How to Connect Soundbar to TV using HDMI ARC

[@angeltonami001]

Thank you very much for the good description. I could connect my ARC HDMI to the new soyndbar thanks to your video. Will definitely recommend it!

[@TrulyDrTaylor]

I was about to give up on my Roku stick because nothing was helping until I came across this video! Thank you so so much for posting this. Definitely helped with troubleshooting

[@desertratPS]

Outstandingly straightforward with clear and concise explanations. My Sonos system has never worked properly and now I think I can get it functional. Thank you so much.

[@MrForfitness]

Excellent video I was pulling my hair out all the videos I watched and nothing was working .... I don’t even have a Sonos sound bar but I got done cheers mate

[@SultanKhan66]

Thanks brother. I was going crazy not getting any sound till you shot me the CEC info. Sound came right on! Thank you.

[@GregoryGoodman-j4z]

So, my post below was not accurate. DirecTV was wrong. After watching this video, I found an adjustment on my TV settings and now all of my DirectTV channels have sound, Great video!

[@baltimorebigman5999]

This was perfect I’ve been trying all morning to get my LG sound bar to work to a crappy TV finally got it thanks to your video thank you so much

[@396chevelless]

I was just about ready to smash my soundbar and tv until I came across this video! Thank You! And yes I subscribed .

[@kssaravanaradios259]

Hdmi arc gives 5.1 surround sound?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

It’s “capable,” yes.

[@adrianasanchez4041]

And what's about optical wire?

[@kssaravanaradios259]

@@adrianasanchez4041 optical also provides 5.1 surround sound

[@capitaldd3693]

Ever so awesome. My new tv is vastly different from my last tv(w.r.t. back panel input and output. My last tv is 10 years old and looms like a stereo reciever). The acronyms are not even logical - I'm glad I watched this. I seen the menu items but wasn't connecting the dots....lol Thanks for the great video

[@paulmilon757]

I spend years trying to get my sounds bar to work via HMDI just for sound while another HDMI to my sky box. This helped me get it working as I didn;t have the CEC/Arc turned on in my TV

[@MrChaostheoryx]

Thanks for help. My Sony sound bar was fine until two days ago. I haven't changed anything and now the TV remote no longer works for the sound bar and the arc connection produces no sound. Swapped cables same issue. Bluetooth works but there is a lag so at least soundbar sort of works but why would the arc hdmi suddenly quit?

[@narasimhareddy7517]

Thank you very much CEC settings helped me a lot to come out from 2 Hours struggle to connect sound bar with my tv

[@rileyhallett2743]

Thank you showing what settings needed to be changed on the tv fixed my issue great and helpful vid

[@debraparker833]

Excellent Video. Very Clear, concise and professionally done. Good Job!

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Thank you, Debra :)

[@autojohn-pu1vf]

@@Allabouthomeelectronics I replaced a ROKU hotrod stick+ with the Streambar in bedroom and I love it, the processor is every bit as snappy... the stick powered on and off from the TVs USB port, but the streambar has a regular plug-in, and when I power down the TV the streambar stays on (the light on front only goes from blue to amber if I unplug/replug in the device. Will a USB cable from the TV to the streambar power it down when the TV is of, or potentially damage it??? Thanx

[@autojohn-pu1vf]

@@Allabouthomeelectronics Oh yeah, will any bluetooth woofer/sur spkrs work or does it have to be ROKU??? (kind of expensive)

[@ayubmatadar1136]

I totally agree

[@veraalexandra12]

Thank you sooooo much for going through the tv settings as well. I had it connected once before but for whatever reason couldn’t connect it again. So somehow my tv settings had changed and stopped me from connecting the two together. Thank you for your video. It really helped.

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

You're welcome!!

[@Sergiogarcia38622]

Thanks for this video so helpful specially if you own a Vizio TV

[@plfigon]

Thank you! Your video helped me recently to fix an issue after moving houses recently.

[@ic179]

This the only video that actually helped thanks

[@rajendrakoduri7750]

Simple language to the point thanks man

[@hahacomm]

Thanks a lot! Very helpful video! with the digital audio output setting as Dolby output, the soundbar didn't work but was making noises. After I changed the type of digital audio output (under the sound setting on my TV ) from Dolby to PCM, the soundbar works with the HDMI cable connection.

[@williamvallette3665]

Thank you so much! This video helped me connect my JBL 2.0 all in one sound bar!!!!!

[@narendragaikwad7000]

Thank Sir for sharing such useful information.

[@Daveosbeatz]

Just got my dream sound bar lol..been waiting to take this tutorial..well here we go!!

