How to connect Xbox Series X to sound bar with HDMI

Quick Reference Video Time Stamps: How to connect Xbox Series X to a sound bar using HDMI. Whether the sound bar has only 1 HDMI port or more than 1 HDMI port, we demonstrate and explain your options for minimizing competitive gaming latency or maximizing the sound.
01:22 Preferred type of HDMI cable to use with Xbox series X
01:45 Can I use an old HDMI cable?
02:00 What HDMI cable does All About Home Electronics use?
02:20 Connecting Xbox series X when Sound bar has only one HDMI port
03:24 What if the TV does not have an HDMI ARC port?
03:56 Which HDMI port on the TV do I plug the Xbox series X console in to?
04:17 How can I find out what version HDMI port is on the TV?
05:00 Which source input on the TV do I switch to?
05:35 How to adjust TV audio settings
06:23 I followed all the steps but I do not hear any sound
07:00 Connecting Xbox series X to sound bar having 2 or 3 HDMI ports
07:23 Video Latency Xbox series X connecting to sound bar
09:03 Can I plug Xbox series X into any HDMI port on the TV?
10:39 I want to hear Dolby Atmos because I know for fact my sound bar is Atmos capable, how do I hook up my Xbox series X because I don't care about competitive online gaming latency?

[@craigcalder7264]

It was a dumb choice not to have optical

[@Gomer-kyle27]

Great video! I was beyond stressed and over complicated my setup. This video advise worked. So simple. I feel stupid. Thanks again for your info

[@abecaceres]

Thanks for the video man, I was getting desperate because simply I couldn’t find a way to connect the Xbox to my streambar

[@TomsTech94]

I have a series x and a dolby atmos system and the delay is real and its a good job my system sounds so good regardless and my 500w subwoofer helps because I wanted atmos for gaming

[@gballin033]

Had to come and say THANK YOU I’ve been trying to figure this out for hours!!

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Glad I could help!

[@sunfirelotus893]

Thank you!

[@guybrushthreepwood8174]

On my Samsung Q70 I had to enable "HDMI-CEC" before the ARC option even showed up in my TV sound settings. External device settings on the TV - enable HDMI-CEC. Then arc also appeared in the list of sources on the soundbar also.

[@NYC1E1]

Great review. I was wondering if you or anyone in the comment section could help me with my setup? I recently bought an X-Box SX and was playing it for a few months before I decided to buy the LG C1 TV to handle the 4k @ 60/120 output. I noticed that one of the hdmi ports was earc with I had no clue what it was until I did a little research. Now I’m thinking about getting the Vizio M 5.1.2 soundbar to complete my set up and want to know your/anyones thoughts before I buy it. I also had a connectivity question. The XBox outputs Dolby Atmos so am I supposed to connect it with the hdmi 2.1 it came with in one of the regular hdmi 2.1 port or in the earc port? And if so how will I connect the soundbar hdmi earc to the TV if the Xbox is already using the port. So basically I have 3 devices and need to know which I connect to which for best results

[@drewpainter1384]

I always had my old one X connected to my soundbar and then into the arc from my soundbar just like you suggested Is there really that must lost in gaming spoeed from doing this I'm just about to set up my new series x

[@tracie2225]

We have hooked up the Xbox Series X directly to the hdmi in port on the soundbar, then used a separate hdmi cable to connect the soundbar and tv ARC input and outpout. The question we have is, how do you then see the video for the Xbox? All we see on the tv is the soundbar connected to the ARC port and no option to see the Xbox screen. Are we missing something? We’ve tried different HDMI cables and same problem. We are able to connect Xbox HDMI to regular HDMI input on TV, then Soundbar ARC to TV ARC no problem, but would like to be able to connect Xbox directly to Soundbar for optimal sound. Thanks!

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

How to troubleshoot an ARC HDMI connection between TV and soundbar or receiver kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGq3hKt3hr-DhJY

[@WeebGamer101]

How do I connect my xbox series s to my samsung a40m soundbar if my xbox doesn't have a optical cable input? That's what the cable is called. I have both a power cable and a optical cable that came with the soundbar and subwoofer. So how do I hook it up? And what does the optical cable do?

[@ryanbillingsley26]

My Samsung soundbar only has optical and a USB port can I get my series x to work with it ?

[@johnleigh5501]

The sound delay for dolby atmos is ridiculous tho...

[@kanpeki2485]

Curious. I’m getting full screen flashing when playing my xbox with it plugged into the sound bar In port

[@gsoria35]

There is noticeable lag when using a roku streambar when playing games on the series x, is there a fix for this?

