DeaconFrost
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So, to make a long story short, my wife recently won a 65" 4K HiSense TV. Don't know much about the brand, but free is free. I have an LG sound card with an HDMI input and an HDMI ARC output. I've been doing a little reading on the subject, but still have some questions.
I get that if I connect the HDMI ARC ports on both TV and soundbar, I can control the soundbar from the TV, as if it is replacing the built-in speakers. But will other devices output sound to the soundbar, such as my Xbox One and Chromecast Utlra? If the answer is yes, can I use the soundbar's HDMI input to connect a device, such as the Chromecast, so I don't lose an HDMI port for the soundbar?
Maybe this makes it more clear:
HDMI1: Cable Box
HDMI2: Xbox One
HDMI3; Soundbar (ARC port)
HDMI4: Open
Will those devices output sound to the soundbar? If I were to connect my Chromecast to the soundbar's HDMI input, will that display on the TV, or will I need to use HDMI4?
Hopefully I haven't been too vague. If more info is needed, let me know. Thank you in advance.
I get that if I connect the HDMI ARC ports on both TV and soundbar, I can control the soundbar from the TV, as if it is replacing the built-in speakers. But will other devices output sound to the soundbar, such as my Xbox One and Chromecast Utlra? If the answer is yes, can I use the soundbar's HDMI input to connect a device, such as the Chromecast, so I don't lose an HDMI port for the soundbar?
Maybe this makes it more clear:
HDMI1: Cable Box
HDMI2: Xbox One
HDMI3; Soundbar (ARC port)
HDMI4: Open
Will those devices output sound to the soundbar? If I were to connect my Chromecast to the soundbar's HDMI input, will that display on the TV, or will I need to use HDMI4?
Hopefully I haven't been too vague. If more info is needed, let me know. Thank you in advance.