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Zettaguard 4 Port 4 x 1 HDMI Switch with PIP Picture in Picture and IR Wireless Remote Control HDMI Switcher Hub Port Switches for PS4 Xbox Apple TV Fire Stick Blu Ray Player ZW410
Last Updated: August 26, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.8
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/10
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1000
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Review Analysis - 347 recent, verified reviews
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Connectivity
131switch, ports, input, connected, hdmi cables
+65%
-35%
" ... Purchased this HDMI switch & works beautifully to give me capability for inputting both cable box and Roku streaming device. ... "
" ... Purchased the ZettaGuard HDMI 4x1 Switch on 04/02/20 and it gave me lass than one month of reliable service. ... The only way I could reliably make it work was to switch from input 1 to input 2 and then put the input 2 device to sleep and wake it up again. ... The PC (input 1), the MacBook Pro (input 2) and the monitor all easily handled the blip power outage. ... I removed the ZettaGuard HDMI Switch and was able to successfully output from both devices to the monitor independently without the switch in the path. ... "
" ... Works great with 5 different devices! ... "
" ... Like many people I have multiple devices that I need to connect via hdmi to my tv. ... I could not connect my computer with the other switches. ... This switch worked with my computer the first time with no problem. ... I have my fire tv stick, spectrum cable box, x-box and dell computer all connected on this and they work great. ... "
" ... Works great to control the input from several different devices to the TV ... "
" ... It was very simple to connect my components to. ... It is easy to use, you just need to remember what you have hooked up in which port. ... "
" ... I really like this hdmi 4 port switch (4 in, 1 out). ... I have a few PC Desktops and mac-minis I use for building and testing things. ... Previously I had to unplug 1 server and plug in the other to see the display, or fumble with the monitor input switch, now I have picture-in-picture of my 4 systems, windows 10, macos, linux servers and can switch between them easily, and automatically as they boot, very cool. ... I haven't tested all the HDMI related passthrough (audio, hdmi-cec, or 4k yet), I'm buying another one for my home entertainment system (appletv, chromecast, amazon fire stick, dish). ... "
" ... I love the PIP feature and It's amazing how much an HDMI switch will improve the quality of the picture on the screen. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
95switch, ports, input, hdmi cables, zettaguard
+63%
-37%
" ... I have my XBox, Playstation and Raspberry Pi connected to it and the switch selects the correct HDMI input on my TV when I power on one of the devices. ... Great investment for anyone who hates changing HDMI input every time they turn on a device. ... "
" ... I have a mac book, mac mini, nintendo retro, and fire stick all hooked up to one monitor. ... "
" ... I unplugged the hdmi from my roku, plugged it straight to the TV and it looked crisp and clean. ... "
" ... able to connect everything we had to our previous TV that had more HDMI inputs. ... "
" ... Like many people I have multiple devices that I need to connect via hdmi to my tv. ... I have my fire tv stick, spectrum cable box, x-box and dell computer all connected on this and they work great. ... "
" ... Purchased this HDMI switch & works beautifully to give me capability for inputting both cable box and Roku streaming device. ... "
" ... Was really easy to install an setup u just need an extra hdmi cord to hook up but i love being able to switch screens an being able to see multiple screens on my tv at once instead of having to switch hdmi all the time really an amazing product ... "
" ... I have my PC, Xbox, and Playstation all connected to one monitor with this product. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
58input, apple tv, xbox, switch, switches
+64%
-36%
" ... You can hook up multiple devices with this. ... "
" ... You can see what's connected and what the active device is by the LEDs on the front. ... "
" ... It did an amazing job, would switch seamlessly from PS4 to FireTV to Apple TV. ... "
" ... Bet really great not to have to get up and hit switches by hand between my various devices. ... "
" ... I have a few PC Desktops and mac-minis I use for building and testing things. ... "
" ... We have 4 devices plugged into it, all work great! ... "
" ... Connecting the DirectV box directly makes everything work fine. ... "
" ... Really easy way to control your devices. ... "
Remote
