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I've never heard of a Y splitter for HDMI that's 2-to-1. &nbsp;I've seen 1-to-2 like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Splitter-Premium-Cable/dp/B000FMJLQC" rel="ugc">this</a>. &nbsp;No idea if it would work backwards.<br />
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1. Use component cables for one device, such as DVR or DVD player.<br />
2. $110 for <a href="http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3607&sku=40445" rel="ugc">4x HDMI switch</a> (with HDCP) ports. &nbsp;3 rear, one front for temporary gaming/notebook connections.<br />
3. TV with more HDMI inputs.<br />
4. Home theater receivers have multiple HDMI inputs with one output for the TV monitor.<br />
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I've never heard of a Y splitter for HDMI that's 2-to-1.  I've seen 1-to-2 like this [http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Splitter-Premium-Cable/dp/B000FMJLQC].  No idea if it would work backwards.

1. Use component cables for one device, such as DVR or DVD player.
2. $110 for 4x HDMI switch [http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3607&sku=40445] (with HDCP) ports.  3 rear, one front for temporary gaming/notebook connections.
3. TV with more HDMI inputs.
4. Home theater receivers have multiple HDMI inputs with one output for the TV monitor.



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I was looking at the 1-to-2 but it seems to be for dual outputs, not 2 inputs. &nbsp;For it to work the 2 inputs would have to be; female?<br />
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Seems like this would be a better, cheaper option<br />
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I was looking at the 1-to-2 but it seems to be for dual outputs, not 2 inputs.  For it to work the 2 inputs would have to be; female?

Seems like this would be a better, cheaper option



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I have a 3 HDMI devices but only 2 HDMI inputs on my TV.<br />
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I'm looking for some kind of Y connector that plugs into my TV into which I can plug 2 input devices; which would only be used one at a time.<br />
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All I seem to be able to find is expensive, multi-port, powered, hubs. Are those my only options?
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I have a 3 HDMI devices but only 2 HDMI inputs on my TV.

I'm looking for some kind of Y connector that plugs into my TV into which I can plug 2 input devices; which would only be used one at a time.

All I seem to be able to find is expensive, multi-port, powered, hubs. Are those my only options?

HDMI Hub vs simple Y connection

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