My tv has only 1 HDMI port -- so I will have to disconnect ROKU in order to watch regular cable? Solution? null

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QuarkieGal · Accepted Answer

HDMI hub. Similar to a USB hub with multiple inputs condensed into 1 out put. Only about $50.

Delphineous · Answer

An HDMI switch is relatively inexpensive and easy to use. Some even allow you to drive more than one HD TV.

Mizzle1 · Answer

Not exactly. You'll need to buy a HDMI "splitter" though. BOTH cables to each device plug into the splitter and the splitter plugs into your TV. The splitter allows you to switch between the two devices.

If you have a "receiver" (theatre sound system/stereo setup) with HDMI plug-ins, you can use that in the same way as above mentioned. :)

olaolu · Answer

You can get a little box called HDMI switch which will solve that problem. See the picture attached as a sample.

Stedter · Answer

You should be able to find this box that takes several inputs and has one output, there's a switch on the top so you can switch between which one goes to the TV. Forgot the official name, but that's what I'd use as a solution.

Answered by Stedter 10 years ago

NepalUser · Answer

They make HDMI switchers, most with a remote. Don't have experience with them just know they exist.

Argon · Answer

Purchase an HDMI switch box.

MrLou · Answer

Yes. I have mine hooked up to its own dedicated HDMI port.

gamerlyfestyle · Answer

just get a 3-1 hdmi convertor, you can connect up to 3 video sources and switch between both with the included remote

BADawson · Answer

One option comes to mind, you can connect your cable or cable box to the TVs antenna input and keep your Roku 2 plugged into the HDMI port. However, it you do, your cable channel won't be capable HD signals or reception. Your other option would be to seek an HDMI splitter which might work.

Answered by BADawson 10 years ago

Moedog20 · Answer

Yes because the ROKU only uses HDMI.

“My tv has only 1 HDMI port -- so I will have to disconnect ROKU in order to watch regular cable? Solution?”

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