How to stop Apple TV switching off soundbar?

[jole26]

I have the Apple TV 4K connected to my LG TV. The TV has an ARC connection to the soundbar. Using HDMI CEC, the TV automatically switches to the right input when I have the Apple TV 4K connected to my LG TV. The TV has an ARC connection to the soundbar.

Using HDMI CEC, the TV automatically switches to the right input when I wake up the Apple TV and likewise the soundbar automatically switches to the ARC input, and all is good.

My problem is that when I put the Apple TV to sleep (or it times out itself), it automatically switches off the soundbar as well. I don't want it to do that as I'm almost always just changing to a different source to watch TV.

Is there a way to stop the Apple tv from switching off the soundbar without losing all the other CEC functions?

Thanks for any help.

 

[techwarrior]

If you leave ATV on, and switch inputs then the sound bar will remain on.

 

[jole26]

If you leave ATV on, and switch inputs then the sound bar will remain on.

I had already tried that and it didn't work.

But...

I just realised that no other source was on when the ATV went into standby by itself. I've just tried it with another source on, and you're right, the soundbar doesn't switch off!

Thanks very much.

 

[Macalicious2011]

Interesting problem. My soundbar goes into standby mode when I put ATV to sleep. If no other sources switch on within 10-15min it switches off.

I have a Yamaha YSP-2500.

 

[steve62388]

Interesting problem. My soundbar goes into standby mode when I put ATV to sleep. If no other sources switch on within 10-15min it switches off.

I have a Yamaha YSP-2500.

How do you find the 2500? I'm thinking of buying the 2700.

 

[JasonHB]

You can turn off the CEC on the Apple TV which I think is the cause of this.

Go to Settings, Remotes and Devices and then Home Cinema Control and the option that says Turn in your TV with your remote. Turn that off and then it won’t turn off your sound bar anymore

Jason

 

[Macalicious2011]

How do you find the 2500? I'm thinking of buying the 2700.

It’s simply outstanding and by far one of my favourite pieces of tech. Dialogue clarity is extremely important to me and I was initially going to by a Q Acoustic soundbar but after hearing it side by side against Yamaha YSP 2500 the decision was easy.

The term 7.1 sound projector sounds gimmicky but it really is a sound projector. Thanks to the 16 drivers it has an exceptional ability to project multiple object convincing realism. While the subwoofer doesn’t look massive it’s incredibly punchy but never overpowering regardless of much much you crank it up. Everyone I have demoed the soundbar to have been blown away by how big and impactful it sound despite the discrete design. My lounge is 4m x 7m and is soundbar dominates it whenever I watch a movie.

Dialogues are crystal clear an voices have fantastic realism if you enjoy watching musicals or plays. The 2500 is designed for movies. Feed it a Blu-ray and it sound unbelievably good. The difference between lossless and dolby digital is very noticeable. If you will mostly stream then you might be better off with a cheaper soundbar.

On the geeky side I like that it has IR pass through for the TV, 3 HDMI inputs but most importantly the remote has buttons for nearly every setting. It enables you can tweak bas, sound channel volume, treble and lots more without disturbing the picture on the TV with a menu overlay.

What are the downside? Music sounds good but not like good bookshelf speakers. Again, this soundbar tailored for movie. While the 7.1 configuration does produce notable surround effects, it’s only in some scenes in movies. A genuine 7.1 setup in indisputably more convincing.

My YSP2500 was a display unit from Richers and I bought it for £360 instead of £600 which was an absolute steal. Given that I didn’t want to hang speakers on the wall, it been s brilliant solution. Since I bought it I rarely go to cinema unless it’s to watch a mega blockbuster like Avengers: Infinty Wars.