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HDMI & devices
Connect and troubleshoot external TV inputs, consoles and receivers.
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HDMI splitter shows picture on only one screen
Isolate a blank HDMI splitter output using one display and cable at a time, then check shared resolution and device compatibility.
General guideEnable game mode on a compatible TV
Enable a supported TV game mode, check the active HDMI input and understand low-latency and automatic switching limits.
General guideTV HDR looks washed out
Check HDR detection, source settings and the HDMI path when TV HDR looks washed out, gray or flatter than expected.
General guideFire TV is stuck on its loading screen
Compare a frozen Fire TV logo with a boot loop, then check the correct power, HDMI and recovery guidance for a stick or TV.
Fire TVTV turns on by itself
Trace unexpected TV wakeups to timers, remotes, HDMI-CEC or network control, using one controlled change at a time.
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