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Apple TV. Which HDMI connection is the best one? ARC or MHL?

Which HDMI connection is the best one? ARC or MHL?

iPad Air, iOS 9.1

Posted on Nov 18, 2015 6:56 AM

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Nov 18, 2015 7:49 AM in response to webmusic

Depends on your setup. Do you have an ARC receiver? Do you connect your mobile device to the TV?


ARC is Audio Return Channel and that is the HDMI port you want to use if your receiver is ARC capable. Both devices have to be ARC capable for you to send audio bi-directionally. It basically eliminates the need to use an optical cable if you are trying to get audio from either the built in ATSC tuner or your SmartApps. The audio on ARC is limited to discrete 5.1 just like an optical cable is.

MHL is Mobile High Definition Link and allows you to connect and mirror your smartphone or tablet to your tv.

this link may be helpful to you http://www.avsforum.com/forum/168-hdmi-q-one-connector-world/1574858-what-all-hd mi-port-meanings-please.html

Apple TV. Which HDMI connection is the best one? ARC or MHL?

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