57control, use the remote, switch, input, hdmi
+51%
-49%
" ... The remote is easy to use, clear blue light to let you know what input is currently displaying. ... "
" ... I have my tv/ps4/remote computer access all plugged into one hdmi input, it’s amazing. ... "
" ... Unit works well, switches between HDMI ports by remote control without issue, does the job for what it is. ... "
" ... I have integrated it with my Logitech Harmony remote and the rest of my media system. ... I have had no issues with the picture and I keep the remote nearby in case I need some of the special functions of it. ... "
" ... Remote looks cheesy but it does exactly what I need it for as new Samsung built for Costco TV only had 2 HDMI inputs . ... "
" ... Remote worked great. ... "
" ... Bought the switch and loved that it came with a remote. ... "
" ... 2 monitors on my desk & I can swap devices via the remote control. ... "
Marketplace
45ordered, return window, refund, works as advertised, picture
+47%
-53%
" ... I’m thinking I just received a lemon. ... "
" ... Ordered a replacement, same issue. ... "
" ... Got it replaced -- the second one had the problem less, but it still happened. ... Disappointed I can't get a refund. ... "
" ... Never worked sent it back ... "
" ... After multiple tries, with no success, I am returning for a refund. ... "
" ... Returned for a refund. ... "
" ... And of course now I can't return it or exchange it. ... "
" ... I would send it back if i had kept the box. ... "
Usage
44button, setup, easy, switch, easy to use
+77%
-23%
" ... The device was easy to set up, meaning it did not make my brain hurt trying to figure it out. ... "
" ... i use 4 different gaming systems on it and i couldn't be happier ... "
" ... Easy to install and great product! ... "
" ... So, with the touch of the remote button, I can switch between them as necessary (While I study.) ... This really completes my setup! ... "
" ... Was really easy to install an setup u just need an extra hdmi cord to hook up but i love being able to switch screens an being able to see multiple screens on my tv at once instead of having to switch hdmi all the time really an amazing product ... "
" ... No fuss setup. ... "
" ... easy to install - connected quick ... "
" ... I am very pleased with how easy it was to setup. ... "
Reliability
44stopped working, months, switch, died, working
+27%
-73%
" ... It didnt work properly . ... "
" ... Then on 04/26/20 the unit failed completely after one of those "less than 1 second" power outages (not a power surge, but a blip of an outage). ... "
" ... Didn’t last 6 months. ... "
" ... Never worked sent it back ... "
" ... It worked fine for 9 months and then it just died. ... "
" ... One of the ports stopped working within a few weeks if purchase ... "
" ... This worked fine until the DAY AFTER the return window closed! ... "
" ... A week later unit works less than half the time . ... not very reliable. ... "
Picture
29picture in picture, tv, pip, hdmi, feature
+72%
-28%
" ... Product picture is great. ... "
" ... Good picture quality when it works! ... "
" ... No loss of picture quality, no lag. ... "
" ... The picture quality was great - overall I was extremely pleased. ... "
" ... Haven't really found a use for the "picture in picture" function because the sound gets messed up. ... "
" ... It does what is says and Picture in Picture is a feature you don’t want to miss!!! ... "
" ... The main reason I bought this switcher was because of its claimed picture in picture capability, a feature my old unit didn’t have. ... "
" ... It does switch to different hdmi sources and does do picture in picture. ... "
Resolution
26hdmi, 1080p, xbox one, switch, ps4 pro
+69%
-31%
" ... Even though I have a 1080p plasma screen, I got this 4K router because, why not! ... "
" ... wasn't aware of the requirement of 4k 60 hz for the xbox one x or ps4 pro, so using this item downgrades it to 1080p ... would definately recommend this to anyone who needs an hdmi switch, it just wont work for anything that requires 4k 60 hz ... "
" ... I love the PIP feature and It's amazing how much an HDMI switch will improve the quality of the picture on the screen. ... "
" ... Like a lot of people, I own a budget 4K smart television. ... On the plus side, it does 4K just fine as advertised ... you see no signal loss when you view 4K content, as along as you don't go crazy and try 4K at 120Hz or something like that. ... "
" ... Woked fine with 4K video from my laptop and UHD security DVR. ... "
" ... Fire TV, BlueRay, & computer work perfectly. ... "
" ... Recently upgraded to a 4K tv. ... I plugged this into the HDMI ARC and I have zero issues playing in 4K. ... This item doesn’t have the Picture in Picture like the older, non-4K version of this product with 4 ports, but I’m not really missing it since I didn’t use it much. ... "
