7 Ways to Connect a Projector to Speakers

[@LifestyleLab_]

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[@superhomer]

I have HDMI out from my laptop to my projector, with an audio out/headphone jack the only audio out from the projector. I run a 3.5mm to my external speaker, and there's a loud "buzz" that's apparent when I turn the volume up to just 33% or so. Any idea how to get rid of the buzz? Sound and video do work fine except for the buzz.

[@LifestyleLab_]

@@superhomer Try running the 3.5mm from your laptop to the external speakers instead and see if the same buzz occurs. If not, your projector audio out likely has a poor signal to noise ratio and you may want to consider using the HDMI splitter option shown in this video, or simply continue to run the audio from your laptop instead

[@srigiri8651]

I have a firestick connected to the back of my projector and sending a Bluetooth signal to my Pioner VSX-LX503 receiver which has Bluetooth built in. They are both paired with each other, but the audio is off sync from the video do you know how I can fix this?

[@LifestyleLab_]

@@srigiri8651 There is most likely some kind of signal processing happening inside your receiver on the Bluetooth stage. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do about this as it is dependant on the hardware itself UNLESS you have an AV receiver with audio delay adjustment capabilities.

[@srigiri8651]

2M views Ok thank you! Would a hdmi cable be a better alternative? Or could I buy a Bluetooth receiver?

[@NietJeffrey]

This video is an example of how all how-to video's should be. Very clear, complete with timestamps so you don't have to watch the whole video and very clear instructions. Thanks so much

[@ARedMotorcycle]

And straight to the point. None of: "hEy yaLl, wElCoMe tO mY cHhaNeLl!" 😡

[@donteereece2510]

minus the annoying 20 second NON SKIPPABLE AD

[@donteereece2510]

@@ARedMotorcycle Not very straight the point when you have to watch a 20 second non skippable ad

[@abbyboard5505]

Knowing about a topic rarely translates into knowing how to teach. This is one of the most well taught KZbin tutorials I’ve ever seen.Bravo & thanks!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks for the kind words Abby! Much appreciated

[@max_497]

In a world of complicated home theatre setup youtube videos yours was by far the most simple yet helpful...thanks a lot man

[@antmon123]

I've never seen a more well layed out instructional video than this, ever. Well done and thank you for the suggestions - probably going the BT route.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks! That means a lot :)

[@nakiasimone]

antmon antmon idk if I even got an answer but damn. Props

[@MrErjongorani]

Totally agree

[@claudiopascarelli3159]

Something that is not said is that with BT you can only have stereo sound, since (at the best of my knowledge) BT does not support Dolby 5.1

[@rubyserrano7764]

@@claudiopascarelli3159 im having this issue! i have been using a BT transmittor but it doesnt actually support my 5.1 surround sound. do you have any suggestions? i have an audio out port that i currently use to a BT transmittor but it only provides sound from my subwoofer and soundbar and not my satellite speakers

[@jcworman9051]

The time stamps are brilliant and so helpful. Why aren’t more people doing this? I know why but just saying. What a time saver.

[@BambooScar]

I’ve known of all these options existed at one point in my life but you’ve compiled them all for me and even made new combinations I’ve never thought of! Thank you so much!

[@TenGreats04]

This is one of the most valuable video on the KZbin.

[@kurtthinn3910]

Thank you bud. 3 year old video saved me some money. I did not know I could do this with my firestick.

[@TheOriginalSlickJ]

You life saver! I just got a 1080p projector but the audio output is rubbish! I was exploring the idea of an hdmi audio extractor to boost signal to my existing amp and bookshelf speakers with a long 3.5mm to RCA lead. I'm so glad I watched right until the end! Why? Because I have a fire TV stick and Bluetooth receiver forgetting that I can connect the two. 🤦🏾‍♂️ Money saved plus wireless Bluetooth connection with quality sound. Thank you!👊🏾💥

[@marieyeager1]

I wish all videos were laid out so clearly and the pictorial representation is perfect! Thank you so much!!

[@themantheman9860]

This is by far one of the best video that I've seen on KZbin, great job!

[@robinfox3320]

This is the best tutorial video I've ever seen. Clear & concise. Brilliant!

