Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In today's video we'll be installing the core of my new whole-house HDMI distribution system based around an OREI UHD88-EXB400R 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix. We'll take an in-depth look at the hardware, get everything installed, takea. look at it all working and talk about how I'm controlling the entire setup using Home Assistant.
Buy the OREI UHD88-EXB400R HDBaseT Matrix on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/0vBnhY
Other Products Used (Affiliate):
- Cable Matters USB-C Ethernet Adapter with Power Passthrough: geni.us/vwMnR
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - What is an HDBaseT Matrix?
07:55 - What comes in the box?
12:35 - Hardware Tour
24:29 - My Plan
26:51 - Interface Demo
28:56 - Web Interface Demo
37:30 - HDMI CEC Control
39:55 - Telnet/Serial API
43:03 - Power Consumption
45:44 - Hardware Installed
49:04 - Completed Setup Demo
55:37 - Home Assistant Setup
56:41 - Conclusion
*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*
Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
In today's video we'll be installing the core of my new whole-house HDMI distribution system based around an OREI UHD88-EXB400R 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix. We'll take an in-depth look at the hardware, get everything installed, takea. look at it all working and talk about how I'm controlling the entire setup using Home Assistant.
Buy the OREI UHD88-EXB400R HDBaseT Matrix on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/0vBnhY
Other Products Used (Affiliate):
- Cable Matters USB-C Ethernet Adapter with Power Passthrough: geni.us/vwMnR
camerongray.me
twitter.com/camerongray1515
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - What is an HDBaseT Matrix?
07:55 - What comes in the box?
12:35 - Hardware Tour
24:29 - My Plan
26:51 - Interface Demo
28:56 - Web Interface Demo
37:30 - HDMI CEC Control
39:55 - Telnet/Serial API
43:03 - Power Consumption
45:44 - Hardware Installed
49:04 - Completed Setup Demo
55:37 - Home Assistant Setup
56:41 - Conclusion
*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*
Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
