The HDMI ARC Port On Your TV Has A Very Specific Job

The distinction between various flavors of HDMI can get a bit technical.
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HDMI 2.1 vs HDMI 2.2: Biggest differences explained and when you should upgrade

The advent of HDMI 2.2 is soon upon us. The new HDMI specification was announced at CES 2025, and it heralds some serious gains against its predecessor, HDMI 2.1, main among them faster speeds and ...
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What Is An HDMI Port 'Dummy Plug'?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard has been around since 2002 and is now the most popular way to transmit a video signal ...
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What Is HDMI With Ethernet, And Do You Really Need It?

When HDMI — short for High-Definition Multimedia Interface — arrived in 2002, it merged high definition audio and video signals into one cable. Over the years, it has been improved with features like ...
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HDMI explained: all the different types and what they can do

The HDMI ports on the back of your TV are such simple things. You plug something in, a picture appears on the screen. And that’s how it should be. The days of being upsold expensive gold-plated cables ...
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HDMI ARC and eARC: Audio Return Channel Explained

The easiest way to connect any new TV to a new soundbar or receiver is using a single HDMI cable and the Audio Return Channel feature. This lets simplifies the connection process and minimizes the ...