" ... Xbox One (1080p TV) and Amazon Fire Stick are connected without any issues. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
26works as advertised, picture, ordered, amazon, works
+77%
-23%
" ... I think they took the “picture” in “picture in picture” too literally because that’s all it shows you, a picture. ... "
" ... The product arrived in good order and I eventually got it to work to my satisfaction. ... "
" ... I liked this item except for the picture and picture. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... There was no deterioration in the quality of the picture either. ... "
" ... This worked exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Thank you for this product ... "
" ... Ordered a replacement from another company since I need something immediately . ... "
Usage / Ease
25easy, easy to use, easy to set, setup, install and use
+100%
" ... Rather easy to set up. ... "
" ... Really easy way to control your devices. ... "
" ... The Zettaguard is easy to install and works like it should. ... "
" ... The device was easy to set up, meaning it did not make my brain hurt trying to figure it out. ... "
" ... Was damn easy to install and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use with multiple items. ... "
" ... Really great and simple unit to install and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Body
22screen, compact, works, ripped, pain
+59%
-41%
" ... It all looks very nice. ... "
" ... Reasons I chose this model: Reasonable price, more slots than others, all the slots are on the back (many other models with 4 slots have one on the front). ... "
" ... Everything looks like it should be working . ... "
" ... Looks good in entertainment center. ... "
" ... Other than that aesthetically and functionally this product is fantastic. ... "
" ... It seems to be a quality product (good casing((doesn’t feel cheap))does what its supposed to do). ... "
" ... It looks nice and is very compact. ... "
" ... Switch is compact. ... "
Usage / Setup
20setup, easy, install and use, works, switch
+95%
-5%
" ... I am very pleased with how easy it was to setup. ... "
" ... I work from home since before COVID & use a dual monitor setup. ... "
" ... No fuss setup. ... "
" ... This really completes my setup! ... "
" ... The Zettaguard is easy to install and works like it should. ... "
" ... Easy to install and great product! ... "
" ... Really great and simple unit to install and use. ... "
" ... The switch board it’s self is compact and easy to install and use. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
17refund, returning, returned, return, worked
-100%
" ... Returned for a refund. ... "
" ... Got it replaced -- the second one had the problem less, but it still happened. ... Disappointed I can't get a refund. ... "
" ... I will be returning it. ... "
" ... I unfortunately missed my return window or else I would’ve returned it ... "
" ... I ordered a replacement to be sure. ... "
" ... I have to return it. ... "
" ... And of course now I can't return it or exchange it. ... "
" ... Ordered a replacement, same issue. ... "
Price
16price, waste, waste of money, value, worth the money
+56%
-44%
" ... At first I was skeptical about this product, especially for the price. ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Otherwise, good value for the money. ... "
" ... The product is fantastic for the money. ... "
" ... For the money I don't know of a better one out there. ... "
" ... Does its jobs with no fuss, low price, good buy so far. ... "
" ... Worth the money and has absolutely no issues. ... "
" ... It gets the job done for a decent price. ... "
" ... I do realize although technically feasible that feature could be cost prohibitive. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
15works as advertised, picture, works, pip, pictures
+87%
-13%
" ... This works perfectly as described. ... "
" ... It does what is says and Picture in Picture is a feature you don’t want to miss!!! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This worked exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... I think they took the “picture” in “picture in picture” too literally because that’s all it shows you, a picture. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... I liked this item except for the picture and picture. ... "
Display
14black, pip, display, input, video
+36%
-64%
" ... My only (minor) complaint was that the front panel lights were a bit brighter than I would care for. ... "
" ... What actually appears is so small you can hardly tell what it is on the screen. ... "
" ... While playing on either console I am met with repeated black screen flashes that last for several seconds. ... "
