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Does my Samsung TV have HDMI ARC?

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David Jones

Published May 08, 2026

Does my Samsung TV have HDMI ARC?

To find out if your Samsung TV has an HDMI-ARC port, it’s pretty simple – the HDMI port will be labelled ‘ARC’ on the back of the TV or One Connect Box.

What kind of HDMI cable do I need for arc?

Now go into your TV’s settings and select “Receiver” as the audio output. Any cable (Standard or High Speed) will work in conjunction with HDMI ARC and there’s no such thing as an HDMI version v1.4 cable. No TV or HDMI equipped AV receiver is automatically ready to to use ARC when you get them.

When did the HDMI arc protocol come out?

The HDMI interface has evolved over the years, with new versions ( HDMI 2.1 is the latest) bringing support for new audio and video technologies such as 3D, 4K, 8K, HDR and high frame rates, to name but a few. It wasn’t until 2009 that the HDMI ARC protocol was added to the spec-sheet.

Can a BRAVIA TV be connected to an arc receiver?

Yes you need to connect the receiver to the TV via the ARC enabled ARC input on the the TV, but you also then have to go into the TV’s HDMI settings and turn Bravia Sync and ARC ON as well as going into the AV receiver’s HDMI settings to turn the HDMI Control and ARC ON in those settings as well.

What do I need to set my arc on my TV?

Check receiver settings: HDMI Control and ARC need to be set to ON. Verify that HDMI Control (CEC Control) and ARC are enabled in setup menu of TV. *If you need help with the setup menu of the TV, please contact the TV manufacturer. Power down and unplug the AC power of the TV and receiver.

Do you need a cable for HDMI arc?

With ARC, you have the ability to connect everything to the TV, and the TV will transmit audio down an HDMI cable into the soundbar, you don’t need any cable to carry out this operation. (i.e. an optical cable).

What does arc stand for in HDMI category?

ARC stands for “Audio Return Channel,” since HDMI 1.4 standard was introduced, ARC is now available on TVs, soundbars and receivers. HDMI ARC is the Coolest TV Feature You’re Not Using (Here’s How) ARC offers two different methods of communication between devices over a single HDMI connection.

Is there an arc between a Samsung TV and a Yamaha receiver?

HDMI ARC issues between Samsung TV and Yamaha receiver We have a UE48HU7500L Samsung Smart TV and a HTR 4071 Yamaha receiver, connected through an HDMI cable. Both are capable of ARC, and we’ve configured both the TV and the receiver to enable ARC. The HDMI cable is in the OUT port of the Yamaha receiver. The Samsung TV has 4 HDMI ports.

When did the HDMI ARC port come out?

HDMI ARC port also allows you to use HDMI as an input and an audio output. ARC was introduced in 2009 since it has become a common standard that is available on all soundbars, TV’s, and other receivers over the years now work with the latest HDMI 1.4 version and also support ARC.