{"product_id":"lindy-2-port-automatic-optical-audio-switch","title":"Lindy 2 Port Automatic Optical Audio Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost amplifiers, soundbars and AV receivers have a single optical input. Most living rooms have more than one device that needs it. A games console, a TV set-top box, a PC, a Blu-ray player — they all output optical audio, and they all need to share the one input. The Lindy 2 Port Automatic Optical Audio Switch solves this cleanly: connect two Toslink sources to the switch, connect the switch to your amplifier, and it automatically routes whichever source is currently active. No remote, no button pressing, no getting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe automatic switching logic detects the live signal and routes it through to the output. If you switch off your games console and turn on your set-top box, the switch follows the active signal on its own. For those moments where two sources are active simultaneously, there's also a manual button on the unit to select which source takes priority. The switch handles the full range of S\/PDIF optical digital audio formats — PCM stereo, Dolby AC-3, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital, DTS, and uncompressed PCM\/LPCM — so it works with everything from basic stereo TV audio to full surround sound from a games console or media player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a small, passive-looking black box that sits tidily behind your AV setup. Powered by the included USB-A to DC cable (5V 1.2A), no mains adapter needed — USB power from a TV or any USB port will do. Toslink cables are not included, but any standard Toslink cable will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects 2 Toslink (optical\/SPDIF) sources to 1 amplifier input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic switching — detects active signal and routes it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual button override for source selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports PCM, Dolby AC-3, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital, DTS and LPCM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 32–96kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered via USB-A to DC cable (included) — no mains adapter needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact plastic housing — 75 x 65 x 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year Lindy warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLindy 2 Port Automatic Optical Audio Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB A to DC Cable (Barrel size: 5.5\/2.1mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLindy Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the switch change source automatically or do I need to press a button?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It switches automatically. The unit detects which input has an active optical signal and routes it to the output without any input from you. If both sources are active at the same time, it defaults to the last active input, and you can use the manual button on the unit to override the selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this work with Dolby 5.1 and DTS surround sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The switch passes through S\/PDIF digital audio formats including Dolby AC-3, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital, DTS, 2-Channel LPCM, and uncompressed PCM. It does not decode the audio — it simply routes the optical signal to your amplifier or AV receiver which handles the decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is it powered? Does it need a mains plug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No mains plug required. It's powered via the included USB-A to DC barrel cable (5V 1.2A). You can plug it into any free USB port on your TV, AV receiver, or a standard USB charger. No separate power adapter is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are Toslink cables included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Toslink optical cables are not included. You will need two Toslink cables for the inputs (one per source device) and one Toslink cable for the output to your amplifier. Any standard Toslink cable will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this with a TV, games console, or set-top box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Any device with a Toslink (optical\/SPDIF) audio output is compatible — including TVs, games consoles (PlayStation, Xbox), Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, PCs with optical output, and media players. Connect up to two of these devices to the switch and share a single optical input on your amplifier or soundbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTosLink (Optical \/ SPDIF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x TosLink (Optical Fibre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x TosLink (Optical Fibre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 – 96kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Audio Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/PDIF, 2-Channel LPCM, Uncompressed PCM \/ LPCM, Dolby AC-3, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital, DTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic (active signal detection) + Manual button override\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5\/2.1mm DC socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5VDC 1.2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (WxDxH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 x 65 x 30mm (2.95 x 2.56 x 1.18 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.055kg (0.12lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 80% RH (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS \u0026amp; REACH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70436\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4002888704366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📄 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lindy.co.uk\/downloads\/1546506499Lindy_70436-7_Man_0119.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Manual — Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTosLink (Optical \/ SPDIF) output on source devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTosLink (Optical \/ SPDIF) input on amplifier, AV receiver or soundbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Source Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTVs with optical audio output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlu-ray and DVD players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-top boxes and satellite receivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCs and laptops with optical audio output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia players and streamers with TosLink output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Output Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV receivers and amplifiers with optical input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundbars with optical input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDACs with optical input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: TosLink (optical) cables are not included. 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