[@michaelobrien2190]

You are pure awesomeness. Thanks so much! We are planning a Hamilton Party for July 3 and was nervous as it is streaming and any hiccup with Disney Plus or Verizon FiOS could really blow things up (too many variables outside of my control). I learned that D+ allows you to download movies but only to a device like an Android or iPhone. The challenge is how to project the movie from my iPhone but get the sound going through my soundbar and woofer. I had a thing that allowed me to connect my iPhone to an HDMI cable - but the audio was the big hangup. Your HDMI video/audio splitter did the trick - I tested it yesterday and it worked perfectly. I REALLY appreciate this video. Thank you!!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Woohoo! Awesome! Sounds like a great event

[@FriedTurnips1]

Ha, your post is 100% the issue I was facing even down to channel, provider and important party. I solved it just as you have, I got a lightning to HDMI adapter for my iPhone and an HDMI splitter to output audio to speaker and video to projector. All old school stuff but my wireless signal outside is spotty so I couldn't rely on streaming.

[@jefftanner9811]

Great video! Very clear with great options. Here's one more setup that I'm using: a 3.5mm bluetooth transmitter. It basically serves the function of the amazon fire in your setup but runs from the audio out rather than the HDMI in on the projector. I have an Epson 2150, which has a 3.5mm audio out port but doesn't have bluetooth (as an aside, WHY don't projectors have the most recent version of bluetooth built in? The latency issues have been largely resolved!). Most soundbars these days that are sold with the intent to have them used with TVs also have a built-in bluetooth receiver. So I connect a bluetooth transmitter to audio out 3.5mm on the projector, and then pair it with the bluetooth on my vizio soundbar. The bluetooth transmitter could also (in theory) be used with an hdmi splitter if you have your video device (e.g. laptop; DVD player; console; roku...) at the back of the room near the projector where you can connect the video from the device through the hdmi splitter to the projector, but the audio through the hdmi splitter to a BT transmitter to the BT soundbar.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Now you're thinking! That's another great option

[@pappydc12]

Hmm - Jeff Tanner - are there small BT transmitters that could be located in the ceiling with the projector? I'm re-doing a basement and would rather just do the BT out to speakers instead of hard wiring everything. Doing it all myself rather than paying a company $$$. (My room is about 16x18 with the screen to be on the 18' wall. (120" or bigger)

[@AGFansub]

Your video helped me get rid of the audio delay I was experiencing. I went with the Amazon Fire stick to JBL via bluetooth instead of the projector to JBL. Thank you!

[@yaroslavsoltys9342]

Hi there! I have bluetooth speaker and projector with bluetooth signal and i am also getting delay.. was it easy to set io fire stick?

[@ianwasian4894]

Dude! You just answered all my questions in one sitting. Your option 4 is where I fall into. You ARE a god. THANKS.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Hell yeah! 👏

[@---bu6eg]

Sensational. Additional ways: x2 Costco tower speakers with x2 10-20ft AUX cables and a Y port AUX adapter (one male, two female receiving ends). Plug into the AUX port of your projector and run the cables to the tower speakers. These tower speakers are the current model that theyre showcasing for music, but that means theyll handle bass in movies well. Also, when i clean the house, im a big music lover, but i enjoy using the projector to watch music videos, which gives me a double-whammie. I get crisp great sound. For video, i either cast to the projector OR plug in an HDMI adapter w/ an iPhone HDMI lighting cable.

[@tqnguy88]

OMG I didn't even think about my fire stick able to connect to other Bluetooth devices. This solves the problem I had for months!! Thank youuuuuuuuuu

[@thatsreallyamoon]

doesnt that have audio lag

[@tqnguy88]

@@thatsreallyamoon no

[@thatsreallyamoon]

@@tqnguy88 ok so you just directly go onto fire stick settings and connect the Bluetooth speaker there? Or do you do it through the projector's Bluetooth?

[@tqnguy88]

@@thatsreallyamoon exactly. connect bluetooth with fiestick settings

[@tqnguy88]

make sure you have the new firestick model or the 4k model

[@chrismay5121]

I can not thank you enough, you're a lifesaver! This video helped me so much

[@wakeupamerica2971]

Great and thorough content. Short and to the point and timestamps to boot. Thank you!

[@toddripcity7878]

With your personal set-up: u are only able to use 2 speakers?

[@LifestyleLab_]

You could use a surround system, but surround sound requires something to properly decode it. Ie, the source needs to feed into an AV receiver or compatible sound bar

[@cynthiabridges1707]

This is the BEST concise tutorial! Thank you SO much!

