Beam Gen 2 : Switch back to TV speakers

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So just set up new Beam Gen 2. Connected to Panasonic TV via ARC HDMI. Please tell me there's a way to switch back to TV speakers ! I don't need to use the Beam all the time as the TV speakers are very good. Can't find a way on the app, or with the hardware. Super frustrating. Am hoping I'm just being an idiot.

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GuitarSuperstarAnswer

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VIERA Link is Panasonic’s version of CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) which has to be turned on when connecting a soundbar through the HDMI ARC port. CEC allows you to control the soundbar’s volume with your TV remote. Switching CEC off disables the “Home Cinema” audio feature and reverts the sound back to using the TV speakers.

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Edgie70

Renowned Enthusiast I

Same problem with Sony TV Bravia KD-49XE8005.

Seems this problem exited 3y ago but topic closed and no solution provided on the forum

Plugged on ARC HDMI, tried all the above, upgraded TV with latest software and various combination on Sony menu / Sound Output menu, but can’t sort it after 2s always turn-on Beam 2 and sound get out there !!!

Which doesn’t make the deal with a TV rotating 90 on wall mount when not looking at films from sofa, TV speakers are still needed.

… for now using a remote control plug to turn off Beam 2 … frustrating, may be more a Sony problem than Sonos but would love to hear from someone clever how to make it work.

I just go in settings on my TV and turn off CEC , turns off the sound from the bar and then I can use TV speakers

Ken_Griffiths

I just go in settings on my TV and turn off CEC , turns off the sound from the bar and then I can use TV speakers

Yes, exactly the same for me too. I think switching off HDMI-CEC on every TV Brand/Model is the only way to play the audio on the internal built-in TV speakers. I have different brands of TV that I use with Sonos HT products and as soon as I switch off CEC the TV auto-switches to the TV speakers.

zermatt_pilot

Lyricist I

Thanks both. Any tip on Sony Bravia how have the option Bravia Sync On/Off not “gray” (not accessible) once a ARC device is connected ? I only have access to it when I physically turn off Beam (unplug power or sure HDMI !)

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Ken_Griffiths

Thanks both. Any tip on Sony Bravia how have the option Bravia Sync On/Off not “gray” (not accessible) once a ARC device is connected ? I only have access to it when I physically turn off Beam (unplug power or sure HDMI !)

Perhaps see if this works…

Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [External Inputs] → [BRAVIA Sync Settings] → [Auto Devices Off] → [Off].

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