Seeing more than one source at once
A standard HDMI switch shows one source at a time and hides the rest. A multi-viewer switch works differently: it decodes several HDMI inputs and composites them onto a single output, so you can genuinely watch more than one feed at the same time.
The UGREEN 50745 4 X 1 HDMI QUAD MULTI-VIEWER SWITCH (Rs. 25,267) accepts four HDMI inputs and displays them on one output in several layouts: quad-view, where all four sources sit in a grid, dual-view, full-screen, and picture-in-picture. It is aimed at professionals, gamers, surveillance setups and home theater enthusiasts, comes in a metal housing with a remote control included, and outputs at up to 1080P Full HD.
When you only need to pick one source instead
If you do not actually need multiple sources visible simultaneously, a plain switch is simpler and cheaper. The UNITEK V1110A 4K HDMI SWITCH 5 IN 1 OUT 4K@30HZ (Rs. 13,000) shows one full-screen source at a time in 4K@30Hz, roughly half the price of the multi-viewer and with a higher maximum resolution per source, since it is not simultaneously decoding and compositing four separate video streams.
That trade-off is worth keeping in mind: the UGREEN 50745 costs roughly double a plain 5-input switch, and its maximum resolution is capped at 1080P rather than 4K, which is the cost of rendering multiple live video streams into one composite picture.
Understanding the four layout modes
The UGREEN 50745’s four modes each solve a different problem. Quad-view splits the screen into an even grid so all four sources are visible at reduced size simultaneously. Dual-view shows two sources at once, larger than in quad-view. Full-screen behaves like a normal switch, showing one selected source at full resolution. Picture-in-picture keeps one source full-screen with a second source shown in a small overlay window – useful for keeping an eye on a second feed, such as a doorbell camera, while mainly watching something else.
Typical use cases
- Monitoring several security camera feeds on one screen at once.
- Keeping an eye on multiple games consoles or PCs simultaneously.
- Comparing two or more video sources side by side.
- Meeting rooms that need to display more than one video feed without switching manually.
Because it is built in a metal housing and includes a remote control in the box, the UGREEN 50745 is aimed at setups where it will stay installed and switched between modes regularly, rather than being an occasional-use accessory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum resolution in multi-viewer mode?
The UGREEN 50745 supports up to 1080P Full HD, which is lower than dedicated single-source 4K switches, because it is rendering multiple video streams into one composite output at the same time.
Does it come with a remote?
Yes, the UGREEN 50745 includes a remote control for switching between quad-view, dual-view, full-screen and picture-in-picture layouts.
Is a multi-viewer switch the same as an HDMI splitter?
No. A splitter mirrors one source to multiple screens. The UGREEN 50745 does the opposite job: it combines up to four separate sources into a single screen at once.
How many sources can it combine on one screen?
Up to four HDMI inputs feeding a single HDMI output, in quad-view, dual-view, full-screen or picture-in-picture layouts.
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