Can I connect HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS?

HDMI Type-A (Standard) and 3.5mm TRS are not directly compatible. You will need a Active adapter to connect them.

Do I need an adapter for HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS?

Yes, you need a HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS adapter to connect HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS.

Will connecting HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS cause signal loss?

No significant signal degradation is expected when connecting HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS.

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ 3.5mm TRS

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.

Recommended: HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS adapter

Signal Path

HDMI Type-A (Standard) HDMI

Adapter

3.5mm TRS Audio

HDMI Type-A (Standard)

Family HDMI

Form Factor Trapezoidal wide

Pin Count 19

Reversible No

3.5mm TRS

Family Audio

Form Factor Cylindrical 3.5mm

Pin Count 3

Reversible Yes

Notes

HDMI Type-A (Standard) to 3.5mm TRS: HDMI carries embedded audio. An HDMI audio extractor can split audio to a separate audio connector. Useful for connecting AV receivers. The HDMI Type-A (Standard) (HDMI) and 3.5mm TRS (Audio) are from different connector families.