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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/sixteenozlatte on 2023-09-26 14:22:37+00:00.
Hey everyone, currently setting up my chromecast, and will need an extension in some capacity. Wondering what the best practice is regarding power, data degradation, etc. I currently have my projector in one location (A), with a power source in another location (B). Location B is also the location of the surge projector, receiver, and will likely the be the location of any future media hardware (blu-ray player, etc.).
Option 1: HDMI extension from A to B (thus chromecast will be powered with stock cable/brick, to surge protector)
Option 2: Power extension cable from B to A (extension cable into surge protector, which then extends to projector location to power chromecast)
Option 3: USB C Extension from B to A (chromecast stock brick in surge protector, with elongated USB C cable to chromecast at projector location)
I'm thinking option 1 is suitable, espcecially if I ever want to replace the chromecast with something more robust in the future. From what I'm seeing online, I don't need to worry about HDMI degradation under like 20', and I'm well within that range (10'ish). Appreciate any help!