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[Closed] I need a HDMI switch for a Sky+ box and a Chromecast

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 IHN
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To link them into a single HDMI input o the telly. The one I have been using seems to have died, I need to replace it.

Looking on eBay, there are obvious about twelftygazillion switches, but many of which state 'doesn't work with Sky+', which seems a bit odd, but if they're saying it there's no reason I shouldn't believe them. It also implies that there's obviously something funny about Sky+ boxes, so the other switches that don't explicitly say that may not work with the box either.

Soooo, does anyone have a specific recommendation for a switch that will work?


 
Posted : 25/07/2018 9:20 am
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No specific Sky+ experience, but I've always found Neet switches and cable to be good quality.

The issue you might have with some switches is the HDCP compliance, which will make the Sky box not trust that you aren't copying the content.


 
Posted : 25/07/2018 9:29 am
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Lindy


 
Posted : 25/07/2018 9:37 am
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I'll second Neet switches - used a couple of them for years without any problems.


 
Posted : 25/07/2018 10:37 am
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I'm using this startech one with a Virgin box and an Amazon fire box :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XJCBWL5/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Startech is another company I would put in the same trustworthy category as Neet.


 
Posted : 25/07/2018 1:18 pm
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Just ordered a Neet one, cheers for the suggestions


 
Posted : 25/07/2018 1:22 pm