[@Matesunited746]

I might also get my dream sound bar for my xbox

[@bamz2144]

Wow , I've been messing about with settings for days , and trying different leads and stuff . Watched your video, all done and up and running like a dream in seconds. THANKS VERY MUCH mate ❤️ Really appreciate it 😊

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Hey that’s awesome news. Thanks for sharing that

[@RjZyon]

@@Allabouthomeelectronicswhat if we don’t have ARC. and only got HDMI 3 or HDMI 2 or HDMI 1?

[@pauld4978]

Perfect!!! Thank you. This worked once I enabled the CEC setting and PCM mode on both the TV and sound bar. Very easy video to follow

[@chloedog47]

My tv doesn't have HDMI arc, any ideas how I can get the soundbar to work?

[@chloedog47]

I got it working with an optical cable 💪

[@ashishg1510]

Great, Samsung LED tv with Sony Soundbar.. Worked like charm just by connecting the ARC HDMI Many thanks

[@sureshachuthanandan2451]

thanks a lot my soundbar was not working with TV but when i change the setting digital Audio to PCM its works...

[@vortox7292]

Where can i see when i buy a smart tv if the tv supports hdmi arc?

[@jamestomlinson6281]

This is the best KZbin “fix” video I’ve ever watched. Bang on the money. Thank you.

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Thank you, James :)

[@carmenlaswisse6762]

Great tutorial. Helped me set my sound bar on my own.

[@nunuthebaddest]

definitely worked for me thanks dude ❤😊

[@touchedbynature5445]

Brilliant, very helpful and informative, many thanks for sharing. 🇬🇧

[@rg5373]

Thanks dude very much just had to plug into the one that said arc next to the hdmi :)

[@skylixx005]

Ohhh, you're my hero of the week! Thanks a lot!

[@MjB-369]

Thank you for your help, to the point and bingo..... thanks again

[@jackylee5326]

This video is quite practical thank you so much..

[@Jsmashfq]

Thank you!!! Much appreciate it. The CEC setting worked for me

[@katongolerashid6161]

Wow.. thanks you're the best

[@HeartSoulLeake]

Exactly what we need. We are connecting a SoundTouch 300 sound bar to a Samsung 65 inch class CU7000 UHD. Something that we've never done before, so we hope that this will be the exact information we need. 😅

[@elnene6077]

Thank you so much so helpful 🙏❤️

[@ednaliehammar4418]

A big help! Many thanks.....

[@newsviewsupdates4788]

I was assuming just connect HDMI and it should work. Really good instructions. Thank you

[@jabulaninkuna747]

This is very helpful

[@variousaffairs-va886]

Hi. I have a soundbar with HDMI ARC port but my TV doesn't have HDMI ARC port but has the normal HDMI port. Will the soundbar work fine if I connect it to my TV's normal HDMI port?

[@adrianasanchez4041]

We're you able to work this out? I would appreciate your help... I have the same issue and my sound bar does not reproduce the audio from my TV... Dont know what to do :(

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

How to Set up and make HDMI ARC work kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4uWc6GsiadllZI

[@Robert-fe7lu]

Thank you, it was realy helpful!

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Thank you for taking a moment to post a nice remark and thank you for viewing our video

[@quajoriedoe9937]

Thanks for the knowledge, this video was helpful I followed the instructions and was able to connect my TV to my Sound bar successfully...

[@GhostHostMemories]

So where does the video signal enter the system from? does it need to go to a different HDMI input on the TV? does the Soundbar have the HDMI input port? Does using ARC "use up" 2 of your HDMI ports on the tv?

[@MrUsaer]

IF for example you have a TV Firestick, you can plug that into a HDMI slot on your TV (NOT the HDMI marked ARC). Better yet, you can plug your Firestick directly into the soundbar IF your soundbar has a HDMI input slot (NOT an output slot). By plugging it directly into the soundbar, you will probably avoid any lip syncing delay problems. So you use one HDMI on your TV to plug into HDMI (ARC) and you can use another HDMI on your TV to plug in your firestick or something else for the video. (I am not a newbie on this, but I do believe this to be accurate based on what I have seen on one of the other great videos he has made) Just moving it forward to whoever might need help on your question.

[@audreysamuels6077]

Thank you for this video. Instructions worked great.

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Thank you, Audrey

[@ousi00]

The confusion I always have with ARC is not how it got connected. For example on the TV HDMI1 is ARC, HDMI2 (connected to Apple TV 4K), and HDMI3 (connected to a PS4). If I connect HDMI1 (ARC) to the soundbar, will the soundbar work if I switch to HDMI2 or HDMI3 when I want to use the other devices?

