HDMI

HDMI is a ubiquitous audio-video interface/standard. And because it’s so omnipresent, you’d likely see it on your TV, Blu-ray player, laptop, external monitor, and other devices. But not all HDMI is the same.  Besides the port/connector size and version differences, specific HDMI ports carry out predetermined tasks. Some receive the signal (HDMI IN), and others …

If you connect your computer to an external device, they may not talk to each other right away. You might need software to facilitate communication between the two devices. That piece of code is called “driver.” A computer will only detect and successfully send print instructions to a printer if the necessary drivers are installed. …

As technology continues to evolve, new video interfaces are introduced, replacing old interfaces on media devices. S-Video was popular in the ’90s, superseding composite video as the analog connector of choice. However, it soon had to compete against VGA and component video, which were released shortly after. HDMI is the modern standard for video transmission. …

You’ve been trying to connect your laptop to your TV for what seems like hours now. You’ve tried connecting your devices in just about every order to see if that makes a difference and have repeatedly checked every one of your TV’s input sources, but still cannot see your input source on-screen. Your input source …

HDMI has made a lot of audio-video interfaces and cables obsolete or, at the very least, less relevant. It has supported audio and video since its inception and transmits them equally well. An audio path built into video is, in fact, one of the primary reasons video-only cables like DVI fell off the radar post-HDMI. …

There are several networking cables. But most of them are obscure or rarely used, which gives the impression that there are only a handful of wires to connect TVs to a satellite dish or a computer to a router. Ethernet is a commonly used cable. Similarly, fiber-optic cables are gaining quite a bit of traction. …

HDMI cables are robust, reliable, and very capable. But they aren’t devoid of concerns, or the cord is not foolproof. For example, some common issues associated with HDMI cables are blurry or fuzzy images, no or intermittent pictures, weird colors in the image, etc. A bad HDMI cable is usually the root cause of all …

You’re trying to set up your new TV and want to plug in all of your accessories, like your streaming stick and soundbar. You plug in the first few add-ons and go to plug in the last one when you realize you can’t find another HDMI port.  Will you have to settle for a sub-par …

SDI and HDMI are both video transmission interfaces. However, one appeals more to the video consumer population while the other is more popular with producers. HDMI is the industry standard for video transmission between media devices. It is common in consumer devices like TVs, projectors, cable boxes, and laptops. On the other hand, SDI is …

There are many ways to set up a home entertainment system, but most of them have a common factor: HDMI cables. HDMI cables are handy for connecting audio and video through one connection, but the wiring can get messy, dusty, and ugly if you have several video devices. Hiding HDMI cables is one of the …

When Chromecast was first released, it seemed like all you needed to do was plug the device into a TV’s HDMI port and connect it to the internet. That was the initial assumption of some people, at least. Upon further inspection, people realized the streaming dongle also requires power, which HDMI cannot supply. It needed …

Short answer: yes, you can connect your Apple TV to a TV without HDMI. But there’s more to it than that. Remember those memes that show Apple cables attached to multiple adapters just to connect to one non-Apple device? You know what we’re talking about.  Anyways, while that is obviously an exaggeration, it has some …

To say HDMI revolutionized how we connect an input device to watch audio-video content on a display device won’t be a stretch. The connection standard has been around since December 2002. And as time passed, newer and more capable versions of the standard have arisen. But HDMI has not been fully explored by its patrons.  …

Right off the bat, HDCP and HDMI serve different functions.  HDCP is a copy protection code, while HDMI is a signal transmitter via cable. The numbers beside both terms represent which version each is currently in.  But while different from each other, HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.1 can work seamlessly together when playing audio and …

We usually use standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cables to connect devices close by, such as your Laptop to your TV, or to transfer large files from a PC to your device. But what about connections between devices that are farther apart? What do we use? Do we need to buy multiple HDMI cords and …

eARC is relatively new. If you recently purchased an LG TV, you might be wondering which HDMI port has eARC. Typically, HDMI ports are labeled, making this a pretty straightforward find. A simple glance behind your TV should confirm which HDMI port is eARC. However, there seems to be confusion about which port is eARC …

We often see celebrities and influencers “flex” their envy-worthy home theaters online. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to plop down on a beanbag and get the premium movie experience without leaving the house? Thanks to home electronics companies, we can now enjoy those little luxuries without spending tens of thousands of dollars just to get the …

So, you’re stuck with an old TV? It may work perfectly well for watching cable news, but is it possible to hook it up to modern technology? You’ve checked and your TV doesn’t have an HDMI port, so how can you connect it to your computer or other devices with HDMI ports?  Don’t worry. Your …

Are you wondering what HDMI port is best for connecting your soundbar or AV receiver to your TV? We have answers! HDMI is the current standard for transmitting digital signals in media devices. As a result, many TVs have multiple HDMI ports to accommodate various source devices.  You can connect your HDMI source devices to …

Ever since HDMI graced the I/O stage, it has pretty much become the standard, gaining more popularity with every new generation. It’s, therefore, quite natural to see the audio/video interface on a variety of devices, helping connect with other systems. No surprises, your computer’s motherboard is also likely to have the port. But just because …