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Black HDMI male plug splitting into three colour-coded RCA connectors red white yellow

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK HDMI to RCA Composite Cable

SKU CH-HB66-69NP3

Converts HDMI digital signals to analog 3RCA composite video and stereo audio for connecting modern devices to legacy displays

  • Connect modern HDMI devices to legacy RCA displays
  • Digital HDMI to analog CVBS signal conversion
  • Works with Fire TV, Roku, consoles and PCs
  • Plug-and-play with no drivers or power needed
  • Compact lightweight adapter for easy portability

Digital-to-Analog Bridge

This SMUGDESK adapter converts a digital HDMI signal into an analog 3RCA composite AV output. It lets you connect modern sources such as streaming sticks, game consoles or computers to legacy televisions, monitors or projectors that only accept red, white and yellow composite inputs. The cable functions as a one-way converter from HDMI to RCA; it cannot pass a signal in the reverse direction. Buyers who need to send analog composite video into an HDMI display will require a different type of converter.

Composite Standard Constraints

The RCA composite interface limits output to standard-definition CVBS video, typically 480i or 576i resolution, regardless of the source signal quality. Stereo audio is carried on the red and white connectors while the yellow connector carries the video signal. The adapter draws operating power from the HDMI source port and needs no external power supply or driver installation. Devices that cannot supply sufficient current through their HDMI port may not operate correctly with this cable.

Plug-and-Play Build

A moulded HDMI male plug and three colour-coded RCA phono connectors form a compact, lightweight assembly that is easy to store or transport. The plug-and-play design means you simply connect both ends and the conversion begins immediately without configuration. The fixed cable length and integrated connectors leave no room for alternative cable routing or connector swaps. Users who need longer reach or detachable cables will find this integrated design restrictive.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does this adapter come in different lengths or connector styles, or is there only the single HDMI-to-3RCA version?

The product is supplied as one fixed HDMI male to 3RCA composite cable with red, white and yellow connectors; no alternative lengths or connector variants are listed.

What video quality can I expect when the digital HDMI signal is converted to analog composite on my old TV?

The adapter down-converts the digital HDMI feed to standard-definition CVBS composite video, so the output is limited to 480i or 576i resolution regardless of the source resolution.

Does the HDMI plug require HDCP handshake or external power to work with a Fire TV stick or game console?

No, the cable is passive and driver-free; it simply converts the HDMI signal to analog composite without HDCP negotiation or an external power adapter.

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