HDMI Splitting & Distance

ashthekid · 20 Mar 2020 at 16:06

I am in the process of designing and building a property and would like to setup a HDMI splitter directly from the Sky box so I can output in 4k to various outputs within the property like bedrooms etc. Approx 8-10 in total.
Are there any tips for doing this successfully? I understand that distance may become an issue with 2-3 of the outputs, can I ask if an already split HDMI signal be split a 2nd time? So in effect run one HDMI cable approx 30m and then split it again into 2-3 outputs? Would that be a good idea or terrible idea?
What HDMI cables are recommended for quality and price? Assuming it's best to have the cables not run to a HDMI socket on the wall but simply hanging directly out of the wall to avoid the signal being effected by having additional sockets etc.

Any help most gratefully appreciated.

ashthekid · 20 Mar 2020 at 16:16

That's the idea. Each TV would have the option to watch that one SKY channel on HDMI or a freeview channel via standard aerial.

ashthekid · 20 Mar 2020 at 16:19

PiKe said:
Won't you have issues watching HDCP protected content if splitting it also?

Does HDCP content apply or matter in this setup as they'll all just be showing the exact same content.

ashthekid · 22 Mar 2020 at 07:59

That is definitely some interesting points there, never thought about most of them.
My initial concern was to simply save money not having to have any of the Sky Q mini boxes subscriptions as I thought it was £14 per box but also if I had a DVD/Media player is one location next to the Sky Box and wanted to watch the same film on a few TV’s then I could do that.
If having the Sky mini boxes wasn’t an option what’s would you suggest? Am I definitely going to get issues with HDCP and EDID etc? I’m trying to future proof myself as much as possible while I have the chance to run as many cables now cheaply rather than not have that option in the long term. What do you recommend?