#1 How to use HDMI ARC on Samsung Smart TV?
HDMI is a common connector for sound and video. Sound devices and projectors all use this standard. For a better sound experience, you can use an HDMI cable to direct the sound from your Smart TV to sound device. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a special function of HDMI high-speed certified cables via which the sound can also be sent back to the transmitter.
How to connect an HDMI cable
Follow the steps below to connect your Smart TV to your speaker:
Step 1. Prepare an HDMI cable.
Step 2. Connect the cable to the TV's HDMI IN (ARC).
Step 3. Connect to the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) port of the speaker that you want to connect.
Step 4. Turn the speakers on that are connected to the TV.
Step 5. The TV sound will be played through your external speakers.
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.
For T/Q, R/Q, N/Q, and M/Q series smart TVs (from 2017)
Home> Settings> General> External device management> Anynet + (HDMI CEC)
For K series Smart TV (2016)
Home> Settings> System> Expert settings> Anynet + (HDMI-CEC)
For Smart TV up to the J series (2015)
Menu> System> Anynet + (HDMI-CEC)
Note:
Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) function must be enabled on the smart TV to use eARC.
If using an unauthorized cable, an error may occur.
The HDMI port will be labeled ARC on the back of the TV or One Connect Box.
Most One Connect Boxes have an HDMI-ARC port (it is usually the third HDMI port).