I have a Vizio M-Series TV and recently upgraded to the Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 soundbar. I was stoked because using CEC would mean I could control the volume with the Remote App on my iPhone. However I couldn’t seem to keep the Apple TV Remote connected and customer support suggested I switch to infrared control which removes all the modern features. Customer Service from both Vizio and Apple can’t figure it out.

I say all this to vent a little, but I really just want to know what modern soundbars you are using? Here are my criteria:

  1. Use my Apple TV Remote;
  2. Connect via CEC so that I can control volume with my phone;
  3. Great sound (although I’m not an audiophile so it probably doesn’t need to be the best.);
  4. Ideally it doesn’t have rear speakers, but a sub is okay;

Thank you in advance to anyone who reads and responds.

  • Longjumping-Ad8808@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Klipsch Cinema 1200. I use the HDMI-eARC video pass-through. It’s like I have a new tv. Audio and video quality are better than what I was getting with just the TV third party apps like Vudu and Disney+.