You probably have tons of HDMI switches in your home - and they can increase the functionality of compatible electronic devices.

How will you watch your cool devices if your monitor or TV does not support enough HDMI inputs? You do not want to constantly reach behind or on the side of a TV or monitor in order to disconnect one device so that you can connect to another.

This problem can be solved with an HDMI switch. What are the steps involved? "An HDMI switch feeds a single output with inputs from multiple sources," says Prouty.

What are the numbers telling us? Prouty explains, "The first number indicates how many devices can be connected to the switcher.

Here are some great HDMI switches that you won't have to constantly unplug devices to make room for new ones, based on advice from an expert and browsing some of the best-selling and most popular models on the market.

The JSAUZ HDMI 2-in-1 Bi-directional Switch allows you to switch between two sources, like a laptop or video game console, and one output source, such as a TV, computer monitor, or projector, by simply pressing a button. The plug-and-play device includes a 3.3-foot HDMI cable 

In addition to supporting 4K at 60 Hz, it can also display 3D movies. The bi-directional nature of this mode also allows you to split a signal and send it to two different monitors, but images cannot be displayed on both monitors at the same time.

Using the BENFEI 4K HDMI Switcher, you can connect and switch between two input sources (for example, a laptop and a video game console), or you can project input from one source onto two monitors, but not simultaneously.

Three devices can be connected to your TV or monitor simultaneously with this plug-and-play device. 4K/30Hz resolution images can be displayed. Cable boxes, media boxes, DVD players, and game consoles are compatible with the 3-in-1 switch.

This switcher lets you easily connect three devices to your TV. Connect your PC, streaming device, or gaming console to your television, monitor, or projector easily with the UGREEN HDMI 3-in-1 Switch, which supports 4K output at 30Hz. The remote control works from 15 feet away with this compact plug-and-play device. There is no HDMI cable included.

SGEYR HDMI 5-in-1 Switch lets you connect five devices to your TV, supporting 4K at 30Hz. A remote is included for switching between the connections. You will need to purchase HDMI cables if you want to use the USB cable.

HDMI Matrix 3 x 2 offers two modes of operation: matrix mode, which displays different images on two TVs or monitors simultaneously, or splitter mode, which displays the same image on both monitors.

You can view one primary screen and up to three subscreens simultaneously with the Zettaguard 5-in-1 HDMI Switch. The switch includes a remote that allows you to use the PIP (picture in picture) features. The monitor has four HDMI inputs, and it can display 4K resolution at 30 Hz. Also available are three-in-one and five-in-one Zettaguard models.

A 7 port HDMI 2.0 switch like the Univivi 7 Port HDMI 2.0 Switch is an excellent choice for connecting a wide variety of items. It's easy to connect everything - from laptops to gaming consoles to Blu-ray players - and output it at up to 4K at 60Hz. Using the switch or remote control, you can connect everything with ease. The HDMI cables are not included.