Home entertainment distribution solution that sends full 4K60Hz video across a local network, removing the need for point-to-point cabling. FOURKAY HDMI over IP Extender helps installers and AV enthusiasts expand displays while keeping source control at each screen. Is a networked HDMI approach the best fit for your venue or multiroom setup?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Video Quality: Full 4K60Hz over IP, HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 compliant
- • Best for: Installers, AV integrators and homeowners needing centralised multiroom video
- • Not ideal for: Users who require a wireless-only streaming solution
Streams full 4K60Hz video across a standard data network with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 support. Encoder/decoder pairs plug into existing routers and switches for scalable distribution without new point-to-point CAT6 runs.
Reliable 4K Playback – with 4K60Hz over IP encoding
An encoder converts the HDMI source into IP streams that travel over a LAN, while decoders reconstruct the signal at each display, maintaining HDMI 2.0 signalling and HDCP 2.2 compliance. Network routing handles packet transport, so standard switches and routers carry the video traffic.
Full 4K60Hz content reaches remote screens without separate HDMI cabling, keeping source compatibility and image fidelity for high-resolution video.
Scalable Multiroom Distribution – thanks to one TX to many RX architecture
A single transmitter (encoder) serves as the central source, and additional decoders (receivers) are added to the network for each display, with no limit on decoder count per the product description. Regular network infrastructure handles expansion, avoiding dedicated point-to-point runs.
Add as many receivers as required for meeting rooms, bars or multiroom homes, expanding the system simply by connecting more decoders to the network.
Remote Source Control from Each Screen – with IR pass through and RS232
IR pass through forwards infrared commands from a remote display back to the source, while RS232 pass through carries serial control signals across the network to the source equipment. Both control paths travel alongside the HDMI-over-IP stream.
Control a centrally located set-top box or media player from any remote display, so source switching and playback control are possible without physical access to the source.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for FOURKAY HDMI over IP Extender
- 120m range – Distribute HDMI across up to 120 metres of network distance
- HDMI Loop Out – Feed a local monitor while streaming to remote displays
- IR and RS232 pass through – Control source equipment directly from each remote display
- Works with standard networks – Use existing routers or unmanaged switches for expansion
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Device type: HDMI over IP extender (one TX to many RX)
- Supported resolution: 4K60Hz
- HDMI compliance: HDMI 2.0
- HDCP: HDCP 2.2
- Distribution range: 120 metres
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the system carry full 4K at 60Hz?
A: Yes, the extender distributes full 4K60Hz content over IP and is specified as HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant.
Q: How many displays can be connected?
A: As many decoders as needed can be added to the network, while only one encoder should be used per network.
Q: Can I control the source from remote screens?
A: Yes, IR pass through enables infrared control from remote displays and RS232 pass through supports serial control of the HDMI source.
🏆 Our Verdict
The FOURKAY HDMI over IP Extender suits installers and venues that need centralised, high-resolution video distribution with remote control. Networked 4K60Hz delivery combined with IR and RS232 pass through and HDMI loop out makes the setup especially useful for multiroom AV and digital signage. Upfront installation effort is balanced by easier expansion and reduced rewiring, delivering sensible long-term value for fixed installations.
