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Compatible Devices Projector, Laptop, TV, Monitor, PC, DVD Player, XBOX X/S/One, PS5, PS4, PS3, Wii, TV Stick, Apple TV, Set Top Box, Blu-ray Player, Chromecast, Streaming Device, Raspberry Pi, Nintendo Switch & more See more
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  • Connect 5 HDMI input devices (e.g. gaming console, DVD player, etc..) to a single output display (HDTV) helping reduce clutter from wires being fed into your HDTV and provide seamless transition
  • Experience your favorite media through advanced crisp crystal-clear 4K 30hz resolution and immersive 3D content (supports 1080p as well)
  • Can switch automatically (based on active input) allowing you to enjoy your media instantly without the fuss of setting up. Also includes manual switching using the supplied IR remote. Comes with Enable/Disable Auto Switch feature
  • Efficient heat dissipation through hybrid aluminum body and convenient design with all HDMI ports on the back
  • Two-year warranty with lifetime US based customer support
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Picture quality
4.3
4.4
4.4
3.9
4.4
4.1
Remote Control
4.0
4.1
4.1
2.4
4.3
3.8
Easy to use
4.2
4.2
4.3
4.1
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Product Description

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SUPPORTS 4K@30Hz

  • Same resolution as many "state of art" digital theaters
  • Kinivo HDMI Switch reproduces rich, natural, lifelike colors in videos & photos
  • Enables real-time signaling of content types between display and source devices

SUPPORTS 3D TECHNOLOGY

  • Play, Watch and Stream your favorite 3D Media
  • 501BN Premium quality HDMI switch is perfect for your gaming or home theater setup

EASY SET-UP

  • Connect TV / Projector to the output port of the switch with a HDMI cable
  • Connect Source devices to the input ports of the switch with HDMI cables
  • Power on the switch with the power adapter. Your switch is connected & ready for use

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Customer Reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars
4,872
4.3 out of 5 stars
4,872
4.3 out of 5 stars
17,007
4.3 out of 5 stars
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HDMI PORTS 5 X 1 3 X 1 5 X 1 3 X 1
INPUTS, OUTPUT 5 Inputs, 1 Output 3 Inputs, 1 Output 5 Inputs, 1 Output 3 Inputs, 1 Output
DATA THROUGHPUT 18 Gbps 18 Gbps 10 Gbps 10 Gbps
RESOLUTION 4K 60Hz, 4K 30Hz, 1080p 4K 60Hz, 4K 30Hz, 1080p 4K 30Hz, 1080p 4K 30Hz, 1080p
HDCP HDCP HDCP HDCP HDCP
DOLBY VISION X X
HDR X X
AUTOMATIC SWITCHING
MANUAL SWITCHING
WIRELESS REMOTE, POWER ADAPTER
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  • HDMI Swith, Power Adapter, Manual
  • Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    17,007 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, connectivity, ease of setup, and remote control of the HDMI switch. For example, they mention it works perfectly, does the job without any flaws, and is simple to set up. Some appreciate the remote control, saying it's serviceable. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

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    6,667 customers mention5,697 positive970 negative

    Customers like the performance of the HDMI switch. They say it works perfectly, is well-built, and does the job without any flaws. Some mention that it works flawlessly from any device connected and that it reliably responds to every command from the remote. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

    "...I find this to be a rather exceptional device considering its well thought out simplicity and intuitive design for function and use...." Read more

    "...I purchased the Kinivo 501BN and it is in the Logitech database and works great. Twice the price, but you get what you pay for...." Read more

    "...301BN passes HDMI streams (even HDCP garbled content) cleanly and without glitches. The little remote that comes with it works reasonably well...." Read more

    "...This unit works perfectly, and that's apparently not an easy task for an HDMI switch...." Read more

    3,075 customers mention2,331 positive744 negative

    Customers like the connectivity of the av signal switch. They mention that it does switch components automatically, the 5-port auto-switching feature is convenient, and the remote control makes it easy to switch. Some say that the box is a cheap, auto-shifting solution that increases its functionality. Some appreciate the automatic input switching with priorities. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The turntable is manual, but I still set the remote up to switch the input on the receiver to Aux in for the turntable so all she has to do is run..." Read more

