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Audio input

Forum|Forum|8 days ago
December 8, 2025
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Ciobach
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I have a new Samsung TV that does not have an optical out but does have an HDMI earc. How do I connect the audio?

Best answer by AjTrek1

You need a converter like the one in the link to connect your Playbar.

https://www.amazon.com/eSynic-Professional-Extractor-Supported-Interface/dp/B0DQD1592R/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=30CIDW1YXH8OW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbyZZJVC2B4YcYffEqWGvZ0xu9zolXXz_QGyn7Rizqv9aPBe3xBpibcNlvvsZBblo0RZsgs6SoPjUp5bi4fclZpqkhuj3qL8qf68sEJmI3znmeRlMYRfsFEdQS7Y4s04Zkhapi7vhpxLrPlSoWMSiRsa00Q8cyStt36lkpX63eoxIThpwSUIzKMNRrfplMxatOpAxyyhg9lpL9UUl6MGaw.VEpW6bdtZhdHGeY4NZTFETauO08kqQWJHtrPwOpMO1M&dib_tag=se&keywords=optical+to+hdmi+converter&qid=1765166861&sprefix=optical+to%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-3

AjTrek1
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Forum|Forum|8 days ago
December 8, 2025

You need a converter like the one in the link to connect your Playbar.

https://www.amazon.com/eSynic-Professional-Extractor-Supported-Interface/dp/B0DQD1592R/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=30CIDW1YXH8OW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbyZZJVC2B4YcYffEqWGvZ0xu9zolXXz_QGyn7Rizqv9aPBe3xBpibcNlvvsZBblo0RZsgs6SoPjUp5bi4fclZpqkhuj3qL8qf68sEJmI3znmeRlMYRfsFEdQS7Y4s04Zkhapi7vhpxLrPlSoWMSiRsa00Q8cyStt36lkpX63eoxIThpwSUIzKMNRrfplMxatOpAxyyhg9lpL9UUl6MGaw.VEpW6bdtZhdHGeY4NZTFETauO08kqQWJHtrPwOpMO1M&dib_tag=se&keywords=optical+to+hdmi+converter&qid=1765166861&sprefix=optical+to%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-3

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Ciobach
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Forum|Forum|8 days ago
December 8, 2025

Thank you! That worked!

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nik9669a
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Forum|Forum|8 days ago
December 8, 2025

Thank you! That worked!

Wow! That was a fast delivery. Did you get the Amazon one suggested? 😜

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Ciobach
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Forum|Forum|7 days ago
December 8, 2025

I had already ordered it prior. It came in and I tried it!

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