HDMI – simply explained

Find out what HDMI is and how it works in this practical tip – ideal for devices such as televisions, computers and consoles.

HDMI: What is it actually?

The abbreviation HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. It is a standard for the simultaneous transmission of image and sound via a single cable.

• Using HDMI, you can mainly connect DVD players, BluRay players, hard disk recorders, laptops and computers to the TV or a monitor. Both connections of the HDMI cable are the same.

• The HDMI transmission standard has been developed in cooperation with various companies such as Philips, Sony and Toshiba since 2002. HDMI is now in its 13th version.

• The different version numbers range from 1.0 to 2.1. For some years now, however, the cables have no longer been sold with the version numbers, as buyers were increasingly confused.

• A higher version number does not necessarily mean that the cable supports more functions. For this reason, HDMI cables are sold under new designations: