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How do you get sound from HDMI to TV with soundbar?

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William Smith

Published Mar 18, 2026

How do you get sound from HDMI to TV with soundbar?

To set up HDMI ARC, power on your TV and soundbar.

  1. Next, connect one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI IN (ARC) port on your TV.
  2. Connect the other end into the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) port on your soundbar.
  3. Next, change the source on your soundbar to the D.IN.

Can a sound bar be connected to a TV without HDMI?

In as your source, and not other sources like HDMI or TV. If the connection is successful, the source will automatically switch to TV ARC. If the source changes to TV ARC but you still have a sound issue, disconnect your soundbar from the TV and confirm the TV is able to play sound without it.

Why is my sound not coming through my HDMI cable?

If you find sound not coming through HDMI after connecting your computer to an HDMI device, please follow the methods below to solve the problem. One: check whether you have used the correct HDMI cable for HDMI device. Two: set HDMI the default audio device. Press Win + R.

What to do if your TV does not have sound?

If your TV does not have sound either, you’ll need to troubleshoot that issue first and the soundbar may not need any additional effort. If the source does not switch from D. In to TV ARC, replace the HDMI cable and try again. Repeat the previous steps with a brand new HDMI cable. Connect the soundbar to another TV with ARC.

Why is my audio not working on my computer?

Part 1: Why is Audio not working through HDMI? This issue can be caused by several factors. The problem could be with the computer, the HDMI cable itself, or the monitor or TV you are connecting to. Therefore the best way to test for all three is to first connect the HDMI cable to another computer.

In as your source, and not other sources like HDMI or TV. If the connection is successful, the source will automatically switch to TV ARC. If the source changes to TV ARC but you still have a sound issue, disconnect your soundbar from the TV and confirm the TV is able to play sound without it.

If you find sound not coming through HDMI after connecting your computer to an HDMI device, please follow the methods below to solve the problem. One: check whether you have used the correct HDMI cable for HDMI device. Two: set HDMI the default audio device. Press Win + R.

Why is there no sound from my sound bar?

When there is no sound from the soundbar, make sure the connected devices are turned on, the soundbar is set to the correct source, and the cable is connected properly. We will troubleshoot the issue, but first, we need to know what type of setup you have.

If your TV does not have sound either, you’ll need to troubleshoot that issue first and the soundbar may not need any additional effort. If the source does not switch from D. In to TV ARC, replace the HDMI cable and try again. Repeat the previous steps with a brand new HDMI cable. Connect the soundbar to another TV with ARC.