Question 1

My tv has an earc hdmi port. will this allow me to use the port on the tv, then use that same cable to the input on this unit for optical out?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, this product does not support EARC and does not meet your needs

Question 2

No sound with firestick 4k.  i tried pcm, dolby digital, etc.  tried setting it to 2ch but still no sound in the earphones.  any tips for firestick?

Accepted Answer

I'm using this HDMI Audio extractor with my regular Amazon Fire stick. I don't think mine is 4K model so I'm not sure if that matters. But mine works great. I have the "mode" setting switched all the way to the right on "TV" mode.  I am able to run headphones or my computer speakers. I was previously only using my computer speakers which have built in amplification so I checked to see if basic headphones also work and they work fine.  My advice would be to first double check to make sure you have the picture working properly because it could be that the HDMI port just needs resetting. If the picture is fine and it's set to "TV" on the back of the extractor splitter but still doesn't work, it could be a defective HDMI cable,  a defective converter or possibly the 4K version of the Fire Stick instead of the base model is the issue. When I first set mine up, it didn't work right away. But after I reset my HDMI connections on both ends, it came to life and worked great. I hope this helps.

Question 3

Does the hdmi (out) lose audio?

Accepted Answer

No, the audio won't be lost

Question 4

I want to connect my tv (hdmi) to my bose radio, which has a 3.5 jack.  is this what i need?  
please reply in simple non tech verbiage!

Accepted Answer

Hello Kathy - as long as you are feeding the TV from something else (like a cable box) this should work for you. Your TV won't send anything over HDMI, that's only an input to the TV.

ASIN	B08R5RB41Q
Best Sellers Rank	#216 in Video Converters
Brand	VPFET
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	PC
Connector Type	Auxiliary, HDMI
Current Rating	250 milliamps
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,699)
Finish	Hdmi
Input Voltage	5 volts
Item Dimensions	4.8 x 2.2 x 0.8 inches
Item Weight	0.01 kg
Manufacturer	VPFET
Mfr Part Number	52-542
Model Number	52-542
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	4
Package Quantity	1
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Specific Uses For Product	PC, TV
UPC	077063294738
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Type	Limited

VPFET 4K60Hz HDMI Audio Extractor Splitter Converter to Optical and 3.5mm and AUX Adapter Supports 2.0 and 18Gpbs Bandwidth Digital DTS PCM HDR10

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