The slim design of Smart TVs, including LG models, limits their ability to deliver optimal sound.
Bluetooth is a popular wireless option, but it can suffer from latency and signal instability.
WiSA, although providing high quality wireless sound, remains less common despite support from the WiSA Association.
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This specialized port enables two-way audio transmission between the TV and external devices, such as soundbars.
Typically, only one HDMI-ARC port is available on a TV, and it is clearly labeled.
Using an ARC-Compatible HDMI Cable:AnARC-compatible HDMI cableis essential for this connection.
Ensure the cable supports ARC, as some budget cables lack this feature.
Many soundbars include an ARC-compatible HDMI cable in the package.
The ports remain closed to protect users.
Although some LG TVs support the WiSA standard, LG soundbars do not.
WiSA provides wireless audio transmission to compatible devices, such as some Klipsch soundbars.
LG uses its ownWOWCASTprotocol for wireless audio transmission.
LG soundbars support this protocol, offering an alternative to WiSA.
A dedicatedWOWCAST transmitteris required for this setup.
It connects to the TVs HDMI ARC port to receive the audio stream.
With WOWCAST, your LG TV and soundbar deliver synchronized, high-quality sound.
