HDMI output work around

[Jaypee22]

 I just bought this computer with the intent of using it for personal use but also connecting my work laptop to it- to use as a monitor. When I went to go do that today I noticed that I only have a HDMI output on this new HP. No HDMI input. I’m trying to see if there is a workaround or if I can use a docking station to be able to plug the HDMI cable into my work laptop and be able to use the HP as a second monitor by putting it into monitor mode. Everything that I have seen online is basically telling me that I can’t…. Is this true. Did anyone else have this issue? 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Unfortunately, there is no way you will be able to use your PC's display as a monitor.

The HDMI port is output only, not matter what device you connect to it.

[Jaypee22]

Dang! Thank you for your reply. Do you happen to know if there is an all in one pc (no tower) that would have this capability? 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Yes, they do exist.

They will have two HDMI ports, one in and one out.

I found one model on HP's sales page.

It's not cheap...

HP Pavilion 27-ca2025t AiO PC, 27", Intel® Core™ i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 1TB HDD