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    eARC not working on Apple TV after tvOS 17.5 update

    eARC is not working after Apple 17.5 update. Settings on both the Samsung TV and Apple TV 3rd Gen 4K are correct. Both devices have been restarted and the HDMI cable disconnected and reconnected. Is anyone else having this issue? The same issue occurred after an earlier Apple TV update, which I...
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    Switching audio from 2 (e)ARC devices to a stereo pair of HomePods

    I have a stereo pair of HomePods and 2 sources of eARC signals (Two TVs). What is the simplest solution to switch the signal from one TV to another ? - Using a HDMI eARC splitter between the two devices to my single ATV 4K, does this kind of splitter exist ? - Buying a second ATV 4K, will the...
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    Is It Pointless to Enable eARC on My TV If My Soundbar Doesn’t Support It?

    I recently purchased a LG CX TV that supports eARC. My Apple TV 4K also supports eARC. My Bose TV Speaker soundbar, however, does not. I purchased HDMI 2.1 cables for video and audio connections, so I assume the data transfer is better. Would it do me any good to enable eARC on my TV...