8 Ways to Fix HDMI ARC Issues! The Ultimate Guide

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Issues with HDMI ARC are extremely common and very difficult to solve sometimes. The most common issues presented with HDMI ARC are:
1) The video and audio are out of sync.
2) The audio was working at one point but is no longer working.
3) Volume controls no longer work with your TV or media remote.
There are many different solutions for these sorts of issues, but no exact solution for each issue. This video covers many different solutions for basically any HDMI ARC issue that you might encounter.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:32 Most Common HDMI ARC Issues
03:16 1. HDMI ARC Settings on TV
04:12 2. Power Cycle
04:28 3. Check HDMI Cable
05:09 4. HDMI Connection Refresh
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07:01 5. Streaming Service Checks
07:33 6. Firmware Updates
07:56 7. Reset to Factory Settings
08:26 8. Reroute HDMI Cables
09:31 Closing
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@xsleep1 2 жыл бұрын

I love that HDMI was originally sold to the public as a way to solve the issue of connecting a bunch of audio cables (I won't count the DRM features) but introduced harder to troubleshoot problems than existed before.

@danray104 2 жыл бұрын

Thats true of most technologies unfortunately. More features, less reliability

@edwardmification Жыл бұрын

Well said Steve. HDMI is great until it isn’t.

@robinpowlus9936 Жыл бұрын

I never had to call support for a new 3X in one week until I went to HDMI ARC. Now more issues.

@betomena1 Жыл бұрын

Totally. I am an above average tech guy but had no idea of the sound/image synch issue with sound bars and HDMI eARC connections until I recently bought a sound bar to hook up to my new qled tv. Finally got that fixed but I kept thinking, the average consumer would be driven mad trying to deal with that type of issue. Now the rear surround speakers started turning off in the middle of watching movies/tv… freak’n annoying!

@thunderousapplause 6 ай бұрын

@@robinpowlus9936 I give up. It’s ridiculous that these are even sold. They are such a giant fail. Even early computers were not this impossible. This is like trying to do something with FORTRAN. It’s insane and I can’t do it and I’m so mad. What a waste of 120 bucks plus at least two hours of my time probably more like four hours. dammit.

@wmcomprev 2 жыл бұрын

The reason that unplugging works is because many devices don't turn all the way off. They go into standby mode, so "powering off" doesn't have the desired effect when trying to solve a problem. Unplugging from power long enough to allow all the capacitors in the device to discharge will do a full power off.

@drileyct1 Жыл бұрын

This video was a HUGE help for my Sonos Beam issues. Thanks Jonah!

@MastrGrdnr Жыл бұрын

I have been trying for a week to re-establish my ARC connection with no success. Your HDMI connection refresh did the trick!! Thanks so much!!

@robert71457 2 жыл бұрын

I've just recently re installed my home theater after 11 years😳 so this is helpful information, I'm updating my tv from 40" to 65" and my old JVC receiver as well. I'll be following your channel for more helpful information. Thx. again.

@jimmyv24 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! The HDMI reset was the only thing that worked for me! Appreciate the detailed video.

@Adaptimproviseovercome 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help! Wow! 4 minutes into your video and you solved my new sound bar/ tv problem. Thanks you again!

@jeremyramos9221 Жыл бұрын

This video helped resolved my persistent issue in a matter of seconds. I called the Bose support team and none of their recommendations resolved the sound issue. They suggested that I return the soundbar and pay a repair fee, which was inconvenient. Before embarking on their suggestion, I watched your video and my Bose soundbar 900 is functioning perfectly. Thank you and I hope this helps other people resolve their soundbar dilemmas.

@kbotah2023 8 ай бұрын

Well what did you do to fix your problems?

@jkennan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonah. A very helpful video. I have a CX myself and, apart from an occasional sound sync issue with my Sony amp, all connections work well. However, I’ve got one annoying regular problem that I can’t seem to resolve. If I switch the amp to the TV input so that it uses the eArc-enabled CX port, I always have to go into the tv sound settings and reset it to use the eArc sound output as, for no obvious reason, the CX has always set itself back to ‘internal speaker’ since I last used the input. It’s easy enough to switch back but annoying to have to do every time.

