Can you use soundbar without HDMI?

If your soundbar doesn't have an HDMI connector, the next best option is to use a digital optical or digital coaxial cable – capable of transferring digital audio up to 5.1 surround sound.
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Can I use a soundbar without HDMI ARC?

When you connect an external device to TV (without ARC) and Sound Bar, connect the HDMI cable (sold separately) from the external device to the TV. Then, connect the external device to the Sound bar using an optical cord (sold separately). If you want to connect to just the TV, then the HDMI connection is unnecessary.
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What if you don't have HDMI ARC?

If you TV does not have ARC port then you will have to use optical, as normal HDMI port does not support both way data transfer for audio to go out of it.
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Why do I need HDMI cable for soundbar?

HDMI cables relay both video and audio signals between source media and a Soundbar. Because you need only one cable, HDMI allows you to achieve quality sound and picture without having to use multiple cords to do so.
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How do I connect my surround sound to my TV without HDMI?

You simply take one end of your digital optical cable and insert connect it to the digital optical output port on your TV. Then, you take the other end of the cable and insert it into the digital optical input port on the receiver connected to your surround sound speaker system.
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How do I connect my soundbar to my TV without HDMI ARC?



How do you connect a soundbar to a TV without HDMI or optical?

There are many ways to avoid using HDMI or optical connections. You can connect wirelessly with Bluetooth, or use a 3.5 mm AUX cable, RCA cables, or even an auxiliary device that converts coaxial cable to another kind of connection.
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Can TV work without HDMI?

How do you connect a TV to a receiver without HDMI? You can use any RCA audio cables, a composite video cable, a 5-cable component RCA video cable, or an HDMI converter that matches the input option you have available.
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What is the best way to connect soundbar to TV?

The best way to connect your soundbar to your TV is with an HDMI cable. This is because HDMI transfers audio digitally, which means it will be raw and uncompressed. Also, HDMI cables can handle the most high-end soundbars, including ones that support surround sound.
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How do I get sound from 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).
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Can we convert normal HDMI to HDMI ARC?

A:Yes you can Use. Q:In my tv no arc port or no optical port only simple hdmi port availble but in my sony hometheater this ports are availble can i use this device for sound ? A:YES.
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Is HDMI and ARC the same?

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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How do you connect a soundbar to a non smart TV?

Set your soundbar up as a speaker and connect all of your other devices to the TV, then connect the TV to the soundbar.
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4 ways to connect your soundbar to your TV
  1. HDMI. An HDMI cable is by far the best way to hook your soundbar up to your TV. ...
  2. Digital optical or digital coaxial. ...
  3. 3.5mm line out or RCA. ...
  4. Headphone jack.
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Can you connect a soundbar to a TV wirelessly?

You can connect a soundbar to a TV over WiFi as long as both devices are compatible and connected to the same WiFi network. However, it is an uncommon feature as of right now. Bluetooth is more common amongst soundbars and TVs. But HDMI cables offer the best and most consistent audio experience.
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Is it better to connect soundbar with HDMI or optical?

Soundbars like the Ray don't have HDMI inputs anyway, so the best way to connect them is directly from the source to the bar via optical, skipping the TV.
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Can you connect soundbar with USB?

Unfortunately, you can't connect your soundbar to a TV using a USB port because USB fails to support the transmission of audio and video signals between devices. However, you can use an HDMI, digital optical, Aux, or RCA cable (along with an adapter, if needed) to form a connection.
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Can I connect soundbar to TV via Bluetooth?

Yes, you can connect your soundbar to the TV via Bluetooth. Turn on the Bluetooth connectivity in both devices and make them discoverable. Once your wireless speakers and TV are paired, you can enjoy enhanced select sound or audio quality from your device.
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How does a soundbar work with a TV?

Soundbars, essentially, are easy-to-install speaker systems that are typically placed right underneath a TV. They work by replacing a TV's built-in speaker system with a better external speaker. Make sure you do your research first to make sure they're right for you.
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Does AUX cable work with soundbar?

You can use AUX, but it's not the best solution for many soundbars. AUX only supports 2.1 channels of audio, while digital optical supports 5.1 channels, and HDMI can support over 7.1 channels of audio. AUX (analog connection) will never be as good as Digital Optical or HDMI (digital connection).
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How do I connect soundbar without optical cable?

For those who have an HDMI-ARC connection, you can connect via HDMI by just plugging the HDMI-ARC. But not so fast! You have to make sure both devices are turned on first. Once they're turned on, plug the HDMI-ARC end to the TV, and plug the other end, the HDMI to the soundbar.
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Do soundbars have AUX input?

Most soundbars have an aux port to facilitate connection to other devices. If your TV set has an aux port, all you will need is an Aux cable.
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What can you use instead of an HDMI cable?

If HDMI is not an option, you can also use DisplayPort (DP), mini-DisplayPort (mDP), DVI or VGA.
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Can you connect HDMI wirelessly?

Wireless Video HDMI means that you are sending HD video and audio to your TV from your computer, Blu-ray player or game console wirelessly. Instead of the hard-wired connections, you will attach a transmitter and receiver at either end that replace that long, ugly HDMI cable.
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Do you need a HDMI cable for smart TV?

You can use a smart TV without cable since the devices connect to Wi-Fi networks to operate. You can watch TV shows and movies through various apps that you download on the TV in this way; some apps are free, while others require a monthly subscription.
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