Is Chromecast compatible with an HDMI switch?

[wildcat1100]

Chromecast works fine with this: Amazon.com : Portta PET0301S 3x1 HDMI Switcher Support 3D : Audio & Video Selector Boxes : Electronics

Dan

I just bought this exact one on Amazon and it doesn't fully function for me. It loads up and it usually connects to the wifi, but it will not stream videos through Netflix.

The Netflix app on my phone shows that the Chromecast is visible, but when I try to play a video it loads and loads and then finally gives me this error: "Time-out while contacting the target device (16001)." I've gotten it to successfully load a video twice out of about 20 or 25 different tries.

I've tried using HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 all with the same results. I've tried only connecting one device to the splitter with the same results. I've tried disconnecting the remote adapter. I've rebooted the Chromecast, then restored the Chromecast, with the same results. I've rebooted my phone as well.

The moment I plug the Chromecast directly into my projector, it works flawlessly every time. No loading issues. No time-out errors. Everything works perfectly.

I can't imagine that the issue is related to my projector or to the physical phone. It's either an issue with the Netflix app, the Chromecast or the splitter. The other two things I have plugged into the splitter are the cable TV and a connection to my laptop. Both work great.

 

[tcemle1]

i used my chromecast on a 3x1 switcher and it worked fine

 

[tony bag o donuts]

I am using this switch as my old plasma only has 1 hdmi port:

Amazon.com : Panlong Mini 3 Port HDMI Intelligent Switch 3 to 1 Automatic Switcher Selector/ Ultra Slim HDMI Switcher 3x1 1080P Supports 3D : Audio Video Selectors : Electronics
Netflix works fine no problem.
Youtube videos keep buffering and I had sound for a total of 4 seconds.

Thoughts?

 

[polocanada]

Amazon.com : 3 Port HDMI Pigtail Switch with 55 cm HDMI Cable : Audio & Video Selector Boxes : Electronics
Has anyone tried this one?

Pigtail doesn't work. I am trying CC on 2 monitors both of them connected to Matrox Dualhead2Go. Matrox works fine. The Chrcomecast works fine too but not via the pigtail switch. I tried attaching Matrox via DVI and Chromecast via HDMI, that works but switching the sources is pain on the displays and it alwasy defaults to Chromecast on HDMI if source is automatic. Well, that was expected. So I'm looking to switch using the HDMI. Ill try the Monoprice. If tht doesn't work ill throw out Monoprise,Chromecast with Matrox out to dustbin and buy AppleTv and hookup that second monitor to AppleTv and I will be covered also for Youtube. I only want Chromecast for YouTube but I have 2 displays attached to a 2010 MacBook so it doesn't do a good job with AirPlay for high resolution videos. Ah well. When is this experiment going to end. I'm tired of this switching and swapping. Hope Apple comes with the "ultimate" solution so I won't have threse headaches I'm having now.

 

[Anitadenny]

Re: compatible with an HDMI switch?

HDMI switch will allow you to access up to 3 devices that use the high performance HDMI connection. This is the easiest way to expand your HDMI inputs into your High Definition television without the hassle of manually plugging in different HDMI connections to view different sources. At a touch of a button you can effortlessly switch any device connected with the included remote control. Maintains the highest HDMI video signal. Plug-and-Play offers a quick install without any software.
Auto switches smartly between up to 3 HDMI sources to one high definition display up to FULL HD 1080p and higher resolutions
ZERO LOSS Full HD quality. Ultra-high compatibilty. Manual switch override + Discrete Remote Control - IR Remote Control is not usualy needed but is included for remote switching if required.

 

[Jovan Milovanovic]

Re: compatible with an HDMI switch?

FIX / SOLUTION is to power google chromecast with external 5V usb adapter, not to use usb from the TV since it doesnt have enough power! It took me whole day changing the hdmi cables thinking the problem is there, since my 5-to-1 hdmi switch worked fine with other devices like stb box, just the chromecast wasnt working at all.

 

[mustang7757]

Re: compatible with an HDMI switch?

FIX / SOLUTION is to power google chromecast with external 5V usb adapter, not to use usb from the TV since it doesnt have enough power! It took me whole day changing the hdmi cables thinking the problem is there, since my 5-to-1 hdmi switch worked fine with other devices like stb box, just the chromecast wasnt working at all.

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Thanks for tip .