using all in one computer to connect sky tv box via hdmi

[Dno999]

Hi

I have a HP all in one computer monitor which has a hdmi port to the rear. i want to connect my sky box to this so i can use just one screen rather than 2 however i believe that this is only a hdmi out put.

can it be converted to receive or is there another solution?

Thanks

Dno999

[mdklassen]

Oops!  I misread your question.  The following suggestion is not suitable for your setup.

See: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dynex-3-port-hdmi-switch-black/2058023.p?skuId=2058023

for a "HDMI switch" for receiving up to 3 HMDI signals, and outputing 1 HDMI signal (to your monitor).  About $30 US.

[Dno999]

Thanks for trying.

I am led to believe that a hdmi to usb tv card may be a solution?

Please advise

[mdklassen]

> I am led to believe that a hdmi to usb tv card may be a solution?

Yes, you need a "tuner" device, connecting to a USB port on your computer, plus software on your computer.

I tried a few searches, but did not find a device with HDMI input, just coaxial:

  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hauppauge-wintv-dualhd-usb-video-recorder-black/4793702.p?skuId=4793702

Does your existing TV-reception box also have coaxial output?

Coax cable, like an HDMI cable, will carry both audio and video signals.

[Dno999]

Hi

No it does not have a coax output. it has HDMI only

[mdklassen]

>  No it does not have a coax output. it has HDMI only.

I looked at:   https://www.sky.com/help/articles/connecting-a-new-tv-to-your-sky-q-box

and it does say "only HDMI output".

Like I said, I only did a "quick" search, not an "exhaustive" search for a device with HDMI input and USB output (to your computer).

I hope this helps.