HDMI, which stands for 'High-Definition Multimedia Interface' (keep that in your back pocket for future pub quiz use), first appeared 20 years ago and quickly transformed how we connect our TVs, ...

With the increasing demand for immersive home entertainment systems, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). We ...

You’re missing out if you’re plugging your sound system into the wrong HDMI port. Learn what ARC, eARC, and HDMI-CEC are to ...

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 ...

If you've bought a TV, soundbar, or AV receiver at any point over the last five years or so, there's a good chance it has an HDMI ARC port. The "ARC" in that moniker stands for Audio Return Channel, a ...

The HDMI eARC port found on most TVs is an upgrade from the HDMI ARC standard with higher audio bandwidth that supports ...

If you’re bought yourself a swanky new TV and want to connect it to your A/V system, you’ll have the option of a few different cable types to use. There are classics like 3.5mm and optical, but you’re ...

Rik is Pocket-lint's senior news editor and has been a tech and games journalist since the 80s. He has seen and covered just about every console, mobile phone, gadget and home cinema device launched ...

If you have a fancy home theater system with a soundbar and surround sound speakers, then how you connect it to your TV is an important consideration. There are legacy options you may be more familiar ...

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 ...