[@nakiajacks]

Thank you so much for this!! Never knew the fire stick would do the trick!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@sackmaster2469]

Great video bro leaving a comment just for the KZbin algorithm... Very thorough great stuff hands down the best video I've seen as far as audio for the projector

[@syedalikazim]

Hi, thanks for this video. Very helpful. I have almost similar setup to yours, with one difference that is, I’ve a smart (Android) projector connected to Fire Stick. I connect the projector to my sound bar via Bluetooth. It’s a clean setup but the audio has a lag. Could it be that I’m using projector’s Bluetooth instead of Fire Stick Bluetooth? Since all my content is streamed by Fire Stick. Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks once again.

[@JayWZeroNine]

Did you figure this out

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, the delay is likely caused by either the projector Bluetooth latency, or the soundbar Bluetooth latency. Try streaming a video from your phone to the soundbar via Bluetooth to isolate which one is the issue

[@jamiewilliams1356]

By far the best video of a set up of electronics

[@adamcturnbull]

Well thought out but perhaps you should have elucidated more on the BT. Or atleast mentionned its shortcomings. Most hate the wire thing.

[@ahmedakrem8188]

Wow this's so organized and well explained you got huge potential keep up the good work

[@roderickhogarth8848]

Brilliant explanation. Had no idea Firestick could project to Bluetooth speaker but worked perfectly. Thanks for great video.

[@kyletotzke7162]

instead of using a firestick, would it be possible to hook up an apple tv instead??

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, Apple TV now has Bluetooth output capabilities on the newer versions

[@cerebrialassasin]

Amazing job at explaining it all so simply ! Great work lad

[@LifestyleLab_]

Much appreciated!

[@michaelsunderland4211]

Hi, nice video! With the set up of fire-stick and bluetooth on your home stereo, how is the audio transmitted from the fire-stick / projector to the bluetooth receiver? I noticed that fire-stick now has all the apps you want (disney / netflix etc) so there is no need to use your phone or laptop, so no signal from your phone / laptop. So if i'm playing off the fire stick - disney app etc, how is the audio sent for the fire-stick / projector to the bluetooth receiver on your stereo? thanks!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

The Firestick itself can transmit Bluetooth audio

[@michaelsunderland4211]

@@LifestyleLab_ interesting, thank you!!!

[@shinekpaul]

Thank God, after a long time searching, I found the right one 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏🎊😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@toddripcity7878]

Should i buy the standard Amazon fire stick or the 4k model to hook up to the projector?

[@claudiopascarelli3159]

Great video. The last configuration is the cleanest one, but with Bluetooth you can only have Stereo Audio. Isn't it? Group 3 configuration A should allow you to have 5.1 audio (if the firestick support it). Right? Thank you!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Correct, the Bluetooth configuration can currently only support stereo. Group 3 method A could support 5.1, but make sure you get a 5.1 capable splitter. The one linked is only stereo

[@glennispolanco6626]

This is so informative!! I am doing option B and I do have a Bluetooth speaker, I also have wireless microphones I want to use simultaneously because I want to have karaoke, what can I do to connect the Bluetooth speaker and the microphones

[@carolynm0804]

I fully understand all these setup options, I am using a firestick. How do I get audio to my speakers when not using the firestick? ie blu-ray player or xbox etc? I have tried to hook up rca to aux cable to my aux line in on my echo 4th gen speakers to no avail! Not sure what I'm missing!

[@LifestyleLab_]

With the Firestick configuration there’s so way to use a blue ray or Xbox and have the audio transmitted. The Firestick can only send its own audio

[@carolynm0804]

@@LifestyleLab_ Thanks! I did get it to work! There was a button (SPDIF) on my 4k hdmi audio extracter switch that I pushed in and it worked! But I have Sonos speakers here too now to try! Thanks for responding!

[@solidious3399]

Hi great and informative video. Does firestick support dolby atmos if so could I connect a dolby atmos sound bar via Bluetooth and get atmos sound. And if u have a usb port on your projector will it power the firestick ive heard people use it this way thank you

[@LifestyleLab_]

Surround sound or Atmos signals can not be passed via Bluetooth unfortunately. Yes, the USB port should be able to power the firestick assuming it can supply adequate power

[@diferver]

Hi, thanks for the video... do you know how to remove the delay between my video beam and my sound bar which are connected using Bluetooth thanks to an HDMI Audio Splitter and Aux to Bluetooth adapter?

