One HDMI port can connect to one monitor only. Using an HDMI splitter you can connect two monitors but they will display the same image; so the purpose of two monitors is defeated. But what you can do is buy a USB docking station. USB docking station has an HDMI or Display port plus a VGA or DVI port.
How do I setup dual monitors with one HDMI port?
Use an adapter, such as an HDMI to DVI adapter. This works if you have two different ports for your laptop and your monitor. Use a switch splitter, such as a Display splitter to have two HDMI ports. This works if you have only one HDMI port on your laptop but you need two HDMI ports.Aug 12, 2021
Do I need 2 HDMI ports for 2 monitors?
Sometimes you have only one HDMI port on your computer (typically on a laptop), but need two ports so that you can connect 2 external monitors. ... You can use a 'switch splitter' or 'display splitter' to have two HDMI ports.Apr 28, 2020
What do I do if I only have one HDMI port?
You can use an HDMI splitter to connect and operate multiple devices through one HDMI port. An HDMI splitter simply has a cable with an HDMI plug on one side and on the other side (depending on the HDMI splitter type) you can have two, three and even four HDMI ports.Sep 3, 2016
What does a dual HDMI adapter do?
This USB to HDMI® Dual Monitor adapter lets you add two independent HDMI displays to your computer using a single USB 3.0 port. One of the HDMI ports can output resolutions up to 4K, while the other can output resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.
Why do monitors have dual HDMI?
Two HDMI's in… two common reasons: They support resolutions beyond the HDMI standard and allow multiple inputs to support a resolution/refresh rate beyond that of standard HDMI. They expect that you will be attaching multiple devices — say a computer and an gaming console.
What do I need for dual HDMI monitors?
You can use a 'switch splitter' or 'display splitter' to have two HDMI ports. You can also use a docking station, which will provide most of the additional ports that you may need.Apr 28, 2020
Why does my TV have 2 HDMI ports?
The advantage of the TV having multiple HDMI ports is that you can use your TV remote to switch between the inputs. If you have an external HDMI switch/hub then you have to control the device separately.