I'm in the process of setting up a new office and I have two wall-mounted TVs next to each other, with HDMI cables running from the floor to a meeting table below. The table has two HDMI outputs: one for the six people closest to the TVs and another for six further away, though we can add more if necessary. Each of our laptops only has one HDMI output.
I'm exploring a few different use cases for how we might want to use the TVs:
1. Two people each sharing their screens, where each screen goes to a different TV.
2. One person sharing their screen to both TVs as if they were connected to two additional displays from the HDMI port near the TVs.
3. One person sharing their screen to both TVs as if connected to two additional displays from the HDMI port further away from the TVs.
I'm a bit lost on how to set up the system under the table and what equipment would work best for these scenarios. Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
If you're looking for simplicity, Clickshare might be the way to go! It's easy to use and works like a charm. Just be aware that it might have some limitations if you're not in a sales or leadership role, but overall it's a great tool for meeting setups.
Consider getting a matrix switcher, like from Orei, which can allow you to connect any input to any output. This way, you could easily manage which laptop feeds which TV. It's flexible and makes it easy to handle multiple setups. They can also be controlled by touchscreens if you set it up correctly. For simpler needs, a 1-to-4 HDMI splitter could work too for folks wanting to show their screen on both TVs.
You can use HDMI splitters connected behind each TV. So, for example, the HDMI from the table goes into a splitter that then connects to both TVs. This means you can easily switch the source input for the TVs without having to mess with cables all the time. Also, have you thought about going wireless? There are plug-and-play HDMI wireless kits. They're quite handy for avoiding the tangle of cables!
That's interesting! I've heard Clickshare can be a bit finicky. Any tips for making it work smoothly?