[@petropolis87]

Yes been wondering this myself

[@davidtsmith33]

What about if you have other accessories? For example as in my case: TV, Receiver, Soundbar, Playstation Console, Headphones with base station (for gaming). How do you connect those various devices/equipment?

[@nicojoshuas]

you can use the standard HDMI cable for this ARC right? or is there a special HDMI ARC cable? my HDMI cable isn't working for my TV and home theater that support HDMI ARC. hmmm

[@HankFattorusso]

So if I have DIRECTV , or watch a Blu-Ray on a different HDMI, I’ll still get audio out of the ARC HDMI port?

[@stateniland]

Question: I just received a Yamaha soundbar and a SHU sub... I tried hooking it up to my bedroom TV (Sony A9S Oled 48"), The light's are on on the Sub, I have the sub connected to the Soundbar but there's no sound from the sub. The soundbar plays but not the sub. Suggestions? Thank you Joe

[@junmartin5070]

thank you for sharing this video

[@malcolmgregoire1019]

I get how to connect the soundbar by this demo but how does the TV get the audio from the cable box on a separate HDMI port through the TV to the ARC port.?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

How to Set up and make HDMI ARC work kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4uWc6GsiadllZI

[@michaelgould1706]

I’ve got Samsung TV and has hdmi 2 for arc and I presume you just run a hdmi lead from the soundbar to that port and then a PS4 that is in hdmi 1 or say firestick in hdmi 3 will run the picture on those ports and use hdmi 2 for audio? Sorry usually I use digital co axial of optical and this is new to me.

[@jupiter2904]

Thanks! I didn't know what ARC means, so I neglect it :D

[@macmusica]

You need ARC if using a DVD/BLUERAY Player to go thru the TV to Soundbar due to perhaps Optical Cable does not allow this??? I'd like to know thanks... I see you mention it allows SURROUND Thu-put but it allows Stereo from other devices to pass thru?

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

If I choose an Optical cable to soundbar can I control it with my TV remote?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Unfortunately, no. Optical is only for audio.

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

@@Allabouthomeelectronics thank you

[@sudheergodgeri]

This is good: But where do we connect the source of video? i.e suppose I play content from Netflix/Prime Video/Hotstar on my TV via internet ( smart tv) will that auto - detect the soundbard/use it? I think you either need a HDMI spliiter from your video /blueray source connected via a multiplier/splitter to 1 ) the TV HDMI input (2) to the soundbar or it will not be able to send audio down to the soundbar.. please help me understand this. i.e I have a set top box ( cable HD) , a wifi net connection used by my smart TV to play online content: will setting up CEC on and setting TV spekers off, dolby digital out to PCM/ ON help do this? But my VU TV - it does have CEC control on /off, ARC yes - BUT NO PCM!! only dolby digital and DDP?

[@ranieilao7405]

nice info.soon i may serve it

[@daquane501]

What setting is the sound bar on? HDMI or

[@isaacsanchez185]

Hi all about home, wandering if you can upload a vid of how to set up a sound bar w/ subwoofer ,the unit is an LG SL9YG w/ meridian, don't know what that is, you think you can help, before il take it back to the store, thanks.

[@hosensabbir]

Which TV are you using?

[@andreabeckford782]

I have a Samsung T 400 soundbar and my tv is Samsung 55 inch 4K. I’m using the optical cable can I use an arc cable instead and connect it from the soundbar to the tv.?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

We researched the T 400 but we’re not able to determine if it has the necessary HDMI “ARC” connection port that would be required to achieve what you are asking.

[@archercraftphilippines9876]

Thanks for the information. I will use that menthod via eARC in the near future.

[@jdgaming-yt7059]

Thank you so much I've been trying to get to work for ages until I discovered this video

[@sumaiaislam3752]

Thank you so much really helpful and detailed video, it worked for me perfectly fine

[@wepukhulujeremi369]

What's that app is that we have to use

[@chrisg388]

So, what video source is the TV using? If I connect the HDMI ARC from TV (where current HDMI from cable box it plugged in) how do I connect cable box to tv then tv to soundbar?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

TV ARC to Sound bar ARC. Cable box to any other available HDMI on TV. Enable ARC in TV setting (and sound bar if it requires ((likely doesn’t))) Set TV input to input you connected Cable Box. Set sound bar to HDMI

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

If we helped get it to work please send some You Tube Super Thanks love our way 🙂

[@curtispazarjr4985]

Great review!!!!!

[@jorgetudzharov]

And you just switch the channel to the one that includes the PS4 and play with quality sound?

