eapples
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No HDMI-ARC connection; but, it works!

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I connected my stream bar to my LG television.  There is no connection or socket marked as "HDMI-ARC."  I connected the stream bar to the HDMI port --  I got an error message, which I ignored.  I continued with the setup, entered my access code, and VOILA! It works.  I was thinking that it wouldn't work because my LG television doesn't have a port that is marked "HDMI-ARC."  There are two HDMI ports, and I connected the stream bar to one of 'em.  The sound is fantastic!

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Tivoburkee
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Re: No HDMI-ARC connection; but, it works!

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Without a hdmi-arc input on the tv, don't expect audio from other devices connected to the tv to go through the streambar as well, because it won't. 

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Tivoburkee
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Re: No HDMI-ARC connection; but, it works!

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Without a hdmi-arc input on the tv, don't expect audio from other devices connected to the tv to go through the streambar as well, because it won't. 

Edmund
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eapples
Channel Surfer

Re: No HDMI-ARC connection; but, it works!

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Tivoburkee:  Thank you for the information.  The stream bar is the only thing connected; so, I'm perfectly fine with that limitation.

SeaBeeRon
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Re: No HDMI-ARC connection; but, it works!

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Looking into getting a Smart Soundbar Streaming Media Player, but our older Sony TV does not have ARC HDMI ports.  Will the Soundbar have the quality I expect?

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RokuDanny-R
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Re: No HDMI-ARC connection; but, it works!

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@SeaBeeRon

Thanks for the inquiry.

If you do not have HDMI ARC, you can still connect to a Roku Soundbar through HDMI and the addition of the optical audio cable.

For more information about connecting a Roku audio product, visit our Support page here: How do I set up my Roku® Streambar™ Pro or Roku Smart Soundbar?


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Danny

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cartermm
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Re: No HDMI-ARC connection; but, it works!

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Yep, this works. I had searched everywhere and even purchased a so-called converter to see if I could find a workaround to the HDMI ARC issue. I should have just plugged it up like you did and let it ride. Sound is great, picture is great! Thanks! 

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