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Davidhp
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Can I use a HDMI splitter to connect a monitor and roku device to my computer?

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I have an all-in-one computer with one HDMI in port and one HDMI out port. I use my computer for watching TV and streaming.  I have an external BluRay burner and TV tuner connected to my roof antenna connected to the computer.  I currently have a second monitor connected to the HDMI in port. I can watch most of my streaming on my computer, but the Roku device would add some I like and can't get without a Roku.  I want to add a Roku device to this set up.  Can I use a HDMI splitter to connect both the second monitor and Roku device to my all in one computer's HDMI in port?

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renojim
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Re: Can I use a HDMI splitter to connect a monitor and roku device to my computer?

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It's not a splitter you want (which would take one input and create multiple outputs) it's a HDMI switch you want (which takes multiple inputs and has one output).  Of course you can only watch either the Roku or the or the second monitor at a time.

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renojim
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Re: Can I use a HDMI splitter to connect a monitor and roku device to my computer?

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It's not a splitter you want (which would take one input and create multiple outputs) it's a HDMI switch you want (which takes multiple inputs and has one output).  Of course you can only watch either the Roku or the or the second monitor at a time.

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Davidhp
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Re: Can I use a HDMI splitter to connect a monitor and roku device to my computer?

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Thanks I will do that.