TV Speakers - How to Connect
Smart TVs have many ways to connect external speakers. You can use the TV HDMI ARC/eARC port, the optical port, wireless Bluetooth and more.
Be sure to go into the TV settings and select the correct sound output and format. The default is set to use the internal TV speakers.
Optical Audio Cable Connection -
TV connect to Soundbar, powered speakers, or Audio Video Receiver
Most TVs have the optical audio output. Using this connection and a soundbar, you can connect speakers to TV.
You need a soundbar with optical input and an optical audio cable.
Select the optical input on the soundbar. You may need to set the TV speakers off. Go to the TV menus, then sound
and set TV speakers to off. Most soundbars have a remote control. Set the volume on the soundbar.
TV Sound Out menus - set to Optical instead of TV speakers
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HDMI ARC/eARC Connection -
HDMI Cable from TV to A/V Receiver or Soundbar
One of the HDMI ports on the TV is indicated as HDMI ARC or HDMI ARC/eARC. This port is a two-way path, video into the TV and audio out from the TV.
Go wireless with Bluetooth
Most smart TVs have built-in Bluetooth. If your TV does not, then you can add it with a Bluetooth transmitter. Then all you need is a Bluetooth
speaker, a Bluetooth capable A/V Receiver or Soundbar.
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