HDMI ARC/eARC is preferred over optical connection, not only because it allows for newer TVs (around 2017 and later) to pass advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos, but also because it will usually allow you to control the soundbar's power and volume with your TV remote-without the need to program said remote. Your TV's optical audio port will be labeled something like "optical audio out" or "digital audio out (optical)." It should be square-shaped with a roundish flap that will push in when you connect the optical cable, and it may even have a red glow to it because of the way optical cables work. If your TV is getting long in the tooth, you'll need to use the optical audio output on the back or side of your TV instead. Like your soundbar, your TV should have an HDMI port that's labeled "ARC" or "Audio Return Channel" or, if you have a newer TV, it may say eARC (more on that below). It very likely does, but better to know your situation from the get-go. You'll also want to figure out whether your TV has ports that will work with a soundbar. The other HDMI port (if there is one) is actually for plugging in outboard video components like a 4K Blu-ray player or gaming console, which may be useful if you're trying to send high-quality audio formats such as uncompressed Dolby Atmos to your soundbar directly.
Some soundbars have more than one HDMI port, but the proper one to connect to your TV will have the words "HDMI ARC" or HDMI eARC in some form. You don't need expensive or fancy cables, especially when they're only running a foot or two between the TV and the soundbar. You can get an an HDMI cable for around $10 and we've even got a list of our favorite HDMI cables to help you shop. If you just bought a soundbar, those cables are usually already in the box, but some companies will skimp on an HDMI cable. Pretty universally, you'll be connecting your soundbar to the TV via an HDMI cable (generally preferred) or an optical cable, sending digital audio out from the TV.
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