What cord do I need to connect my soundbar to my TV?

What cord do I need to connect my soundbar to my TV?

1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
2. Connect the other end to the TV OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar.
3. Then, connect an optical audio cable from the TV’s Optical digital audio out to OPTICAL IN on your sound bar (this is necessary to hear the TV audio).

What can I use to hook up my sound bar to my TV?

If your soundbar does not have RCA ports, the best alternative would be an optical cable (also known as Toslink). If both your soundbar and TV do not have matching connectors, you will need an adapter, which we’ll talk about later on. Normally, the best way to connect a soundbar to a TV would be to use HDMI ARC.

How to connect my Arc TV to my soundbar?

Connect your Soundbar to your TV with ARCClick to Expand. Follow the steps below to connect your ARC TV to the soundbar: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on the back of the soundbar. 2 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the ARC HDMI IN port on your TV.

What do I need to set up my Samsung sound bar?

Most newer soundbars can do this, and Samsung soundbars 2017 650 series and above can. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the bottom of the soundbar. Connect a second HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar and connect the other end to an HDMI IN port on your TV.

What does HDMI arc do for a sound bar?

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) is the neatest TV feature you’ve probably never heard of. ARC lets certain TVs and soundbars transfer audio back and forth using one HDMI cable. In other words, you can use the HDMI port as both an input and audio output.

How can I control my sound bar with my Samsung TV?

As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV’s remote. Connect a digital optical cable from your soundbar’s optical port to your TV’s optical port.

What kind of cable do I need to connect my sound bar to my TV?

If you want to kick it old-school, you can use an auxiliary cable to connect the soundbar to your TV or external devices. You’ll still enjoy first-rate sound quality from your soundbar; however, aux cables use an analog connection, so the sound won’t be as good as if you were using an HDMI or optical cable. Power on your TV and soundbar.

What kind of HDMI do I need for my Samsung sound bar?

Samsung 2017 650 series or above all support 4k pass-thru, so you should be good to go. HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) is the neatest TV feature you’ve probably never heard of. ARC lets certain TVs and soundbars transfer audio back and forth using one HDMI cable. In other words, you can use the HDMI port as both an input and audio output.

Where is the out port for the sound bar on a TV?

The location of this OUT port is on the back of your TV. Then, power on your device. Set the soundbar to digital in by pressing the source button. The display will show you D-IN if the setup is okay. If there’s no audio, tune your TV to the input where you have connected the external device.