#Connect macbook to hdmi tv with sound plus#

Apple strangely released its new streaming box without Atmos support -something found on other streamers, including several Roku models - though Atmos pass-through will reportedly be added in a future firmware update. One audio benefit you wonРІР‚в„ўt be getting with your new Apple TV 4K is Dolby Atmos. While this is a good bet to get the best video performance from your system, it could result in audio performance being limited to basic Dolby Digital 5.1, or possibly even stereo-only output, depending on your TVРІР‚в„ўs capabilities. Р”Р„ second hookup option if your TV has an HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) port would be to link the Apple TV directly to the TV and use the HDMI ARC connection to route audio back to your receiver. That subject was discussed in detail in a previous Ask S&V post. Depending on the capabilities of your receiver, this connection scenario could impose limitations on video performance, however, specifically when it comes to the reproduction of high dynamic range formats. The first would be to use an HDMI cable to connect the Apple TV to an input on your AV receiver, and then run a second cable from the receiverРІР‚в„ўs HDMI output to an HDMI input on your TV. 4 After that, a window may appear on your smart TV. 3 From the 'AirPlay Display' drop-down menu, select the device you want to connect to. 2 Check the 'Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available' box to display the AirPlay icon on the panel. The lone output provided on the Apple TV 4K is HDMI, and there are two ways to make that hookup to your audio system. First, on your MacBook, navigate 'Displays' in System Preferences. Since you already own a surround sound system, it would be crazy if you didnРІР‚в„ўt use the Apple TV for that purpose! I do not see TV/HDMI in sound control panel under soundplay back devices. I tried various solutions listed on internet and Microsoft community, like updating drivers, looking for disconnected or disabled HDMI/TV, etc. The output of the Apple TV which carries both video and audio output signals which can be connected to a HDMI Repeater. When I connect my laptop (Windows 10) to TV using HDMI, I can get the video, but no sound. There is another option that would be useful if the distances between the location the Apple TV device and the display screen exceed the recommended 10 metre limit on the HDMI cable.

#Connect macbook to hdmi tv with sound plus#

If so, how do I connect it? -Mario CaballeroР”Р„ Yes, you can get surround sound from your Apple TV 4K, which supports DolbyРІР‚в„ўs AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1) audio formats. Option 3: Using a HDMI audio de-embedder. Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at I just bought an Apple TV 4K streaming box and was wondering if I can use it with my surround sound system.