I view Ethernet over HDMI as I do CEC. CEC could be useful for people who want less remotes, but don't want to invest in a universal. Ethernet over HDMI could be useful for people who want their equipment networked together, but don't want to invest in a hub/switch, and cabling.

Does CEC work? Sort of. It's better with newer equipment, from the same maker. But a universal remote is better.

Will Ethernet of HDMI work? I'm guessing it'll be the same boat. I don't think it's inside the HDCP encryption, so at least you won't lose your connection even time you change channels. But a switch is a lot more flexable because it's a true star topology, rather than the point-to-point of HDMI (although if the receiver is able to function as the hub, for both upstream and downstream (sources and displays) then it'll mimic the star pretty well.


Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011
Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8
Sony PS4, surround backs
-Chris