[@marilynreyes1565]

Please help. How about if it is 3 way? Speaker, projector and cellphone all with bluetooth options? Will the firestick work as a glue to connect this three? Thank you!!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

If you cast video from your phone to the Firestick, sure

[@katerinecenteno2018]

You literally just saved me so much time and money omg. Thank you for this video 😭

[@futbol1972]

I have an hp laptop conected to an external monitor and an epson projector. I helped my mom push sound from whatever is playing through computer to projector speakers. By the way she is a teacher using teams to teach.. Iam trying to figure out how can she hear the online students talking on line through the projector speaker in classroom and also if there is a way she can talk to them through projector mic or something while walking around the classroom?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Those things will be configured from within the Teams call audio settings (output device and microphone input)

[@garybensmith420]

for the very last option, Firestick > Bluetooth Reciever connected to AV/Deck/Speakers, does the projector need to have Bluetooth?

[@LifestyleLab_]

No, the Firestick is what has the Bluetooth transmission

[@niranjanzgc]

@@LifestyleLab_ Have you felt any time delay of sound to picture?

[@wretchedworm]

i'm using your setup too. my question is for the Bluetooth reciever, the audio that gets passed into the stereo system what is it converter by? is there a DAC insider the Bluetooth receiver? what if I want to use a better quality dac?

[@LifestyleLab_]

There is a DAC inside the bluetooth receiver, because all of the outputs are analog. If you want to use a better DAC, you'll need to search out a bluetooth receiver with digital outputs, or explore something such as the Bluesound Node 2i (what I now use for streaming music in my stereo setup)

[@wretchedworm]

@@LifestyleLab_ Thanks i'll look it up!

[@wretchedworm]

@@LifestyleLab_ sorry one more thing, how come you don't have any audio lag? i found it impossible to avoid that. in the end i finally reverted to having a avr at the front with long hdmi to the back where the projector is.

[@LifestyleLab_]

You just need to find components with minimal processing lag. Or adjust the audio delay on your avr / projector

[@nicolechavez7738]

Hey man! How do you control volume without a remote since the firestick doesn't have a remote for volume?

[@LifestyleLab_]

You will control the volume using the volume control on the speaker the sound is playing from

[@djgreens07]

My audio receiver already has Bluetooth built in, will the fire be able to connect without needing the external Bluetooth transmitter?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Give it a try! Most likely yes

[@WMGR-ut7cz]

Does the Roku stick have the same Bluetooth ability to add external Bluetooth speakers, that you say the Amazon Firestick has? I needing to buy one or the other for our Projector set up. Thanks

[@LifestyleLab_]

No, the Roku can only stream audio wirelessly (via wifi not bluetooth) to your cell phone, which you them plug headphones into. The FireTV stick is the best option currently for Bluetooth audio projector setup

[@WMGR-ut7cz]

Lifestyle Lab thanks for your help!😃

[@mismail76]

I have got prewired speakers from the builder. How do I use this to connect to the projector that does not have audio out? Thanks

[@LifestyleLab_]

Hi, please explain what you mean by pre-wired speakers? Are you referring to just a passive bookshelf or stand mount?

[@wapiti2466]

I would use Group 3 Option B… I have a Sony SXRD projector and a YAMAHA AV RX-A770 with a high speed HDMI cable with an Ethernet .. but I still can’t figure out how to get the audio/video from the projector and surround sound. I have a chrome cast plugged into the projector and the video works great just can’t figure out audio. Should I put the media source into the AVR instead? I am lost and could use any help here

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, as shown in Group 3 option B, the source is plugged into the AVR, not the projector.

[@Arhtehc]

Would any of these methods support Dolby Atmos? I just got a Vizio Soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos, it has 2 little speakers a sub and a soundbar which connects wirelessly. I’m just wondering if all of the connections are Bluetooth, wouldn’t the sound quality suffer as wired is normally better right?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Bluetooth can not support Dolby Atmos, but your hookup will be very simple in that you will just need two HDMI cables, one from your source to the soundbar, and one from the soundbar to the projector

[@staceydykesempowermentcoac9066]

Hello. I would love to ask what you would do as I am still confused as to what I should choose. I am projecting digital animations for Halloween from my laptop through the projector. I have a blue tooth speaker and just need the speaker to connect to play the audio portion. I don't know what I need to get to have them connect. Thanks in advance if you have time to give any feedback.

[@porschacook]

Hello I am just trying to do so I hope you’re still looking at your post… does the Bluetooth speaker have to be the Ultimate ear Bluetooth speaker? Or should any Bluetooth speaker work?

