You may well know what HDMI is, but what does HDMI mean? HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It’s a bit of a mouth full. It makes sense, though. The standard is aimed at delivering high-resolution video and audio (or multimedia). Of course, HDMI is often followed by...
To connect your TV with an ARC-enabled speaker, make sure that you are using an HDMI cable 1.4 or higher. The HDMI-ARC functionality is only available through the specific port on the TV or One Connect Box, and the external speakers need to be compatible. You m...
Using HDMI ARC does not require a new HDMI cable. Any HDMI cable should be able to cope with the requirements – it’s only when we move on to eARC that this could (potentially) become an issue. But more on that later. As part of the process, you should consider enabling HDMI CEC ...
Q: My device supports features from HDMI 2.1. Does that mean it supports HDMI 2.1? A: Not necessarily. One of the interesting changes is that, for the first time, manufacturers can choose to implement some features of HDMI 2.1 in HDMI 2.0, including VRR and ALLM, as these features requir...
For the time being, ordinary ARC should be more than good enough for most people’s needs. For the most part, it does everything you need it to do. You get full compatibility between all your devices and a single remote. You also get cleaner cable setups, mitigating the rats nest behi...
First, you can connect your audio system with a single HDMI cable. Connect your soundbar to the TV using the designated ARC-capable port, and you can use it for every device that connects to the TV, including Blu-ray players, game consoles and other devices. And it does that through th...
Don't think we say that flippantly, either—we actually mean it both literally and figuratively. Look at the tiny finely printed labels on the HDMI ports on both your TV as well as the speaker system or receiver you wish to pipe it out to. Here's an example from the back of an ...
What does "certified cable" mean? A certified cable has been rigorously tested and meets the standards set by specific industry bodies, ensuring quality, safety, and compatibility with certain devices. These certifications aim to provide a guarantee of the cable's performance. ...
HDMI gets a new Chinese competitor – and it could be 8K's saviour What does HDMI 2.0 do? Image source: HDMI.org For those who don’t know the specs of their current cable, let’s get up to speed. HDMI 2.0 dates from 2013, and its main party-piece is being able to pass 4K...
Wondering if your current gear supports HDMI ARC or eARC? If it does, there should be an “ARC” or “ARC/eARC” label on the HDMI port that supports these features. There’s one important thing you need to be aware of: even though newer HDMI devices are designed to be backward compat...