Customers find value in the 4-Input 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Switch due to its switching performance, Dolby Vision performance, and connectivity. Customers appreciate the video quality, compact size, and included remote control. The switch also supports various resolutions, ensuring compatibility with different devices. Overall, customers seem satisfied with the features and functionality of this HDMI switch.
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little switch! Recommend!
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The Rocketfish HDMI switch is great!
It is compact, it is light, and works perfectly.
I like that it comes with 4 Inputs, greatly increasing my TVs input capacity.
It comes with a small remote that includes a battery. The remote is simple, containing four numbered buttons corresponding with the input number.
The switch is also wall mountable, and it comes with thick double sided tape to anchor it to the surface and prevent it from sliding.
The HDMI ports are nicely and evenly spaced so as to not feel like the back is too crowded.
A red light indicator in front of the switch shows you what input is currently active.
The switch is able to output an 8K resolution, although I only tested out to 4K and it works perfect.
It comes with a USC charging cable with a block.
The switching happens almost instantly, so no big delay like old, outdated switches. There is also a button on the device to switch it there in case you misplace your remote.
Overall, I highly recommend this switch. It makes it so easy to use multiple devices in an input limited TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Dolby vision performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple setup, easy to use
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I got this switch because my short-throw home theater projector only has 1 input HDMI, as the second one is used by my soundbar for audio output. This switch allows me to have multiple source devices connected to it without me having to constantly unplug and plug in cables. It is plug-and-play, sets up quickly, and intuitive to use.
The device comes with a USB-C cable and wall adapter for power and two double-sided stickers, if you want to fix it in place. There are also rubber feet on the bottom to prevent sliding and keyhole ports for wall mounting. The switch has a ‘select’ button on the front as well as LED indicators for power and the four inputs. When switching inputs, the display will go blank and its takes 4-8 seconds for the new source video to show up.
In addition to changing the input, long pressing the ‘select’ button twice allows you to toggle on or off auto-switch mode. While off by default, when enabled, auto-switch will change to any new HDMI source when it is connected and powered on and swap to the next available connected input if the current input is unplugged or turned off, and I found that this feature works exactly as expected. The unit also comes with a remote that has the numbers 1 through 4 on it for selecting the corresponding input source; just note that the remote cannot toggle auto-switch mode and runs on a CR2025 coin cell battery.
The switch supports up to 8K video input/output (7680x4320 @ 60Hz, or 4K @ 120Hz), Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, and HDR10+, and HDMI versions 2.3, 2.2, and 1.4 with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth (10 Gbps per lane). For 8K resolution, the HDMI cable must be HDMI 2.1 and no longer than 10ft to prevent signal degradation. It also passes through audio just fine but doesn’t perform audio extraction or support mixing multiple inputs for split-screen viewing. While my highest resolution device is currently only 4K, the video and audio quality was just as clear and crisp as directly connecting to the projector without any noticeable transmission lag.
Now I can have my FireTV for streaming, gaming consoles, and laptop all connected to the projector simultaneously and switch between them at the press of a button. I'll also be ready for higher resolution devices in the future when upgrading to 8K.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Remote control
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Future Proof HDMI Extender and Input Switcher
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This HDMI input switcher is basically future proof. It supports HDMI input at 40 GBPS data transfer rate and compatible with resolution up to 8K at 60 HZ resolution. In other words, should 8K TV becomes significantly cheaper in the near future, this HDMI input switcher will not become obsolete. And that is a good product value proposition.
The input switcher supports HDMI cable version 1.4 up to 2.3. It supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDR as well as DTS HD, Dolby Truee HD lossless digital audio. There are 4 HDMI input ports so there’s enough open ports for my game console, streaming device, and Bluray player.
It comes with a remote control to switch input swiftly and the included AC adapter is connected through a 6 feet USB to USB-C cable, which is long enough for my use.
