The Nyrius Phoenix Home system is a wireless HDMI-to-HDMI setup, with a transmitter and receiver, that supports true 4K resolutions at 60FPS and with multi-channel audio. Hell to the yeah.

Connecting game consoles and home theater equipment requires HDMI, that’s just how it is. The same is true of connecting mobile or portable devices, like a handheld console or laptop to a TV, you need HDMI in one form or another. If you have an extensive home theater setup that’s a lot of HDMI cables going this way and that, more so if you have media players, surround audio, consoles, you name it. Wireless HDMI is a unique solution that allows you to bypass some of the physical cables, but they often come with limitations like support for 1080P resolutions only. The Nyrius Phoenix Home squashes that problem like a bug. It’s a wireless HDMI-to-HDMI system — including a transmitter and receiver — that supports true 4K at 60 frames per second.

Why? Well, imagine a scenario where you connect a desktop computer on one end and a projector or TV on the other. You can put some distance between those devices and reasonably sync them without running lots of cable. Phoenix Home can transmit up to 500 feet away reliably, with line of sight. That drops to 75 feet with obstacles in the way but that’s still a pretty big distance. It’s also compatible with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, and DTS up to 7.1 channels for surround audio. Moreover, it builds and delivers an uninterrupted, clear wireless connection with auto-channel switching. Where interference might cause an issue with comparable systems, this one keeps the signal clear, perfect for movie night and entertaining guests with a top notch media stream.

What’s so special about wireless HDMI with true 4K?

Like I said, most wireless HDMI options only support limited broadcasts, capped at 1080P resolutions, for example, or by sacrificing multi-channel audio. The latter is especially annoying if you have a high-grade surround setup. It’s frustrating when you can’t even use something you paid a lot for. The Nyrius Phoenix Home doesn’t do any of that, you get true 4K in all its glory. But it’s also a simple plug-and-play setup. Just connect the receiver and transmitter and away you go. No complicated installation, fiddling with Wi-Fi settings, or installing apps.

But this is really for more complex setups across rooms or greater distances. You could leave your Blu-Ray player or media streaming device in the living room, connect the transmitter to those, and then the receiver on the other end to a projector in your backyard. Boom, instant movie night in the grass. Or, connect your desktop PC in your office to your living room TV. Some other more professional examples include linking a device to a big screen during a keynote or presentation, in a business meeting to share screens, or for medical professionals to share device signals with a nearby TV. This is not streaming or remote access over the internet, it’s a more reliable HDMI signal from device to device with less latency — provided there’s no interference.

Wireless range is up to 75 feet through walls, floors, ceilings and other obstacles. You’ll get up to 500 feet with a clear line of sight. If you’re a spec fiend, latency is up to 88 milliseconds. Either way, 4K wireless HDMI is impressive.

Who is it for?

Home theater enthusiasts, cinephiles, streaming purists, medical professionals, presenters, and everyone that wants or needs wireless HDMI sans cables.

Where to buy?

MSRP: $250