    "...There are a total of 5 HDMI input ports that you can hook into it, + one HDMI output port that you would most likely be connecting to your HDTV...." Read more

    "...easy to connect,4) easy to use,5) switches up to five HDMI inputs to one HDMI output,..." Read more

    "...like to use and of the 3 ports on the Vizio, I found my HDMI 3 input was a bad port that results in a very sub standard picture...." Read more

    2,134 customers mention2,000 positive134 negative

    Customers find the setup of the av signal switch to be easy. They mention that it is simple to set up and operates reliably. The switch is convenient and requires no manual intervention to change feeds. Customers also appreciate the small form factor and intuitive design for function and use. They say the user manual seems OK. Overall, customers say the switch makes life a little simpler.

    "...device considering its well thought out simplicity and intuitive design for function and use. I have two other main viewing rooms in my house...." Read more

    "...Makes a very neat cable bundle and looks really good. If you don't have a Logitech Harmony remote, get one!!! Their worth every penny...." Read more

    "...and easy to use...." Read more

    "...Well built Affordable Works as advertised Set up was a BREEZE Allows me to use a total of 5 HDMI electronics..." Read more

    1,303 customers mention1,137 positive166 negative

    Customers like the remote control of the av signal switch. They say it's handy and serviceable. Some mention that the remote has a button for each port and an up and down key to change inputs. That said, most are happy with the remote and its functionality.

    "...much broader range of capabilities...including being able to be switched from a distance, with a handheld remote, as well as by a button on the..." Read more

    "...Switching between non-scrambled inputs is fairly quick; switching to an input scrambled by something such as HDCP requires a couple seconds..." Read more

    "...This saves you a button-press. Also, given the available infrared remote, one can use it in an A/V rack and control it remotely using any good,..." Read more

    "...This lets you freely control which HDMI device you want to display without having to use the linear up/down arrows or the 'Switch' button itself on..." Read more

    1,264 customers mention923 positive341 negative

    Customers like the quality of the av signal switch. They mention it's well built, reliable, and has no noticeable loss of quality. The reviews are solid, and it'll handle a large power hungry device. Overall, customers find it to be a very handy device and a necessary addition to your entertainment center.

    "...to its much lower percentage of 1 Star reviews and its much broader range of capabilities...including being able to be switched from a distance,..." Read more

    "...It had all of the bells and whistles of the day, and was powerful enough to handle my large, quite power hungry, 7.2 surround , $5,000 speaker..." Read more

    "...signal weakening/reflections caused by poor-quality contact pins, poor conductor (wire) quality or substandard, "hand-made" soldering...." Read more

    "...PROS: Well built Affordable Works as advertised Set up was a BREEZE Allows me to use a total of 5 HDMI electronics..." Read more

    1,094 customers mention973 positive121 negative

    Customers like the value of the av signal switch. They say it's worth the full price, has the best balance between quality and price, and is a cheap, auto-switching solution.

    "...If you don't have a Logitech Harmony remote, get one!!! Their worth every penny...." Read more

    "...This particular switch is affordable, works well, and does support all my cabling/adapter combos...." Read more

    "...PROS: Well built Affordable Works as advertised Set up was a BREEZE Allows me to use a total of 5 HDMI electronics..." Read more

    "...Small,2) inexpensive,3) easy to connect,4) easy to use,..." Read more

    618 customers mention274 positive344 negative

    Customers are mixed about the signal of the av signal switch. Some mention that there is absolutely no signal loss with this switch, and they've never had a signal quality or switching issue with them. However, others say that it loses signal all together, looks like the signal is simply getting too weak, and some have signal degradation.

    "...DVD player it will turn red to indicate connection, but there is no outbound signal until I insert a DVD to play, at which time it will then..." Read more

    "...I can tell you it works perfectly with my cable box and Xbox though...." Read more

    "...Between the overly bright blue LEDs and the lack of 'active signal' switching (instead of 'power based' switching), I take off one star...." Read more

    "...order to have more HDMI ports at my disposal, but it also helped me connect all my devices through my home theatre system using only ONE input on..." Read more

    759 customers mention176 positive583 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the av signal switch. They mention that the interface lights on the unit are rather bright, and the blue LEDs are always too bright and eye-catching. Some say that the lights on front are always on, and that the adapter plug fits loose.