I use the input switcher to manage HDMI connection to my UST projector, which sadly only has 2 HDMI ports that are all used up. It works great and all my devices’ HDMI input needs are all covered. Since it works basically as an HDMI port extender, I find it more convenient to manage HDMI connection through a switcher like this one rather than doing it from the HDMI ports at the back of the projector.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice 8K HDMI switch
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I was happy to find this switch. We were getting tired of cable swapping. So this was just what we needed. Casual gaming with our game console running through the switch doesn’t seem to suffer any lag. And switching between inputs on the switch is easy with the included remote control. I was hoping it would auto switch if only one of the attached devices is powered on, but it doesn’t seem too. This is not a showstopper though. Since the remote works fine and the box has an input select button on the front panel just in case we misplace the remote.
The switch is small and easily fits next to my TV. The remote is simple with a power button and four numbered buttons to select the desired input. It uses (and comes with one installed) a small button type battery that is readily available. Besides the remote, the switch comes with a small power block and USB A to USB C cable to power the switch. It also comes with instructions and a couple of pads as additional feet.
While I don’t have an 8K TV to test this with, it works great with my 4K TV. Plus, when I eventually upgrade to 8K, I’m ready.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Dolby vision performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great addition to any entertainment setup.
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This HDMI switch unit is a space saver. This is a great addition to your entertainment setup if you have multiple devices that need to connect to your television. This HDMI switch unit features Four HDMI ports that transfers both audio and video up to 8k at 60Hz. It comes with a remote control to switch the output devices or you can use a button on the unit itself. There is also and auto-switch option that can switch your device's output. This unit has mounting keyholeson the bottom in case the user wants to hang the unit. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision HDR, DTS HD, Dolby TrueHD digital audio and up to 40 Gbps of data. HDMI cable is not included. This HDMI switch unit can add more ports for your television or help with a television that has minimal HDMI ports available. Installing the unit to the television is not complicated and easy to do. Just plug the devices on the back of the unit and it's ready to use. Overall this unit is a great addition to any setup that uses multiple HDMI devices.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Maximizing and future proofing my setup
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The central anchor in my entertainment system is my updated Hue Sync Box. Without a native TV app—which is only available on Samsung and LG TVs—I have to use the Sync Box to get the lights to coordinate with any content. Unfortunately, the Sync Box only has four inputs. This Rocketfish 8K switch has been the best way to rectify that problem.
The switch has four ports, and so far, the automatic switching has been flawless. The box is very small and fits into my setup without taking up too much space or causing clutter.
It comes with its own adapter, but the power draw is very small. Since I also have a 4K switch that I use for older gaming systems, I was able to plug both into a multi-port USB dock and power them together, which saves space on the outlet—a small but helpful note if you have limited outlet space. When powered up, as expected, there’s no signal degradation, and the numbers match up in terms of refresh rate.
The remote itself is very basic, with simple power and input selection. It’s infrared, so there’s no Bluetooth or smart integration.
That being said, there are no negatives to report. It works as intended and fits neatly into my setup without being cumbersome or distracting. A great way to future-proof your system or add ports to an existing setup without buying larger, more expensive components.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Opens up so many workspace options
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With so many things in life now requiring a screen, it's tough to set it all up without having your house or office overrun with tv's and monitors. It's even tougher when you have limited space to do it all. That's the situation I have. 3 people in a small house where one works from home half the time, one has school homework assignments, one has multiple jobs working from all, and all who game and stream. Luckily, we're not all doing those things at the same time, that means we can share workspaces, somewhat at least.
Myself, I'm in software development as well as being a content creator, gamer, streamer and more. I develop on a linux machine, create content with a macbook, and game with a pc. I have hubs to connect most things, but switching between tasks often means still having to move plugs and cables around. This can be a hassle to where I try to do things in blocks of time to avoid that hassle.
That is where this switch comes in. It's not the first switch i've tried, but I haven't had the best experiences with some of them previously. Especially when working with a macbook, which can be finicky about how it's connected to displays. This Rocketfish one though is a different story.
Setting it up was pretty much just plug and play. I unboxed it, chose the monitor I wanted to use for switching, plugged its hdmi cable in to the output, plugged the various hdmi cables from my devices to the inputs, and plugged the ac adapter in and voila, it was all working.