[@bryanpo3483]

May i know the name of the wire that you connect to soundbar and tv.thank you

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Well, the name (type) of the wire will depend on the type of connectors and capabilities of those connectors on both your tv & soundbar Want the easiest, quickest one? Red&White Stereo RCA; it’s the least recommended method because it’s just stereo but it’s easy Next one up? Toslink Optical (tip: remove protective covers of the wire before you attempt to plug it in) Best? HDMI ARC or eARC. You’d need an HDMI cable and just to be safe get one labeled “High Speed”

[@artbrookey3468]

I have what might be a dumb question. I just bought a JBL 9.1 unit. It has two HDMI ports in back, one says TV arc, the other is like for blue ray or whatever. From what I see, it looks like you plug this TV port to the TV HDMI arc port...ok, I have Direct TV, which has an HDMI cable as well, where does that cable go? I currently have a Denon receiver, with 5 HDMI ports, that I want to get rid of

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

connect ARC to ARC. Connect Direct TV to any “non” ARC port. Make sure ARC in enable both in TV & 9.1 ( “might” be a bit elusive to find & do). Make sure (you likely already know this) both TV & 9.1 respectively set to the input (using respective remotes) you intend to view/hear

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

PS: not a dumb question!

[@ianaintsaying1625]

So if you connect a soundbar to the TV's HDMI input how do you connect your cable box to the TV?

[@Padilla_life]

Your TV needs multiple Hdmi connections. Most have at least 2.

[@MIlw55]

We have done this with our Samsung TV and Samsung soundbar. Every time we re-start the TV, we have to go back in and manually start the soundbar again. It goes back to TV speaker every time. What are we doing wrong? Thanks

[@mariahuerta8511]

Are you still having this issue? We are experiencing the same thing!

[@Makave22]

Status?

[@charlestilley2576]

So what's the HDMI Out option which some soundbars have? Am hoping it's to connect a Roku Ultra or 4K Fire Stick, as my TV has only two HDMI inputs & one is for ARC. It would be great if that output works with ARC to return to the TV, if not, don't know what it's for. Unless possibly stereo receiver, however many would want better sound than what many of the bars offers. Especially those under the $200 range.

[@adrianmendoza6013]

Do I put the sound bar on hdmi or Bluetooth ? Or what?

[@monroethegreat7539]

I have a Sonos Playbar, The playbar only support optical and i have LG E8 65" with ARC, If i purchase the Sonos optical to HDMi adapter and connect the optical to my Playbar and connect a HDMi cable to ARC will it reduce or enhance the sound?

[@DanielKarpathios]

ANDRE MONROE I would be keen to know this too. Sucks when you’re watching regular tv and movies

[@macmusica]

I did my SAMSUNG 6500 into 8000 TV and it does not need to be the TV-ARC slot. Any of them do work with the TV remote. What ARC is needed is OUT of the Soundbar. A Optical Cablecis also needed for mine as it always switches ON to the D.IN but now it all w orks with both used. I had got it working with the TV-ARC firstly but it works using the one that isn't also. I will try next time to use Add Speaker for ARC if it does not need the Optical also but i had tried allsorts prior the combined method.

[@newworldorder6541]

Hey got a question I got a 5.1ch soundbar and it's hooked up by HDMI ARC and I was wondering if I could hook up another soundbar using a HDMI splitter so I can plug it in the HDMI ARC spot and then plug both the soundbars in the 2 HDMI inputs on the splitter cable. Would this work?

[@adamp2068]

If my tv is hdmi arc and the surround sound is hdmi AV out is there no way to connect it ? It’s an older surround sound.

[@Sarcastix7]

If I plug my playstation into another HDMI on the tv, does that mean the sound won't come out of the soundbar or will it take the playstation input to the HDMI and send the audio out through the arc HDMI to the soundbar?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Connect the TVs HDMI ARC port to the Soundbar HDMI ARC and enable the ARC feature within both devices (assuming enabling is required by your particular brands) and plug the PS into any other HDMI port on the TV. You should then hear PS audio from the soundbar (be sure Soundbar input is set to the hdmi arc port) Enjoy 😊

[@lilic724]

Thank you after watching your video i got my samsung soundbar connected the way its suppose to , i didn't know anything about (ARC)

[@nicholaschilcott878]

Hi I just brought a Sony kD65A8 Tv and Sonos beam and a blu ray player what’s best way to connect all 3 up to get the best out of them many thanks nick

[@paulstein9258]

Nice simple explanation.

[@mikigameplays]

Hello i have a question For HDMI ARC can i just buy a normal HDMi cable and stick it in HDMI arc or is there a special HDMI cable for ARC version ?

[@abusadik9932]

HDMI 2.0 will be best type for ARC feature.

