How do I use HDMI ARC with Apple TV?

Go the Home screen on Apple TV and select Settings > Video and Audio > Audio Output. Under Audio Output, make sure that the room with HomePod mini
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or HomePod is selected. Under Audio Return Channel (Beta), select Play Television Audio. You'll know ARC or eARC is turned on when it says On (ARC) or On (eARC).
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Does Apple TV has HDMI ARC?

With the new Apple TV 4K, tvOS supports HDMI ARC and eARC for the first time. This means that all audio from all input sources can now go out over the HomePod speakers, assuming you have an ARC-compatible TV set.
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How do I connect my Apple TV to my arc soundbar?

Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output on your sound bar or AV receiver. Then plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI input on your television.
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How do I enable HDMI ARC?

How to activate the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature
  1. Press the Menu or Home button on the receiver remote. NOTE: The menu should displayed on the TV screen. If not, check you connections.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Select HDMI Control or CTR. HDMI.
  5. Press Enter.
  6. Select ON or CTRL ON.
  7. Press Enter.
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What HDMI input should I use for Apple TV?

Plug your Apple TV into power and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable. To watch movies in 4K HDR on Apple TV 4K, make sure that you're using an HDMI 2.0 or later cable, and have a TV that supports 4K, HDR, or both. Then turn on your TV and select the HDMI input that your Apple TV is connected to.
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Can I use HDMI ARC as regular HDMI?

An hdmi arc port should just function as any other hdmi port if the device you're plugging in isn't arc enabled & the arc settings are disabled on the TV.
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Does Apple TV 4K have arc?

As noticed by MacRumors, the latest Apple TV 4K supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (enhanced ARC) standards over HDMI.
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How do I know if my HDMI ARC is working?

Quick Troubleshooting Checks for HDMI ARC
  1. Unplug the HDMI cables and plug them back in.
  2. Power cycle all devices – turn them off, unplug from the wall, plug back in, and turn back on.
  3. Turn HDMI-CEC on.
  4. Change the sound settings on your TV.
  5. Change ARC/eARC setting or TV audio input mode to “Auto” or “On.”
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Does HDMI ARC turn on soundbar?

Using Anynet+ and ARC

Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar to your TV's HDMI (ARC) port. Set the soundbar to D.IN mode by pressing Source on the remote or soundbar. After about 2 seconds, the source will automatically change to TV ARC.
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Why is my sound bar not working with Apple TV?

To fix your Apple TV having no sound, ensuring you've selected the right speaker system and make sure Audio Mode is set to Auto. If not, go to Menu->Settings-> Audio and Video->Audio Format-> Change Format->New Format, switch it to Stereo.
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Do I need a special HDMI cable for ARC?

Using HDMI ARC does not require a new HDMI cable. Any HDMI cable should be able to cope with the requirements - it's only when we move on to eARC this could (potentially) become an issue.
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How do you use ARC?

How to use the Audio Return Channel (ARC) or Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) feature
  1. On the receiver remote control, press the Menu or Home button. The menu should appear on the TV screen. ...
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Select HDMI Control or CTR. HDMI.
  5. Press Enter.
  6. Select ON or CTRL ON.
  7. Press Enter.
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Should I connect Apple TV to receiver or TV?

You would select the HDMI port for Apple TV as input using the TV remote. Possibly preferable when your TV has more HDMI inputs than the receiver. Then the receiver has to passthrough the video. Selecting the Apple TV instead of other HDMI devices would be done on the receiver.
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How do I get better sound from Apple TV?

Audio format: By default, Apple TV uses the best audio format available. You can change the audio format if you're experiencing problems with playback. Select Audio Format, then select Change Format and choose either Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, or Stereo.
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Which is better HDMI or HDMI ARC?

While a regular HDMI connector is only able to transmit video images, ARC has an added function that allows you to transmit audio from a TV back to the source, like a receiver or soundbar. This means you only require 1 cable in order to transmit both video and audio signals.
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Do I need HDMI ARC for soundbar?

Most TVs these days have several HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ports. However, in order to connect a soundbar, you have to make sure your TV has an HDMI ARC (audio return channel) port.
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How does ARC work with a soundbar?

In its most basic form, ARC uses an HDMI cable to send audio from a TV back to a receiver or soundbar. That means you can use a single cable for both audio and video -- for example, from the Netflix app built into your TV or a connected game console, and then use your TV for switching.
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Why is HDMI not working with soundbar?

Make sure that the setting for Control for HDMI or BRAVIA Sync of your TV and audio device is set to ON. Make sure that the ARC feature of your audio device is set to ON or AUTO. Make sure that your audio device is set to the TV input. Change the TV audio output setting to PCM and check whether the sound is output.
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Why can't I hear sound on my TV through HDMI?

Your HDMI no sound problem can be caused by corrupt or missing audio driver issues. To fix the problem, you can try to update the sound driver. There are two ways you can get the right drivers for your sound card: manually or automatically.
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What is HDMI ARC used for?

The Audio Return Channel (ARC) connects your TV and audio system with a single High Speed HDMI® cable and eliminates the need for an additional composite audio or optical cable. You can view the video that covers ARC and enhanced ARC (eARC) features or skip to the detailed information.
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Does Apple TV have 2.1 HDMI?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Apple TV 4K (1st generation) (2017) has an HDMI 2.0 port, and would work best with an 18 Gbps or better HDMI cable. Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) (2021) has an HDMI 2.1 port, and would work best with a 48 Gbps HDMI cable.
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Can I plug anything into HDMI ARC?

While many TVs auto-detect devices with ARC capability, others require you to turn on the feature manually. Finally, just plug in your stuff. This is dead simple; any HDMI cable will work. The only thing to keep in mind is that the ARC-enabled port needs to be connected to your external audio device.
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How do I convert HDMI to HDMI ARC?

How do I use an HDMI ARC adapter?
  1. Connect the converter to the power source.
  2. Take an HDMI cable and plug one end to the converter's Arc port and the other end to the system's Arc port.
  3. Plug the external speaker into the Toslink output port on the adapter.
  4. Click the Arc button.
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