" ... You cannot change the partition size amd the secondary screen pauses every other second so you're stuck with stop-go-stop-go gameplay. ... "
" ... Sometimes I will get a picture for a brief amount of time until it cuts it off the goes to either a completely black screen or a screen indicating that no input is detected. ... "
" ... PS4 Pro gives only a black screen, nothing else at all. ... "
" ... I experience screen flicker, disconnection and hesitation. ... "
" ... Xbox constantly disconnects and screen goes black, sometimes for minutes at a time and makes online gaming beyond frustrating. ... "
Software
13roku, apple tv, hdcp 2 2, 2 2 compatible, xbox one
+38%
-62%
" ... When I turn on the XBOX it doesn't switch over automatically. ... "
" ... This product is NOT HDCP v2.2 compatible despite the fact that it states that it is. ... "
" ... I have to restart my TV and Xbox about 4 times for it to Re-recognize anything. ... "
" ... Frequently, it leaves the Roku port and shows a dark screen, then it jumps back. ... "
" ... Update 6/19/20 ... "
" ... Roku identified right away that the unit was not compatible with 2.2, yet there it is in print. ... "
" ... Chromcast ultra worked but when trying streaming amazon prime content the voice kept cutting, it was not usable at all. ... "
Features
13pip mode, pip feature, pip, mode, feature
+69%
-31%
" ... Switches to first unit turned on automatically. ... "
" ... The powered switch replaces the Samsung's built in switching features and does exactly what we need. ... "
" ... I liked the PIP feature. ... "
" ... It auto switches from input to input and is extremely fast while switching in manual mode. ... "
" ... The one feature I would have liked would be the ability to manually position the PIP. ... "
" ... The PIP feature is cool, but it's such a tiny preview it's hard to get more than just a gist of what's happening ... "
" ... Using the PIP mode is great ... "
" ... The feature that automatically switches inputs is great. ... "
Cable
11cables, cable box, switching, switch, cable
+27%
-73%
" ... Only issue is the A/C power adapter could use a little more length. ... "
" ... Disconnected it to redo my cabling due to a new desk and when I connected everything back up it doesn't detect source or input. ... "
" ... Changed wires and reset the unit and it did the same thing. ... "
" ... It will not longer power on and I have tried everything from switching outlets to changing the power cord. ... "
" ... Unplugged, restarted them both, changed cables, everything, to no avail. ... "
" ... This is not the product for you if you have gaming consoles or cable boxes. ... "
" ... I tried new cords at different lengths but it did not solve the problem. ... "
Body / Design
10look, design, product, print, nice
+70%
-30%
" ... Looks good in entertainment center. ... "
" ... It all looks very nice. ... "
" ... Everything looks like it should be working . ... "
" ... It looks decent i guess thats a plus. ... "
" ... Looking deep into the fine print, it claims 1.4 support. ... "
" ... It's small and sleek design iiiiis easily to place out of view from other components. ... "
" ... Other than that aesthetically and functionally this product is fantastic. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
9picture, audio, signal, pip, picture in picture
+22%
-78%
" ... Now it crackles/pops and the sound goes in and out. ... "
" ... It would make high pitch noises on and off whenever there was a signal going through it. ... "
" ... The device is very noisy. ... "
" ... Simply put no sound came out of this device. ... "
" ... Perhaps good QA would be to connect 4 devices in the inputs and then 1 on the out, turn em all on and check sound and video on everything before boxing? ... "
" ... Sound cuts off and won't come back unless you disconnect everything . ... "
" ... The PIP mode is pretty small and there's no way that I know of to adjust it, plus there's no sound for it which is is shame cause I returned another one for this one. ... "
Sound
9picture, audio, want, signal, room
+22%
-78%
" ... Now it crackles/pops and the sound goes in and out. ... "
" ... It would make high pitch noises on and off whenever there was a signal going through it. ... "
" ... The device is very noisy. ... "
" ... Simply put no sound came out of this device. ... "
" ... Perhaps good QA would be to connect 4 devices in the inputs and then 1 on the out, turn em all on and check sound and video on everything before boxing? ... "
" ... Sound cuts off and won't come back unless you disconnect everything . ... "
" ... The PIP mode is pretty small and there's no way that I know of to adjust it, plus there's no sound for it which is is shame cause I returned another one for this one. ... "
Usage / Controls
