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Key Features
- Automatic or Remote Video Switching
- Two HDMI 2.0 Inputs, One 2.0 HDMI Output
- Supports Input/Output up to UHD 4K60
- Manual Override via Remote Connection
This 2x1 2-Port 4K HDMI Switch from StarTech automatically switches between two HDMI 2.0 inputs based on which one is active or last connected to one HDMI 2.0 output, or the source can be switched via its front-panel select button or by using the included IR remote. The switch supports up to UHD 4K60 video with HDR support, and it can also support up to 7.1 embedded surround sound. It supports HDCP 2.2, so you can utilize different video sources such as Blu-ray players. There are status LEDs on the front that indicate active input sources.
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So which is it? Can the Startech 2x2 HDMI switch h
So which is it? Can the Startech 2x2 HDMI switch have the auto switch function disabled?
The StarTech 2x1 2-Port 4K HDMI Switch (BH # STVS221HD20 • MFR # VS221HD20) is designed to support manual switching alongside its automatic and priority switching modes.
While the device allows you to manually select your input using the "Select" button on the front panel or the included IR remote, it does not typically feature a setting to permanently disable the auto-switching functionality.
Manual Control: You can always override the current selection by pressing the "Select" button on the front of the unit or using the remote control.
Auto-Switching Behavior: The device is built to automatically detect and switch to an active HDMI source as soon as it is turned on or connected.
Some newer or different StarTech models (such as their 8K USB-powered switches) include specific button-press sequences to toggle auto-switching on or off, but this functionality is not standard for the VS221HD20 model.
Date published: 2026-06-22