Skip to main content
Contributor I
Apr 18, 2026 9:38 AM UTC
Answered

Samsung eARC and ANY sonos product work?

Can anyone show a single example of a Sonos working with a Samsung TV (eARC)?

So disappointing these ‘premium’ products have basic compatibility issues...

This topic has been closed for further comments. You can use the search bar to find a similar topic, or create a new one by clicking Create Topic at the top of the page.
Mr. T
Mr. TAnswer
Apr 18, 2026 1:10 PM UTC

Okay, so far we’ve got:

‘Everything seems to be working great using the eArc input’  

against a sea of comments saying it doesn’t work.

 

Any other examples as proof?

Users that do not have a problem do not generally frequent a community to say their setup is working.

9 replies

106rallye
Apr 18, 2026 10:48 AM UTC

 

Translate
Mr. T
Apr 18, 2026 11:03 AM UTC

A single example? Okay, here done.


There is no general consensus that any TV manufacturer should be avoided when using with a Sonos soundbar. Issues can arise from other devices connected to the TV’s HDMI ports, or updates to the TV’s firmware, so although the majority of users may not experience an issue, there will always be someone somewhere that does.

What compatibility issues exactly are you referring to? If you provide actual details, then other users here may have a solution.

Translate
Contributor I
Apr 18, 2026 12:03 PM UTC

Okay then, an example of any Samsung Frame TV with eARC working correctly with Sonos Arc.

The conductivity issue I'm having is already well documented i.e, Frame + Sonos Arc = no eARC

I'm looking for evidence contrary to this equation...

Translate
Mr. T
Apr 18, 2026 12:23 PM UTC

Okay then, an example of any Samsung Frame TV with eARC working correctly with Sonos Arc.

The conductivity issue I'm having is already well documented i.e, Frame + Sonos Arc = no eARC

I'm looking for evidence contrary to this equation...


Okay, comment from RickinOregon in the following thread:

”I’ve got my 2021 65” Frame all setup with the Sonos Arc and two One SLs. Everything seems to be working great using the eArc input.”

 

Translate
Contributor I
Apr 18, 2026 1:01 PM UTC

Okay, so far we’ve got:

‘Everything seems to be working great using the eArc input’  

against a sea of comments saying it doesn’t work.

 

Any other examples as proof?

Translate
Mr. T
Mr. TAnswer
Apr 18, 2026 1:10 PM UTC

Okay, so far we’ve got:

‘Everything seems to be working great using the eArc input’  

against a sea of comments saying it doesn’t work.

 

Any other examples as proof?

Users that do not have a problem do not generally frequent a community to say their setup is working.

Translate
Renowned Enthusiast I
Apr 18, 2026 6:17 PM UTC

I’m using a Samsung Q95T paired with a Sonos Arc Ultra using e-ARC.

Everything works perfectly when I use the TV’s built-in apps. However, when I switch to my PS5 or Apple TV 4K and play Dolby Atmos content, I get audio dropouts roughly every 20 minutes that last about 2 seconds. It’s pretty frustrating.

Translate
buzz
Grand Maestro
Apr 18, 2026 6:33 PM UTC

As a test, experiment with disconnecting or powering down the ‘other’ device when using the PS5 or AppleTV.

Translate
Renowned Enthusiast I
Apr 18, 2026 6:59 PM UTC

As a test, experiment with disconnecting or powering down the ‘other’ device when using the PS5 or AppleTV.

I’ve tried this and a bunch of other fixes I’ve come across, but nothing has solved it. At this point, it seems like a handshake issue between the Samsung TV and the Sonos Arc Ultra over eARC. I actually had the same problem with the original Arc as well.

Translate