HDMI-CEC is often why your TV turns on by itself, and disabling or tweaking it can stop the problem for good.

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Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), a feature known by various brand names including Samsung’s Anynet+, Sony’s Bravia Sync, LG’s Simplink, and more, has become an integral part of modern home ...

They look identical, but HDMI and HDMI ARC ports are different. Discover the 3 hidden ways these ports handle your sound.

Most home entertainment systems are only scratching the surface of their capabilities. Whether you don't know which features to look out for when shopping for a TV or failed to activate them, in all ...

Have been using a Harmony Ultimate since 2013, and the hub has finally gone unresponsive. I've tried various means to get it back to health, and it seems like it's met its end. Having been out of the ...

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Are you tired of constantly having to reach for a separate remote or get up from your comfortable gaming spot to adjust the volume on your TV? Imagine being able to do this without taking your hands ...

You have a bunch of remotes mixed up on your coffee table, and it's easy to get confused. And they take up a lot of space! But your TV may have a feature that can make controlling your various devices ...

Providing 1080p video performance at Energy Star-levels of power efficiency, the ADV7604 deep color HDMI receiver with CEC (consumer electronic control) matches a 12-bit deep color HDMI receiver with ...