Soundbars and other speakers need HDMI 2.1 if you want the uncompressed forms of spatial audio formats like Atmos and DTS:X.

It's easy to find yourself with more sources for your TV than it has inputs. Most TVs just have three or four HDMI ...

With that in mind, since you're likely using HDMI on your TV, here are some tips to ensure you get the best possible video and audio quality. While all HDMI ports appear the same, they aren't all ...

An HDMI cable is almost needed as much as a USB-C cable at this point, because it is used by just about everything. From your gaming consoles, to your laptop, to even your streaming devices like a ...

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Plugging your Apple TV into the ARC or eARC port will allow you to play the audio through your HomePod smart speakers if you ...

If you just bought a new TV, chances are you might feel the need to get expensive new HDMI cables. Resist the temptation. Some stores are still hyping "high-end" HDMI cables with all sorts of fancy ...

Lip sync correction is now mandatory, and as with the previous spec, the TV can power the sound system on and off, as well as muting and controlling volume. Meet the new Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable ...

A few months ago, I wrote the provocatively titled "Why all HDMI cables are the same." There was a ruckus. Which I expected. But the post also generated some great questions. Which I hadn't. So let's ...

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Technically, you can already do that -- but since many of us have consoles, speakers, or media streamers we need to connect, ...

HDMI switches can increase the functionality of compatible electronic devices, and you probably already have tons of them in your home. “High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) has become the ...