[@LifestyleLab_]

It can be any Bluetooth speaker or receiver

[@porschacook]

@@LifestyleLab_ i seem to have an issue using Bluetooth speaker when plugging Roku stick in projector sound just comes from projector. I have been trying to find was to minimize cords. I was wondering about the Bluetooth or adaptor is there another option?

[@johannesrobinson6634]

I thank you for making this video you save me some money.

[@christopherburgos5712]

I have my projector set up using a wireless hdmi transmitter. The fire stick is plugged into my soundbar and then the soundbar to the transmitter. Will I be able to still get 4K picture if the fire stick isn’t plugged directly into my projector?

[@christopherburgos5712]

If so how do I get my sound to my soundbar if I have to plug the fire stick directly into the projector? I can send pics of my setup if you need. Appreciate any help.

[@LifestyleLab_]

If your wireless transmitter can handle 4k, you should have no problem! I obviously don't know which one you're using

[@sheriff808]

This was great, but I have a question... we are trying to create a backyard theater. I know it’s not surround sound. The wife bought me a non Bluetooth Sonos speaker, about the size of a small coffee can. It’s a few years old and doesn’t get used much, because of lack of compatibility and crappy sono software. It sounds great though... I was wondering if there was a way to use the Sonos and FireStick on projector? The projector has one stereo output , it has a headphone picture next to it... The Sonos has nothing... only jack on Sonos is an Ethernet plug in... I was wondering your thoughts?.?. I may just purchase a Bluetooth speaker, but wanted to investigate the Sonos option... thank you for your great video and your time!!!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Unfortunately there isn't really a way to connect those older Sonos speakers to a Fire Stick. Good luck with your setup, sounds awesome!

[@DesislavaIvanova]

Hi, I want to cast video from Dell laptop to Benq projector using wifi and audio from the laptop to Bluetooth speaker. However, I only managed to cast audio and video both from the projector, and if I connect to the Bluetooth speaker, I lose connect to the projector. Also tried hdmi cable to connect laptop to projector - same problem. Please give me and advice- the audio from the projector is way too quite can't even hear it. Thank you for all you helpful videos!

[@0heysnatch]

I love your time stamps at intro!! Thank you!

[@sticky494]

I use an HDMI splitter, and it's definitely the way to go

[@mr.banhmi7938]

Hi, do you get lips out of sync with Bluetooth method? I'm using a Chromecast with bt soundbar and there's audio/video delays.

[@zeale23]

If my projector does not have audio out ports but has an HDMI port, would the HDMI splitter be the best option?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes!

[@benmuzz]

This was great thank you, really helpful. I like your last option either the fire stick and Bluetooth receiver. Do you know if ‘Apple tv’ can fulfil the same role as the fire stick in that scenario? ie transmitting Bluetooth audio signal to a Bluetooth receiver

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, the Apple TV is probably an even better option nowadays in fact.

[@bandocage]

I have the same setup with the firetv and bluetooth receiver to my 5.1 soundsystem, unfortunately bluetooth only transmits stereo sound and not surround. Although the sound still comes from all speakers it is not true 5.1 surround. Do you have a solution to that? Thanks in advance.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Only solution to get surround sound, atmos, etc... is to us an HDMI or optical cable to an AV receiver or other form of digital audio splitter

[@bandocage]

@@LifestyleLab_ Or get the amazon echo studio that transmit "atmos" over wifi instead of cable.

[@trinhplaythings]

i love the organization & visual guide, thanks so much

[@pallavihirulkar7999]

My AVR is not splitting the audio and both audio video is coming through my projector currently even though I have the firestick and speakers connected to my AVR. Plz advise.

[@karenstroemel259]

Hooked the bluetooth to my surround sound , paired it but no audio. Any advice? I bought the esinkin audio receiver and the x2 RCA cord .

[@hubertdendraak9313]

Very helpful video, thank you. And I love that Canadian accent (writes a fellow Canuck).

[@LifestyleLab_]

🦫 🇨🇦

[@PeterDMayr]

Can you get a Bluetooth 5.1 wireless speakers with Dolby sound capability?

