Adapter HDMI to Ethernet for one television in the living room
Adapter HDMI to Ethernet for one television in the living room
Hey there, I'm getting the details. You're thinking about moving into a new place and tackling the whole renovation—networking, electrical upgrades, and more. You're considering using an HDMI adapter to connect your TV, routing it through cables so you can position the receiver behind it for low-latency video output. You're curious about the type of adapter to use. Some models include USB ports, which would be convenient. You mentioned a 4K display but are limited to 30Hz, and you're not sure if 1440p support or 1080p at 60Hz is necessary. Since your PC is a 3070TI, it seems like you might not need full 4K, but still want a solid 1080p performance.
The purpose is mainly for movies and similar uses, but if it's for gaming, the adapters often cause noticeable delays.
HDbaseT is suitable if you're using Cat6 cabling and can connect the two ends directly. (It should be straightforward if all your cables terminate in one spot, just link one to the other.) I haven't tried this adapter myself, but similar models have performed well for media: https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Ex...B01N3PXZLP. For gaming, a PC at the TV side and streaming services like Parsec or Moonlight are more practical.
It seems to be an alternative to a wired setup. I was influenced by Linus’s approach where the computer is placed elsewhere and only a monitor and USB are needed. I might be missing details about his full configuration. A second PC isn’t feasible with my current budget, which is why I considered this option.
Yes, HDMI to fiber optic cables can offer a more reliable connection compared to adapters.
Linus often spends a lot on Corning optical Thunderbolt 3 cables, which can run into hundreds of dollars. This product is linked from a photo on BHPhotoVideo. A newer Sandy Bridge or better desktop setup will likely be cheaper than the HDBaseT adapter I mentioned earlier. The receiver only needs basic controller functions and decoding, so you don’t need a high-end device. There’s also a used version available on eBay for around $65.
Yes, you meant optical HDMI. I’m also thinking about optical DP since my GPU only has one HDMI port and it’s already in use by another monitor. The main concern is possible latency. I’ve tried using a laptop on the same network with Steam Remote Play, but I faced some latency problems. (By the way, thanks for all the suggestions <3) I’ll keep this open until I make up my mind, so feel free to keep sharing ideas if you’d like.
It naturally introduces more delay. At first I didn't realize because I mainly used my TV, which already had high latency, but switching to a newer OLED model makes the difference clear and bothers me. I'd prefer investing in a solid optical converter over a home streaming setup. The visual clarity is also significantly improved.