Within minutes I was switching what was being displayed on my monitor with a click of a button. Even better is the remote which has a button for each input. The remote is a bigger feature than you'd think to have. Since each input has its own button, there's no cycling through the inputs a button press at a time. Just click the one you want and go right to it. And because I didn't have to reach over to the switch itself, I could set it up in a spot where it doesn't make a cluttered mess, regardless of whether it made reaching it physically tougher or not.
The biggest concern with switches like this though is how well it transfers the signal to fully make use of higher resolution monitors. I'm happy to report this one does what it says and handles high resolution with ease. In my case, I set it up to work with my 32" 4K monitor, and achieved full resolution from all my devices, macbook and pc gaming included.
Auto-switch mode is a nice feature also. This automatically switches to a new input, or switches back to the next connected input when the active one is turned off or disconnected. You can disable this mode too if you want, and if there's one negative I have with this switch, it's the process for enabling/disabling auto-switch mode. It can only be done on the main switch by pressing and holding a button in a specific way and sequence. It would have been much better if rocketfish added a button to the remote to do this. It's not that big of a deal and I admit is a bit nit-picky, but it really is the only negative I could find.
To wrap this up, I highly recommend this switch for anyone needing to share a monitor between 2 to 4 devices. It makes life a lot easier, especially if the monitor is being shared between multiple people too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Well
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Running out of TV inputs and need to plug in more HDMI components? This is what you need. The Rocketfish 4-input Ultra HD HDMI switch allows you to plug 4 HDMI inputs into the splitter and run 1 HDMI to your monitor. It does this while maintaining a high resolution for each of the inputs.
Contents
The Rocketfish HDMI switch comes with the following:
• 4-port HDMI Switch
• 6 ft USB-A to USB-C cable
• AC Power Adapter
• Remote Control
• Quick Setup Guide
• Rubber feet
Setup
It’s pretty easy to set this up, but you’ll need to provide some HDMI cables to do so. Connect the HDMI inputs and run one HDMI to the TV from the output. Plug the power adapter into the USB cable and then into the switch. You are setup.
Features
• Compact Size (roughly 6” x 2”)
• Has mounting holes built-in. Perfect for mounting to the wall or back of furniture.
• Push button on face of splitter to change inputs and power on/off.
• Remote has a power button and four input buttons to allow you to directly select the input without cycling through each input.
Video and Sound Quality
The HDMI splitter supports the following video and audio settings:
• 8K at 60 Hz
• HDR 10 and Dolby Vision
• Compatibility with HDCP 1.4, 2.2/2.3
• Has bandwidth of 40 Gbps
• DTS HD, Dolby TrueHD audio
My Impression
The HDMI switch seems to work really well. I didn’t notice any lag playing video games. Colors seem accurate and the image quality is sharp.
When you switch between inputs there is about a 2-3 second delay before the input appears.
Overall
I like it. This is one of those items that you expect to just work, and it does. I am giving the Rocketfish 4-input Ultra HD HDMI Switch 5 stars. I like the compact size and having the mounting holes on the back. The picture looks clear and colors are sharp. Good experience with it so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works good.
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It took me a second to figure out but once I did it is easy to use and works good
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product Great Service
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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No issues just what I needed. My previous one with another brand failed within 3 years. Also got the service protection plan.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Value for money
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Excellent product. The remote makes the switching between different sources seemless.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good buy.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Worked as promised. Glad I purchased it. Will be back to by more of these switches.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does the job
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Works exsactly as described. No problems that i can foresee
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBates
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It works great i just have a issue with the tv always wanting to auto detect the device
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 devices 1 port.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Works great. Comes with a remote for couch switching.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get it now
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I wish I had purchased this years ago. Made our system so much easier to use with everything hooked up. Good product easy set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rocketfish For the Win!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Nifty little box! Seamlessly switches between our Nintendo Switch, our 4K player and a PC we have connected. What an upgrade!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Consumer
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Now we have an easy hookup of my computer to the TV and have a massive screen to use with my graphics for my business.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
wire me up
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need this it’s perfect would not shop at any other store
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Instant HDMI inputs.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Instantly adds additional HDMI inputs to your big screen TV.