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Message posted on ‎12 Apr 2024 09:09 AM

Re: Connecting surround sound

Can I jump on this thread please! I have a similar problem. I have a soundbar with one hdmi and one optical, a skyq box and a tv with only one available tv hdmi because I have a firestick in the other. It is an e-arc port. Can I set this up so that only one hdmi port is used on tv and soundbar and sky q connect via optical? Sorry, but I have no technical knowledge!

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Message posted on ‎12 Apr 2024 09:38 AM

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@Andrewp118 wrote:

Can I jump on this thread please! I have a similar problem. I have a soundbar with one hdmi and one optical, a skyq box and a tv with only one available tv hdmi because I have a firestick in the other. It is an e-arc port. Can I set this up so that only one hdmi port is used on tv and soundbar and sky q connect via optical? Sorry, but I have no technical knowledge!

hi @Andrewp118 

 

So as not to confuse the orignal discussion with replies to both I thought it might be better to separate your query into a new discussion.

 

If you do not need Atmos sound then using an optical cable from the SKY Q box to your Sound bar might be a suitable option for you.

 

If you can give make & models for both TV & Sound bar and what else besides the Firestick is using any HDMI ports & anything else connected to the Sound bar, we might be able to think of alternatives - although using an optical cable as above might be the simplest for you at this time

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Message posted on ‎13 Apr 2024 05:36 PM

Soundbar/skyq/firestick/tv connection problem

I have a soundbar with one hdmi and one optical, a skyq box and a tv with only one available tv hdmi because I have a firestick in the other. It is an e-arc port. Can I set this up so that only one hdmi port is used on tv and soundbar and sky q connect via optical? Sorry, but I have no technical knowledge!

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Message posted on ‎13 Apr 2024 05:42 PM

Re: Soundbar/skyq/firestick/tv connection problem

Is there an optical out on the TV rather than using eARC?

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Message posted on ‎13 Apr 2024 05:57 PM - last edited: ‎13 Apr 2024 06:02 PM

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@Andrewp118 

 

I have moved your new post with your existing post.

 

As per my initial reply, please give us the extra details I asked so we can try to advise

 

Have you tried an optical cable from SKY Q to Soundbar  that I said should work for you ?

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Message posted on ‎16 Apr 2024 07:17 PM

Re: Connecting surround sound

Thanks for the advice. The optical solution has worked perfectly! Many thanks.

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