My tv only has 1 HDMI port
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If you scroll down to the question and answer section it specifically says it doesn't come with a power supply.
It has a 5v DC power socket, but you have to find your own power supply.
You might find a mobile phone charger that outputs 5v DC would work with it.
You can buy others that do come with a power supply though. For example
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinivo-301BN-Premium-wireless-adapter/dp/B0049S6ZUS/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1476787702&sr=1-2&keywords=hdmi+switch+powered
Most things will work fine without a power supply, but these little TV boxes - Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Now TV etc may well not work unless there is a power supply connected.
I have one of those pigtail switches linked to by karatepet in post 2, which doesn't have the option of a power supply, and it won't work with my Amazon Fire TV box. It just doesn't recognize it's connected to it, so you can't switch to it. Works fine with my Freesat and Freeview PVR TV boxes though.
I bought this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0049SCB2Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477151279&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=5+Port+HDMI+AC&dpPl=1&dpID=41F3h7s806L&ref=plSrch0 -
Thank you everyone for your help - I'm looking forward to Netflix!!
Now my next question, do I get the standard (cheapest) package?0 -
Thank you everyone for your help - I'm looking forward to Netflix!!
Now my next question, do I get the standard (cheapest) package?
Netflix does standard pricing depending on the package you choose, 5.99, 7.49 and 8.49. The first one only has standard definition , the more expensive one allows 4 devices and has 4K as well, depends on what you will use it for.
They often do special offers so would suggest you google those but if not you get a month free when you sign up directly through them (Netflix.co.uk)
I also second the suggestion of the kinivo splinter linked to previously I've a couple of them and had them for years without any issues.MFW#105 - 2015 Overpaid £8095 / 2016 Overpaid £6983.24 / 2017 Overpaid £3583.12 / 2018 Overpaid £2583.12 / 2019 Overpaid £2583.12 / 2020 Overpaid £2583.12/ 2021 overpaid £1506.82 /2022 Overpaid £2975.28 / 2023 Overpaid £2677.30 / 2024 Target: £1800, £572.15 overpaid as at March so YTD = £355.88 Total OP since mortgage started in 2015 = £34,178.290 -
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