It is not possible to daisy chain HDMI splitters. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) standard does not support this type of connection. HDMI is designed to transmit uncompressed digital audio and video signals from a source device (such as a Blu-ray player or gaming console) to a display device (such as a television or monitor).
When you connect an HDMI splitter to a source device, it takes the input signal and splits it into multiple output signals. Each output signal is then sent to a separate display device. This allows you to duplicate the same audio and video content on multiple screens simultaneously.
However, HDMI splitters are not designed to be connected in a daisy chain configuration. A daisy chain connection would involve connecting one HDMI splitter to another, with the output of the first splitter connected to the input of the second splitter, and so on. This type of connection is not supported by the HDMI standard and can lead to signal degradation and loss of quality.
There are a few reasons why daisy chaining HDMI splitters is not possible or recommended:
1. Signal degradation: Each time a signal is split, there is some loss of quality. This loss can be minimal with a single splitter, but it becomes more significant when multiple splitters are used in a daisy chain configuration. The signal degradation can result in reduced video resolution, color accuracy, and audio quality.
2. Power limitations: HDMI splitters require power to function properly. When you daisy chain multiple splitters, the power requirements increase, and it may exceed the capacity of the source device or the first splitter in the chain. This can lead to unstable operation or complete failure of the splitters.
3. Compatibility issues: HDMI devices are designed to communicate directly with each other, and adding additional splitters in the chain can introduce compatibility issues. Different splitters may have different specifications and may not be able to communicate effectively, leading to unpredictable behavior or no signal at all.
In situations where you need to distribute HDMI signals to multiple displays, it is recommended to use dedicated HDMI distribution amplifiers or matrix switches. These devices are specifically designed for this purpose and can handle the signal splitting and distribution without compromising the quality or stability of the signal.
To summarize, daisy chaining HDMI splitters is not possible due to the limitations of the HDMI standard. It can lead to signal degradation, power limitations, and compatibility issues. It is best to use dedicated HDMI distribution amplifiers or matrix switches for distributing HDMI signals to multiple displays.