HDMI ARC Audio Extractor 192KHz, HDMI ARC Adapter with 3.5mm Audio and L/R Stereo Audio for HDTV Soundbar Speaker Amplifier

It took a while to find this solution. I just wanted a way to connect my TV to external speakers, and still just use one remote control (the one for the TV). The TV has an optical audio out port, and an HDMI ARC port. The optical audio will not allow you to control volume with the TV remote, so that was out. The HDMI ARC port allows you to do this if you have CEC turned on in your TV settings. The piece I was missing was this converter (HDMI to RCA). The other converters advertised either did not address the volume issue, or they specifically indicated that it was not possible. This one confirmed it would work, and it does work as advertised. Very pleased.

Works Perfectly, Easy Install

FINALLY an ARC audio extractor which supports CEC volume control. Took me 3 purchases, 2 returns to get one that has working volume control.Pros:- Volume control!- Very easy set upCons:- I don't think the audio is 192khz, cause the quality is slightly less than the optical to analog converter I was using before.- TV doesn't show current volume, it just says Receiver (HDMI) when I use the volume up/down. But the extractor sends an audible beep when you are at max volume- Does not come with an HDMI cord

It is an easy solution. I didn't have any trouble connecting everything to my Samsung Smart TV.When it worked it worked very well. But I should have returned it when I could. Now I can't. I would often have to unplug the power and plug it in again to get it to work. Most of the time when I selected it on the TV it would show that it was active but I couldn't change the volume or mute it and I had to power it off and back on. Sometimes it was active when I turned on the TV. If it was selected it should always work when I turn on the TV. When the TV is turned off it doesn't default back to the TV speakers in the TV settings. Today it quit working altogether and I've tried everything I know to get it to work. I guess it's dead. I gave it 2 stars solely for the fact that the sound quality was good. But the reliability of mine was bad.

It works as it should by taking the arc hdmi audio to aux. Unfortunately I’ve got some bass heavy speakers hooked up with not a lot of bass coming through, so this thing definitely causes you to lose some bass. Might just suck it up and get a soundbar with a sub.

So I've got a cheapo Samsung NU7100 TV which has very limited outputs and I was unable to control the volume of my external speakers with the TV remote nor my Roku one. Didn't want to buy an expensive receiver with it's own remote and no way was I going the soundbar route. Optical out was no use since it's set volume only, so I found out about HDMI Arc and decided I'd give an adapter a try. It actually works! Thought I would end up having to upgrade my chi-fi receiver that I connect my Pioneer bookshelf speaks to, but this allows control of volume with either of the remotes I have. Now I can play PS2 or use my Roku without having to get up to turn the volume knob on the receiver/amp - just follow the instructions in the description for Samsung TVs. Chuffed to bits. Time will tell how it holds up, but seems solid enough for a brand I've never heard of.

Product works great. ARC works with HDMI-CEC on my Sony TV with android TV. Recognized the device right away and I’m able to change the volume using my TV remote.My Sony has a 900mA USB port and it worked fine on that without the included power brick. That said, my TV actually would recognize thedevice as a USB headphone amplifier. This was awesome as it meant I didn’t even need to connect the HDMI cable for ARC. Unfortunately, I found out that Netflix/Android TV does not allow the use of headphones while trying to watch Netflix shows. YouTube worked just fine but the moment I had this device plugged in Netflix refused to play any videos. Not a fault of this device. I assume it has something to do with piracy protection but regardless I reported it to Sony in case it’s a bug.All around useful product. Does what it said. Sturdy metal case.

I tried two other brands but neither of them would operate my Sony XBR-65X90CH tv remote. This one not only works, the sound quality is remarkable for a unit this small and inexpensive. I’m running my tv to this unit and this unit to an Aiyima T9 amp. From there I am running two Klipsch RP-500 m speakers and a Klipsch 12” sub.The sound quality is excellent with movies and Amazon music. In fact, the Amazon tv app may sound better than the mobile app with airplay (running through Wiim streamer). Again the value to this thing is on another level.All this is to say nothing about the fact that now I don’t have to buy a huge A/V receiver. Can’t recommend this unit enough. Time will tell if it is well made. So far so very awesome!