    "...Is dark, with no light at all, because I have my PC connected to the Kinivo through HDMI 4, but I don't have the HDMI cord plugged into the PC,..." Read more

    "...The other issue I have with it is the bright blue LEDs can be distracting if they are positioned to fire straight at you when you are watching the TV..." Read more

    "...The Blue LED is a tiny, piercing point of light that I would illuminate my basement gameroom from all the way upstairs...." Read more

    "...It gets a plus for the more discrete LED indicator lights.This switch also gets a plus for the "auto switching" function...." Read more

    Smart, Simple, Automatically Functional, Real Problem Solver
    5 Stars
    Smart, Simple, Automatically Functional, Real Problem Solver
    I have 3 HDMI ports on the Vizio flat screen used in our bedroom, and I found myself challenged for two reasons (a shortage of input ports, along with one bad one). I have 5 input devices that I would like to use and of the 3 ports on the Vizio, I found my HDMI 3 input was a bad port that results in a very sub standard picture. This is true of anything I run through HDMI 3 on this TV, whether it be cable, DVD player, FireTV, Chromecast, or PC. They all are affected with poor image quality on port #3. So essentially I had only 2 HDMI ports that I could use.My wife is technically challenged and gets easily confused on how everything works, along with having a hard time in trying to keep up with the complexities of my multiple Audio Video setups. So, I put a "Post It" note on top of this switcher so she will know which input to press for the various sources which we transmit to the Vizio flat screen. In the past, with the Vizio TV's remote, we always had to pull up the "Input" selection window on the TV's screen and switch from input to input, on screen, selecting between TV, "Component Video, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. With this device we no longer have to do that since I have run the single output from this switcher, directly to HDMI 1 on the Vizio, and never have to select any input whatsoever, since this switcher does everything automatically, as explained below.Realizing I needed a solution, I set out to find a good switcher which could be mechanically or manually switched. I didn't need fancy. I just wanted functional and reliable. I looked at reviews for many makes and models and found far too many 1 Star reviews on switchers which had hundreds of reviews as a baseline for adequate feedback. I was excited when I found this one, due to its much lower percentage of 1 Star reviews and its much broader range of capabilities...including being able to be switched from a distance, with a handheld remote, as well as by a button on the front of the switcher, in case the remote malfunctioned (which mine has not, to date). And I really got excited when the product description claimed to automatically sense inputs when a device is activated with an outbound signal, which does not require you to even touch the Kinivo's remote to select the port that you are desiring. For instance, when I turn on the DirectTV cable box, the switcher automatically detects that and switches to the HDMI port that cable is hooked to. An LED light switches from red (connected) to blue (activated), indicating that the cable port is now receiving a signal, and is sensed as such. Other ports remain red, when no signal is coming from the device to which they are connected. Or they are dark if an HDMI cable is not connected at both the output source and an input on the Kinivo.In the attached photos you will note several LED indicator lights. Starting from the far left and moving to the right on the Kinivo box, you will see the following 7 indicator light positions (2 of which are not "on", in the photo, as explained below):1) Is Power. It is blue for "On" when plugged into an outlet. There are no lights at all if not plugged in.2) Is a blue light indicating the main "Output" from the Kinivo to the flat screen is active and connected. If your HDMI cord is loose at either end, or disconnected at either end, then there will be NO LIGHT on the "Output" position.3) Is a blue light, indicating that HDMI 1 is active with a signal being transmitted (from my DirectTV cable box), which is automatically sensed, since at the time of this photo, cable was "on" and all other devices were off, or disconnected.4) Is red, because I have a Chromecast plugged into HDMI 2, but no signal is being transmitted to the Chromecast. When I choose to "cast" content or streaming from my PC or from my Samsung phone, then that signal transmission will activate HDMI 2 (automatically sensed by the Kinivo), and that 4th light will turn blue, while other lights will go to or stay red.5) Is red, because I have a FireTV plugged into HDMI 3, but no signal is being transmitted to the FireTV input. When I activate FireTV with the Fire remote, it will activate HDMI 3 as well (automatically sensed) and that light will turn blue as the signal from HDMI 3 goes to the TV. And as before, all other input lights will be red, or dark, if not connected with cords.6) Is dark, with no light at all, because I have my PC connected to the Kinivo through HDMI 4, but I don't have the HDMI cord plugged into the PC, thus the Kinivo does not automatically sense this input and will not turn to red (as an inactive input), until I connect the HDMI cord to my PC. I don't keep the PC's HDMI cord connected at all times because it overrides and negates the audio going to my PC's studio monitors, in favor of sending audio down the HDMI stream. And it would send a constant "on" output signal to the Kinivo, in conflict with any other devices trying to transmit through the Kinivo.7) Is dark because I have HDMI 5 connected to my DVD player, but in this photo, the DVD player is off, so no signal is being sensed by the Kinivo. As soon as I turn on the DVD player it will turn red to indicate connection, but there is no outbound signal until I insert a DVD to play, at which time it will then automatically sense the signal coming from the DVD Player and will switch to blue and transmit through HDMI 5 to the Vizio flat screen.I find this to be a rather exceptional device considering its well thought out simplicity and intuitive design for function and use. I have two other main viewing rooms in my house. One is a large flat screen in my living room, which has 4 sources that we use (DirectTV, DVD player, Fire Stick, and Chromecast). And there is my home theater room which has a 144" projection screen, driven by a very high end Epson 3D HD projector. And both of those rooms have component stereo systems linked to their sources, with large floor standing speakers (legacy JBL studio monitors, and Cerwin Vega professional grade speakers).After purchase of this first Kinivo to see if it lived up to its claims for function and ease of use, and having discovered that it does, I just ordered 2 more of the 5 input Kinivo switchers, from Amazon for these other two viewing rooms. I love this device and only having to deal with one HDMI input for any TV screen we are watching. Time will tell, whether it is durable and reliable in the long run, but "out of the box" it has certainly measured up to my expectations, as a gadget loving consumer, looking for anything that can make life easier and simpler.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, Simple, Automatically Functional, Real Problem Solver
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
    I have 3 HDMI ports on the Vizio flat screen used in our bedroom, and I found myself challenged for two reasons (a shortage of input ports, along with one bad one). I have 5 input devices that I would like to use and of the 3 ports on the Vizio, I found my HDMI 3 input was a bad port that results in a very sub standard picture. This is true of anything I run through HDMI 3 on this TV, whether it be cable, DVD player, FireTV, Chromecast, or PC. They all are affected with poor image quality on port #3. So essentially I had only 2 HDMI ports that I could use.

