User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:37:49 AM EDT
Question, though I know the Fire TV Stick hasn't been released yet, AFAIK.
Is there a way to get either of these to play on my surround sound if they're plugged into my TV? I couldn't even get Chromecast to work on either my receiver (Sony STRDH740) or TV (Samsung 50" I bought at Costco a while back), so this may be pointless. USB on the Sony surround sound receiver is only compatible with Apple products, apparently. Wouldn't recognize my Galaxy S4 or the Chromecast. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:39:01 AM EDT
[#1]
Does your TV have a digital optical output? That would be the best solution.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:40:07 AM EDT
[#2]
USB is only for power. It has to be plugged into the HDMI port on a receiver or the TV.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:41:12 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Does your TV have a digital optical output? That would be the best solution. That audio connection with the red light? Yeah, it does. I used to go that way with my Xbox 360 when I couldn't get that to connected to my surround sound, I had a boatload of issues with the cables staying secured, but that is a good idea. |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:41:57 AM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
USB is only for power. It has to be plugged into the HDMI port on a receiver or the TV. Oh right, I'll try Chromecast again later. Thanks. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:44:50 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
That audio connection with the red light? Yeah, it does. I used to go that way with my Xbox 360 when I couldn't get that to connected to my surround sound, I had a boatload of issues with the cables staying secured, but that is a good idea. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
Does your TV have a digital optical output? That would be the best solution. That audio connection with the red light? Yeah, it does. I used to go that way with my Xbox 360 when I couldn't get that to connected to my surround sound, I had a boatload of issues with the cables staying secured, but that is a good idea. That's going to be the easiest. Put the stick in your TV, connect optical cable from TV to receiver. Just to be clear, you're saying that you're using the HDMI out to the TV on the monitor and when you plug the Chromecast into the HDMI "in" on your receiver, you're not getting sound, or what? |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:45:16 AM EDT
[#6]
The Amazon Fire Stick should be available at retail stores starting today, Staples and Best Buy are your best bets (about $24.95 each).
Does your surround sound receiver had HDMI inputs? If so you can try plugging the stick into the receiver, that would be ideal. |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/24/2014 12:46:31 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
That's going to be the easiest. Put the stick in your TV, connect optical cable from TV to receiver. Just to be clear, you're saying that you're using the HDMI out to the TV on the monitor and when you plug the Chromecast into the HDMI "in" on your receiver, you're not getting sound, or what? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Does your TV have a digital optical output? That would be the best solution. That audio connection with the red light? Yeah, it does. I used to go that way with my Xbox 360 when I couldn't get that to connected to my surround sound, I had a boatload of issues with the cables staying secured, but that is a good idea. That's going to be the easiest. Put the stick in your TV, connect optical cable from TV to receiver. Just to be clear, you're saying that you're using the HDMI out to the TV on the monitor and when you plug the Chromecast into the HDMI "in" on your receiver, you're not getting sound, or what? Ignore the Chromecast fail by me, I'm an idiot. They weren't turning on, but I think I assumed it would just work straight HDMI, I didn't have it powered by the USB.
Was mainly wondering the best route to get audio to come out of my surround sound while the sticks are in the TV. |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
