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My external soundbar is not getting any sound from my smart TV via the HDMI eARC connection. What troubleshooting steps should I follow today?

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My external soundbar is not getting any sound from my smart TV via the HDMI eARC connection. What troubleshooting steps should I follow today?
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TV soundbar HDMI eARC no sound troubleshooting manufacturer support HDMI CEC PCM power cycleGoogle ↗
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TV soundbar HDMI eARC no sound troubleshooting manufacturer support HDMI CEC PCM power cycle Google ↗
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  2. Samsung · samsung.com
  3. LG · lg.com

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TV soundbar HDMI eARC no sound troubleshooting manufacturer support HDMI CEC PCM power cycle
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