HDMI cables can do more than just sending video to your TV.

HDMI has quietly turned into a Swiss Army knife for living rooms, and manufacturers such as Television and Soundbar brands now pack features into those tiny ports that most viewers never touch.

The HDMI ARC port on the back of a TV. - lidiasilva/Shutterstock HDMI Audio Return Channel, or HDMI ARC, has been around for a while, but it's a technology that remains relevant over a decade after ...

If you are wondering what the difference between different HDMI specifications are this quick guide will take you through the main points you need to know to understand what HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC are ...

Among other features, your soundbar may have additional HDMI ports, apart from the one to connect to your TV. Here's what you can use them for.

I recently set up a new TV, and am wondering if it's possible to run the sound from the TV over my HTPC to the receiver. For most things this is fine, since the HTPC is the player, so it just splits ...

To get audio from your TV to your soundbar or receiver you either need an HDMI cable or an optical cable. Both can work, but for certain types of audio you'll need an HDMI cable. Fortunately, both ...

HDMI was marketed as an easy fix for improving the sound quality of your home theater experience. The reality is that HDMI ARC/eARC don’t always work as advertised. Understanding this dilemma, almost ...