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Is the Onkyo tx-8150 compatible with WiFi?

By Matthew Sanders

Is the Onkyo tx-8150 compatible with WiFi?

Connecting the Onkyo to your home’s network (and pairing with smart devices) is easily done through the set-up menu, and while the wi-fi works fine, it is more secure with the wired ethernet connection. If you are going to be using wi-fi, you’ll also be limited to 24-bit/88.2kHz files, and won’t be able to play any DSD tracks.

How can I stream music to my Onkyo home theater?

Whether you have an iPhone®, an Android device, or another compatible mobile device with Bluetooth capability, streaming music through your Onkyo home theater system is easier with the UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter. Plug-in, Pair, Play. Just insert the UBT-1 Bluetooth adapter into the front-panel USB port, pair the devices, and select your music.

How to set up fire stick to Onkyo surround sound?

If your sources are connected directly to the TV and the audio output of the TV is connected to the Onkyo then connect the Firestick to the TV. If your sources are connected directly to the Onkyo and the video output of that is connected to the TV then connect the Firestick to the Onkyo.

Can you turn off the Onkyo button on HDMI?

This setting is only valid for INPUT SELECTOR buttons assigned to HDMI IN jack. You cannot set this setting to INPUT SELECTOR button which is not assigned to any HDMI IN jack. “Off”: To disable this function.

Why is my Onkyo receiver playing sound as PCM and not?

As above the Player (your PC) will be capable of decoding the HD audio ‘on-board’ so sends LPCM to the AVR! If you reset the PC to Bistream the wee HD audio logo will light up on the AVR – the sound will stay the same though and potentially you lose any ‘secondary’ audio you are trying to access on the BD disc.

What would the optimal audio settings for my Onkyo TX?

Ofcourse set the speakers “small”, you crossover shouldn’t be lower than 100hz, maybe even higher. Put your subwoofer in the front of your room. To get better sound, start saving for better speakers… you crossover shouldn’t be lower than 100hz, maybe even higher.

Can a Blu ray player work with an Onkyo receiver?

Yes, if you have an HDMI going from the Blu-ray player to the Amp, then you should be taking your audio from this input and then, provided you have everything set up properly, your HD audio should work fine. Martin. Thanks for the help.

If your sources are connected directly to the TV and the audio output of the TV is connected to the Onkyo then connect the Firestick to the TV. If your sources are connected directly to the Onkyo and the video output of that is connected to the TV then connect the Firestick to the Onkyo.