@kvlogs798 Жыл бұрын

Kennan, I have the same issue with my soundbar connected to my Sony eARC. There is no output in the soundbar everyday on the first try. I have go back to settings n select audio to make it work. The worst part is after few hours this happens again n I have to do the process again

@jimals1 11 ай бұрын

Watched a bunch of videos before this and the hard reset worked great. Thanks Jonah

@randyguadalupe1029 2 ай бұрын

Thank you !!! Finally had the hdmi arc work... This content is very helpful ...god bless you

@JMFoxCreek 10 ай бұрын

Have this worked for me when 5 other videos did not. Specifically the pass through section. Thank you!

@frhawkins15 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. The HDMI refresh worked like a charm!!!

@danielrtipton 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I have had a lot of issues with Earc on my Hisense TV. Yesterday the Earc stopped working as the audio output, and the TV would only stay on TV speakers. I tried everything. I came to this video and tried your solution of unplugging the power, hdmi's, and then plugging in the hdmi's and the power. This solved my problem. Thank you!

@coffeeandpolitics1016 Жыл бұрын

I panic every time I lose sound through my sound bar. You helped me resolve it! ❤❤❤

@brookhaddy436 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! My Sonos Arc would no longer connect to my LG TV after a power outage. I tried to reconnect unsuccessfully for about an hour and gave up. I even ordered new HDMI cables. I was worried that the HDMI connections were damaged from the power surge and that I might have to replace either the TV or the Sonos arc. Both are obviously very expensive items. After watching your video, I simply disconnected every single cable and wire and left them that way for an entire night. In the morning, I reconnected all the wires and miraculously the sound just reconnected. Perhaps the length of time helped the TV reset itself . I am incredibly relieved! I now have the power cables connected to a surge protector. Not sure why I never thought that was important prior. Thanks again!

@robertph3125 8 ай бұрын

Unplugging the HDMI cables finally worked, Thanks a million

@danray892 9 ай бұрын

As I reached the end point of the video, arc just started working! Thanks for that!!

@thejonathandoan Жыл бұрын

Great video, with lots of helpful tips. Thanks for sharing!!

@Magicinstalls 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I am a 3rd party service provider for Best Buy and run into these issues from time to time

@malugonzalez7864 Жыл бұрын

GREAT troubleshooting. Keep the good work.

@carterbrown6767 Жыл бұрын

I found that changing the channel for a few seconds and then going back the original channel makes the sound sync back up So far works every time and is very simple Thanks

@halolegos Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fixed the problem!! Thank you

@Mr.CheddahPainz Ай бұрын

Thanks man. I think of myself as a technical guru but this arc ((reactor.. LOL)) had me stunned. Wouldn't you know it.... The first thing you suggested worked. I didn't have the hdmi cable plugged into the correct port (hdmi arc) on the tv. 1 hr of work. I should've searched for you first. Lol. You have a new subscriber sir!

@RK-jp4xe 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video on ARC.

@juliocpelayo Жыл бұрын

Great video! Saved me a lot of trouble and time! Thank you!

@stevescherer97 Жыл бұрын

❤ unplugging components for 5 minutes was the magic solution in my case. Thanks for sharing this video. Extremely helpful.

@dariuszku2687 4 ай бұрын

Man, my audio video equipment finally does it job! Thanks a lot man!

@adamsimon3429 8 ай бұрын

Switching to “pass through” worked. Thanks 🙏🏼

@quinnlundquist3695 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!! I was convinced I was going to have to keep resetting it every time I turned on the TV! Didn't know passthrough was a thing but now I do 😊

@wplearningsource4841 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Mine worked after HDMI refresh. Thanks

@richardturner9200 Жыл бұрын

This video was a great help with my sonos issue Thanks Rich

@boowiebear Жыл бұрын

You just saved me. Did the HDMI reset and it all started working after trying everything. The problems started after a power outage so this was driving me crazy! Thank you!

