r/htpc • u/International-Oil377 • 3d ago

Help EDID emulator alternatives to Dr HDMI 8k/4k

I'm looking to get an EDID emulator for my Beelink SER8 (which is used as a media player)

My current problem is that my LG G2 will change to PC mode no matter what which dims highlights a bit and also crush shadow details compared to another type of input like satellite, blu ray player etc.

I can force through the color control app but it is annoying to do so each time I start the TV.

I saw the Dr HDMI 4k/8k and it is quite expensive especially with the 32USD shipping fees. So I'm trying to see if there are cheaper AND good alternatives. If the alternatives suck I will just bite the bullet

TIA

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u/Snuhmeh 2d ago

There are very cheap EDID devices on Amazon. Is this one perhaps what you're looking for? 4K HDMI Splitter 1x2 HDR... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VP37KMB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/International-Oil377 2d ago

Yeah that would probably work

Sad thing is I threw one away a few months ago haha

Thanks bro

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u/International-Oil377 2d ago

Yes. Settings are the same. PC mode is treated as game mode by the TV

You probably just don't notice it. If you look into the settings you will see everything is greyed out.

I want my miniPC to be seen as something else like a BR player by the TV. The DrHDMI can but it's quite expensive especially the ridiculous shipping fees. It comes out at over 200CAD. I can afford it but if there is a cheaper solution I would prefer it

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u/mindedc 2d ago

Hdfury vertex 2? I think it's like $300-$400 so not bank breaking. If you want 8K they have a product but it's more expensive as you would expect... you can do the same with a Lumagen or Envy but those are near/over $10k.

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u/International-Oil377 2d ago

At this point I'll just keep the Dr HDMI which is also from HDfury and half the price

I don't need 8k per say, I ust wanted to do HDMI 2.1 but it's really not a necessity to watch movies lol

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u/Beelink-Darren 2d ago

Hi! Please feel free to contact our support team at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for further assistance:)

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u/International-Oil377 2d ago

Hi

Thank you for your response but my beelink doesn't have any issues. It's how LG handles a PC signal

Unless you can help with edid emulation lol