[@LifestyleLab_]

No, transmitting 5.1 over Bluetooth is currently not possible

[@argonaut405]

Do you experience any latency with option 4 or does the fire stick somehow compensate for that. My plan is to set up the cleanest 5.1 system that I can using an av receiver . I have had problems with the sound being out of sync or buzzing when using a Bluetooth adapter with my av receiver

[@LifestyleLab_]

I’d suggest using an Apple TV for best latency performance. Keep in mind, Bluetooth does not transfer 5.1, so if you want true surround decoding you need to hard wire a digital format into your AV box

[@vardgesharutyunyan9885]

Group 3 method A works for cable box, consoles and laptops correct? Or just follow group 2 for laptops. Also my receiver has a TV out option, would that work to connect the console/source to the receiver and the receiver out to the projector? Basically not requiring the splitter?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Only group 3 will work for a cable box. It will also work for a laptop :)

[@mishafrancis]

Thanks for this review video ! I have a problem with the audio from my projector... I am connecting my google chrome cast to the HDMI port of the projector and using the projector bluetooth to connect to a speaker. I this case, always I am seeing audio lag ! Can you please comment where is the issue in my case ?

[@LifestyleLab_]

The issue is likely your speaker has input lag. Or, the transmitter on the projector. Either way, you can look for an audio delay option in the projector, or try a different Bluetooth device

[@Canadarago]

My dilemma: I'm working with projectors that have an "AV" output and a headphone out. If i try to connect to the red and white RCA plugs on the white/ red/yellow connector connecting to AV out, I just get a buzz. Shouldn't I get line-level audio out of these? I have to resort to using the headphone output, which overdrives my audio board. Should I be using a different adaptor on the AV out? Thanks in advance.

[@maryellentillinghast5488]

I am really impressed with this video I even saved it so I can come back to it I just got a Pyle projector and I wasn't sure how to get sound but now I know I can just get a Bluetooth speaker thank you so much

[@akumu-4958]

On the last one can I use chromecast instead of firestick??

[@LifestyleLab_]

Chromecast does not have Bluetooth audio unfortunately

[@BelAir24504]

I have never seen such an easy backup doityourself video before cherrs bro and thx a lot :)

[@Mohamad99305]

Hello , I have Sony ht-x9000f soundbar , if I connect it via the BT will i have all the soundbar features like the dolby atoms ?

[@LifestyleLab_]

No, bluetooth can not transmit complex signals such as 5.1 surround or Atmos. Those need a digital connection

[@Mohamad99305]

Lifestyle Lab thanks for the fast reply, can you help me to better understand, i will get the benq th 685 projector and what should i get too to get these features work?

[@LifestyleLab_]

You will need to run the HDMI from your source (playstation, cable box, etc...) into the soundbar. Then an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port of the soundbar back to your projector

[@kevinguthmiller8510]

Hi! Thank you for this. For Group 4 Option B (5:10 on the video), you are transmitting the projector's Bluetooth to a Bluetooth receiver which is in turn hooked up to the receiver. If the receiver already has Bluetooth though, is it really necessary to have a separate Bluetooth receiver?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Hi Kevin, 2 key clarifications: 1) It is not the projector's bluetooth, it is the bluetooth audio signal from the Fire TV stick. 2) Give it a try with your existing receiver with a bluetooth adapter as this may very well work! However I have found that some receiver's bluetooth circuits results in a quite significant audio delay that can be avoided with a low latency bluetooth adapter

[@kevinguthmiller8510]

@@LifestyleLab_ Great, thank you! I should have mentioned that I plan on hooking up a 4K firestick; thank you for clarifying that point. I have heard what you mentioned about the built-in Bluetooth possibly resulting in some audio lag so it's nice to know it can be avoided with a Bluetooth adapter. Do you have your speakers wired from your receiver, or do you think that it is reasonable to assume that a Bluetooth-enabled receiver can also transmit wirelessly to speakers (assuming in the receiver's owner's manual it states it has the Bluetooth transmitter function)? I'm trying to go as wireless as possible, but I want to be realistic. Just because claims are made doesn't mean it always practically works out that way. Thank you in advance for your opinion on this.

[@LifestyleLab_]

@@kevinguthmiller8510 Other than "Home theatre in a box" solutions that have wireless satellite speakers, the vast majority of home theatres are wired. This is because in a wireless scenario, the speakers need to all be set up to work seamlessly with whatever is sending them the signal (hence why they are sold as a system). An AV receiver is built to strip audio signals from digital video inputs, and send that signal and power to speakers over a wired connection. The receiver knows which speaker it is sending which audio to, because the speaker is connected to a specific port. I have never heard of a receiver that can set up a 5.1 configuration of wireless third party speakers. This would be next to impossible with the varying transmission distances, audio lag, codecs, etc... So if you want to go wireless, get yourself a soundbar with wireless satellite speakers. Otherwise, with a traditional AV receiver, you must use wires to connect to the speakers.

