Am I wrong, or is The summary is deceptive, as it says you can turn your TV into a streaming device. Why would you want to stream only AUDIO TO a TV?
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I use it only to listen to music on my motorcycle radio. Stream from my cell phone.
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The idea is that the receiver then controls everything. So when you switch inputs on the receiver, it then switches both audio and video. Otherwise you'd have to switch the receiver input, and then go switch the TV input. Of course, this only applies if you have more than one video source (eg: blu Ray player and Xbox and cable box or DVR). It really is ultra useful and only adds one HDMI cable. HOWEVER: do not buy this specific receiver. It does not handle HDMI switching well (only passes through video does not capture audio), plus the sound quality is horrible. Get a more modern and high quality one, such as a Yamaha or Denon.
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I prefer to hook my critical video equipment, especially reference equipment, directly to my monitor. You can use the ARC HDMI to get TV sound out of the Receiver. there 'has' to be 'some' information lost in the translation, imo.
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I'm not sure about that. I can say that when I plug my kindle to the tv it functions completely. the tv is really like a second screen. I still have total control of the kindle. Therefore, I would think that it could be used for streaming, but I just can't definitively say yes.
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I think you might be looking at the wrong kind of thing to attach a smartphone to. This is to send several Audio/Video components to the same TV A/V hook up. You could technically hook it up through the headphone jack on your phone with the right adapter, but it would seem to me to be a wasted effort. There would be no reason to listen to your phone through your television. As far as trying to get video off your phone onto your Tv, to my knowledge they don't have any kind of adapter that would do that.
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This device is more for using ONE device IN with MULTIPLE OUTPUTS (TVs). For example: You have a Blu-Ray player that you would like to share the output to multiple tv's in your home or in a business. I hope this helps.
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Just feed the sound from your TV into your receiver, and then turn your TV sound all the way down to "zero" - then you will just use the receiver as your sound source on all programs - TV,, Netflix, Amazon, etc.That is what I did and it works great. How you do that will depend on your receiver inputs - could be done with HDMI, rca feeds, or optical digital cord - whatever it will accept.
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OMG... I've been looking all over for information like this myself. Seems to be an alien concept.I don't want a TV signal in my house, cable or otherwise. But I'd love to watch movies conveniently. If I knew I could disable the tuner source, I'd buy a nice TV in a heartbeat. Conversely, if I knew I could easily hook up a variety of movie sources to, say, an LCD monitor, I'd do that. But I can't find clear info on either configuration.
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I haven't tried it, but I imagine it would work the same as any other audio from your TV. I don't think the source matters.
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You kind of answered your own question...it's a port not a player. If you're asking if you can plug a player into the port and it work, well I haven't tried either. So I am sorry---but I sure love this tv, and has gone with me everywhere. I will purchase again because of the durability, the weight, the picture, and easy to use even camping. I can plug into my SUV and have movies or TV in a flash. I use 2 dollar rabbit ears, and get several channels. Can hook up to cable, and great for a kitchen TV. Sorry I wasn't any help on your question, but again you answered it yourself. Read the stats on the description, and it will tell you what's compatible. You kind of answered your own question...it's a port not a player. If you're asking if you can plug a player into the port and it work, well I haven't tried either. So I am sorry---but I sure love this tv, and has gone with me everywhere. I will purchase again because of the durability, the weight, the picture, and easy to use even camping. I can plug into my SUV and have movies or TV in a flash. I use 2 dollar rabbit ears, and get several channels. Can hook up to cable, and great for a kitchen TV. Sorry I wasn't any help on your question, but again you answered it yourself. Read the stats... » Read More You kind of answered your own question...it's a port not a player. If you're asking if you can plug a player into the port and it work, well I haven't tried either. So I am sorry---but I sure love this tv, and has gone with me everywhere. I will purchase again because of the durability, the weight, the picture, and easy to use even camping. I can plug into my SUV and have movies or TV in a flash. I use 2 dollar rabbit ears, and get several channels. Can hook up to cable, and great for a kitchen TV. Sorry I wasn't any help on your question, but again you answered it yourself. Read the stats on the description, and it will tell you what's compatible. « Show Less
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In the product description it says: "Stream Music with Startling Clarity from your Mobile Device to Speakers and Stereos " ! The enclosed instruction booklet shows the device hooking to stereos as well as another diagram showing the device hooking DIRECTLY to speakers. If it can't hook directly (without a stereo amplifier) then, this product is misleading with false advertising.
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It is only for using on your computer, smartphone and tablets. There may be a way to do it using a iPad/iPhone to a tv with a Apple TV, but not sure.
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It is my understanding that this device, and I have no reason to doubt it, will convert a digital signal to a 'conventional' signal which is needed for some of our older devices that do not accept 'digital' signal ... I would say this would work for you if your cable device emits 'digital' sound outputs and you want to hook up this to a sound bar etc., that does not accept a digital signal ... works great for me!
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Yes, it says.... as an alternative to listening to the audio through your TV you can listen through your home stereo system. Hopefully that helps you out.
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I also had problems with the digital audio connection. I was never able to get any sound out of that output. I read in other forums that only TV audio will come out from that connection and it won't work to pass through audio from other sources (hdmi). Ultimately, I had to connect my devices' audio directly to my home theatre system. This work-around was not ideal, but got the job done. Just a little more hassle to change a/v sources since I have to change both the TV and the home theatre receiver.
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Yes. I do not use the streaming. It's more about gaming quality and speed. Try to think of the device as a console rather then just another android tablet.
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I do not know why the seller left such misinformative information. I did not even notice that in the description. The cable does send audio, no reason it should not since HDMI cables are supposed to send both video and audio. The description also said it does not work on contract phones but I am using a contract phone. It does send audio AND video to my tv when using the cable plugged into my s4.