“Does this only work with an HDMI cable or can it be wireless ? I don't think my tv has HDMI-ARC”
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Hi, Jimbo! The Roku Streambar Pro will work with any television with an available HDMI port, but to simplify connections, we recommend using a special type of HDMI port called an ARC port. ARC (or Audio Return Channel) uses a single HDMI cable to send streaming video from your Roku Streambar Pro to the TV, and audio from the TV (and connected devices) back to your Roku Streambar Pro . Most Smart TVs manufactured in 2009 and later typically have one ARC port and are commonly labeled "HDMI ARC" or "ARC". If your TV does not have an ARC port, you can still use your Roku Streambar Pro to get exceptional sound from your TV's built-in tuner and other devices connected to your TV, but you will need to connect a second cable. In addition to the HDMI cable, you need to connect an optical cable to your TV's optical output, sometimes labeled "Digital audio out" or "Digital output". This connection carries TV audio to your Roku Streambar Pro while the HDMI connection delivers video from the streaming player in your Roku Streambar Pro to the TV. Please Note If you need to use the optical port, visit the settings on your TV to make sure the output is active, or enabled. For additional information on setting up your Roku Streambar Pro visit the set up guide linked here https://support.roku.com/article/360035580913
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It does have HDMI and optical for audio so you don't need HDMI-ARC but it is recommended for optimal experience. With audio through optical you have to control the audio separately.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The box has a digital optical audio cable that you can connect it to you TV of audio receiver if you do not have ARC. There are wireless speakers you can buy that work with it for surround sound, but the bar itself does not have wireless sound.
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