You don t need to use an hdmi cable for anything turn on your fourth generation apple tv and go to settings audio and video.
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Connect your optical audio speakers to the extractor make sure everything s plugged in and you re ready to go.
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Airplay and older apple tv models support 5 1 surround sound while the new.
Apple tv 4th generation rear hdmi port.
It features optical audio support without the large footprint of most receivers.
You just plug your apple tv 4k into the extractor with a 4k capable hdmi cable then use another hdmi cable to plug the extractor into your tv.
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Option 2 for the cable cutters.
How to route your old apple tv s audio to your new apple tv.
Connect an hdmi cable from the apple tv to an hdmi port on the back of your tv unit.
That port could output digital audio including 5 1 and 7 1 surround sound using the toslink optical interface.
Hook up your third generation apple tv to power and connect the optical audio cable to your sound system.