Upon inspecting the rear panel of your Hisense TV, you will notice the presence of 2-3 HDMI ports, with three being the most common configuration. Among these ports, one stands out as an HDMI ARC port. This particular port can be utilized to channel audio output to an audio receiver, such as a soundbar or a home theater system.
Since the port has an ARC (audio return channel) function, it can’t be used for signal input.
To use HDMI ARC to an external audio amplifier, the device should also have this function.
Follow the instructions
Turn on both the TV and the audio receiver device.
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the Hisense TV HDMI ARC port and another end to your external device’s ARC port.
The second port would be ARC supported in many models. So, check your TV.
After connecting, Press the menu button on the HIsense TV remote. And scroll down to select the Sound tab.
Then select the Audio output option, and select ARC from the option.
Then navigate to the advanced settings, select the option Digital audio output and select the option Pass through.
All done. You have connected and set up the completed HDMI ARC for Hisense TV.
Now get back to your favorite movies with the 5.1 Dolby digital sound. Play content and enjoy high-quality video and audio through your TV and the external audio device.
You don’t need this feature when your Hisense TV has Bluetooth and connect to a Bluetooth speaker.
Why is HDMI ARC not working on my Hisense TV?
First of all, check whether your TV has an ARC port. The port name will be denoted just below the port. If the port is denoted as “HDMI ARC”, you should connect the cable to that port only.
Then connect other ends at the ARC port of the output device. Both these are super important. When one end is connected to a normal HDMI port, it won’t work.
In addition, your audio output also has MDMI ARC supported.
Make necessary settings changes on the TV as I described.
Still not working? Then you should check the HDMI cable. You need to replace the cable when the cable got damaged.
Then check for any loose connection on the ports of both devices.
If necessary, you should make changes to your Audio output device settings.
If you checked all the tips, try to update your Hisense TV software version to the latest.
FAQ
Does Hisense TV have an HDMI ARC feature?
If you have bought a new version, your TVs must have one. Almost all the smart TVs that launched after 2010 have one HDMI ARC or eARC (Enhanced audio return channel) output.
What are the uses of an HDMI ARC port?
You can simply connect an enhanced audio amplifier to your TV and enjoy the 5.1 Dolby atmos sound quality. Since many streaming services provide movies with Dolby sound, you can experience theater sounds at your home with a high-quality home theater system.
In addition, you can simply avoid a lot of cords connected to external speakers.
Conclusion
Hisense smart TV provides a better picture experience. It also has an ARC feature which can improvise the sound quality while connecting easily to an output home theater system. No complicated process. Just connect the cord, and then enable HDMI ARC on Hisense TV for seamless enjoyment.
Sanjay Maurya is the lead writer at streamtvbetter.com. With a Master’s degree in Information Technology and over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, Sanjay has developed deep expertise in streaming technology and digital media. His comprehensive knowledge and practical insights guide readers through the rapidly changing world of streaming services and devices with ease.
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