Question on hooking up Apple TV

28Gauge · Aug 5, 2012, 02:06 PM

I'm thinking about getting the Apple TV device since it is on sale at Amazon for $89 . The problem that I have is that the TV that I want to connect it to has only one HDMI port. That port is currently being used by my Dish Network receiver. I was thinking that some sort of HDMI hub might be the solution, but each hub that I found had terrible reviews. What would be some good options for hooking up ATV to this particular TV. The TV is a six year old SONY XBR.

mic j · Aug 5, 2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 28Gauge

I'm thinking about getting the Apple TV device since it is on sale at Amazon for $89 . The problem that I have is that the TV that I want to connect it to has only one HDMI port. That port is currently being used by my Dish Network receiver. I was thinking that some sort of HDMI hub might be the solution, but each hub that I found had terrible reviews. What would be some good options for hooking up ATV to this particular TV. The TV is a six year old SONY XBR.

Amazon is loaded with HDMI hubs for $10 that have 4-star reviews...looking for perfection?

MarkG21 · Aug 5, 2012, 02:26 PM

I would recommend MonoPrice

HDMI spitters can be found here:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...01&cp_id=10113

If all your looking for 2 ports (Dish and ATV), this looks good:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

They have good HDMI cables too and other great products. I've ordered from the numerous times over the past 7+ years.

As mentioned by the above poster, Amazon is a great place to look too. Probably a little cheaper.

mic j · Aug 5, 2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG21

I would recommend MonoPrice

HDMI spitters can be found here:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...01&cp_id=10113

If all your looking for 2 ports (Dish and ATV), this looks good:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

They have good HDMI cables too and other great products. I've ordered from the numerous times over the past 7+ years.

As mentioned by the above poster, Amazon is a great place to look too. Probably a little cheaper.

I like Monoprice as a source. Never been disappointed with a purchase. I searched for "HDMI Hub" and didn't get anything or I would have guided the OP there too.

28Gauge · Aug 6, 2012, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the help. I ordered a Monoprice hub.

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28Gauge macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Sep 2011	Question on hooking up Apple TV I'm thinking about getting the Apple TV device since it is on sale at Amazon for $89 . The problem that I have is that the TV that I want to connect it to has only one HDMI port. That port is currently being used by my Dish Network receiver. I was thinking that some sort of HDMI hub might be the solution, but each hub that I found had terrible reviews. What would be some good options for hooking up ATV to this particular TV. The TV is a six year old SONY XBR. __________________ Mid 2011 iMac 27" 2.7GHz i5, 1 TB Hardrive, 12GB RAM 16GB iPhone 5, iPad 3 32 GB AT&T 4G 16GB iPod Nano (7th Gen) Airport Extreme (5th Gen), Apple TV (3rd Gen)
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MarkG21 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2010	I would recommend MonoPrice HDMI spitters can be found here: http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...01&cp_id=10113 If all your looking for 2 ports (Dish and ATV), this looks good: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 They have good HDMI cables too and other great products. I've ordered from the numerous times over the past 7+ years. As mentioned by the above poster, Amazon is a great place to look too. Probably a little cheaper.
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