using HDMI ethernet to connect ATV2 to internet?

[laurim]

Hi, all-

I am looking to buy an Onkyo TX-NR709 receiver that has an ethernet input and use HDMI v1.4 cables that support, amongst other things, ethernet networking through hdmi. Has anyone tried using this as a means to connect the ATV2 to the internet rather than a separate ethernet cable? Just trying to get rid of any redundant cables as I improve my home theater setup.

 

[Intell]

The Apple TV does not support Ethernet over HDMI.

 

[laurim]

The Apple TV does not support Ethernet over HDMI.

Thanks for the super quick info. Bummer, though.

 

[pitapt]

ATV2 as a hub via ethernet to AV receiver

hi,

Can the ATV2 act like a HUB to connect to network an AV via ethernet?

In sum, I need to connect my Onkyo TX-NR609 to the network and was thinking to use ATV2 to do it.

Thanks,

Filipe

 

[laurim]

hi,

Can the ATV2 act like a HUB to connect to network an AV via ethernet?

In sum, I need to connect my Onkyo TX-NR609 to the network and was thinking to use ATV2 to do it.

Thanks,

Filipe

No. Since it doesn't do ethernet over hdmi, it won't send a network to your ONKYO. I have the Onkyo 709 and use an ethernet cable to an airport extreme.

 

[romanc]

Renew topic.

Any info about actual devices (ATV 4th getn, 4k) support Ethernet over HDMI ?

 

[priitv8]

Any info about actual devices (ATV 4th getn, 4k) support Ethernet over HDMI ?

Are there any devices, that do?
https://www.avforums.com/threads/list-of-hec-and-arc-enabled-devices.2033897/

 

[romanc]

it's sadly. I suppossed it's mandatory for hdmi ports and cables since 1.4b

 

[err404]

it's sadly. I suppossed it's mandatory for hdmi ports and cables since 1.4b

Unfortunately no. That list is just what can be supported by a port at a given spec. It still requires support for each feature to be at both ends. For example a 4K tv is not mandated to support HDR just because it needs HDMI 2.0 for the resolution.