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Contributor I
Jun 16, 2020 2:06 AM UTC
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Arc TV sound cuts in and out.

Just got the Arc and have it paired with 2 Play:1’s and a gen 3 sub. 
Samsung Q80R tv. 
 

The sound from the tv will play for around 5 seconds and then cut out for around 1 second, play for 5, out for 1, on and on. 
 

I’ve swapped out the hdmi cable twice, tried unplugging the tv, switched between PCM and DD+ and switched between different apps on the tv. 

The sonos app shows that I am getting an atmos signal  


Was running a beam with the Play:1’s (but no sub) before just fine.

 

Not sure what I should try next.

 

Thank you,

mike

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Sonos Staff
Mar 9, 2021 4:51 PM UTC

Thank you all for all your efforts and testing. A system update has now been released which also include a fix to this issue (it disables the Sonos “screensaver” on an Arc if connected to a Samsung TV). Please update your Sonos systems. If you’re still experiencing problems after updating, please let us know.

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Contributor I
Dec 9, 2020 5:44 PM UTC

I don’t see this in the US version of the update.

 

I did not see this either.

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Contributor I
Dec 9, 2020 5:57 PM UTC

Same problem here with Arc connected to Sony AG9 using supplied HDMI, no Sony update available for me here in the UK.

I also experience Google assistant nutting my sound and butting in when no command given, I wonder is it related?

I have to agree with Heavyend81..."I still stand behind my point that if I am spending 2k on a Sonos setup (brand new) I don’t want or even expect any faff whatsoever"

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Trending Lyricist I
Dec 10, 2020 11:50 AM UTC

For some time mine was acceptable. I only had complete audio drops once  every 3-5 days when switching source. But after the latest update its happening 1-3 times a day. 

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Ken_Griffiths
Dec 10, 2020 12:19 PM UTC

For some time mine was acceptable. I only had complete audio drops once  every 3-5 days when switching source. But after the latest update its happening 1-3 times a day. 

Is that happening with TV audio (built in Apps) or from Apps running on a connected device to one of the TV HDMI ports ...or all types of audio, including music playback from the Sonos App? I just ask that, as there are a variety of things that can cause each of the playback ‘interruption’ issues, depending on the actual audio source to the HT setup.
 

If it’s from built-in Apps from devices connected to the TV, for example, then I would perhaps take a closer look at the HDMI-CEC implementation on the connected peripherals, whereas if it is happening with Music playback, it’s more likely a wired, or wireless, local network issue causing the audio buffering process to fall-over. Of course it maybe a combination of both.
 

It’s ‘perhaps’ less-likely it’s going to be the recent software update that’s causing the issue, but at the very least, I would perhaps try to eliminate those other things first. It should not have been happening at all, even before the update, if all was well with your setup.

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Trending Lyricist I
Dec 10, 2020 1:41 PM UTC

Its only related to my tv and eARC. And its been there a long time. My audio drops completly when switching source - native appe, tv tuner and Apple tv 4K.

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Ken_Griffiths
Dec 10, 2020 5:46 PM UTC

Its only related to my tv and eARC. And its been there a long time. My audio drops completly when switching source - native appe, tv tuner and Apple tv 4K.

Well I hope you find a solution to the issue, sooner rather than later - I assume you’re waiting for a TV firmware update too...🤔?

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Headliner II
Dec 11, 2020 9:27 AM UTC

Its only related to my tv and eARC. And its been there a long time. My audio drops completly when switching source - native appe, tv tuner and Apple tv 4K.

Exactly the same here, lg cx.

 

 

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Trending Lyricist I
Dec 12, 2020 3:43 PM UTC

Anyone can confirm that Sony fixed the issue with the last update 6.4960 on the 950G?

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Lyricist III
Dec 12, 2020 10:24 PM UTC

I have bought a 2020 Samsung Frame and thinking of buying a Sonos Arc but i’ve been put off by all the posts about issues with compatibility.  Am I correct in thinking that I can just switch off eArc/Atmos and the Arc will work without Atmos capability?  I could probably live with that but if it doesn’t work even for “normal” (non-atmos) sound from the TV properly then obviously it is a dealbreaker.

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Lyricist I
Dec 13, 2020 4:01 AM UTC

I have an LG from 2017 (arc only) and the audio cuts about once an hour. Tried with latest hdmi gen, earlier gen, the supplied hdmi and the optical adapter. I printed all these messages and opened a small claims case since I'm outside return /exchange. Looks like Sonos should be thinking recall instead hiding it and making the end users pay the price. 

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