Can Heos play TV sound?
Andrew Ramirez
Published May 02, 2026
Can Heos play TV sound?
Yes, grouping with TV sound is possible with HEOS App version U8 and higher (Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see a list of HEOS enabled devices supporting the TV Sound Grouping option). The TV sound grouping feature is designed to redistribute the TV audio to a different room and it’s disabled by default.
What is audio passthrough on TV?
5.1 audio passthrough allows you to connect a source device to a TV and have the TV pass the source’s surround sound signal through to a receiver or soundbar. It can help cut down on the number of cables necessary for a surround sound setup, and without much impact on sound quality.
Why do I not get sound from my cable box?
The following are the possible causes for sound not to output when a cable box is connected to an AV receiver and to the TV using an HDMI® cable. If the settings of the cable box is not set correctly. If the cable used to connected the TV and the cable box is not connected properly.
What to do if cable box is not connected to AV receiver?
If the cable used to connected the TV and the cable box is not connected properly. Follow these steps to resolve the issue. Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT of the cable box to the HDMI SAT/CATV input of the AV receiver.
Can You Send TV sound to 5 HEOS amps?
The problem is that I cannot send the TV sound to the 5 HEOS AMPS and the 1 HEOS Link I have connected to the network. – I can send music from various other sources through the HEOS App (radio, etc) to them. – I have enabled the “TV Sound Grouping” option for all of them. But I cannot send the TV sound to them.
Can a cable box be connected to a satellite box?
Most cable and satellite boxes today can be connected with HDMI, and that’s a good thing, because HDMI offers the best picture and sound. If your cable box has component connections, the first thing you may want to do is contact your cable company and see if there is an upgraded box available.
If the cable used to connected the TV and the cable box is not connected properly. Follow these steps to resolve the issue. Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT of the cable box to the HDMI SAT/CATV input of the AV receiver.
How can I Play TV audio through my AV receiver?
Connect the HDMI cable from the ARC HDMI input connector on your TV to the ARC HDMI out (Monitor) connector on your AV receiver. Select “TV AUDIO” on your receiver (Use “TV AUDIO” button on your remote or “SOURCE SELECT” knob or buttons on the receiver). You should now be able to output the TV audio through your AV receiver.