Caavo Introduces the Spotlight HDMI Cable

[Chino]

Caavo Inc, an entertainment-obsessed hardware and software start-up based in Silicon Valley, today introduced the Spotlight HDMI cable, a high-speed HDMI cable that combines premium performance, superior durability and uniquely shows consumers the right connection instantly. With its patent-pending light-up technology, the Spotlight HDMI cable makes tracing simple for consumers confronted with an overwhelming sea of cables to identify in their home entertainment centers.

Now available for purchase at Caavo.com, the Spotlight HDMI cable features a LED indicator pressed to show which device the cable is connected to. The cable head on the connected device will then illuminate, making it easy for consumers to identify their cable and device connections, as well as ensure cables are fully connected.


"We are truly obsessed in creating the best entertainment experiences possible - from our beautifully-designed Caavo entertainment hub and voice-controlled remote down to every single HDMI cable," said Andrew Einaudi, CEO and co-founder of Caavo. "The Spotlight HDMI cable from Caavo creates a simplified experience when setting up or incorporating new devices into existing, and increasingly complicated, home entertainment systems."

The Spotlight HDMI cable from Caavo is of premium quality and functionality, constructed with an aluminum alloy machined outer mold, pure copper conductors with 24K gold-plated connectors, oxygen-free copper wiring and triple shielding to prevent interference and signal degradation. The ultra-flexible and tangle-free cables are covered in soft nylon-braid fabric for a warm, attractive appearance. The blinking LED indicator lights make it quick and easy to identify where cables are connected. The Spotlight HDMI cable connects to any device with HDMI output and supports all HDMI 2.0b (18 Gbps) resolutions, audio formats, and features such as:

• 4K@60 (2160p) UHD Video
• HDR formats (HDR 10, Dolby Vision)
• Advanced audio formats (up to 32 audio channels, Dolby Atmos, DTS-X)
• Ethernet over HDMI
• Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• HDMI-CEC
• Connect Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xbox One, Xbox, PS4, PS3, PC and other devices with HDMI output to Caavo and/or 4K TV, projectors, A/V Receiver, etc.

High Quality Cable Design:

• Braided Cord (28AWG)
• Aluminum alloy machined outer mold and premium cloth cover
• Pure copper conductors with 24K gold-plated connectors, oxygen-free copper wiring and triple shielding to prevent interference and signal degradation
• Visually-appealing LED lighting

Pricing:

• 3 ft single HDMI cable for $20 and 6 ft single HDMI cable for $25
• 3 ft 2-pack HDMI cables for $38 and 6 ft 2-pack HDMI cables for $43
• 3 ft 4-pack HDMI cables for $60 and 6 ft 4-pack HDMI cables for $65

The Spotlight HDMI cable is available for purchase at Caavo.com.

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[Kinestron]

That's a neat idea. It is something I would use as long as they are not charging $25 and up for a 6ft cable. It's not that useful.

Edit: didn't read down to the bottom of article for actual prices. Nope, not that useful.

 

[MercJ]

That's a neat idea. It is something I would use as long as they are not charging $25 and up for a 6ft cable. It's not that useful.

Edit: didn't read down to the bottom of article for actual prices. Nope, not that useful.

Agreed - neat idea...but at what cost? Color-coding (or even just a tag/label) accomplishes the exact same thing for far less - because let's face it, even the connectivity test isn't actually all that useful, assuming it won't light up if it's not connected (then what?) If you have five devices, you'll still need to trace the cable to find the device it's plugged into then.

Pretty sure I bought a 3-pack of color coded HDMI cables for $10...and it's really easy to tell which device is plugged in to where

 

[TheLaughingMan]

I can spend $4 in the craft section for 6 rolls of colored tape and do this for all cables.

 

[CheapMeat]

Honestly not a bad idea, just wish it was cheaper.

 

[csgabe]

Not RGB, not interested.

 

[Hood]

If I ever pay that much for an HDMI cable, use it to hang me from the nearest tree - I'll already be brain-dead.

 

[CheapMeat]

Not RGB, not interested.

...yet

 

[micropage7]

Honestly not a bad idea, just wish it was cheaper.

Yep, and just a cable, i mean wires and led and braided

 

[Vayra86]

This is hilarious. Whats next, RGB leds that respond to cable temp?

When I read premium and cable in one sentence, its a clear sign to stay far away. You just know youre getting screwed.

