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Direct TV box and HDMI splitter
Have direct tv box. TV is plugged into it and works fine. Just bought Vizio 65" smart tv. Can I use and hdmi splitter plugged into box and then connect both tv's to splitter? I tried and receive video signal but no audio. If i unplug everything, start from scratch, i receive both audio and video. i power off everything, power up, and no audio again. Am i using the wrong type of hdmi adapter? its a y adapter. Any help please...Thank you
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tj5iveo
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3 years ago
Just received that box you recommended, made all connections, and works perfect!!! Thanx again for the excellent information and instructions. Have great holiday and stay safe…
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shannon02
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3 years ago
You need an HDCP compatible HDMI splitter which are mostly powered.
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litzdog911
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You'll need a powered HDMI splitter that supports all of the HDCP copy protection protocols, like this one .....
https://smile.amazon.com/OREI-UltraHD-HDMI-Splitter-Port/dp/B07J2Q9NPH/
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Juniper
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3 years ago
You need a powered HDMI splitter that is at least HDCP 2.2 compatible. Having it be HDMI 2.0 as well is preferred.
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tj5iveo
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3 years ago
Thank you. So just to be clear, if I purchase this unit, I can plug hdmi cable from this box to the hdmi input on direct tv box. Then plug hdmi cables from output on splitter to input on other 2 tv’s and should get sound on both tv’s??? Thanx again. Was reading and some said I need to get audio converter??? Too much reading…
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litzdog911
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I don't think you need any sort of "audio converter". Connect DirecTV box HDMI OUT to splitter HDMI INPUT, then connect each splitter OUT to your TVs.
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tj5iveo
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3 years ago
EXCELLENT!!! And that you for taking the time to explain and clarify. Ill be ordering it from Amazon after this conversation...Tom
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tj5iveo
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Received the box u recommended, made all connections, and both tv's work perfectly, video AND audio!!! Thank you very much for the time and excellent information...
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Sunshine001957
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7 months ago
Can I use a hdmi splitter to connect a directv device to an extender to provide service to two tv's via hdmi cables?
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Juniper
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7 months ago
@Sunshine001957
Using a powered HDMI splitter, supporting HDCP 2.2 (and preferably HDMI 2.0 as well) is currently what might work.
For further guidance, please start a fresh thread and detail the setup (including model of boxes). Thread is from a few years ago (2022).
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