Playing audio through home stereo system
When watching TV programming via my cable box I am able to play the audio through my home stereo receiver and speakers. However, when the programming is coming via my Roku Express the audio is onl...
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Differ user with similar question. This thread has given be an idea, but still not sure...
I have a stereo with Optical audio but without any HDMI ports, a Roku Ultra 4800, and an LG OLED55 C9.
Current connection path: Roku -> HDMI -> OLED -> Optical out -> Stereo optical in
Is there a converter box I can purchase that supports Roku remote volume for controlling stereo volume?
Stereo has optical audio input, but no HDMI.
Considering purchasing one of these if this is possible
Do these devices (or any others) send a volume adjusted signal via the optical to the stereo?
Would the connection paths be like this?
Roku -> newBox -> Optical -> Stereo
Roku -> newBox -> HDMI -> LG
Thanks
Bontra no, there's no way to control the audio over an optical cable. CEC requires an HDMI connection for enable such control.
As to your question about any possible way to control it, all I can think of is a universal IR remote that has the codes for both your Roku and the receiver controlling the audio. Just remember that IR requires the remote to have a clear line of sight to all devices that are to be controlled. Other than that, you'd need to replace the receiver with something that has HDMI.
