HDMI has quietly turned into a Swiss Army knife for living rooms, and manufacturers such as Television and Soundbar brands now pack features into those tiny ports that most viewers never touch.

Make the most of your television without upgrading to a newer model. Here are five brilliant devices you can connect to your TV's empty HDMI ports.

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