The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher is available at Mascom International for KSh 3,500, brand new and sealed, with five HDMI inputs feeding a single output at up to 4K 60Hz. It follows the HDMI 2.0 standard with 18Gbps of bandwidth and passes HDR, 3D, CEC and VRR signals on every port. An IR remote with a range of about 10 metres lets you change source from across the room, and five LED lights show which input is live. The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher is in stock at our shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for gamers, families and small offices across Kenya, the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher solves a common problem: a television with two or three HDMI ports and five devices fighting for them. With the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher, a PlayStation 5, an Xbox, a DStv or GOtv decoder, a Fire TV Stick and a laptop all stay plugged in at once. There is no more reaching behind a wall-mounted screen to swap cables, a habit that slowly wears out the television's own ports. Sports lounges in Westlands and churches running Sunday projectors face the same mess, and one remote clears it.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell unbranded switch boxes with no paperwork, Mascom International stocks the genuine UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher with a 6-month warranty and a walk-in counter for any claim. Customers across Nairobi tell us they like that it runs off a USB port instead of needing another wall socket behind an already crowded TV stand. Visit the store to watch it switch between sources on a live screen, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in the 47 counties, with same-day arrival within Nairobi and its environs.
Common Questions About the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher
How much is the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher in Kenya?
The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher costs KSh 3,500 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the switch, the IR remote and the USB power cable, plus a 6-month warranty handled at our Kimathi Street counter. Batteries for the remote are not in the box, so pick some up when you order. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you pay once the box is in your hands. The UGREEN CM200 HDMI KVM Switch, also in stock, costs KSh 500 more and serves a different job: sharing one screen, keyboard and mouse between two computers.
Should I buy the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher or a 3-port HDMI switch?
The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher is the better pick once you own four or more HDMI devices, while a 3-port switch suits smaller setups. Both feed several sources into one screen, but a 3-port model leaves no room to grow when you add a streaming stick or a second console. The CM568 also includes an IR remote, which many basic 3-port boxes skip in favour of a single push button. If you only run a decoder and one console and plan to keep it that way, the smaller switch saves a little money.
How is the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher powered, and what happens during a KPLC power cut?
The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher runs on USB power through the included cable, so it plugs into your TV's USB port or a standard 5V phone charger. Because it needs so little power, it keeps running on the same UPS or inverter that carries your television through a KPLC outage. UGREEN advises keeping it connected to power while in use, since the signal can drop without it. After a blackout the switch starts again with the power, and you may need to press the remote once to pick your source.
Who should buy the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher, and who should skip it?
Buy the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher if your television has fewer HDMI ports than the devices you own, from gamers with two consoles to bars running several decoders. It also suits churches and lecture halls that feed laptops into one projector. Skip it if you need to show one source on two screens at once; that job needs an HDMI splitter, which works the other way round. Skip it too if you want two computers on one keyboard and mouse, since the UGREEN CM200 HDMI KVM Switch is built for that.
Does the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher support 4K 120Hz on PS5 and Xbox Series X?
No, the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher tops out at 4K 60Hz, the limit of its HDMI 2.0 and 18Gbps design. It does pass 1440p at 120Hz and 1080p at 240Hz, along with VRR and HDR, so PS5 and Xbox Series X owners still get smooth play at those settings. If you want 4K at 120Hz, connect that one console straight to an HDMI 2.1 port on your TV and run the other devices through the switch. Decoders, streaming sticks and most laptops never send more than 4K 60Hz anyway.
Does the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher change inputs automatically?
No, the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher does not switch on its own; you choose each source with the IR remote or the button on the unit. Some buyers prefer this, because an automatic switch can jump to a decoder that wakes up on a timer in the middle of a match. The remote reaches about 10 metres, which covers most living rooms and small halls. Five LED lights show the active port, so you can confirm the source at a glance while the screen catches up.
What HDMI cables do I need for the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher?
