https://community.sony.gr/t5/android-tv/question-about-tv-and-soundbar/m-p/2300361#M16960 <P>Hi there</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The simple answer is no.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You 'could' have the TV speakers and soundbar working if connect the soundbar to the 3.5mm audio out/headphone jack - if its even possible with the soundbar you are purchasing.&nbsp; But to be honest, Soundbars are made to use the HDMI-ARC port or Optical 'Toslink'</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Cheers</P> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:30:34 GMT Anonymous 2017-02-27T17:30:34Z https://community.sony.gr/t5/android-tv/question-about-tv-and-soundbar/m-p/2300352#M16959 <P>I have a KD49XD8305 and am planning to buy a Soundbar. Can I have the TV and Soundbar play simultaneously and not only to have the Soundbar working while the TV is muted?&nbsp;</P> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:24:20 GMT https://community.sony.gr/t5/android-tv/question-about-tv-and-soundbar/m-p/2300352#M16959 Lazaros_K 2017-02-27T17:24:20Z https://community.sony.gr/t5/android-tv/question-about-tv-and-soundbar/m-p/2300361#M16960 <P>Hi there</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The simple answer is no.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You 'could' have the TV speakers and soundbar working if connect the soundbar to the 3.5mm audio out/headphone jack - if its even possible with the soundbar you are purchasing.&nbsp; But to be honest, Soundbars are made to use the HDMI-ARC port or Optical 'Toslink'</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Cheers</P> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:30:34 GMT https://community.sony.gr/t5/android-tv/question-about-tv-and-soundbar/m-p/2300361#M16960 Anonymous 2017-02-27T17:30:34Z