How do I connect my Anynet+ receiver?
Samuel Coleman
Published Apr 03, 2026
How do I connect my Anynet+ receiver?
Turn on Anynet+ Press the Home button your TV remote, and then navigate to and select Settings > General. Select External Device Manager, and then select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to turn it on. Next, connect an external device using an HDMI cable, and then turn on the device – it will automatically connect to the TV.
Does anynet work with optical cable?
If your soundbar and Samsung TV are connected by an optical cable, Auto Power Link will turn your soundbar on automatically when you turn on the TV. If you have the soundbar connected with an HDMI cable to the Samsung TV, Anynet+ will turn the soundbar on automatically.
Why is ARC not working?
Clear cache and clear data on your Android TV device. Perform a power reset on the TV and audio system: Reconnect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN (ARC or eARC) input of the TV and the HDMI OUT (ARC or eARC) of the audio system. Connect the power cords of both the TV and audio system, and turn on both devices.
Why is my AnyNet not working on my TV?
– The receiver has CEC on but it the sound is not there. When I disconnect the CEC on the receiver and connect it again, it starts searching for CEC devices but the answer is “no CEC device”! Although the TV is connected of course.. – Anynet stops working too, it doesn’t control my receiver when this is happening. – This bug goes on and off.
How does AnyNet work on a HDMI cable?
Tv is connected through a recent HDMI cable (UHD, ARC, etc etc) from the ARC output of the receiver to the ARC input of the TV (HDMI 4). Anynet is on. When I disconnect the cable and connect it again, it starts identifying the source on the TV and it always says “unknown source” so i have to manually configure the tv remote.
Why is my AnyNet and CEC not working?
When I disconnect the CEC on the receiver and connect it again, it starts searching for CEC devices but the answer is “no CEC device”! Although the TV is connected of course.. – Anynet stops working too, it doesn’t control my receiver when this is happening. – This bug goes on and off. It works sometimes, other times it doesn’t.
What does AnyNet + do on Samsung Smart TV?
Anynet + (HDMI CEC) is activated in the factory for Samsung Soundbar and Home Cinema System. If your device is other than Samsung Soundbar or Home Cinema System, you need to make sure that the Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) function is activated on your Smart TV.
– The receiver has CEC on but it the sound is not there. When I disconnect the CEC on the receiver and connect it again, it starts searching for CEC devices but the answer is “no CEC device”! Although the TV is connected of course.. – Anynet stops working too, it doesn’t control my receiver when this is happening. – This bug goes on and off.
Tv is connected through a recent HDMI cable (UHD, ARC, etc etc) from the ARC output of the receiver to the ARC input of the TV (HDMI 4). Anynet is on. When I disconnect the cable and connect it again, it starts identifying the source on the TV and it always says “unknown source” so i have to manually configure the tv remote.
When I disconnect the CEC on the receiver and connect it again, it starts searching for CEC devices but the answer is “no CEC device”! Although the TV is connected of course.. – Anynet stops working too, it doesn’t control my receiver when this is happening. – This bug goes on and off. It works sometimes, other times it doesn’t.
Can a TV remote be used with AnyNet +?
With Anynet+, you can control external devices that are connected to your TV with HDMI using your TV remote. Finally, no more hunting for multiple remotes. Lose the extra remotes and simplify your home theater.
