What is a coax-to-HDMI connector?

Older televisions usually have a coaxial cable input rather than HDMI, and a coax-to-HDMI connector makes those televisions compatible with newer electronic devices that require HDMI. Newer gaming systems, Blu-Ray players and streaming devices are examples of electronics that require an HDMI connection.

One benefit of using a coax-to-HDMI adapter is that it allows older televisions to remain in use, and their owners do not have to upgrade to a new television in order to use their newer electronic devices. These owners also get much more use out of their older televisions, as an HDMI input allows the connection of a wider variety of devices than a coaxial cable does.