This HDMI audio splitter is not bi-directional and only supports signal from Male HDMI devices to female HDMI displays.
There must be an HDMI video input and the 3.5mm or SPDIF optical audio output cannot be used alone.
The adapter is only a video and audio splitter extractor. It could not decode or change the audio format.
When used with devices with lower power HDMI port such as Smart TV Box, Raspberry Pi, macBook Pro with Retina Display, extra power must be supplied. You can use the attached Micro USB cable to connect the extractor with a USB port on your devce or a DC 5 V power adapter.
UGREEN HDMI video audio splitter is intended to extract audio from an HDMI video source such as Notebook, Laptop, Chromebook, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, TV Stick, TV Box, Apple TV, Rasberry Pi. It not only allows you to enjoy larger viewing and more clear high definition photos on HDTV, projector, monitor etc, but also you can get high quality sound on AV receiver, soundbar, 5.1 surround system, speaker, headphones through the SPDIF Optical or 3.5mm aux port. It is the best solution for devices not supporting HDMI audio output or without Optical Toslink or 3.5mm jack
The HDMI to HDMI male to female adapter can stream video from PS4, Amazon Brand TV Stick, roku steam stick, Apple TV etc to external screen, monitor, projector, screen. Allowing you and your family to enjoy a larger view and more clear visual feast.40281-6
It is sure to transform your entertainment experience to a new level! It is compatible with HDMI 1.4 features - 3D video formats and all 4 K x 2 K formats and supports 1080P @ 60Hz full HD resolution. Also backwards compatible with 1080i, 1600 * 1200, 1360 * 768, 1280 * 1024, 1280 * 800, 1280 * 768, 1280 * 720, 1024 * 768, 800 * 600, 640 * 480