8buttons, switch, remote, pip, input
+38%
-63%
" ... The unit changes inputs whenever one of my DVRs turns on OR OFF. ... "
" ... It looks so dang cheap and the buttons. ... "
" ... As another reviewer pointed out, the tiny remote works poorly and tends to require a really firm press, or multiple presses, on each button. ... "
" ... The PIP mode is pretty small and there's no way that I know of to adjust it, plus there's no sound for it which is is shame cause I returned another one for this one. ... "
" ... The remote doesn't always work when buttons are pushed. ... "
Performance
8works, seconds, every, transition, smooth
+63%
-38%
" ... Works perfectly with a smooth transition between devices. ... "
" ... It does it's job. ... "
" ... Did the job. ... "
" ... It gets the job done for a decent price. ... "
" ... Works great on already crowded computer desk. ... "
Video
6screen, pip, movies, game, pretty
+50%
-50%
" ... Product causes audio and video skipping ... "
" ... Had to return it because would not work while changing video sources ... "
Usage / Gaming
6systems, game, video, ps3, playing
+67%
-33%
" ... i use 4 different gaming systems on it and i couldn't be happier ... "
" ... With a touch of a button I can choose which device is being played on my stream and gaming pc. ... "
" ... Two different game consoles being used. ... "
" ... Ideal for large gaming setups! ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
6arrived, worked, time, send it back, received
+50%
-50%
" ... Ordered in January, unfortunately just now opened it. ... "
" ... I would send it back if i had kept the box. ... "
" ... It took 2 deliveries to get everything that was supposed to be in the box. ... "
Body / Comfort
6ripped, pain, set, feel, easy to set
+33%
-67%
" ... It feels light and cheap. ... "
" ... This is a pain! ... "
" ... I feel ripped off. ... "
Body / Build Quality
6feel, cheap, seems, seconds, ripped
+17%
-83%
" ... It’s cheaply made (from China) and extremely light. ... "
" ... We have seen these dots like static dots all over the screen last night on just one if the ports we were using. ... "
" ... Then there’s the cheap, plastic build quality. ... "
" ... What actually appears is so small you can hardly tell what it is on the screen. ... "
" ... I feel ripped off. ... "
Network
5device, tv, sometimes, seconds, switch
-100%
" ... It would make high pitch noises on and off whenever there was a signal going through it. ... "
" ... That’s simply false -- unless by seamlessly they mean you lose the signal and wait at least a couple of seconds (sometimes less, sometimes more) when switching from one device to another. ... "
" ... The worst part is that the unit isn't putting out a strong enough signal to my tv, so that my tv keeps shutting off after 10 minutes because it thinks there's no signal coming in. ... "
" ... Not to mention it’s got a terrible habit of just losing signal altogether. ... "
" ... the other two would show on the switcher as on and streaming while the TV itself would show no signal. ... "
Power
4time, power, energy
-100%
" ... Will not power up. ... "
" ... Waste of time and energy . ... "
" ... Such a waste of time and energy. ... "
" ... Then on 04/26/20 the unit failed completely after one of those "less than 1 second" power outages (not a power surge, but a blip of an outage). ... "
Battery
4work, still, charging, switching, shipped
-100%
" ... We already tried replacing the battery but still won't work. ... "
" ... Opening the battery case was an impossibility. ... "
" ... It stopped switching over so I replaced the battery in the remote and after a fresh battery it still didn’t work . ... "
" ... Sad when they ship a product with a defective battery. ... 2 star rating because of dead battery is shipped with. ... "
Usage / Capacity
3want, really, one, another
+33%
-67%
" ... Used in our movie room once a month or so. ... "
" ... I had bought two, one for another room and they've both died. ... "
Lagging
3every
-100%
" ... usually requiring a reset. ... "
" ... It freezes on a single frame and updates every few seconds. ... "
" ... Every few seconds it would flicker. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3thinking, ordered, stopped working, received, lemon
-100%
" ... Ordered in January, unfortunately just now opened it. ... "
" ... I’m thinking I just received a lemon. ... "
" ... The first unit I ordered stopped working within the first couple days of taking it out of the box. ... I exchanged it for another thinking it was a faulty unit. ... It is possible I got two defective units, but either way I cannot recommend this product. ... "
Body / Size
3nice, looks
+100%
" ... It looks nice and is very compact. ... "
" ... Switch is compact. ... "
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