I would want this to connect my Roku and Chromecast. Would it switch automatically or would I need to do it maniually?
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When you have everything connected, the device that is on will take priority. If both are on, then the one in the first port will be the one in use.
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I expected it to be automatic, but it is not. I have to press a button to switch between the three inputs.
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Yep! Do it all the time, via Roku 2, Roku 3, and Apple TV. Don't hesitate. Amazing gadget! Just don't plug it into a surge protector
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You shouldn't need that...here is how I have mine connected. - I have a Comcast cable modem. - I connect my Airport wireless router directly to the cable modem. - I do have hard wired ethernet to connect this switch to my Airport Express (I have cabling running between my office and living room). - I then have the switch tucked behind my TV (connected via Ethernet). - Then, all of my devices are plugged directly into this switch - TV, Denon A/V home theater, Xbox, Tivo. I believe your Roku should be connected directly to your TV via HDMI or composite/audio cable combination. Hope that helps!
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Michael, I would agree with Bruce. I have a PC, and a Roku on my switch and they work perfectly together. The unit also switches automatically when one device goes off. I would recommend contacting amazon for an exchange.
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I'm not sure if the order really matters. You can play around with that though. One thing to know is that the Roku box is an always-on device. The switch is supposed to automatically go to the device that's on. It typically senses when I turn on the Blu-ray player or the Apple TV box and goes to those, even though a Roku box is also plugged in. You might have to use the remote from time to time. I don't find that to be too big a deal though.
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I am not certain about the exact device you described. What I can tell you is that I successfully used this HDMI switcher with a chromecast, ps3, and time warner cable. I did have to try different combinations, ie move devices to different spots on the HDMI device. After enough guess and check all my devices worked.
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Use the learning mode programming feature of the URC A6, and you can program it for anything. I have had success with controlling Roku players using the original remote to learn the functions.
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yes. you need to choose the input associated with the connection you plugged it into. you may have an "input" button on your remote that will allow you to toggle through the choices.
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It will automatically connect. You only use app to change settings. You do not need the app honestly
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Mandy, I can't respond to your specific TV or Chromecast, but I used the adapter to connect my ROKU 3 HDMI output to my Denon Receiver RCA inputs and it works great. If your older plasma TV uses RCA inputs and your Chromecast uses an HDMI output, I don't know why it wouldn't work just as well. I know for a fact that you cant use a wire that has an HDMI plug on one end and RCA jack on the other. You have to use an adapter like this one. Hope this is helpful.
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I am not sure how you intend to use it with Chromecast. Are you intending to split the signal received by the Chromecast dongle? I would assume that it would work fine but I could be wrong. The Sanoxy unit worked well the HDMI output of my receiver to take it to two TV's.
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Yes, it will work. Plug the HDMI plug from DirecTV on one side, and the Chromecast into the other. You will need an additional HDMI cable to go from the StarTech to the TV. While this will do exactly what you want, I do suggest you use a Roku cube rather than Chromecast. I've tried both and find the Roku so much better!
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You can disconnect the roku from one TV and move it to another TV, pretty simple to do especially with HDMI cord
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Check all your connections, you should not have to do that. I have my Direct TV going to the in..........and my Roku & Bluray in the other inputs. It works fine when I toggle from one to the other. Also your input must be correct as well. Could be a bad unit......
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ever since I bought a chromecast and powered it by the USB on my TV it would switch to the chromecast on powering up the tv. So I have to remember to power on the xbox or wii after the chromecast has taken the switch so it will auto switch to that game system I want. I have an original Apple TV that stays on all the time so I would always have to switch it to the Apple TV manually in manual mode. So now I just leave it manual mode all the time and just switch with the little remote it comes with. It's been in manual mode for a few months straight now and has yet to switch back to auto mode. Even after a few power outages it's still in manual mode. ever since I bought a chromecast and powered it by the USB on my TV it would switch to the chromecast on powering up the tv. So I have to remember to power on the xbox or wii after the chromecast has taken the switch so it will auto switch to that game system I want. I have an original Apple TV that stays on all the time so I would always have to switch it to the Apple TV manually in manual mode. So now I just leave it manual mode all the time and just switch with the little remote it comes with. It's been in manual mode for a few months straight now and has yet to switch back to auto mode.... » Read More ever since I bought a chromecast and powered it by the USB on my TV it would switch to the chromecast on powering up the tv. So I have to remember to power on the xbox or wii after the chromecast has taken the switch so it will auto switch to that game system I want. I have an original Apple TV that stays on all the time so I would always have to switch it to the Apple TV manually in manual mode. So now I just leave it manual mode all the time and just switch with the little remote it comes with. It's been in manual mode for a few months straight now and has yet to switch back to auto mode. Even after a few power outages it's still in manual mode. « Show Less
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Yes, it will work with a Chromecast. I also have an AppleTV and a Sony BluRay player connected without issue.
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I've got the Amazon Fire stick, not Chromecast, but this is exactly why I bought this item, to switch automatically between the DVD player and the Amazon Fire stick. And it works perfectly for that. AND gives me the extra cable length that I needed as well, since the Amazon Fire stick cable was too short to plug in to our TV initially. So assuming Chromecast works the same as Fire stick, this should work for you, I'd think.