StarTech.com HDMI Signal Booster - HDMI Repeater Extender - 4K 60Hz

Upgrade your AV setup with the StarTech HDMI Signal Booster, a compact and dependable HDMI repeater designed to maintain pristine video quality over longer cable runs. This inline booster regenerates and re-timelines HDMI signals, helping you deliver flawless 4K 60Hz video, rich color, and immersive HDR content from source to display. Whether you’re building a home theater, outfitting a conference room, or connecting digital signage, this HDMI signal booster ensures your signals arrive at the screen with the same clarity and speed as when they left the source.

Engineered for reliability and ease of use, the StarTech HDMI Signal Booster works with a wide range of HDMI-enabled devices, including Blu-ray players, game consoles, streaming boxes, PCs, and professional media players. It’s optimized for modern HDMI ecosystems with robust support for high-bandwidth formats, HDCP protection, and advanced video features. The result is a compact extender that preserves detail, reduces dropouts, and ensures smooth playback across longer cable distances — all without complicated setup.

From entertaining weekend movie nights to high-stakes presentations, this HDMI booster helps you squeeze maximum performance from your existing HDMI cables. Its plug-and-play design means you can deploy it quickly on a desktop, in a cabinet, or behind a rack with minimal clutter. The booster’s design prioritizes signal integrity, so you can enjoy sharp 4K visuals, accurate color reproduction, and consistent frame rates, even when your source and display are separated by longer-than-usual distances.

Because it is built to handle today’s demanding video pipelines, the StarTech HDMI Signal Booster is ideal for enthusiasts who demand premium image quality and professionals who need dependable performance in multi-purpose AV environments. It complements a wide range of display technologies, including 4K-compatible televisions, computer monitors, digital signage displays, and professional reference displays. If you’re upgrading your home cinema, outfitting a classroom, or preparing a corporate demo, this booster helps you achieve stable, high-fidelity HDMI playback with minimal effort.

• 4K 60Hz support with high bandwidth: Delivers ultra-clear, cinematic quality by preserving 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, ideal for gaming, streaming, and pro-grade video playback.
• Signal regeneration and refresh: Re-clocks and regenerates the HDMI signal to maintain integrity over longer cable runs, reducing artifacting and dropouts.
• HDMI 2.0 compatibility with HDCP 2.2: Fully compatible with modern content-protection standards and wide color gamut technologies for HDR content.
• Plug-and-play, no software required: Simple inline setup that works with most HDMI sources and displays without drivers or configuration.
• Compact, inline form factor: Small footprint that fits neatly on shelves, behind AV racks, or inside cabinets, with straightforward integration into existing setups.

Technical Details of StarTech HDMI Signal Booster

• Video bandwidth: Up to 18 Gbps, supporting HDMI 2.0 configurations for 4K@60Hz with 4:4:4 color.
• Max resolution: Capable of delivering 4Kx2K at 60Hz on compatible displays when used with appropriate source equipment and cables.
• HDMI compliance: Compatible with HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 content protection to handle today’s streaming services and UHD Blu-ray content.
• Connectors: 1x HDMI input, 1x HDMI output for seamless signal passing through the booster.
• Power: External power may be required to maximize performance on longer runs or high-bandwidth content (5V DC typical, power adapter not always included depending on packaging).
• Compatibility: Works with a wide range of HDMI-enabled devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, set-top boxes, media players, and displays that support 4K60/HDR.
• Form factor: Compact inline booster designed for easy placement near source or display without excessive cabling.
• Color support: Supports deep color formats and HDR content for accurate, vivid imagery.

How to install StarTech HDMI Signal Booster

• Step 1: Power off all devices (source, booster, and display) before making connections.
• Step 2: Connect your HDMI source to the booster’s HDMI input using a high-quality HDMI cable.
• Step 3: Connect the booster’s HDMI output to your display with another HDMI cable. Ensure the display is set to the correct input.
• Step 4: Connect the external power supply to the booster if your configuration requires additional power for longer cable runs or higher bandwidth content.
• Step 5: Power on your devices and verify that the display shows a clean, sharp signal at 4K60 with HDR (if supported by your content). If needed, adjust EDID settings or use a shorter cable run for optimal performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Will this booster extend HDMI signals over long cable runs? Yes. It regenerates and re-timelines the signal to maintain quality over longer distances than a standard HDMI cable alone, making 4K60 playback more reliable on extended setups.
• Do I need to power the booster? In many setups, passive use may suffice for short runs. For longer cables or demanding formats (4K60, HDR), using the external power supply is recommended to maximize performance and signal integrity.
• Is the booster compatible with HDCP 2.2 content? Yes. It is designed to be HDCP 2.2 compliant, ensuring compatibility with modern streaming services and protected 4K content.
• Will I notice any lag or latency introduced by the booster? No. The booster is designed to preserve signal timing, so there should be no perceptible delay beyond the source and display latency.
• Which devices work with this extender? It works with a wide range of HDMI-equipped devices, including Blu-ray players, game consoles, streaming boxes, PCs, and 4K-capable displays.