[@kevinguthmiller8510]

Ok great, I think I got it, but at the risk of embarrassing myself (I may have passed that point already....) would you just mind making sure I am correct here: If I don't want a 'home theatre in a box', but instead wanted to purchase a 5.1 speaker package (soundbar + wireless subwoofer + 2 wireless rear speakers), I would still need a 4K receiver configured with the 4Kprojector/4K firestick as is mentioned above in your previous answer, so that my receiver would wire to the soundbar, but would be wireless to the subwoofer and rear speakers, correct?

[@turboenterprise790]

Good video man! Really good

[@stephenwalker2005]

Saved me a small fortune on leads thanks great review great sensible informative format

[@kepetez06]

How would i go about doing this with a sonos play bar as they dont use bluetooth? What options do i have to hook up to the projector?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Unfortunately Sonos has gone away with HDMI on the playbar. It only supports an optical connection now. Does your projector have an optical output?

[@kepetez06]

@@LifestyleLab_ i havent bought a projector yet trying to figure out if its feasible. Would buying a projector digital output be the easiest route?

[@LifestyleLab_]

@@kepetez06 Yes, unfortunately SONOS kind of boxed it's users in with the choice to go strictly optical. I workaround would be an HDMI to optical splitter like this www.amazon.ca/Tendak-Optical-Extractor-Converter-Splitter/dp/B017B6WFP8

[@kepetez06]

@@LifestyleLab_ thanks for the info. Im looking at running 2 inputs into the projector a ps4 and the tv. Would that set up still work or would i need a hdmi matrix? Again thanks for all your help

[@LifestyleLab_]

@@kepetez06 you can add an HDMI switcher in front of the optical splitter to switch between multiple devices

[@jennychristopher4173]

Where can I find the Bluetooth receiver & do you have it for sale?

[@LifestyleLab_]

It's linked in the description :)

[@brandonwiest4311]

Isn't a roku & firestick the same ? Could you use a roku to hook up?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Not if you want to use the bluetooth method. Roku sticks do not output bluetooth audio.

[@FlasHBuLL3T]

So need some help from someone to connect this. So I have a benq HT2050A and a Samsung hw-q70t 330w sound bar. So projector has 2 HDMI ports while sound bar has 1 HDMI port and 1 HDMI Arc Port. So my plan is to connect the laptop to the projector and get the content going on and use the sound bar also connected to the projector get the sound going on. I'm not really a techy but it doesn't work even having that 2 HDMIs the sound is just coming from the projector itself only. I have checked all the options available in the projector to try to do in the menus but so far no luck. Further I might connect my PS4 instead of the laptop for gaming purposes as well. I have no idea how I can use the sound bar also in par with the projector and laptop or ps4. Right now what I did was to connect the projector to the laptop while using laptop bluetooth to connect to the sound bar but the sound lag through bluetooth is unwatchable. Please let me know how I can use the sound bar with the projector when the content is coming from another source. Stucked on this for few days now 😔😔

[@LifestyleLab_]

You should be using the HDMI ports on the soundbar itself to connect your devices, and then run an HDMI from the HDMI Arc port back to your projector. The devices all connect to the soundbar, which handles the audio, and then the HDMI arc port passes the video signal back to the projector

[@rajapan]

Hi I have sonance Sonos outdoor speakers with sonos amp.. I want to connect a projector (have not bought it) to the amp so I can hear the audio through those sonance speakers. How can I do this? Im able to connect a HDMI cable cos the amp sits behind the wall where the speakers are installed. How does the apple airplay work? What projector is Sonos amp friendly ? U don't have to answer all the questions if not able to. I just need to start somewhere. Thanks ahead for the reply

[@jetinsider]

What about Dolby or 5.1 audio? Neither Bluetooth nor aux supports that. How do we transmit it?

[@LifestyleLab_]

You will need an AV receiver or 5.1 capable sound bar system. No other options

[@prophetmars666]

Planning to buy epson 5050 ub and want to watch netflix and prime but if i use google cast I don’t get any sound . What should be the best setup for me . I was thinking audio splitter.

