Connecting the Soundbar to the TV Using the HDMI ARC port is the preferred method for many users. We already mentioned that HDMI gives better audio quality. Therefore, in case you already have an HDMI cable and all of the devices support this type of connection, we recommend that you choose this method to connect them.
How does a soundbar connect to your TV?
Connect one end of the HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI IN port on your TV. Connect the other end to the TV OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar. Then, connect an optical audio cable from the TV’s Optical digital audio out to OPTICAL IN on your sound bar (this is necessary to hear the TV audio).
What is the best connection between TV and soundbar?
An HDMI cable is by far the best way to hook your soundbar up to your TV.
Do soundbars need to be connected to TV?
But can you use a soundbar without a TV? As long as your soundbar has more input options than just HDMI, you can use a soundbar without a TV. Most soundbars feature multiple input types which can be used to connect a number of devices to your speaker.
