Building my New Multiroom HDMI Distribution Setup - OREI UHD88-EXB400R HDBaseT Matrix!

Cameron Gray November 29, 2024
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This channel will contain a selection of videos on topics that interest me which are mainly computing (new and old), electronics and radio related. Between 2011 and 2012 I used to make technology reviews on: http://www.youtube.com/ReviewThisOrg

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In today's video we'll be installing the core of my new whole-house HDMI distribution system based around an OREI UHD88-EXB400R 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix. We'll take an in-depth look at the hardware, get everything installed, takea. look at it all working and talk about how I'm controlling the entire setup using Home Assistant. Buy the OREI UHD88-EXB400R HDBaseT Matrix on Amazon (Affiliate): https://geni.us/0vBnhY Other Products Used (Affiliate): - Cable Matters USB-C Ethernet Adapter with Power Passthrough: https://geni.us/vwMnR https://www.camerongray.me/ https://twitter.com/camerongray1515 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - What is an HDBaseT Matrix? 07:55 - What comes in the box? 12:35 - Hardware Tour 24:29 - My Plan 26:51 - Interface Demo 28:56 - Web Interface Demo 37:30 - HDMI CEC Control 39:55 - Telnet/Serial API 43:03 - Power Consumption 45:44 - Hardware Installed 49:04 - Completed Setup Demo 55:37 - Home Assistant Setup 56:41 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:* Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.

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