the switch and then press a button on the top to change between the two and was just wondering if this would this work OK?

It's only a couple of quid but I'd rather not order and wait for it to be delivered to find it there's complications.

Any advice or suggestions? I can answer questions if needed.

varkanoid · 25 Apr 2018 at 13:18

Not for PC but I got the OneForall HDMI switcher from Argos it cost me £19.99 and comes with a remote. Should do the job and easier to get/take back.

I bought a cheapo one from Amazon and it was rubbish. Didnt work.

Talasour · 25 Apr 2018 at 13:30

varkanoid said:
Not for PC but I got the OneForall HDMI switcher from Argos it cost me £19.99 and comes with a remote. Should do the job and easier to get/take back.

I bought a cheapo one from Amazon and it was rubbish. Didnt work.

Is it the One For All SV1630 3 Port HDMI Switcher by any chance?

varkanoid · 25 Apr 2018 at 13:49

Yes. I have it connected to a TV and BT TV box and NowTV. Dont see why it shouldnt work for PC and PS4.

Talasour · 25 Apr 2018 at 14:24

Just checked the Argos Q&A's for the SV1630 and someone has wrote 'Our supplier has advised the following information; The SV1630 is not compatible with PS4'.

Oh well, back to the drawing board. :rolleyes:

HeX · 25 Apr 2018 at 14:53

I took a punt on some some random brand effort from Amazon, Gana HDMI Switch 4K. Dirt cheap but works a treat. Auto switches to the last turned on device, and can manually switch between devices with a button on top. Works fine with my PC/XBOX/Virgin Box. It's completely no frills but does what I need it to so can't complain

PiKe · 25 Apr 2018 at 14:55

^ exactly my experience, the switch will auto change to the input you last turned on.

I use a HDMI switch into my AVR for convenience more than anything.

Talasour · 25 Apr 2018 at 15:39

I've had a bit research online and found that the issue is caused by the switch being powered over HDMI and was suggested the Kinivo Premium High speed HDMI switch with IR wireless remote as it's powered by the mains through a separate cable.

PiKe · 25 Apr 2018 at 20:36

Talasour said:
I've had a bit research online and found that the issue is caused by the switch being powered over HDMI and was suggested the Kinivo Premium High speed HDMI switch with IR wireless remote as it's powered by the mains through a separate cable.

I had to get a powered one for my PS4 else the screen would start to blink after a few minutes.

Talasour · 26 Apr 2018 at 15:59

Yeah, apparently if the switch is powered by HDMI one device has to be turned on constantly for the switch to work correctly but the Kinivo Premium might be my best bet.

PiKe · 26 Apr 2018 at 16:31

I personally used a Duronic HRS1051 without any issues.

Talasour · 26 Apr 2018 at 16:44

What devices do you use it with mate?

PiKe · 26 Apr 2018 at 17:21

I used to use PS4, Xbox, PS3 and PC with it without any issues. Have never needed to use the included remote either as it switches to the device when you power it on.

I only stopped using it because I got an AVR so the PS4 goes directly into that now.

Habakkuk · 26 Apr 2018 at 17:32

PS4 encodes it's HDMI - it's why recording you playing the game is difficult as well - the PS3 did the same.

PiKe · 26 Apr 2018 at 19:54

Habakkuk said:
PS4 encodes it's HDMI - it's why recording you playing the game is difficult as well - the PS3 did the same.

How is that relevant to the thread?

Habakkuk · 27 Apr 2018 at 06:57

HDCP runs from the PS4 through to the TV - switching boxes/splitters/recievers go in the middle and can interfere with that.

The switching box needs HDCP 2.2 digital rights management protocols and the HDMI 2.0a specification to work with the PS4.

Your Duronic HRS1051 has both HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0a.

PiKe said:
How is that relevant to the thread?