

You should even be able to universally adjust the volume. Likewise, if these devices come with their own remotes like the new Apple TV for instance, turning them on will automatically turn on your TV at the same time. Well if these devices are compatible with HDMI-CEC (along with your television) once set up, a single press of the button on your remote can turn all of them on or off. You have a DVD or Blu-ray player, a sound bar, a video game console and a couple of different set-top boxes. In this day and age, you probably don’t just have a TV as the only entertainment component of your living room. First, it’s worth checking if your TV features HDMI-CEC at all, which is conveniently laid out below since it’s a little more complicated than you might think.

Tip: Since setting up an HDMI-CEC capable device is a different process on every TV, you’ll want to just go through the menus on your TV and follow the on-screen instructions there to set up a new device.

The HDMI-CEC feature is like programming the whole device to work with it, except it’s far less of a hassle. Think of how you have to program different remote controls to control your TV. HDMI-CEC lets you control your TV with other devices | Shutterstock
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Appropriately, HDMI-CEC functionality lets other devices that you hook up to your TV control the full extent of the TV. The “CEC” extension stands for Consumer Electronics Control. HDMI-CEC is a fantastic new technology that for whatever reason, has never been a point of focus for television marketers, and it’s often considered one of best hidden features in modern TVs.
