soundbar keeps randomly switching to tv input by itself when i'm using bluetooth.

— asked by Jordan

Quick answer: The CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) function is active and interfering. Your TV is sending a wake-up signal via the HDMI ARC cable.

Diagnosis

The CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) function is active and interfering. Your TV is sending a wake-up signal via the HDMI ARC cable.

How to Fix It

Go into the soundbar's settings menu. Disable the HDMI CEC function. On the remote, press the Settings button. Navigate to 'HDMI CEC' and set it to OFF. This stops the TV from taking control of the input selection.

If That Didn't Work

If the setting is already off, the issue may be a faulty HDMI cable. Replace the HDMI cable connecting the soundbar to the TV's ARC port. A damaged cable can send phantom signals.

Heads Up

Disabling CEC means you lose the ability to control the soundbar volume with your TV remote via HDMI. You'll need to use the soundbar remote separately.

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