[@AmalSony]

Hii bro nice video but i hqve a question.. i have a projector which has Bluetooth but 2 second delay in audio so cant see movies , and it has only aux 3.5mm jack don't know if its for sound system or headphones i bought a aux cable and didn't work it was last year and i cant clearly remember what happened that day i think the sound was muffled and too low , so i returned the cable now i was about to purchase the aux cable and confused of purchaseing .. trs or trrs which is suitable for projector to connect with sony soundbar system htrt3 ??

[@LifestyleLab_]

Only need trs, trrs just has a microphone terminal as well for headphones with microphones for calls

[@AmalSony]

@@LifestyleLab_ oohh thanks so 2 ring type aux cable is enough right?

[@LifestyleLab_]

@AmalSony yes

[@rccrt6834]

Do you know if it's possible to cast from a laptop wireless to projector (I.e. via chromecast), however connect laptop directly to amplifier via hdmi for sound?

[@LifestyleLab_]

That will depend on your laptops internal sound settings

[@amybaldwin2343]

How about from headphone jack on projector to optical soundbar? I bought a digital to analogue convertor but no luck

[@LifestyleLab_]

You can't go from a 3.5mm jack to an optical input. They're completely different signals. What other inputs does your soundbar have?

[@Ash-gw9cs]

I’m trying to connect projector audio out to silent disco transmitter/headphones. The problem is I’m getting some high pitched ringing along with the audio- would you have any suggestions how to improve this? Transmitter works fine with phone audio, so it’s something about projector to transmitter.

[@LifestyleLab_]

First, check the projector audio with a different set of speakers to determine that it is in fact that output that is adding the noise

[@papasmirf88]

Problem im having is my audio out is a 3.5mm headphone jack and my hook ups for my sound bar are usb or the fiber optical input..how would one connect that mess?

[@chenwang5341]

Informative and well-organized content. Appreciate it

[@krupanaik3751]

I have an Epson Home Cinema 2250 projector and Samsung QW80R Soundbard and Sub. Both of them have Bluetooth, but it seems my sound bar is not compatible over Bluetooth with the projector. What is my best option if I don’t want to run cable from one side of the a projector to the other side of the room where there is a sound bar is ?

[@LifestyleLab_]

What are you plugging into the Epson? Use and Apple TV and stream Bluetooth from that to the sound bar

[@krupanaik3751]

@ right now I am just using the Epson built-in speaker. I am looking for an an inexpensive solution to use my sound bar system..

[@LifestyleLab_]

Right, but what source are you plugging into the projector? A laptop? A cable box? An Apple TV?

[@jcb7707]

What about for someone usually Airplay MacBook to Sonos Sound bar? Can I Chromecast visual to projector and Airplay audio to Sonos sound bar at the same time? Or may be chromecast to projector, projector link with the sound bar with hdmi cable since there is no aux input on the sound bar? Thanks

[@LifestyleLab_]

You will need to link the projector and soundbar with HDMI

[@HimanshuMakwana007]

Hi Dude i have recently bought Benq tk850 I have some 4K HDR movies on my usb drive , but audio is not supported so it only shows video. I don’t have 4K blue ray player or any gaming console. I have firestick 4K that works fine with Bluetooth as you said. But for usb stored files I am not able to hear it. My projector has HDMI ARC port, so if I connect it to sound bar with HDMI ARC port, will it play that audio? Thanks in advanced

[@PetrBrzek]

Thanks for the video. One question isn't better to buy Bluetooth receiver with optical out instead of RCA? Talking about Group 4B.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, that is certainly another good option! However I was assuming that most people considering these options do not have a receiver with an optical input.

[@PuraVidaMasVida]

In regards to Group 4 Option B..how would I tie in an Xbox, along with the Firestick, so I can have audio with both?

[@LifestyleLab_]

You can't. Only Group 3 solutions can accommodate an Xbox

[@vaibhavmisra301]

So if i connect firestick with projector and then pair it with my bluetooth audio device, will the audio still work if i am watching content that is not on firestick? Like movie from a pen drive on projector?

[@LifestyleLab_]

No, it will only work for content being played by the Fire Stick

[@jkgvivek]

Anyway to connect through optical from projector to soundbar?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Assuming both your projector and soundbar have optical ports, sure!

[@wujinxiao]

I have a Fire TV 4K attached to a projector and connect to Samsung Q800C soundbar via blutooth, but I cannot get Dolby Atmos sound. Any idea?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Surround sound cannot be transmitted via Bluetooth. It needs to be wired to either the AV receiver or soundbar directly so that it can be properly decoded into the channels