    My wife is technically challenged and gets easily confused on how everything works, along with having a hard time in trying to keep up with the complexities of my multiple Audio Video setups. So, I put a "Post It" note on top of this switcher so she will know which input to press for the various sources which we transmit to the Vizio flat screen. In the past, with the Vizio TV's remote, we always had to pull up the "Input" selection window on the TV's screen and switch from input to input, on screen, selecting between TV, "Component Video, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. With this device we no longer have to do that since I have run the single output from this switcher, directly to HDMI 1 on the Vizio, and never have to select any input whatsoever, since this switcher does everything automatically, as explained below.

    Realizing I needed a solution, I set out to find a good switcher which could be mechanically or manually switched. I didn't need fancy. I just wanted functional and reliable. I looked at reviews for many makes and models and found far too many 1 Star reviews on switchers which had hundreds of reviews as a baseline for adequate feedback. I was excited when I found this one, due to its much lower percentage of 1 Star reviews and its much broader range of capabilities...including being able to be switched from a distance, with a handheld remote, as well as by a button on the front of the switcher, in case the remote malfunctioned (which mine has not, to date). And I really got excited when the product description claimed to automatically sense inputs when a device is activated with an outbound signal, which does not require you to even touch the Kinivo's remote to select the port that you are desiring. For instance, when I turn on the DirectTV cable box, the switcher automatically detects that and switches to the HDMI port that cable is hooked to. An LED light switches from red (connected) to blue (activated), indicating that the cable port is now receiving a signal, and is sensed as such. Other ports remain red, when no signal is coming from the device to which they are connected. Or they are dark if an HDMI cable is not connected at both the output source and an input on the Kinivo.

