you may substantially boost your TV audio with the help of a soundbar. But if you are having a problem connecting it to a TV, don’t worry. It’s not that difficult process.
Depending upon your TV and soundbar’s model, you get various connection modes. You don’t need any extra equipment to connect your soundbar and TV if you have a soundbar compatible with your TV. Otherwise, you may need a signal converter to establish the connection.
In this article, we will find out different connection methods and help you choose the finest connection mode to get the best out of your soundbar.
How to Connect Soundbar to TV?
Connecting the soundbar to your TV is not a head-scratching problem. Simply connecting the cables and changing a few settings on your TV will make your soundbar ready to boost the sound from your TV.
Let’s discuss in-depth about them below.
If your TV has an HDMI (ARC) port available, it is the best and easiest method to connect the soundbar with your TV. It provides maximum audio bandwidth and a reliable connection while connecting to the soundbar.
ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature in HDMI helps transmit video as well as audio with a single cable. It also helps transmit signals in a bidirectional manner, thus reducing the latency.
However, it does not require any additional cable for transmitting sounds to use with a soundbar. Just connect one cable, and you are all set to utilize the soundbar. Moreover, if you want to enjoy the Dolby Atmos experience, it is also possible with the HDMI (ARC) connection.
You may also utilize the HDMI eARC port on your TV to connect to the soundbar if available. It is an advanced form of HDMI ARC that has a higher bit rate and provides enhanced Dolby Digital experience.
Follow these steps to connect the soundbar to your TV using HDMI (ARC) port:
Remember that you mustenable theCECfeatureon your TV before you may utilize the HDMI cable to connect to the soundbar. The Consumer Electronics Control feature allows HDMI devices to communicate with the TV. Without this feature, you may experience issues establishing a connection between your soundbar and TV.
Your TV might have different names for HDMI-CEC depending upon the TV manufacturer. For example,Anynet+for Samsung TVs,Bravia Syncfor Sony Bravia series, andSimplinkfor LG TVs.
Note: Some soundbars also require changing the input mode as TV on its settings. Please consult the user manual of your soundbar.
Another method to connect the soundbar and your TV is through optical cables.Optical cablesmake use of optical light to transmit the audio signals from the TV to the soundbar, thus shielding the sound signals from any kind of interference.