[@jlash61]

I have Xbox SX & Samsung 4k TV & Samsung Soundbar. I started having issues this week for some reason with my sound ONLY when I'm on xbox. Sometimes it'll work sometimes it will shut off. I'll be on Netflix then close out and go to KZbin and the sound is gone. Went to TV settings and did am audio test and the soundbar works but when I go back to my xbox it is silent. I have my xbox cable plugged into my TV hdmi 1, soundbar has an HDMI cord in the arc of soundbar running into my arc port on tv, I also have an optical cord plugged into soundbar and TV. When I try plugging my xbox into my soundbar, I lose 4k capabilities but I'm able to game at 120hz but all of the sound features become available like Dolby atmos etc. I'm at a loss lol any help would be appreciated

Hi guys, Great video! To make sure I got this right if I’m the type of user who is not a gamer and want the best audio(Dolby) and video. I have a sound bar with 1x HDMI input port and 1x HDMI eARC port. I would connect the TV and the sound bar using the HDMI eARC ports on each device. Then I connect my Apple TV 4K to the sound bar HDMI in port. Worth nothing that the sound bar is a 4K pass through sound bar. Is this the correct set up?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

We’d probably have opted to connect Apple TV to the TV. But, if your happy with your current setup then maybe just leave it as is ? We don’t know all the specs on your equipment so it’s a bit of a challenge to make a certain call on the optimal set up

[@H0dy72]

I am planning to get a soundbar, I have a question regarding the setup: Xbox Series X which runs at 4K/120Hz and Dolby Vision or HDR on LG Nanocell TV I'd like to purchase a soundbar now. If I am not mistaken, ARC or eARC should do the trick The connection would be like this Xbox Series X -> LG Nanocell TV (HDMI 2.1 Port) and then LG Nanocell TV -> Soundbar (z.B. LG SPD7Y) (HDMI 2.1 eArc) In theory my TV should then still show the 4K/120Hz form the Xbox but the sound should come out of the soundbar (if set right in the TV) Am I correct?

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

sounds correct

[@eddiechavezjr8623]

Hello...thanks for the info. Got a ?. I have my xbox series x hooked up to my lg soundbar. I have my soundbar to my TV through earc. Have u noticed any difference in the xbox picture? I can't really tell. Looks good hooked up both ways. Just wanna hear your info. Thank you.

[@Caelgut]

I have the same setup and I haven't noticed a difference. Using an Xbox Series X w/an LG C1 w/120 HZ, 4K, etc

[@petesmith3186]

Every time I do the 2nd method the video quality goes down. What am I doing wrong?

[@LateBloomerMedia]

So basically if you upgraded your Xbox expect to need to upgrade your TV as well if it's not already. Coulda saved me a lot of time just saying hey you with tv that has no hdmi (arc) port, you're screwed.

[@anthonyp291]

I'm pretty sure earc is atmos not arc?

[@clintblakey7270]

ok please tell me is a cec hdmi port the same or will it work as a arc hdmi??

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Look through the description in this video How to troubleshoot an ARC HDMI connection between TV and soundbar or receiver kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGq3hKt3hr-DhJY

[@OBIONE521]

So I have a monitor and I use my headset for audio can I just plug a HDMI splitter to the Xbox out put and use 2 HDMI cords to connect a sound bar and my monitor all to the Xbox HDMI out put

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Probably

[@OBIONE521]

@@Allabouthomeelectronics ya but see other videos and this one I think tells me I need a ARC cord and my monitor or Xbox doesn’t have on ARC out let so I’m stumped 🤔 unless u can make it work with out a ARC system and just HDMI

[@Allabouthomeelectronics]

Ok, so, 1st, we thought we lost this particular comment thread. Took a bit but we found it once again :). We believe you (can) use a splitter AND hook up a soundbar; you'd simply want to use known working HDMI cords (generally, ie, not super old, just invented, first rendition HDMI cords although they might still work too.) If you are searching the ARC topic for the gear set up you describe you might be searching the wrong topic. "might" means probably; we don't believe ARC plays any role in the gear you are describing. Oh, and, we've hard core gamed; introducing a splitter will cause millisecond latency delays in your gaming experience so if you know split seconds count then, well, now you know.

[@ICUEverywhere]

Okay I'm looking at a Samsung HW A600 soundbar and it has hdmi input and output which my question is will this allow me to hook from my soundbar to my 28 inch gaming monitor that doesn't have arc or optical?

[@jordyn.gamble]

The first technique doesnt support dolby atmos i dont think..