Disconnect switch for HDMI

[kgodhardt]

Does there exist a disconnect switch for any HDMI interface?

I use an HDMI converter from my laptop to my TV (S-Video/RCA) in order to stream content from my laptop to the TV; however, when I switch back to TV cable as source of viewing, the HDMI interface is still powered "on" - as the blue light on shines though out the night.

Any ideas? An no, I do not want to power off the laptop. ;-)

 

[USAFRet]

I have one of those same interfaces. Plug it into a power strip with an on/off switch.

 

[kgodhardt]

Reply:
* Put some black tape over the light.
> Not aesthetically pleasing.

* Put a cheap power strip on the plug to the HDMI to S-video converter, and switch it off at night.
> Does not turn off the HDMI device since the laptop still powers it.

* In the display properties, disable the HDMI out display. You *might* be able to make a shortcut to do this, but I don't know for sure; let me know if you are interested in this option and maybe I can look.
>I am definitely interested in this option & would appreciate your looking...

* If the light goes off when you have no HDMI, signal, then you could add an HDMI switch between the laptop and the converter; then switch the input when you want to disable the signal.
> I tried this & the signal STILL went through to the device!

Your idea about a shortcut disabling the HDMI out is a wonderful idea. I am definitely interested in this option & would appreciate your looking...

 

[kgodhardt]

I have one of those same interfaces. Plug it into a power strip with an on/off switch.

> The HDMI is still powered by the laptop... I have a power off switch which only works when the laptop if off & I do not want to unplug or turn off the laptop.

 

[kgodhardt]

See if these programs might work for disabling the monitor:
http://www.dekisoft.com/mou.php
http://www.thefreewindows.com/3294/put-your-monitor-to-power-save-mode-with-sleeper/

Thank you. I will not attempt this tonight but probably tomorrow. I will reply & let you know the results.