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Contributor I
Nov 30, 2025 9:25 AM UTC
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HDMI ARC to Playbar

Hi! 
I’ve bought a new TV (Samsung Q7Fa) which doesn’t have an optical out. I’ve read that I need a HDMI ARC to Optical adapter/converter. I also wan’t to be able to control the playbar volume with the TV remote. Does anyone have a suggestion for an adapter that will work? Thanks in advance!

 

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Pools-3015
Prodigy I
Nov 30, 2025 10:50 AM UTC

You can try a HDMI to optical adapter like This one. Its a lot less expensive that a new soundbar, but, an upgrade may not be a bad thing right now with the sale going on.

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Pools-3015
Prodigy I
Nov 30, 2025 10:50 AM UTC

You can try a HDMI to optical adapter like This one. Its a lot less expensive that a new soundbar, but, an upgrade may not be a bad thing right now with the sale going on.

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controlav
Lead Maestro
Nov 30, 2025 1:44 PM UTC

If your TV remote can emit IR then it can control the Playbar.

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