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HDMI ARC is repeatedly cited as the REN's signature feature, making TV hookup simple and helping it behave more like a polished soundbar alternative. ARC and CEC control were widely appreciated, though some setups required switching the TV to PCM.

HDMI eARC is one of the Beam Gen 2’s core upgrades, and reviews repeatedly tie it to improved format support and better Atmos compatibility than the original Beam.

ARC and especially eARC support are consistent selling points and the preferred path for full Atmos playback.

HDMI eARC/ARC is the recommended connection for best reliability and full-format support; it also enables convenient TV-remote control via CEC in most setups.

HDMI eARC is the primary recommended connection and generally works smoothly, including TV-remote volume control over HDMI CEC.

HDMI eARC/ARC connectivity is commonly described as painless, enabling TV-remote volume control via CEC and simplifying day-to-day use.

HDMI eARC is repeatedly highlighted as the preferred TV hookup for full-feature audio and simple control via HDMI-CEC, supporting a cleaner one-cable setup.

eARC and ARC are consistently praised. They make setup easy, allow TV-linked power and volume control, and are one of the strongest convenience features on this model.

HDMI ARC is central to the Beam’s design and ease of use, enabling simple TV hookup, synced control behavior, and voice-linked TV commands on compatible sets.

HDMI ARC is a meaningful upgrade for convenience and TV integration. Reviews consistently say it works well and makes the LSX II much easier to slot into everyday media setups.

HDMI ARC is the preferred connection path in the reviews because it is simple, supports TV remote control, and usually works reliably after setup.

Several reviews confirm HDMI ARC or eARC support for TV hookup and shared volume control.

HDMI eARC is commonly praised for making the speakers a credible TV audio upgrade, but a few reports describe HDMI handshake quirks with specific televisions and occasional restarts or dropouts.

HDMI ARC/eARC is central to the experience. eARC is preferred when available for higher bandwidth formats, while standard ARC can still work depending on the TV and content.

HDMI eARC is the preferred connection and was widely described as simple and reliable, with full Atmos support depending on HDMI rather than optical.

HDMI ARC is a major selling point and usually works well, but a few reviewers ran into picky or inconsistent behavior with certain displays.

HDMI ARC is commonly described as easy to use for TV hookup and control, but the system is still positioned as basic rather than a high-bandwidth eARC/immersive hub.

HDMI ARC works for basic TV integration and CEC control, but multiple users report volume-scaling quirks or prefer optical to avoid HDMI behavior.