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See what still works before you switch.

A new device can change cables, storage, charging, subscriptions, and the rest of the system. Check those dependencies before paying.

Know the whole change, not only the box price.

Sonos Arc rear connector bay with HDMI and power cables aligned to their ports
  1. 01Source device
  2. 02TV HDMI input
  3. 03TV audio return
  4. 04ARC / eARC port
  5. 05Soundbar
SonosSonos’s connector illustration shows the HDMI plug and the power lead as distinct connectors before the other end goes to the TV’s labeled ARC or eARC port.
  1. 01
    Own

    List the devices and accessories in use.

  2. 02
    Connect

    Check ports, protocols, and versions.

  3. 03
    Replace

    Find what must change and what can stay.

  4. 04
    Total

    Add the hidden cost before committing.

Start with one clear decision

Connect a TV and soundbar with HDMI ARC or eARC

Plug into the TV HDMI port labeled ARC or eARC, enable CEC, prove basic TV audio, then confirm the format the soundbar receives.

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