Will I need a power source if I have a laptop and blu ray player connected to the switch?
857518
Not 100% sure. It does have a jack for an AC adapter, although doesn't come with one. I am not using one and am running it to connect my TV to a satellite receiver and a ChromeCast. It works great for me without external power.
857519
Most HDMI devices supply needed power, however this units instruction booklet gives you contact info if you were to need an external power supply.
124117
no, it's power is initialized via the display port of the console. WARNING : this device when used with my wii did upscale to 480 P , but it caused screen tearing, this product unless it has been revised, did NOT work for me. =( , i got bc i didn't have a component in on my tv, so i tried this product so i could us HDMI , but it cause video issues like screen tearing. i recommend going with something different.
1188532
No the model I purchased did not require external power. I needed to convert HDMI from a new laptop to VGA to supply video to an older but still very functional larger fixed monitor. It worked fine. If you have a similar need be sure to check the monitor, some have a dual input VGA and PCI which gives you a choice in the converter/cable that you choose.
140587
the unit is powered by your HDMI devices and should work without a DC input.
1845235
Not really, still need the light switch to send power. Switch will be in the on position permanently, and the light and fan controlled by remote.
1990526
Yes you can , I use this for my xbox and DVD player it switches between the two devices when they power is turn on , if you like u can make as the primary , hope this helps
103149
No power switch. Just a plug and they are on. Because of the occasional feedback I unplug it when I'm not watching a movie.
542977
Gets power from switched device. I purchased a universal power supply but it made no difference in my case.
1454905
It certainly does not require addition power source for the switch mechanism to function but the light or other device you attach to it will, of course. I assume they limit the voltage to 12 volts. I used mine to activate LED lights upon opening a lid. I actually only used a 9 volt battery, which powered the lights just fine.
788738
Not in my opinion. You ned a Hub with electric power, because with the energy of the laptop only can connect 1 device , if you connect 2 devices and one of them is USB 3 , the device falls . I use 2 to 4 devices (Blu ray drive, Hard disk external) and they only work with a Hub with electric power. With this Satech Hub they don't work . Is a pitty because is very beautiful, but doesn't work , I'm sorry
1936790
Yes. The software is in the kit. all you need is a power source which is your switch.
2082957
no, for that you need a power/voltage converter. this is just a plug adapter.
1628853
It is NOT electric powered. You just connect 3 or 4 RCA cables IN (from your DVD/bluray, cable box, Roku, Wii, playstation, etc.) and connect the OUT to your TV. Then you use the switches in the front to choose. Works well.
538986
Yes. 1 master plug for tv, 7 power saving outlets controlled by master (plug BluRay and Soundbar). There are only 3 always on outlets which should cover keeping modem and router on at all times and laptop use if tv is off, but no more than these three without turning on tv to access power saving plugs.
876301
This unit sometimes DOES need power. Devices such as the Directv Genie don't give off any power through their HDMI output, so it WILL NOT WORK without an AC Adapter supplying power to the switch. Check if your devices HDMI output ports give off 5V of power. If not, then you need an adapter. The seller is aware of this, but refuses to update their description. Also, it's not helping that reviewers are saying no power adapter is needed. Sometimes it IS needed.
1128803
1> Dunno, but if Mac can support Blu-Ray, it should be.2&3> The Blu-ray is dual-USB powered. ie it uses not just one, but two USB ports separately. Not a Y-cable, but two separate USB cables (One is for data/power, but the second is power only).4> You -can- use an independent USB power supply (there are many inexpensive ones on Amazon), and if you can find the supply with the right voltage/orientation/wattage, I am sure it is possible to get an A/C power supply. Best rule of thumb: Google USB voltage/wattage, or consult with the manufacturer.
557440
It doesn't use/need power, it just converts the audio/video to HDMI. If the Wii is off, there is nothing to transmit to the splitter. We use ours with an HDMI splitter also, no issues at all from day one. Extremely simple to plug & play straight out of the package. Once you set it up, go into your Wii settings and change your video settings to 1080 if your tv is 1080.