HDMI ARC NO AUDIO
LG TV & Audio · 86QNED80URA 86" Class QNED80 4K QNED MiniLED Smart TV
Audio is not passing through HDMI ARC or eARC connection to a soundbar or AVR. Ensure HDMI cable is on the port labeled ARC (typically HDMI 2). Enable SimpLink: Settings → General → Devices → SimpLink → On. Set audio output: Settings → Sound → Sound Out → HDMI ARC. Set Digital Sound Out to "Pass Through" or "Auto." For eARC, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable and enable eARC in HDMI Settings.
Error HDMI ARC NO AUDIO on the LG TV & Audio 86QNED80URA 86" Class QNED80 4K QNED MiniLED Smart TV means: ARC/eARC No Audio Output. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace HDMI Cable and Update TV Firmware” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $15-$30). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · tv
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The LG TV & Audio 86QNED80URA 86" Class QNED80 4K QNED MiniLED Smart TV has 8 other known error codes:
Error code HDMI ARC NO AUDIO also appears on 6 other LG TV & Audio models:
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