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Den365
Contributor II
May 15, 2021

Sonos Beam and HDMI 1.4 Ports

I am looking to update our TV to 32” Smart TV. I have seen an LG tv that fits the bill but it has HDMI 1.4 ports, not the latest iteration.

One of the Ports is labelled ARC. Am I correct in thinking the BEAM will be compatible or do I need a TV with HDMI 2.0?

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GuitarSuperstar
Lead Maestro
May 15, 2021

HDMI 1.4 is compatible with HDMI ARC so it will work with the Beam.

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Den365Author
Contributor II
May 15, 2021

Many thanks GuitarSuperstar, that’s good to know. 

controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
May 16, 2021

If this is a new TV then I recommend passing on it. A new TV should not be HDMI 1.4, it should be at least 2.0 in 2021. This gives a much longer future-proof period than 1.4. HDMI 2.1 is best of course.

Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
Den365Author
Contributor II
May 16, 2021

Many thanks Contralav, that was my concern also, though I’m no expert.

looks like I’ll have to wait for the new Sony W800 to hit the ships and pay through the nose for a tv that’s not full HD.

controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
May 16, 2021

Many thanks Contralav, that was my concern also, though I’m no expert.

looks like I’ll have to wait for the new Sony W800 to hit the ships and pay through the nose for a tv that’s not full HD.


Curious: what TV are you considering that only does 1.4?

Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
Den365Author
Contributor II
May 16, 2021

Hi, it’s an LG 32” (the largest we can fit in the available space.

The model is https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-32lm6370pla

controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
May 16, 2021

Hi, it’s an LG 32” (the largest we can fit in the available space.

The model is https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-32lm6370pla


Thanks. Wow, that’s a lot of money for a small 1080p TV too. At least by US standards. Sample 32” TV on Costco: https://www.costco.com/vizio-32%22-class---d-series---1080p-led-lcd-tv.product.100514303.html

Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
Stanley_4
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
May 16, 2021

I had that TV, well the US version and I was very unhappy with the picture quality. Switched to a KDL-32EX600 Sony and I’m much happier.

 

 

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