Apple TV HDMI connecting options

I am thinking of buying an Apple TV box, but do not have any spare HDMI sockets on my TV. I think I may be able to connect via a spare HDMI socket on my Home Cinema system. Is this correct and if it is, will it work in the same way as if it was connected directly to the TV?

http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Splitter-Premium-Cable/dp/B000FMJLQC
You can get a splitter to do this.
Jules

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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. If you are having issues with AirPlay, here is an article on troubleshooting the issue. It goes into not seeing the icon and performance issues.
Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4215
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