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musiclawyer

(2,335 posts) Thu Aug 25, 2016, 12:07 PM Aug 2016

Apple TV into USB port of television

My main HDMI port is broken on my old Vizeo. The other HDMI port is for my music gear. The tv has a USB port. Can I plug the Apple TV, not the new one, into the USB port through a HDMI to USB adapter? Does such adapter exist? And will it work? Thanks.

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Apple TV into USB port of television (Original Post) musiclawyer Aug 2016 OP

Hey bud, I think this splitter might solve your problem. greyl Aug 2016 #1

Thank you. I would not have even thought of that option musiclawyer Aug 2016 #2

You're welcome, hope that works for ya. greyl Aug 2016 #3

greyl

(22,990 posts)

1. Hey bud, I think this splitter might solve your problem.

Reply to musiclawyer (Original post)

Thu Aug 25, 2016, 02:32 PM

Aug 2016

Xindayi 3 Port 1080P 3D 4k HDMI AUTO Switch Switcher Splitter Hub with Cable for HDTV DVD , 3 in 1 Out hdmi switch, $8.99 on Amazon

You can connect it to your good HDMI input on your TV, then switch between your HDMI inputs of your music gear and Apple TV. Plus, you'll have one left over.

There are plenty of USB to HDMI adapters, but no simple and cheap solution for converting HDMI to USB 3.0:
Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 to HDMI/DVI Adapter, on Amazon

4K version: Cable Matters USB 3.0 to DisplayPort Adapter Supporting 4K Resolution, on Amazon

musiclawyer

(2,335 posts)

2. Thank you. I would not have even thought of that option

Reply to greyl (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 26, 2016, 10:41 AM

Aug 2016

I purchased not that identical model but something similar. Should help me extend life of the tv because you know the other port will fail soon if I keep having to plug and unplug cables ....

greyl

(22,990 posts)

3. You're welcome, hope that works for ya.

Reply to musiclawyer (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 26, 2016, 11:58 AM

Aug 2016

Be nice to your ports.

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