@MrSlidthunder Жыл бұрын

Im going through the same issue rn. The power went out & I can’t hear anything anymore. 🥲

@boowiebear Жыл бұрын

@@MrSlidthunder Do exactly what he said in the video. It fixed my issue.

@DAMCOOLDAV 5 ай бұрын

Interesting. I recently started having issues and it’s both with Apple TV and Xbox, running off separate hdmis. Wonder if it’s Hdmi to soundbar now from tv that serves all audio.

@cbarnes1834 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have watched so many videos and couldn't find any solutions. I fixed it right off with your video.

@nmd14723 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonah, after doing the HDMI refresh the ARC started working again after 2 frustrating days Cheers 👋👍

@JustinPoggioArtworks Жыл бұрын

After racking my brain for the last 24 hours, this video helped my find the solution. It was simply plugging the TV off the main power and disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMIs lol thank you so much for the video. It narrowed the solutions down for me. Lifesaver 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

@bryanc.5552 4 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@zeusteahuru6480 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonah, worked a treat!!!

@stefan9858 2 ай бұрын

HDMI refresh worked for me after trying anything and everything. Thank you very much!

@DokoGaTV 11 ай бұрын

You're the best. Liked and subscribed! Many thanks!

@Owen.c. Жыл бұрын

Watched 10 videos this was the only one that solved the problem👌 thank you

@Striderspawn 3 ай бұрын

Exceptional contribution to human audio/video sync universal knowledge. The information, combined with the comments, was a bit overwhelming at times. Had to pause the video to let my sore hand recover from note taking. Left me with that "more than I ever wanted to know" feeling, but thankful that I had it saved to a Playlist for later reference. The only issue that's not an issue at all was chapter 8. The words were faster than synaptic functionality. Had to play it at 0.5x video speed to pardon the pun, allow my brain to sync with your video presentation speed. "If you plug cable two in your left ear, was cable 4 still in your back pocket? Or is it in your shirt pocket next to the Bic pen?": metaphorically speaking. I dropped my coffee on first experiencing the phenomenon. Great work! (I think)

@damianchain6907 8 ай бұрын

Great info and it helped significantly. Cheers

@Afterlife413 Жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you I'll be watching your KZfaq channel it helped me with my soundbar hdmi EaRC issue

@joeb5578 6 ай бұрын

Oh, Geez. Do I ever. Just started yesterday when I got a Mini computer Windows 11 Pro and it was installing a 'USB Audio and HID' and didn't show my V505-H9 (HD Audio Driver for Display Audio). Did a clean install back to Windows 10 Pro and got the V505-H9 installed. You're a God send. Thanks. I'm still watching. Glad I found you. Seek and you shall find. 😁 Also. On occasion I've had a few problems with the eARc and a few others. Always managed to sort it out. But not this time. I've already ordered a new 50" TV. Real nice and not too expensive. I've had this TV for 3 years. Thanks for the info.

@Rogelio_007 11 ай бұрын

Great info. Thanks for your efforts - appreciated 🙂

@alfredrasmussen7636 Жыл бұрын

This worked! I cutted the power and then on again. Thanks mate💪

@HoneyBunny. 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping me with my sound !!❤🙏👍

@victordelclos4309 2 ай бұрын

My Polk soundbar just stopped working. After many hours of frustrating attempts, this video gave me the correct fix (unplug all and wait). Thank you

@1234gift 4 ай бұрын

This video helped me resolve my audio issues

@mwbarlow Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful for understanding the way things are SUPPOSED to work. I bought a used LG OLED 55C8P and attempted to connect it to my Sony AV hub with the HDMI ARC connection. The inputs are scrambled (the buttons on the Sony remote don't correspond to the correct input). As of now I am running my Sony Bluray player, Spectrum DVR/receiver and Apple TV through the Sony Receiver. I understand there is an alternative that allows me to input those devices through the LG TV then connect the TV to the Sony via HDMI ARC. What is the recommended connection method to use the hub for surround content (movies and sports) but have the ability to watch regular TV programming using bypass and just the TV speakers. Should I consider a factory reset of both the LG TV and the Sony Receiver? I never had any issues when the TV was a Sony and everything just seemed to sync effortlessly. Your help is greatly appreciated.

