Home Theater Add-ons - Accessories - Connections - Other Gadgets

If you are confused by all the different connectors needed to set-up your home theater system, then check out this useful photo gallery and explanation of common home theater connectors.

S-Video, Phono, Component Video, and Multi-Channel Analog Audio Connections are being eliminated from home theater components.

The Atlona AT-HDAiR3 provides an easy way to connect a Desktop PC or Laptop to an HDTV, monitor, or video projector. Plugging in the wireless transmitter to a laptop/desktop USB port, the PC's video and audio output can be wirelessly transmitted to the provided receiver, which can be connected to a HDTV, Video Projector, or larger PC monitor via...

The Atlona AT-HDPIX USB to HDMI Converter allows the connection of a Desktop or Laptop PC or MAC to an HDTV, HD Monitor, or video projector. The software provided enables a USB port to output the PC's video monitor signal. By connecting a USB cable, as well as an audio cable to the AT-HDPIX box, and then connecting an HDMI cable from the box to an HDMI-equipped HDTV, HD-monitor, or Video project…

The Atlona AT-LINE-EX is an affordable video switcher/scaler that can be used to connect up to six video input sources (2 analog, 2 PC, 2 HDMI) and pass through or upscale those sources via HDMI to an HDTV. The AT-LINE-EX features 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p scaling, NTSC/PAL bi-directional conversion, and Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio pass...

The DVDO Edge is a feature-packed, affordable, standalone video scaler and processor. Anchor Bay VRS technology enables the DVDO Edge to display the best possible image on an HDTV from composite, S-video, Component, PC, or HDMI sources. Also, features such as 6 HDMI inputs (including one on the front panel), an array of NTSC, PAL, and HD output...

Check out my review of the GE 22730 Digital Converter Box for analog televisions.

Are you running out of HDMI inputs on your HDTV or home theater receiver? If so, check out my suggestions for HDMI switchers.

Who invented the TV remote contraol anyway? Find out the answer to this question and more from Mary Bellis, About.com Guide for Inventors and Inventing.

The IOGEAR Wireless USB Audio/Video Kit allows the wireless connection of a Desktop or Laptop PC to an HDTV, HD Monitor, video projector and home theater theater audio system. The software provided enables a USB port to output both the PC's video monitor and audio output signals. For a closer look at this device, check out my photo profile.

One interesting way to use an iPhone is as a remote control for home theater components and home automation systems. If you are an iPhone user, check out some interesting remote control and related apps that may just right for controlling your home theater components.

There are a lot universal remotes on the market, but most can only replace some of the functions of your remote control collection. However, this Philips RC9800i is a powerful remote that enables the user to take full control of just about any component. Find out how in my review.

XtremeMAC HDMI and Audio/Video Connection Solutions

Read my review of some excellent HDMI connection cables and other Audio/Video connection solutions from XtremeMAC.