🔊 HDMI-Compatible ARC Audio Extractor | ARC/eARC to Optical (Toslink-Compatible) | 192kHz/24bit | Dolby 5.1 & DTS 5.1 | Plug & Play for Soundbars & Amps
Got a telly with ARC or eARC that you want to hook up to an older soundbar, AV receiver, or amp that only has an optical input? Sick of the tinny built-in speakers but don't fancy splashing out on a brand-new HDMI-Compatible-ARC soundbar? This extractor pulls the digital audio straight off your TV's ARC/eARC port and converts it to a Toslink-compatible optical signal — no drivers, no fussy settings, just a clean digital feed to your existing audio kit. Plug it in, point the amp remote at your soundbar, and enjoy proper 5.1 surround without replacing your whole setup.
✅ Key Features
🎵 ARC Audio Extraction — Grabs the digital audio from your TV's HDMI-Compatible port labelled "ARC" and converts it to optical (Toslink-compatible / SPDIF) output. Perfect for connecting soundbars, amplifiers, and home theatre systems that don't have HDMI-Compatible ARC inputs of their own.
🔊 eARC & Multi-Channel Surround Support — Works with eARC too: when plugged into an eARC port, it passes through Dolby 5.1 and DTS 5.1 surround sound formats for a proper cinema-like audio experience from your existing kit.
🎧 High-Definition 192kHz/24bit Audio — High sampling rate preserves rich audio detail and accurate sound reproduction in 5.1 channels. No lossy compression, just clean digital audio to your amp or soundbar.
⚡ Plug & Play, Driver-Free — Integrated all-in-one cable design saves space behind the TV and ditches complicated setup. Connect to the TV's ARC port, plug the optical end into your audio device, add USB power, and you're done — no software, no menus.
🔌 USB Powered — Draws power from any USB port (TV USB socket or a standard 5V phone charger). No bulky external power adapter cluttering your socket strip. Clean, simple install behind the telly.
⚠️ Important — Read Before Buying:
This extractor only works with a TV HDMI-Compatible port labelled ARC (or eARC). Connecting to a standard HDMI-Compatible input will not output audio.
Transmission is one-way only: TV → audio device. It cannot be reversed, and it cannot be plugged into a soundbar's ARC port.
Volume must be controlled via your audio device's remote (soundbar, amplifier, etc.) — TV remote volume control is not supported, and optical output does not support CEC volume control. This is normal behaviour.
USB power is required. If your TV's USB port doesn't supply enough current, use a separate 5V/1A USB charger.
⚙️ Specifications
Product: HDMI-Compatible ARC Audio Extractor
Input: HDMI-Compatible ARC (TV must support ARC/eARC)
Output: Optical (Toslink-compatible / SPDIF)
Sampling Rate: 192kHz / 24bit
Supported Channels: 5.1
Supported Audio Formats: Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM, Bitstream, etc.
Power Supply: USB (5V, 1A recommended)
Main Unit Cable Length: 0.5m / 1.64ft
HDMI-Compatible Cable Length: 1.5m / 4.92ft
Plug & Play: Yes, driver-free
📦 Package Includes
1 × HDMI-Compatible ARC Audio Extractor Cable
1 × HDMI-Compatible Cable (1.5m)
1 × User Manual
(TV, soundbar, amplifier, and optical cable not included. TV must have a spare USB-A port or you'll need a standard 5V USB charger for power.)
✅ Why UK Buyers Grab This
📺 Breathe New Life Into Existing Audio Kit — Got a decent older soundbar or AV amp with optical input but no HDMI-Compatible ARC? Don't bin it for a brand-new HDMI-Compatible-ARC soundbar. This extractor lets you keep your current setup and still get surround sound from your smart TV's apps (Netflix, iPlayer, Prime Video, Disney+ etc.).
🏠 Cleaner Living Room, Fewer Boxes — One small extractor cable behind the TV, no bulky breakout box, no extra mains adapter (if your TV has a spare USB port). Keeps the media unit tidy — landlords and neat-freaks rejoice.
💰 Fraction of a New Soundbar — A new HDMI-Compatible-ARC soundbar can set you back a fair bit. This extractor does the ARC-to-optical job for a fraction, so you can put the savings toward a subwoofer upgrade or a few months of streaming subs.
🔧 No Faff Setup — Plug into the ARC port, optical into the amp, USB for power, done. No app pairing, no firmware updates, no "why is there no sound" rabbit hole. If your TV has ARC/eARC, this just works.
🎬 Proper 5.1 From TV Apps — Watching films and box sets through your TV's built-in apps? This passes through Dolby 5.1 / DTS 5.1 to your amp so you actually get surround sound instead of stereo PCM — way more cinematic for movie nights.
⚠️ Before you buy: Double-check your TV has a port labelled ARC (or eARC) and your audio device has an optical (Toslink-compatible) input. If both boxes are ticked, this extractor will get you sorted in minutes.
👉 Add to cart today — unlock proper 5.1 surround from your TV's ARC/eARC port to your existing soundbar or amp, no new soundbar required, just plug in and enjoy!