@sash9249 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Was doing my head in. Was a matter of changing the tv digital out setting. 👍👍👍

@whrobins431 11 ай бұрын

You are awesome!!!! I had a storm while I was at work and my beam wasn't connecting to my tv. I gave the good old turned my tv off for 30 seconds and turned it back on and worked instantly. Liked

@VinodSharma_2911 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this awesome video, Recently I bought Sony X80K 75" TV and I was facing the problem - no audio from my home theatre. After watching this video my problem is resolved and I am very much happy.

@sirius334251 4 ай бұрын

HDMI refresh did it for me.Thank you very much!

@voyager406 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, the unplugging of TV and soundbar and let it sit for 10-15 minutes worked!

@edboczek9939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thank you !!!!! This was driving me crazy.

@bc_usa Жыл бұрын

Unplugging everything worked for me. Hope I don't have any more problems. Thanks for the video 👍 FYI I have a Sony A80K going into a Pioneer LX505 reciever. I have a Yamaha amplifier connected as well.

@viggokhiangte3413 3 ай бұрын

Hey..your vedio solved my problems. I should have hug you thousands time..i thought of buying new tv..but now you save my money..thanks a million

@ronniebutler5572 5 ай бұрын

I have a Sony A80J, Sonos Soundbar, and Nvidia Shield. The sound sync and volume are incredible. Very pleased with the combination.

@Wike1991 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video man, my sound bar stopped working this morning before leaving for work and I couldn’t figure it out, unplugging and plugging hdmi back into my sound bar would work for about a second and then silence again and Bluetooth worked fine Doing your “hdmi reset” did the job though and everything’s working again, had this setup for almost a year and zero issues until now

@Liberto26 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonah, this helped me get it working

@angelachristian87 4 ай бұрын

Taking out all of the hdmis and unplugging all items finally fixed it. Thank you!

@carllepage9687 4 ай бұрын

Same here!

@gman4482 Жыл бұрын

Pass through worked. Thanks man!

@da8675 Жыл бұрын

Before watching your video I was at my wits end. I had to remove all HDMI cables and unplug the soundbar method to get my ARC to work again. Thank you for preventing me from throwing out a $1200 LG 5.1.2 system.

@juarezsantos403 Жыл бұрын

Thank u very much! The reset hdmi worked. Removed all and plugged off. Waited a few minutes and as soon as turned it on all right.

@NB-568 Жыл бұрын

Great video, however I am returning my Bose 900 for a soundbar with HDMI pass through as I can't resolve the audio sync issue. Have gone through all these steps, appreciate the video 👍

@UncleManuel Жыл бұрын

Nice one! I have also a LG OLED TV, but connected to a Yamaha AVR (RX-V685). Currently all is connected to the AVR but I'll give the ARC variant a try. Sometimes switching between inputs has some hickups (f.e. no input signal at all). Maybe my LG TV can do that better... 😜 Sidenote: eARC needs compatible cables, you basically have to use HDMI 2.1 cables that can transport 40 Gbps (4K/120 and 8K/60). ✌

@SkyRyu 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU so much! HDMI refresh did it for me.

@Jhilax0 8 ай бұрын

HDMI Connection refresh fixed the issue on my C1 - thanks so much!

@dunnjau3088 3 ай бұрын

wow,one of your solution actually worked for me thanks

@michaelx8085 Жыл бұрын

Thx. The full hdmi refresh worked for me.

@chukwukaigboanua1223 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! The HDMI refresh worked out immediately for sound crackle. [Samsung Soundbar q900r]

@grahamshouse1937 Жыл бұрын

Great video solved my problem , kept muting whilst viewing, unplugged reset excellent. now i can view all my 3d blueray.

