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If you need to send a screen's picture across a room or a building, a plain HDMI cable quickly runs out of reach. An HDMI over IP kit sends the signal over the same Ethernet cable your network already uses, so one source can feed several screens.
Our top pick is the SIIG kit. It covers 492 ft at 1080p60, offers IR control, and its receiver count grows with your network. If you need 4K60, the OREI 330 ft model is the only 4K60 kit here. Here is what's available right now, including kits for longer runs, large multi-screen setups, local monitoring and viewing on a computer.
1 SIIG HDMI Over IP Extender Kit, 1080p60, 492 ft | 2 OREI 4K60 HDMI Over IP Extender, 330 ft, Loop Out | 3 PWAY HDMI Extender 500 ft, Over Cat5e/6, Loop Out | 4 gofanco HDMI Over IP Extender 1080p60, EXHDIP-150 | 5 J-Tech Digital HDMI Extender, 400 ft, JTECH-EX-120MV2 | 6 Monoprice Blackbird PRO H.265 HDMI Over IP Kit, 150 m | |
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| Best for | Best overall | Best for 4K60 | Longest run | Biggest multi-screen setup | Best for local monitoring | Best for viewing on a computer |
| Reach | 492 ft (150 m) over Cat5e/6 | 330 ft (120 m) over shielded Cat6 | 500 ft over Cat5e/6 | 492 ft (150 m) over Cat5e/6 | 400 ft (120 m) over Cat6 | 492 ft (150 m) over Cat5e |
| Resolution | 1080p60 | 4K60 4:4:4 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 | 1080p | Full HD 1080p, up to 1900x1200@60Hz |
| Extras | IR control, 3.5mm PCM 2CH audio extraction | Not listed | HDMI loop-out on the transmitter | Not listed | HDMI loop-out, 38kHz IR | Not listed |
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SIIG HDMI Over IP Extender Kit, 1080p60, 492 ftBest overallMost recommended by reviewers
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OREI 4K60 HDMI Over IP Extender, 330 ft, Loop OutBest for 4K60
PWAY HDMI Extender 500 ft, Over Cat5e/6, Loop OutLongest run
gofanco HDMI Over IP Extender 1080p60, EXHDIP-150Biggest multi-screen setup
J-Tech Digital HDMI Extender, 400 ft, JTECH-EX-120MV2Best for local monitoring
Monoprice Blackbird PRO H.265 HDMI Over IP Kit, 150 mBest for viewing on a computer
A 1080p60 kit that reaches 492 ft over standard network cable, with IR control and audio extraction.
Most recommended by reviewers
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One catchIt handles 1080p60 only, so it is not a 4K option, and the extra receiver is sold separately.
This is the kit we would start with for a single room or a small network of screens. It reaches 492 ft over standard Cat5e or Cat6 cable at 1080p60, which covers most homes, offices and classrooms without needing special cable. The unmanaged gigabit switch setup means you can add receivers later without rewiring.
The IR pass-through and audio extraction make it practical for a TV in another room. The transmitter's reset buttons are a small but useful touch when a signal needs a quick fix during setup.
The only 4K60 4:4:4 kit in this shortlist, with loop-out, RS-232 control and one-way IR.
Prices and availability on Amazon change often.
If your source is a 4K60 device, this is the kit in this list built for that job. It carries 4K at 4:4:4 color over a single Cat6 cable up to 330 ft, with 18 Gbps bandwidth. The loop-out lets you keep a local display connected while the signal runs to the far screen.
The catch is cabling: the listing asks for shielded Cat6, so check your existing wiring before you buy. It also does not support HDR, even though the title mentions it.
A 1080p60 kit listed for 500 ft, with a loop-out and one-to-many distribution over a gigabit switch.
Prices and availability on Amazon change often.
For very long cable runs, this kit has the longest listed reach here at 500 ft. It works with a standard gigabit switch, so you can send the same source to several displays across the network. The loop-out is useful when you want to check the picture at the source.
