How do you hook up a soundbar to a TV without HDMI?

Another option to connect a soundbar to a TV without HDMI would be to use an optical cable. Most TVs will have a port labelled Digital Audio Output. Once again, you’ll have to check and see if your soundbar also includes this port. If both devices have a digital audio port, simply connect them with an optical cable.

How do I connect a soundbar to an older TV with HDMI?

Next, Connect the red and white cables into the ports on your TV and then into the same ports on the converter. Finally, run an HDMI cable from the output on the converter to the HDMI port on your soundbar. If all the connections are secure, the audio from your older TV should come through the soundbar.

How do you hook up a soundbar to a TV without output?

Using HDMI Cables Just connect one HDMI cable from your TV to the soundbar, and you’re good to go. If your TV doesn’t have HDMI-ARC but has an HDMI-out port, and your bar has either an HDMI-in port or HDMI-ARC, then connect one end of the cable to the TV and the other end to either of the two ports on your soundbar.

Can I connect soundbar without HDMI ARC?

When you connect an external device to TV (without ARC) and Sound Bar, connect the HDMI cable (sold separately) from the external device to the TV. Then, connect the external device to the Sound bar using an optical cord (sold separately). If you want to connect to just the TV, then the HDMI connection is unnecessary.

Can you put a sound bar on any TV?

However, you can technically pair a sound bar with just about any size TV. So when it comes to size, use your discretion. Just make sure your TV has the right connectivity to hook up your new sound bar, especially if your TV is 8 years or older.

How do you connect a soundbar to a TV without Bluetooth?

4 ways to connect your soundbar to your TV

1. HDMI. An HDMI cable is by far the best way to hook your soundbar up to your TV.
2. Digital optical or digital coaxial.
3. 3.5mm line out or RCA.
4. Headphone jack.

What if I dont have HDMI ARC?

For some BRAVIA models and any other TV that has an HDMI IN terminal that does not support ARC, use an HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect the HDMI IN terminal on the TV to the TV OUT (ARC) terminal on the Sound Bar. Then connect the TV’s optical digital audio output to OPTICAL IN on the Sound Bar.