For 4K 60Hz through the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher, keep each HDMI cable under about 3 metres on both the input and output side. UGREEN rates the switch for cables up to roughly 2.7 metres at 4K 60Hz, and longer runs can drop the picture to a lower resolution or cause flicker. Cables are not in the box, so you need one per device plus one to the screen, which means six for a full setup. Mascom International stocks HDMI cables in several lengths at the same counter.
Can I use the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher with a projector or a DStv decoder?
Yes, the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher works with projectors, HDTVs, monitors and any decoder or player with an HDMI port. UGREEN lists PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Blu-ray players, PCs and laptops as compatible. In Kenya that covers DStv, GOtv, StarTimes and Zuku boxes alike. HDCP 2.2 support means protected content from Netflix, Showmax and similar apps plays instead of showing a blank screen. Audio travels with the picture on the same cable, so your soundbar setup stays unchanged.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Video Performance
- Five HDMI inputs to one HDMI output — up to five devices stay plugged in while the screen shows the one you choose.
- Up to 4K at 60Hz — sharp, smooth picture from consoles, streaming sticks and 4K decoders on a 4K television.
- HDMI 2.0 with 18Gbps bandwidth — the data rate needed to carry 4K 60Hz video and multichannel sound on one cable.
- Backward support for 1440p at 120Hz and 1080p at 240Hz — high frame rates for fast gaming monitors and competitive play.
- HDR with 4:4:4 chroma support — HDR gives brighter highlights and deeper shadows, while 4:4:4 keeps small laptop text crisp.
- 3D, CEC and VRR on every port — CEC lets one TV remote run linked devices, and VRR reduces screen tearing in games.
- Manual switching only — the input changes when you press a button, never by itself when a device wakes up.
Compatibility
- Works with PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox Series X and Xbox 360 — every console in the house can share one screen.
- Supports Nintendo Switch through its dock — plug the dock in once and select it from the remote whenever you play.
- Pairs with Roku, Fire TV Stick and Apple TV — streaming sticks stay connected rather than being swapped by hand.
- Connects PCs, laptops and Blu-ray or DVD players — a work laptop can sit beside entertainment sources on the same screen.
- Outputs to HDTVs, monitors and projectors — the same switch serves a living room, a boardroom or a church hall.
- HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 — copy-protection standards that let paid streaming and decoder channels play without a blank screen.
Build and Controls
- IR remote with about 10 metres of range — change sources from the sofa or from the back of a meeting room.
- Physical switch button on the unit — a backup way to change input when the remote goes missing between cushions.
- Five LED indicators — one light per input confirms which source is live before the picture settles.
- USB power input — runs from a TV USB port, a laptop or a 5V phone charger, so no extra power brick.
- Light black housing at around 0.2kg shipped — sits behind a TV stand or on a shelf without drawing attention.
- Cable rating of about 2.7 metres for 4K 60Hz — shorter cables hold the full signal, while longer runs may lower resolution.
Inclusions
- The switch unit itself — five HDMI inputs, one HDMI output and the USB power port in one black box.
- IR remote control — about 10 metres of range, with batteries bought separately.
- USB power cable — links the switch to a television USB port or any standard USB charger.
- No power adapter in the box — a common 5V USB charger does the job, and the store sells them.
- No HDMI cables in the box — plan one cable per source device and one more to the screen.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled at the Nairobi CBD service desk.
Package Contents
The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher arrives brand new and sealed with the switch unit, the IR remote control and a USB power cable. Batteries for the remote, a USB power adapter and HDMI cables are not included. A 5V phone charger or your television's USB port powers the unit, and Mascom International sells HDMI cables and USB chargers at the same counter, so you can leave with a complete, working setup in a single visit.
Warranty
The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher comes with a 6-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as a dead port, a remote receiver that stops responding or a unit that will not power on. Claims are handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building.
Where to Buy the UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher in Kenya
The UGREEN CM568 HDMI Switcher is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to bring a console or laptop and test the switching on our screen before you pay. It comes in black.
Reach our team directly on any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above.
We list honest specifications, keep our pricing accurate and stand behind every switch we sell with real after-sales support from a walk-in shop you can visit any working day.
