does a Cable Splitter let each tv watch a different show? Or are they automatically tuned to the same channel

Question

I have cable in one room, and would like to have it in a second room as well. If I purchase a Cable Splitter and run a cord to the second tv, can I watch different channels on each tv simultaneously, or are both required to be watching the same channel?

Answer 1

If your cable comes out the wall and plugs into your TV, you can use a splitter and each set can tune in its own program independently. Be sure to get a splitter rated for cable TV and not for broadcast. They are different.

If your cable plugs into a box which you use to select channels, you may not be able to use a splitter at all, depending on how the box works. If the box is used only to get premium channels (like HBO or Showtime), you may be able to use a splitter on the cable BEFORE the box, and connect another TV. The second TV will not be able to get those premium channels, but will be able to tune in the others independently. If your cable box is needed to decode all the channels (like it is in digital cable), you will not be able to use a splitter at all.

Answer 2

this is two option

1 yep u can watch different channels if u have a different reciever ( one cable box for each tv )

2 no u can not if u have only one reciever n splite to 2 tv ( both tv will have the same channel at the same time )

Answer 3

You can watch different channels. I use a splitter for Living and bedroom tv's

Answer 4

It will allow different channels, it splits the signal which the tv's tuner chooses which channel of the signal to tune into.

Answer 5

theoretically, yes, but make sure you are really getting a splitter and not just a gadget that hooks up two cords....there is a difference

Answer 6

YES, YOU WILL GET WHAT EVER CHANNELS YOUR CABLE PROVIDER DOESN'T SCRAMBLE ON THE TV'S YOU HOOK UP WITH OUT THE BOX...BASIC CABLE.