The Kinivo 501BN Premium 5 Port High Speed HDMI Switch will allow you to switch a maximum of five HDMI devices into a single HDMI output. It is a useful addition to your home theater setup that will add a significant convenience factor to your use and enjoyment.
The HDMI Switch comes loaded with features that customers love, not the least of which is that the switch actually does what it is supposed to. You can choose to either auto or manually switch between devices and it can be used with just about all HDMI compliant devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray players, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4s. You can feed up to five devices into the Kinivo 501bn and you will soon see that the tangle of individual HDMI cables immediately disappears. The HDMI switch is the perfect cable de-cluttering solution for anyone who has multiple devices attached to their TV. It is also great for those that have TVs with only one or two HDMI inputs.
Features of the Kinivo 501BN
Design – can switch 5 high speed HDMI inputs into a single output
Suitable For – HDTVs, Blu-ray players, Xbox 360, Xbox One PS3/PS4, and other HDMI devices however it may not work with the Apple TV
Auto Switching – will switch automatically according to the active inputs at the time
Manual Switching – you can also use manual switching via the IR wireless remote, or you can also use button on the device to switch manually
Resolutions – will support 3D, HD resolutions up to 1080p and also 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i
Compliant With – HDCP 1.2 and 3D technology
Color – 36-bit deep color
Clutter Reduction – this is one of the main benefits as the HDMI switch reduces the number of HDMI wires to your HDTV
Easy to Use – just plug the HDMI input sources into the input connections on the switch as well as the output connection to your TV or projector. The Kinivo 501bn automatically switches to the currently active input source. It will do this even if there is only one active input. For multiple active inputs, use the IR remote to select the source you want, or simply use the select button on the switch itself.
What’s included?
1 x Kinivo 501BN HDMI switch
1 x AC power adapter
1 x IR remote control with battery
1 x User manual
Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
Item No: 501BN
Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.9 x 2.5 in
What’s Great About the Kinivo 501BN?
- Can switch between 5 x DVRs
- Works just as it is supposed to
- Flawless automatic switching
- Comes with five ports
- Simple to set up and use
- High quality appearance
- Compact
What’s Not so Great
- Ports are located on the side of the device rather than at the back
- Does not work with the Roku XDS
Customer Feedback and Reviews
The Kinivo 501BN is one of the most popular HDMI switches available online and customers give it an excellent rating. Things they like about it include the fact that it does exactly what it was supposed to do, is easy to use, simple to set up, is compact in size, has a quality appearance and works automatically. They also like that it has five ports. Some customers commented that they didn’t really like some of the ports being on the side of the unit however it did not hinder the Kinivo’s performance in any way. To read more about what customers had to say, you can read their review here.
Recommendation
The Kinivo 501BN 5 Port HDMI Switch is available from online retailers and is competitively priced. You can find the latest price for it here. Customers love the functionality and performance of the Kinivo and based on their feedback, the number of purchases of this great switch and our personal experience with the Kinivo, we are pleased to recommend it to you.