    In the attached photos you will note several LED indicator lights. Starting from the far left and moving to the right on the Kinivo box, you will see the following 7 indicator light positions (2 of which are not "on", in the photo, as explained below):

    1) Is Power. It is blue for "On" when plugged into an outlet. There are no lights at all if not plugged in.

    2) Is a blue light indicating the main "Output" from the Kinivo to the flat screen is active and connected. If your HDMI cord is loose at either end, or disconnected at either end, then there will be NO LIGHT on the "Output" position.

    3) Is a blue light, indicating that HDMI 1 is active with a signal being transmitted (from my DirectTV cable box), which is automatically sensed, since at the time of this photo, cable was "on" and all other devices were off, or disconnected.

    4) Is red, because I have a Chromecast plugged into HDMI 2, but no signal is being transmitted to the Chromecast. When I choose to "cast" content or streaming from my PC or from my Samsung phone, then that signal transmission will activate HDMI 2 (automatically sensed by the Kinivo), and that 4th light will turn blue, while other lights will go to or stay red.

    5) Is red, because I have a FireTV plugged into HDMI 3, but no signal is being transmitted to the FireTV input. When I activate FireTV with the Fire remote, it will activate HDMI 3 as well (automatically sensed) and that light will turn blue as the signal from HDMI 3 goes to the TV. And as before, all other input lights will be red, or dark, if not connected with cords.

    6) Is dark, with no light at all, because I have my PC connected to the Kinivo through HDMI 4, but I don't have the HDMI cord plugged into the PC, thus the Kinivo does not automatically sense this input and will not turn to red (as an inactive input), until I connect the HDMI cord to my PC. I don't keep the PC's HDMI cord connected at all times because it overrides and negates the audio going to my PC's studio monitors, in favor of sending audio down the HDMI stream. And it would send a constant "on" output signal to the Kinivo, in conflict with any other devices trying to transmit through the Kinivo.

    7) Is dark because I have HDMI 5 connected to my DVD player, but in this photo, the DVD player is off, so no signal is being sensed by the Kinivo. As soon as I turn on the DVD player it will turn red to indicate connection, but there is no outbound signal until I insert a DVD to play, at which time it will then automatically sense the signal coming from the DVD Player and will switch to blue and transmit through HDMI 5 to the Vizio flat screen.

    I find this to be a rather exceptional device considering its well thought out simplicity and intuitive design for function and use. I have two other main viewing rooms in my house. One is a large flat screen in my living room, which has 4 sources that we use (DirectTV, DVD player, Fire Stick, and Chromecast). And there is my home theater room which has a 144" projection screen, driven by a very high end Epson 3D HD projector. And both of those rooms have component stereo systems linked to their sources, with large floor standing speakers (legacy JBL studio monitors, and Cerwin Vega professional grade speakers).

    After purchase of this first Kinivo to see if it lived up to its claims for function and ease of use, and having discovered that it does, I just ordered 2 more of the 5 input Kinivo switchers, from Amazon for these other two viewing rooms. I love this device and only having to deal with one HDMI input for any TV screen we are watching. Time will tell, whether it is durable and reliable in the long run, but "out of the box" it has certainly measured up to my expectations, as a gadget loving consumer, looking for anything that can make life easier and simpler.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013
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    Jyotiraditya Tomar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Many Devices, One Monitor- Buy It! (Review based on long term usage.)
    Reviewed in India on September 19, 2018
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    Zomar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dopo alcune prove il primo che funziona al 100%.
    Reviewed in Italy on October 19, 2017
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    Anand
    5.0 out of 5 stars The only switch that works with Mac Mini (2014 and earlier)
    Reviewed in Singapore on October 19, 2020
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The only switch that works with Mac Mini (2014 and earlier)
    Reviewed in Singapore on October 19, 2020
    I tried couple of other switches but none work with Mac Mini, whether powered or non-powered. Found this model mentioned in some chat group and decided to throw some more money into it. And it works!!!! Very happy with it!
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    Dr. Tim Parker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great price for a useful device. Easy to use, and worked flawlessly.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 液晶ディスプレイにつないで使用しています。
    Reviewed in Japan on December 31, 2016
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