Connect ALL THE HDMI to ONE PORT! TESmart 16x1 HDMI Switcher Review
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- In this episode, we unbox and test out the TESmart 16x1 HDMI switcher box so that I can play all of my modern and retro video game systems through one HDMI port.
System Count:
1 - Switch
2 - PS4
3 - RetroTink 5x
Component Inputs
3.1- Super Nintendo Jr
3.2 - Wii
3.3 - PS2
3.4 - Xbox
SCART Inputs
3.5 - Super Famicom Jr
3.6 - Saturn
3.7 - TurboGrafx16
3.8 - JVC X'EYE (Genesis)
3.81 - Sega CD
3.82 - 32X
3.9 - Master System
3.91 - Sharp Famicom Twin
4 - HDMI Modded NES
5 - Wii U
6 - GameCube
7 - XBox One S
8 - TG16 Mini
9 - PlayStation 3
10 - N64
11 - Dreamcast
12 - Japanese Saturn
13 - Japanese GameCube
14 - Core Grafx
15 - ?
Never in my life did I imagine that I would have a video game collection as large as I have now. When I was a kid, we didn't have a whole lot of money. My mom had to stop working when I was a teenager because of her cancer, and that put financial responsibilities elsewhere. Now, thankfully, I am in a place where I can have this nice collection. One challenge of that, however, is the fact that if I want to hook them up and play them and record content off of each of them, I need to have HDMI connections for them. To date, I have been using an 8x1 HDMI switcher with a 5x1 daisychained into It. This is not the ideal solution, it did have some HDCP issues, and some signal loss to it.That's where the folks from TESmart stepped in to send me one of their 16x1 HDMI switches to solve my input issues .
As with all HDMI switchers, this one is fairly simple in its elegance. The face of the unit has push buttons for navigating your menus to select your input, but it also has the ability to be connected to a network through an Ethernet port on the front. How neat! Other features include an infrared remote control, brackets to mount to your entertainment center or a rack if you had it, an IR remote extender, and power supply.
Getting the system unboxed and tested out was very simple. One of the things I like most about this unit is the fact that the output is on one side of the system itself. My existing 8x1 has the output in the middle, and sometimes that can be a bit of a inconvenient placement. Getting everything connected took me a few minutes to swap cables in and out, And I was up and running in no time flat.
The first thing I had to test out was whether or not the PlayStation 3 would work through this. See, the PS3 was developed in an era where streaming really wasn't a thing as of yet, so as such Sony installed really difficult to bypass HDCP protocols into the system. For years, people have used simple and cheap HDMI splitters that strip out HDCP copy protection as a workaround, but it also adds signal loss. When you do that. I will tell you I was thrilled to see the PlayStation 3 played through the test smartswitch without any issues, without needing a separate HDMI splitter, or anything. This is truly wonderful.
I love and hate the remote control for this system. First and foremost, I think we got off on a bad foot because no battery was included. That kind of bummed me out. Navigating through inputs. Inputs one through nine is a snap, but once you need to get to input 10 things get a little, shall we say interesting. Going from an input higher than 10 back down to one. You might think that you should be able to just hit 01 and it goes. It. Doesn't. You just hit one, wait a few seconds, and it will switch to that input for you. Not necessarily intuitive, but I adapted pretty quickly.
Why it RoX:
- I can connect 16 systems via HDMI
- Included remote control
- Works with PS3 without a separate splitter!
- Audible town to tell you when you switch inputs
- Works with 4K 60 Hz
- Smaller units available to suit your needs
What could be improved:
- Battery for the remote control sold separately
- Going back from an input in the teens back down to one can take a minute to get used to
- While not crazy expensive, it is still not cheap
Should you buy one?
I admit that my use case is fairly unique. Most people will not have this many systems connected to one HDMI port. For that reason, I am glad that TESmart also produces smaller switches of similar quality for those who still need something. I'm glad that I was able to get rid of my daisychained HDMI switch, I'm thrilled that it works with the PS3 flawlessly, and overall I could not be happier with this unit. While I don't have all 16 inputs filled at this time, I do have plans for those open inputs. I still need to finish my HDMI mod of both my Dreamcast and my N64. Those are two HDMI ports that I'm going to need. I now have my TurboGrafx16 Mini hooked up, it wasn't before. I have options if I want to connect things such as my NES Classic or Super NES Classic. Overall, I am thrilled with the performance and simplicity that this has added to my gaming rig setup. If you need a large number of HDMI inputs, this is one you definitely need to check out.