The setup is plug and play, with no software to install. Verify the 500 ft distance with the seller before you buy, since it is not confirmed elsewhere.
Built for many displays: one transmitter can feed up to 253 receivers.
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If you plan to run a set of displays, such as signage or a multi-room system, this kit's receiver count is the main reason to look at it. It reaches 492 ft at 1080p60 over Cat5e or Cat6 and uses an unmanaged gigabit switch, so you can add receivers as the network grows.
Its metal housing and ESD protection suit installs where the unit might be handled often. Plan to buy the receiver separately.
A 1080p kit with a loop-out, so you can watch the source while the signal goes to the far screen.
Prices and availability on Amazon change often.
This kit is a good fit for control rooms, surveillance and any setup where you need to see the source picture locally. The loop-out sends the signal to a local display at the same time as it runs to the receiver, and it reaches 400 ft over a single Cat6 cable.
The three distribution modes give you flexibility as the setup grows. Its one-year replacement warranty and listed support are useful if you install it in a place you can't easily reach.
Compresses full HD video with H.265 to use less network bandwidth, and can be watched in VLC on a computer.
Prices and availability on Amazon change often.
This kit uses H.265 compression, which cuts the network bandwidth needed for full HD video. That matters if your network is busy with other traffic. It reaches 492 ft over Cat5e and works on an existing gigabit network.
A useful extra is that you can watch the feed on a computer using the free VLC player, so you may not need a decoder box at each screen.
For a single room with a TV or monitor at 1080p, the top pick covers most homes and offices. If you run a bigger network of screens, the receiver count of the gofanco kit matters more than anything else.
One expert review says plain HDMI cable degrades beyond about 10 meters, and that HDMI over IP is the better choice beyond about 100 meters (330 ft). Because HDMI over IP runs on Ethernet, it also avoids recabling when you expand.
Skip the 4K models if your sources are 1080p, since the 1080p kits cost less and handle the same job. Avoid the compressed kits for PC gaming or anything live where delay matters, and check the latency figures in the listings first.
A plain HDMI cable is fine for short runs. One reader forum thread says HDMI signals have trouble past about 30 feet, and one manufacturer guide says a traditional cable becomes inefficient after about 50 feet. Past those lengths, a kit is the better option, and for very long or enterprise runs, a manufacturer guide suggests fiber rather than Cat6.
Yes, for 1080p video over ordinary Cat5e or Cat6 cable at distances where a plain HDMI cable fails. The kits here list runs of 330 to 500 ft at 1080p60. Expect a small delay, and check the latency figure on any compressed model before using it for live or gaming work.
It is a pair of units, a transmitter at the source and a receiver at the display, that sends the HDMI signal as network data over an Ethernet cable. Because it runs on your network switch, one transmitter can feed several screens. One expert review says it is the better choice for runs beyond about 330 ft.
The SIIG kit is our top pick for 1080p over 492 ft, with IR control and audio extraction. If you need 4K60 with 4:4:4 color, the OREI 330 ft model is the only 4K60 kit in this shortlist, but it does not support HDR despite its title.
Quality depends on the bandwidth the picture needs. 4K60 with 4:4:4 color needs about 18 Gbps, which the OREI 4K60 kit is built for, while the 1080p kits here top out at 1080p60. Over Ethernet, cable quality matters too, so the 4K models need shielded or premium solid-core Cat6 or Cat7.
Why trust BullseyeBuy
We compared 10 HDMI over IP kits on Amazon and kept only those in stock at the time of checking. We weighed reach at 1080p and 4K, compatibility with ordinary network switches, and extras such as IR control, loop-out and multi-screen support.
Our expert team tests products when it is needed and researches online and in interviews. Every guide is fact-checked and edited by a real person.
The BullseyeBuy editorial team · Updated Oct 17, 2026
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