eARC on your Samsung TV and soundbar

If you’re searching for a way to get the best sound possible from your Samsung TV, Odyssey Ark, or soundbar, you can use eARC. "Enhanced Audio Return Channel," or eARC for short, is the next-generation of sound. It allows you to send your TV’s audio to a soundbar or AV device through a single HDMI cable. eARC can even be used when you’re streaming content to your TV, like movies or shows. eARC is support by Samsung soundbars and TVs that were made during 2020 and newer models!

eARC on your Samsung TV and soundbar

Differences between HDMI ARC and eARC

Note
The eARC feature has been implemented in the latest HDMI 2.1 compatible TVs.
Most TVs will compress audio signals in advance before transmitting them through HDMI cables. eARC, however, transmits and reproduces the sound in its original resolution through an HDMI cable. The improved quality, bandwidth, and speed makes it superior to the regular ARC format. eARC is compatible with DTS Master, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Atmos audio formats as well.
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Set up eARC

Note
By default, the HDMI eARC Mode is turned off. Make sure you are using an eARC-compatible HDMI cable, such as an HEAC or HEC cable.

Before you start using the eARC format, you’ll need to activate Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) in your TV’s settings. Then, you can enable HDMI eARC Mode.

  1. Press the Home button on your remote control, and then select Settings (All Settings).
  2. Navigate to General, and then select External Device Manager.
  3. Select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to enable.
  4. Navigate back to Settings (All Settings) > Audio (Sound) > Expert Settings, and select HDMI eARC Mode. Then, set it to Auto.

On a soundbar, you connect to the eARC port on the bottom/back of the soundbar and then change the source of the soundbar to D. In. The soundbar's source will automatically change to TV eARC.

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