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@MrDjBigZ For Power? Uhhhhhhhhh Not sure if it handles both 110 and 220v
What battery does it need? 🤔
@MrDjBigZ nice to know. Thanks
@@JohnRambo1947-July-6th battery? It has an AC adapter
@RoXolid Productions I meant for the remote. Should have specified better. My bad
See you in five years when T.E. Smart releases the 64×2 HDMI switcher matrix and I'll still complain it's not enough inputs OR outputs :P
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Thanks Gary, always appreciate you trying this stuff out for us. I have like 13 devices I hook up to my hdmi tv. New tv has 2 hdmi 2.1 ports and 2 regular so this is going to work out really good for me in the game room. I'll have spare ports for less important things and random mini consoles
Thanks for the compliment! If you're going to get one more it's the time as I've never seen this before $200 before. Link is in the pinned comment if you want to check out the pricing
Bought it with your link, came to 179 down from 220ish
@@Draftcard that's awesome, and thanks so much! I hope you like it as much as I do!
This is awesome! When you get past anything bigger than a 4x1 options get scarce. When you do find something bigger a lot of times quality becomes a big issue. I have a Monoprice 8x1 switcher that does well but that was one of the only ones I could find at the time. This is a great thing for a gaming setup!
That's what this one replaced
I have one and it's mase switching through all my consoles a breeze. No issues, easy to use. Recommended.
What kind of hdmi cable do i need for it
@@lashawnhampton32 HDMI
Been searching for this for months, thanx! Need to buy 2, but it's so expensive :(
Ive been using this for a while now even before i found this video on it and im glad its being represented here as a great console switcher because I cant find anyone else on youtube using this for game consoles. i have the mclassic at the output of this and all my HDMI fitted console work beautifully with this. best purchase for my set up
I fried a 3 to 1 HDMI splitter once trying to play a 4k Blu-Ray from my Xbox One S. So yeah very important to get a good quality switcher.
I purchased this last week and it’s awesome! Do you leave yours powered on or do you power it off after playing?
If it auto-switched like a Kinivo, it would be perfect. I'll lose that remote quick. Right now I have 3 five port kinivos set up, and the auto switch really helps to find out what system is on
You can turn on an auto switching functionality so that way when you turn a unit on and off it'll change to that input
This is the the exact 16:1 HDMI Switch I use.
It's a terrific unit
@@RoXolid my entire gaming setup is glued together by this HDMI Switch & a Gcomp 8:2 Component Switch with & a KORYUU to transcode any Composite signals up to Component. With processing via OSSC, Retrotink 2X or a GBS-C (whenever I finish building it). I like switching different line doublers / scalers.
PSA this absolutely does not take out the HDCP of the PS3. Either they sent you a special model or you still have a splitter connected off screen.
looks good, for the PS3 you may still want to keep that splitter handy because even if the PS3 will work with the switcher, it doesn't guarantee that it will work with a capture card running out of the switcher. also my Retrotink (the original) doesn't work well with capture card passthrough and I don't know if the 5X fixed that.
This is actually going through my capture card!
@@RoXolid good to know
Yup, I use a Hauppauge PVR60 Pro and it just goes online between the HDMI Switch and the TV
I remember buying a ViewHD 2 port HDMI splitter back in December 2015 (according to Amazon order).
Many reviews at the time said it has the "unintended" feature to strip the HDCP, which was very nice. Even though I didn't split the signal (1 to switch, 1 to my Elgato Internal Capture Card), I had only got it just to strip the HDCP.
I'd say it was worth the $24 to be able to capture PS3 gameplay.
Hi,
does the Nintendo Switch work with the device without any problems or do you have some kind of workaround to get it to work via HDMI Switch? I've tried a number of HDMI switches in the meantime, all of them fail with the Nintendo Switch, even if I use a different solution than the usual docking station.
I've not had any issues myself
@@RoXolid Thanks for reply 😁
I finally got the 16x1 switcher and it is good but I am wondering how did you get your PS3 to work without stripping the HDCP? Not sure if it is because your model is older since the video is from 2021 and I got mine just this month.
It's hit and miss but I do have another HDMI splitter I use to strip HDCP
@@RoXolid thanks for the reply, I managed to use another splitter to take care of that. Now I just need to figure out how to make sure it doesn't beep loudly but that has been a struggle on its own lol
I recently picked up a 5 in 1. For the moment it has enough ports but good to now there are some good options out there more inputs..