[@marc-andreboivin5431]

Thanks man good video just subbed to the channel ; ) , 2 quick questions : I just bought a LG OLED BX (have not received it yet) and I am trying to see if my older Toshiba Sound Bar would work for this set up. I have a SBX4250kn from Toshiba (@t ), its a simple sound bar that does the trick for the living room we like the sound of it and I don't have other purpose in the house for. it.. but I know 4K was not around then, 2013 timeframe. It has ARC and CEC on the remote of the sound bar. Always wandered what these do has our current TV is a cheap ass 55 in 1080p RCA tv from 2014... So now that we have upgraded the TV I am lacking Tech TV knowledge .... Lets say I use the LG OLED has AV system to do audio pass thru to the sound bar. I will set up ARC on the LG TV and put ARC ON on the soundbar along with CEC.. Also I want to mention that I just purchased an Xbox series X to go along with the Cable TV box. these are the only 2 HDMI ports being used and would like the best quality on the xbox. Question 1. I have seen in the difference from CX to BX that it only has 2x 2.1 HDMI port on the BX model vice 4x on the CX, i didnt think much of it and wanted to save a few 100$ on the tv ; because I only use that TV in the living room. The best set up would be to use the last HDMI 2.1 spot for the Xbox Series X. (because the other HDMI 2.1 is being used for ARC with sound bar..) would it mater if the Cable TV box be in a none HDMI 2.1 port. Would the audio passthru to the sound still work ? Question 2. Knowing that my soundbar dosent have ATOMOS , eARC all theses premium add on, is it worth the extra money to upgrade the sound bar ? Hope i dont sound too lost and confuse here lol. Thanks, Marc,

[@chillaboi]

Hi Sir! Why is it that our soundbar doesn’t work when we movie stream? It works well with Spotify, many YT vids (by that I meant not all) - just not with Netflix, Disney+ and other movie apps. We’re using a regular HDMI btw. I hope to be enlightened on this so I can find a solution. Thanks in advance!

[@MrTuxkid]

Great but what if the TV doesn't have HDMI ARC ? Make a video about how to connect a Soundbar to a TV which doesn't have HDMI ARC. Is the following possible ? Amazon Fire TV Stick >>> Soundbar's HDMI IN >>>>Soundbar's HDMI OUT >>>TV's HDMI IN. Are (5.1) Soundars like that available ?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

How to Connect a Soundbar to TV audio kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGOaiKd4rpl8i9U

[@MrTuxkid]

@@Allabouthomeelectronics Thanks but those methods will give me 2 channel stereo. When I buy a 5.1 Soundbar I will want 5.1 surround sound. At the moment I am using a Creative SBS 2.1 speaker with my TV using the headphone jack. Sound quality is descent but its stereo & not surround.

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Toslink Optical & Digital coaxial audio connection cables can pass 5.1 signals

[@javtimestwo]

i have a 2013 Sony Bravia 40" and it seems to have a HDMI cable with ARC 👍🏾 am i able to connect one HDMI cable to the blu ray and the HDMI with ARC to my speaker & cable box? or will a TV need 3 HDMI cables for complete set up? i know my other option for the audio is using the optic cable, yes?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Optical is an option

[@javtimestwo]

@@Allabouthomeelectronics thanks for the quick reply. too bad my TV does not have 3 HDMI ports. i might look into a wireless 2 ch or 2.1 soundbar so i have less cords hanging around.

[@carlosdimas313]

Video helped thanks

[@fredwilson4425]

Looks the goods, well explained will put this advice to work, Cheers

[@giolaguna3133]

I have same set up beam thru arc on TV sounds great my question is if I buy a Sonos sub and add it will I still be able to hear it thru the beam arc or will it only work only thru the Sonos app I like that I can use my TV remote for valume using thru arc just curious if I connect a sub oviously connect ing thru app will it all work togather with arc set up thru tv

[@tupchurch]

Good video. Been trying to figure it out for a while and now that I understand i realize that it is pretty useless.

[@DeepikaAditya]

My TV doesn't have HDMI arc but my Soundbar has HDMI ARC port. There is only one HDMI port on my soundbar. Can i use an HDMI splitter to send one signal to my TV and One to my Soundbar? So video plays on tv and sound plays on sound bar

[@PrinceJonJonJon]

PCM setting change did the trick

[@jalenbrown1454]

Great video , you helped me a lot

[@vickiewatson9680]

Best suggestion was checking the CEC setting in the TV. Once I turned that on and had the TV search for the sound bar it started working.

[@JRG-2018]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimmygibsom2955]

@@JRG-2018 using what remote

[@rickyraj895]

Thank you so much