Also... indicators? A piece of tape on two ends = problem solved.

Edit; reading other replies... nuff said. Prepare for another glorious startup that comes crashing down.

 

[CheapMeat]

Also... indicators? A piece of tape on two ends = problem solved.

You could say the same for a lot of blinkenlights in the enterprise world; especially when there's already colored cable coordination, tabs on cables and lots of documentation and of course management software. But I do love blinkenlights.


Tangent but I had no idea Ethernet over HDMI was a thing.

 

[eidairaman1]

Hey just go to Amazon and buy some cables

 

[TheLostSwede]

Tangent but I had no idea Ethernet over HDMI was a thing.

It's been a thing since HDMI 1.4, alongside ARC. However, neither is particularly widely used. Some TV's have ARC, but the Ethernet part is optional, but makes a lot of sense, as one HDMI device, say the TV, could act as a switch and all other devices connected over HDMI would automatically get internet access over the HDMI connector. Alas, as it's optional, this has not happened and we still need cables or Wi-Fi to all of our connected home entertainment devices...

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Waste of money.... the signal that passes through HDMI is DIGITAL therefore IT EITHER WORKS OR IT DONT when you plug it in. If it dont work the either your graphics card is faulty or the cable itself is faulty/dead.

Ive had a Radeon 5850 in the past thats HDMi or DP port wouldnt work.

I dont need some smart ass fancy light telling me if my cable is connected properly or not. this seems to be a solution to a problem that doesnt exist.

 

[Vya Domus]

Waste of money.... the signal that passes through HDMI is DIGITAL therefore IT EITHER WORKS OR IT DONT when you plug it in.

That's not really correct, the electrical signal is analogue and therefor still prone to noise, attenuation, EM interference and all that. But yeah these things have a certain tolerance.

 

[Caring1]

Waste of money....

I dont need some smart ass fancy light telling me if my cable is connected properly or not. this seems to be a solution to a problem that doesnt exist.

The LED is not to indicate if the cable works, but rather to assist locate the other end in a spaghetti tangle of cables.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Still a solution for a problem that doesnt really exist. Sure it can be handy but how many TV's, Home Theater sound systems, PCs monitors or gaming consoles are you going to be hooking up that you cant just follow the one cable by hand through the other mass of cables?

You could also buy a cable tidy from amazon which is really really cheap.

 

[HTC]

I use a much more technological approach: i write a number on each cable on both ends. This way, i can tell which cable i'm handling.

 

[qubit]

hmmm, sounds good, but it doesn't tell you which way round you've connected your HDMI cable for that optimum digital connection and picture kwality.

At least they're reassuringly expensive.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I use a much more technological approach: i write a number on each cable on both ends. This way, i can tell which cable i'm handling.

I too use this method. I use a little masking tape though.

 

[eidairaman1]

Waste of money.... the signal that passes through HDMI is DIGITAL therefore IT EITHER WORKS OR IT DONT when you plug it in. If it dont work the either your graphics card is faulty or the cable itself is faulty/dead.

Ive had a Radeon 5850 in the past thats HDMi or DP port wouldnt work.

I dont need some smart ass fancy light telling me if my cable is connected properly or not. this seems to be a solution to a problem that doesnt exist.

That's not really correct, the electrical signal is analogue and therefor still prone to noise, attenuation, EM interference and all that. But yeah these things have a certain tolerance.

Yup uses a modulation signal

 

[qubit]

Waste of money.... the signal that passes through HDMI is DIGITAL therefore IT EITHER WORKS OR IT DONT when you plug it in. If it dont work the either your graphics card is faulty or the cable itself is faulty/dead.

Ive had a Radeon 5850 in the past thats HDMi or DP port wouldnt work.

I dont need some smart ass fancy light telling me if my cable is connected properly or not. this seems to be a solution to a problem that doesnt exist.

That's not really correct, the electrical signal is analogue and therefor still prone to noise, attenuation, EM interference and all that. But yeah these things have a certain tolerance.

Hey guys, you're actually both right!

What we've really got is real world hardware which is inherently analogue, but being made to work in a "digital" mode, hence physical and signal tolerances come into it.

Oh and when we get down to the quantum level, everything seems to become inherently digital again.

I remember my friend bought a super cheap HDMI cable that didn't work with his DVR and TV, but worked fine with mine. Perfect example of this.