If I hooked up all the mini consoles I would be in trouble but they spend most of their time in their boxes.
Same, but for me that was mostly because I didn't have enough inputs!
Wow this TESmart has gone up $31 since the making of this video!
Awesome review Gary!
Glad you liked it!
Going to the monitor is understandable that the ps3 works but will it capture in obs ?
The way I have it set up it does
So I actually bought one of these, and everything works amazing. Except my freaking PS4 Pro. Turned off the setting so it worked with my capture card, but it won't work through the 4k60 switch.
Sony has always been weird about having their systems going through splitters, their HDCP protocols are super annoying
This is so helpful. Thanks for the vid. Out of curiosity, do you have the output run to another splitter for the capture card or do you just swap it in when you need it?
The output from the switch goes into my capture card, a Hauppauge PVR60 Pro, then into my TV. What I love about this card is that it records right on the unit itself
@@RoXolid ah nice. I’ll have to look into that.
So they are daisy chained twice. Thanks for making the review. Never knew there was a switcher that even 8 but 17 is amazing. Thought 5 was the most
It's 16 not 17. And what do you mean Daisy chain twice?
@@RoXolid I have a daisy chain up stairs with 2 3 hdmi switchers and down stairs I have a 5 hdmi switcher that is chained to a 3 hdmi switcher. Oh my fault but 16 is still great lol. Only problem for me would be the size. But I would it work.
have this and love it, replaced 3 switchers with one
That's terrific, sounds like you are doing the same thing I am!
Hey Gary! Nice device! Are u enjoying the F1 Season 2021?
You clearly have never seen a 128x128 SDI matrix used in professional broadcast environment😅
I don't need to to know that I don't like CRTs
Does this switcher support 1440P, great videos. Very informative. Just sub. Was having problem with the retro tink 5x pro with other switchers. Thank you kindly.
My TV doesn't support 1440P so I can't test it, sorry
I have this exact switcher and I love it, mostly. It automatically switches inputs, and on the occasion it doesn't, switching manually won't turn off the auto-switching. Could've sworn I _did_ get a battery for the remote, though I did get the switcher from the manufacturer's website and not Amazon.
For some reason I won't get any audio from the PS4 if I hook it up to a Dell monitor instead of an actual TV, and my Sony Blu-ray player didn't play nice with it (specifically my 1080p Blu-ray of Spider-Man: Far From Home); I'd get screechy audio when entering the movie's menu (fixable by reselecting that HDMI input on my TV), and then I'd get no audio at all in the actual movie, which I couldn't fix at all, so the Blu-ray player is now on the TV's HDMI-2. I'm sure this is fixable with HDfury's DrHDMI4K, but that experiment will cost me about $150...
What kind of hdmi cable do i need for it
I really a want the Kramer or the Extron 4K Matrix Switchers but they cost way too much. Guess i’ll have to stick to these.
Very cool. Would love to have this. I have 2 3 switchers up stairs for modern consoles. Then have another 3switcher and then 5 switcher down stair to my gameroom. But this would be alot better especially in game room. Expensive but all those probably would equal this.
If you're thinking about getting it, this is the weekend to do it. I've never seen this unit below $200 before and right now I think it's about $180
@@RoXolid yeah it pretty good don't have the funds for it but would get it in the future for sure. Love your channel.
Haha! Your Mii has a perfect match if you.
Thanks!
This is a good video thanks
Im about to pull the trigger on a 16 port one. It mentions auto switching which I love for the one im lookong at, did yours have that option amd how good is it if you do.
Do HDMI Switchers have any extra processing on the ports and do they add any lag?
Very minimal, mostly just two indicate what input is currently selected. I have never really noticed much of any lag when using a single switcher, but every time you split a signal you do get some signal loss. That's why Daisy Channing my old boxes was not the best solution
To be honest, I'd only need that if I got all my retro consoles HDMI modded. That's why I went the Retrotink 5x route instead.
But I have more then just retro in here
When I first got that thing the PlayStation 3 worked with it yesterday. Was strange reason PlayStation 3 was not being shown. I had to put the splitter on to get it to work
Weird, worked for me without a problem
I have a 4 port switcher and it automatically displays whatever device is on. No need to figure out what number is what unless you need to unplug something. I have a monitor that dose the same thing.
