topic zh8 1 8k port in Android TV

zh8 1 8k port

Josoap — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:14:21 GMT

Hi guys . ADVICE NEEDED.

I have the new Zh8 8k tv on the way and just seen it has only 1 hdmi port for the 8k content.

I was wondering if I can connect a Hdmi splitter to it and connect my playstation 5 & nvidia shield to the splitter that would be connected to the 1 8k hdmi port , or would i have to keep swapping the cables everytime i use one of the devices.

Thanks again for your replys guys

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IamNic — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:38:50 GMT

Hello @Josoap,

a "splitter" is not intended for the use you describe, it can only split HDMI signals to e.g. a TV and a Projector from one HDMI source.

What you would need is a HDMI "switcher" - but I am not sure if there are any functioning properly with 8K signals/bandwidths yet.

- Nic

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Josoap — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:40:55 GMT

Thanks a million for your reply nic.

That's great to know , as I think I'd be looking for a switcher that would support 4k for the nvidia and ps5 when I get one . but as far as I know the 1 8k port that comes with the zh8 will upscale to 8k , but the problem is there's only 1 port and I'd be looking to use 2 devices.

hopefully I can find a switcher that supports 4k .

Thanks again for your help pal.

now I know what to look for

cheers again 👍

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IamNic — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:10:21 GMT

Hello @Josoap,

glad I could help.

- Nic

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Josoap — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:25:18 GMT

just realised the switcher would have to be HDMI 2.1.

searched over the net and found there doesn't seem to be any at this time , so it looks like I'll have to wait until a 2.1 switcher comes to the market. but thanks again for your help pal 👍