HDMI ARC Not Working: Troubleshooting and Quick Fixes

[Music] hello everyone welcome back to our Channel we are here today to address a common problem that many of you have expressed concerns about HDMI ARC not working we know the pain you've spent hours setting up your Soundbar to your TV for that Perfect movie night and suddenly your audio and video decide they're not best friends anymore well we got you covered so grab your popcorn sit back and let's unravel this mystery together first and foremost for those not familiar with Hemi Arc it stands for audio return Channel and it's a great way to connect your home theater equipment but like any technology it can sometimes stop working how do you know when Hemi Arc isn't working while you might face issues like audio and video out of sync no audio at all or unexpected audio glitches frustrating right but don't worry let's break it down and find the solutions problem number one is audio video out of sync this can be caused by faulty settings on your TV or sound bar problem number two no audio this can be due to loose connections faulty cables or issues with the streaming service and problem number three unexpected audio glitches this could be due to an outdated firmware version or problem in the device's settings now let's move on to the solutions step one make sure all the HDMI cables are properly plugged in a loose connection can easily disrupt your audio unplug and plug them back into the sound bar and TV ports and don't forget to check the power cables as well next check the audio output settings on your TV make sure the HDMI ARC setting is enabled and set the audio out settings to the HDMI ARC option also ensure that digital sound out is set to Auto or pass through and that the CEC is enabled in your TD settings problem persists Try Power cycling this is a simple process of turning off your TV and sound bar unplugging them for a few minutes and then turning them back on if you're still facing issues inspect your HDMI cables for any visible damage if you find any replacing them with new ones could resolve the issue next step is the HDMI refresh this involves unplugging the HDMI cables turning off your devices removing the power cables letting everything rest for a few minutes and then reconnecting and turning everything back on make sure your HDMI ARC output is enabled after you're done sometimes the problem May lie with the streaming service or the device you're using such as Apple TV or Nvidia Shield try switching to other platforms or devices to see if the issue persists another possible reason for your HDMI ARC issues could be an outdated firmware version in this case check for software updates on your TV and sound bar or AV receiver finally if none of the previous steps work you might want to consider factory resetting your devices just remember to back up any important Data before doing so by following these steps you should be able to get your hdmir connection back to normal and enjoy that immersive audio experience you've been looking forward to if the issue still persists you may consider utilizing a digital optical connection as an alternative as always if you found this video helpful make sure to leave a like And subscribe to our channel for more Tech Solutions until next time keep enjoying your favorite movies

Channel: HiFi Audios

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Id: K1k3phQq-Co

Length: 3min 16sec (196 seconds)

Published: Tue Jul 04 2023