Apple TV doesn't work with HDMI Switch

Apple TV doesn't seem to work with my HDMI Switch. Tried every combination of cables. Tried switching all devices on and off at different times. Googled to see if anyone else has tried a switcher with Apple TV. All I know is: PlayStation 3 works just fine running through the switcher. Apple TV doesn't work at all with the switcher, only when plugged directly into the TV.

I only have one HDMI port on my Samsung HDTV and two HDMI devices (PlayStation 3, Apple TV). All my component slots are full and I already have a component switcher that's full, too. So HDMI is the only option for me.

Any ideas? Switcher claims to support HDCP... and it does do HD resolutions (PS3 displaying in 720p).

Power Mac G5, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Mar 26, 2007 2:20 AM

22 replies

Mar 26, 2007 11:23 AM in response to Ravi Hiranand

I made sure that my HDMI switch supported HDMI 1.3. Which I believe ATV is.

My Gefen 3x1 switch works w/o any issue at all.

primokaz

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Aug 15, 2007 5:01 PM in response to primokaz

Update, after trying two different HDMI brands unsuccessful, I went to the Apple store and bought the XtremeHD HDMI switcher. Works like a champ.

OliveD

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Oct 30, 2007 1:39 PM in response to Ravi Hiranand

I have an XtremeMac Switch with Belkin Pure AV cables and it does not work with Apple Tv. It perfectly works with my ADSL Tv decoder (same Belkin cable) and DVI->HDMI cable (no brand).

Nov 13, 2007 8:51 AM in response to OliveD

I have the same problem with Xtreme Mac's switcher. I contacted Xtreme Mac, and they said they were aware of the problem and working on a fix.

Jan 23, 2008 5:46 PM in response to Greg Toney

I had problems with a couple of switchers but then found a OPPO HM-31 for $84. It works great, and I like that it automatically switches between the active HDMI inputs.

bannonto

Level 1

15 points

Feb 28, 2008 7:21 PM in response to OliveD

Just got a cheap switch from radio shack, and works like a charm. Even was able to make my logitech ONE remote switch to the right input when I turn on apple tv.

Mar 1, 2008 12:05 PM in response to OliveD

yep, i gave up on the XtremeMac switcher. I strongly recommend NOT buying it.
I felt like I got ripped off since they are selling it as a perfect match with the AppleTV.

LAME.

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Apple TV doesn't work with HDMI Switch