@radcliffemurphy5273 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@Protonchina 3 ай бұрын

I can not actually belive this. But after wasting whole day trying to get my LGC2 and Samsung HW B650 to work the HDMI power cycle did the job! And I also put the HDMI 2.1 cable instead of some random cable and now its working flawlessly. Before I could not get it to produce sound from TV even though the TV detected the soundbar. Thank you!

@xallenkobe8200 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Fixed my issue where i had no sound coming through my bose soundbar

@MatthewClarkeLDN Жыл бұрын

Thanks! this Helped a lot!!

@davij417 2 жыл бұрын

The alleged automatic upgrade function on my Apple TV has never worked. After watching this post, I checked and an upgrade was needed. The annoying audio delay has disappeared completely, thanks to your advice.

@Raven-bg8pb Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Had a family function today and the ARC wasn't working..now my 8 year old niece can watch Hocus Pocus 2 with Surround sound. Thank you 😊

@TheAlokes Жыл бұрын

Hi Jonah Matthens I like your youtube channel very much. You complete it in a very useful and to the point information. Thanks a lot. I have an existing LG TV Model 43UF690T. It has an ARC HDMI port and optical port. The receiver is Yamaha Receiver RX A1020. Recently I have seen your channel which is about why ARC and Optical is not the right choise. So, I disabled the Optical part in my receiver end. Now, it is purely on HDMI ARC. I usually see the movies from the Netflix via Amazon fire stick. After disbaling the Optical part I observed from the setting of the Amazon stick some of the options are not working or disbaled like Dolby Digital Plus. Earlier the setup was auto selection among PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS etc. The DTS option is vanished and Dolby Digital Plus is not working any more. Though I am not sure whether it worked earlier also. Some how I was not very satisfied with the quality of the sound that's why I have started searching the youtube channel and according to my opinion found the best in your channel. I am bit confused whether I have done the right thing. Would you mind guiding me in this regard. Thanks in advance.

@daddypapi3842 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it worked after step #2.

@craigosterberg5045 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video tips

@motionlessness 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video, fixed an issue I had with my TCL TV and my JBL soundbar. Turns out I had to select Auto instead of PCM in the digital audio output setting

@spiritbeacon7945 Жыл бұрын

Jonah, loved the video but I have a quick question if you don't mind? I use eARC with Sonas Arc but want to split the audio to supply my low end amp which drives my couch bass shakers. Any idea how best to do that? Thank You in advance, Cy

@lionzn Жыл бұрын

Thank you, the trouble shooting worked!

@NettyYahoo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, this video helped fix my issue.

@heydude7223 Жыл бұрын

Hey dude… very useful info. This for sharing 😊

@user-cw1gq1ml6f 5 ай бұрын

You are a genius.... this helped me ... thank you sir

@king-jeff-prime Жыл бұрын

Bro thank you. The very first solution fixed it for me

@ktmron72 4 ай бұрын

Just did a HDMI reset. That did the trick...Thank you so much.

@michaelwyckoff7593 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. Sometimes it's hard to get a handshake between the TV and sound bar.

@JonahMatthes 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Hope this is helpful for anyone that’s struggling with it

@michaelwyckoff7593 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonahMatthes thanks for the heads up buddy

@salmanqaisar7377 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, you solved my problem. I paused a UHD movie on my panasonic uhd player, and when i came back 20mins later, no sound at all! It was driving me potty, I finally found this video, and solution 2 worked.... turn everything off + on again!

@user-ek1wn6mq8k 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@WillKruger Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Unplugging everything was the solution

@Ykodi01234 10 ай бұрын

It worked thanks!

@bkurtin Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@preethamuppala4547 5 ай бұрын

super explanation resolved by issue able to play Atmos now.

@Hawkinspermana Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@asjohnseesit 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m never sure if I should use bitream or pcm, it might not make a difference because my JBL only supports Dolby Digiyal

@trentcory9740 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonah, I solved the issue with my tv HDMI ARC port discontinuing to recognize my Sonos Arc. I unplug the power supplies, HDMI cable and reset the HDMI hubs on my Samsung TV.