{"id":426839,"date":"2022-04-05T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/"},"modified":"2022-04-05T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T11:00:00","slug":"how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"#How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need On a TV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a431e3b37fe5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a431e3b37fe5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/#%E2%80%9CHow_Many_HDMI_Ports_Do_You_Need_On_a_TV%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need On a TV?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/#Why_Consider_the_Number_of_HDMI_Ports\" >Why Consider the Number of HDMI Ports?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/#How_Many_HDMI_Ports_Do_You_Need\" >How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/#You_Are_Using_a_Home_Theater_Receiver\" >You Are Using a Home Theater Receiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/#You_Are_Not_Using_a_Home_Theater_Receiver\" >You Are Not Using a Home Theater Receiver<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/#Pay_Attention_to_the_Type_of_HDMI_Ports\" >Pay Attention to the Type of HDMI Ports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_Many_HDMI_Ports_Do_You_Need_On_a_TV%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need On a TV?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-794610 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HDMIPortTypesHeader1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HDMIPortTypesHeader1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HDMIPortTypesHeader1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A living room with a TV set on a white console stand.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/family-living-room-1038586912\" data-credittext=\"Rawpixel.com\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/family-living-room-1038586912\">Rawpixel.com\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shopping for a new TV and want to get the most for your money? Here\u2019s how to decide how many HDMI ports you need.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Consider_the_Number_of_HDMI_Ports\"><\/span>Why Consider the Number of HDMI Ports?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to shopping for a new TV there are a lot flashier things than what kind of ports are on the back. Things like debating if it\u2019s worth shelling out for a beautiful OLED panel over a standard LCD panel, for instance, or if it\u2019s time to finally swap your aging 1080p set for a pixel-packed 4K model are likely factoring in a bit heavier than what kind of ports the TV has.<\/p>\n<p>Even though you rarely touch them after the TV is set up, however, the number (and type!) of ports on the back of your TV have a significant impact on how smooth and convenient your experience with the TV will be.<\/p>\n<p>Too few ports and you\u2019re left plugging and unplugging things or adding an additional layer of hassle into your user experience with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NEWCARE-Switcher-Supports-HDCP2-2-Consoles\/dp\/B07RY7Y9PR\/?tag=hotoge-20\">an HDMI switch<\/a> to toggle between inputs. A little consideration now will help you enjoy your TV for years.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_HDMI_Ports_Do_You_Need\"><\/span>How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many HDMI ports you need depends on the demands of your setup. It\u2019s safe to use a simple \u201cnumber of devices + one\u201d calculation to figure out the number of HDMI ports you need. This ensures you have room for all your current devices and leaves a spot open to add something in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The type of hardware you have hooked up to your TV can either increase or decrease the number of HDMI ports you need based on the TV based on your setup, though. Let\u2019s take a look at why and how to calculate the number of ports you need based on that.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Are_Using_a_Home_Theater_Receiver\"><\/span>You Are Using a Home Theater Receiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A home theater receiver is the modern audio\/video equivalent of stereo receivers that have been around for ages. Instead of plugging everything into the TV set, you plug everything into the receiver, and then a single HDMI cable links all of it to the TV.<\/p>\n<p>With a setup like this, it really only matters that you have one available port on your TV because the receiver will handle everything else.<\/p>\n<p>An exception to this situation would be if your receiver is older and doesn\u2019t support a feature a newer piece of equipment in your home setup does.<\/p>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say your new TV supports HDR10 and your new <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> console supports HDR10, but your receiver does not.<\/p>\n<p>In that situation, your options are to upgrade your receiver or to plug the game console directly into the TV to bypass the receiver and enjoy the feature.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re serious enough about your home theater setup to have a home theater receiver in the first place, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll be upgrading it to take advantage of all the newest and fanciest features of course, but it\u2019s still something to consider.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Are_Not_Using_a_Home_Theater_Receiver\"><\/span>You Are Not Using a Home Theater Receiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For folks who aren\u2019t using a home theater receiver, the number of HDMI ports on the TV suddenly becomes way more important because the TV set itself will be doing all the switching and signal management.<\/p>\n<p>In that case, it\u2019s time to take stock of your setup and needs. Start by counting up the number of devices you will be using with the TV as well as considering whether you\u2019re willing to unplug things if need be or manually switch between them with an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NEWCARE-Switcher-Supports-HDCP2-2-Consoles\/dp\/B07RY7Y9PR\/?tag=hotoge-20\">HDMI switch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le TV, your Blu-ray player, your Xbox, and your Switch dock all plugged in simultaneously, you\u2019ll need a minimum of 4 HDMI ports just to support the gear you have.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you use the TV\u2019s built-in smart features for your streaming needs and otherwise only use the TV to game on a single console, you\u2019d only need one HDMI port.<\/p>\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> rule, however, it\u2019s not wise to rely entirely on the built-in functionality of your smart TV and keeping a port free to pop in a stand-alone streaming device like an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=794546&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-tv-4k-32gb-black%2F5901530.p%3FskuId%3D5901530\">Apple TV<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=794546&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Froku-ultra-streaming-device-4k-hdr-dolby-vision-voice-remote-with-headphone-jack-lost-remote-finder-black%2F6424781.p%3FskuId%3D6424781\">Roku<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=794546&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fchromecast-with-google-tv-4k-snow%2F6425976.p%3FskuId%3D6425976\">Chromecast<\/a> is always a good idea.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_Attention_to_the_Type_of_HDMI_Ports\"><\/span>Pay Attention to the Type of HDMI Ports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-794594 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HDMIPortTypes1.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Examples of different kinds of HDMI port labels on an LG TV.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"LG\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">LG<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the vast majority of people, the type of HDMI ports found on a new purchase of anything but the smallest budget TV set will cover pretty much everything they need. But you\u2019ve dug this far into the \u201cHow many HDMI ports do I need?\u201d question, so why not round it out with \u201cWhat kind do I need?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The days of only the fanciest of TVs having the best HDMI tech are largely behind us. HDMI 2.0 supports up to 4K\/60hz, for instance, and has been out since 2013. HDMI 2.1, which supports 4K and 8K, both up to 120hz, is becoming increasingly common.<\/p>\n<p>Still, it pays to look at what ports a TV has in order to ensure it meets your needs. Here are a few designations you\u2019ll need in TV listings and printed on the ports themselves.<\/p>\n<p>For most setups, things like ARC aren\u2019t critical\u2014unless you want to link your TV to a nice soundbar for room-filling sound. And, generally speaking, you can simply look for higher numbers in everything else as you want the newer HDMI standards with more bandwidth and features. Even if your current gear doesn\u2019t take full advantage of it, devices you purchase in the coming years probably will.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLG0nwswvr63Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/794546\/how-many-hdmi-ports-do-you-need-on-a-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need On a TV?&#8221; Rawpixel.com\/Shutterstock.com Shopping for a new TV and want to get the most for your money? Here\u2019s how to decide how many HDMI ports you need. Why Consider the Number of HDMI Ports? When it comes to shopping for a new TV there are a lot&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":426840,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HDMIPortTypesHeader1.jpg?height=200p&trim=2,2,2,2","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-426839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/426839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=426839"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/426839\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/426840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=426839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=426839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=426839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}