Hopefully this dose as well.
Thank you for making this video! I am contemplating whether I should get this for my home setup but I wanted to ask something first: With the switcher I currently have whenever I launch a PS3 game whose resolution is 720p the image is shrank and there's nasty flickering. Did you notice anything like that with your setup?
No issues like that at all, but the PS3 is a pain to use with switchers and capture cards.
@@RoXolid Thank you for your reply!
Nice PRGE shirt!
Thanks!
Hoping you can tell me, what was the 8x1 that you were using before? I've been looking for a good one.
It was a monoprice
@@RoXolid Thanks
Excellent! Just finishing up my game cave so I need this.... do you have any recommendations for analog splitters? trying to find one that does everything to the tink. (minus scart) That good one at castlemania leaves out S video...
You want S-Video specifically?
@@RoXolid component, composite, and S-video. (looking for 1 switcher to do it all)
Are all of your systems converted to HDMI? I’m confused how you have an SNES and an XBOX plugged into an HDMI switcher? Thanks
SNES is connected to a RetroTink via component video cables and that outputs via HDMI. I'm using an Electron Shepard Xbox2HDMI on the Xbox
Should have slow clapped for dramatic effect after you set up it up.
Nah, did not need to grandstand
So I have mine. Works great. One problem, I'm running my bluray player to it. The main menu has sound..but when I go to play the movie, no sound...if i rin it to my tv everything works fine. I cant figure out what could be wrong..Any suggestions?
Amazon list that HDMI splitter at $429.09 US dollars.
Check the link in the pinned comment, it was just $180 earlier today
@@RoXolid That price is if you look for it on Amazon without your pinned comment directing you to the link that is $180.00 US Dollars. I was just seeing how much it was through just looking it up without your link and the $429.09 is what Amazon listed it for.
This looks similar to what i have, i have a box that connects ALL systems which 5 in this case, into one. Whatever system i turn on it detects it and automatically connects.... It even came with a small remote to switch it. In this case, this is a switcher no??
Hi thank you for sharing your experience with the switch I got myself one recently and I love it but I was wondering what kind of converter or device that can make the picture look sharper for my ps2, Xbox, Xbox 360 cause it's kinda blurry
I use a RetroTInk 5X with a combination of Component and SCART Cables. See here:
czcams.com/video/resJGYmLK-I/video.html
Interesting device but how will you stream or capture? Two HDMI out would help a lot.
Easily, all that I do is I go from the output on the switch box into my capture card. To go from the capture card to my PC. All that I do is disconnect the power cable which is USBC and plug that into my laptop. It's a 2 second cable swap
I thought I was watching car & driver for a second.
Um, thanks?
Does it support audio format: dolby digital, dtx etc…
what are the dimensions of this thing?
I had 2 of these so far an they do not work with my Vizio TV/Soundbar with the audio.
I've been really disappointed with Vizio gear, it works and doesn't then did again. I have a 70 in TV and soundbar but I'll never buy another
Hey RoXolid Productions! I have a question of this product, does support HDR? is for my PS5, im searching and don't find any confirmation if it works or not!
I'm 99% sure it does. I've connected my PS5 without issue, but then again my gameroom TV doesn't support HDR so...
Do you know if this switch works with CEC? (i.e. can you control your CEC capable consoles like the PS3 with a TV remote?)
Yeah so what it does is if you have a CEC device it will change to that input when you power it on
Was about to buy this product but keep reading about the audio stream drops and video flickering with this product.
People rebuying the product in hopes theirs was defective but issues persist for many.
I'm going to wait for the next product in hopes that fix these issues.
I have not had any issues myself
I got the same one, but when I load a game on Xbox series x, it loses signal and says no signal?
It can only pass thru 4K 60Hz, so you might have to adjust your Xbox Settings
Hi Gary - What range is the voltage on the Power Switch ( Hopefully Worldwide )
I have the same question
What kind of hdmi need for T-Smart 16in1?
What kind of hdmi cable do i need to hook T-smart
HDMI 2.0 or higher will help future proof your connections
I have this switch also and I love it but do you know of a way to get rid of the BEEP?
You can use the computer software for this switch to make changes to it. One of the options is to turn off the beep
did you ever make up a 3d printed wall bracket ?, if you did could you send me the file so i could get some made please .
I did not, sorry. I also don't share STL design files, also sorry.
Sorry I probably missed it, but does it AUTO switch by simply detecting which device is on?
I think it will but I am generally impatient so I just manually switch
You ever lag test this beast?
Just through playing, I don't have equipment to properly report the lag on items. And I'll say since this video it's been hooked up and running without issues
Please help if you can, how do you actually set this up, I have it all plugged in but I get no picture and I have no idea why??? You kind of gloss over the set up so am I missing something other than just plugging in and having it work???
I just plugged it in and it worked, there wasn't any setup I did
@@RoXolid Well damn, mine has to be broken then. So you do not need to plug in an external device to get this to function normally and configure it, you should just be able to plug it in out of the box with the power and the HDMI input and output cords and magically it works? XD Because that has not been my experience and this has been rough. I appreciate the video though, only one I could find on this
Can you successfully use this with a Xbox Series X? I've saw a comment on Amazon that it wouldn't work with the Series X.
I don't have a Series X, sorry
3 with dedicated to arc is common and and with 4 with 1 dedicated to arc pending on brand name and model...
Me:
Xbox:
xbox OG
360 with hdmi x2
xbox 1
xbox 1s
xbox 1 x x3
xbox series x
Playstation:
ps1
ps2
ps3
ps4 (white)
ps4 pro x2
ps1 mini
nintendo:
Nes
snes
n64
wii
wiiu x2
switch
nes mini
snes mini
i'm at 17 consoles at without using either ossc or other upscaler or modding the consoles to output HDMI signals which push my console list past 25
you would must likely need a secondary switch to sample 1.x inputs and output to 2.X capable hdmi switch
noting that if you can get into to service meny of a snes you have options to scale either 640x480 or widescreen at 720x576 or ntsc equivalent highest resolution for S-video..personallyn i would be looking at something that had the capacity of atleast 2 outputs 1 can step into tv/avr aand the other to a pc for streaming
I think I have like 26 total systems going through this so I get it
@MrDjBigZ for me i I have a couple of dead consoles some requiring hdmi replacement..
I have a lounge and bedroom setup aswell and also need something from a av to hdmi so i can connect s-video and/or component up to cover the av based consoles that i own though given the limitations on both avrs and tv's have limited av and hdmi ports
me ports 1-3 ps3, ps4 pro, ps5,
ports 4-7 360, one s, one x series x,
ports 8-9 wii u and switch
ports 10-14 mini consoles of sega, ps1, nes and snes
15 and 16 reserved for av to hdmi switches for ps1, ps2, og xbox, snes, nes, wii, n64, game cube, may pick up mega drive, saturn and dream cast
@MrDjBigZ yup i run 1 set in the bedroom and another set through the lounge just wish they had the option they had the capacity to do a 16 by 4 option so you can do game comparisons between the multiple consoles
actually us in Australia sega pretty much had the rental market in the 80's mid to late 90's sms hit a sales stride in games hampering adoptions of both 16-32bit consoles
once i went hdmi on the 360 and ps3 i haven't looked to av based hardware though the best av cables to come from sony was the ps3's s-video and component cables. for the nicest av look the ps2 and ps1..
There is something fishy about this device. They don’t list the HDMI version neither on their site and nor in the package/manual as I see from your video (not on amazon either). Since their boasting also lacks a mention of HDR, I believe this is an HDMI 1.4 or something but not 2.0.
It definitely passes HDR thru
@@RoXolid it does not do hdr !! i contacted the company !!
Hows your switcher holding up Gary
I'm still using it, it works great
@@RoXolid im torn about buying a 3rd unit seeing as my first 2 lasted barely 6 months but i have 24 consoles and its the only option
It was one of these units or just another switcher you're saying?
@@RoXolid the exact same unit
Can it do 1440p 120hz for Xbox Series consoles?
It can do 4K, however, my capture cards and TV do not recognize 1440P so I cannot say
Are you selling the prebious one with 8 inputs? is 1.4B hdmi version?
Probably
@@RoXolid How much how muchy how mucho!! :3
@@juanjoserivasgarcia2336 email me and we can discuss it
@@RoXolid Already done, please check it before middlenight :)
Expensive af.
Like around $150-$200? For what it does, that's actually very reasonable.
Is AxGear hdmi is that good
Never heard of it, sorry
I saw it at Walmart for a reasonable price
What is the LAN for?
To control the switch or make changes to the way the device works via a computer
06:16 How dare you.
I dare very well
I rarely ever touch the remote
I tend to misplace my remotes so .. Same