[Larry]

In our 2006 Newell the audio and video systems are a bit outdated, I was wondering what others have done to update things since the wiring and connections look like a complete nightmare. We want to install our Starlink which isn’t an issue except it won’t connect to the tv’s. I can put in a fire stick with a composite to hdmi converter but that just seems like I’m putting a small bandage on a bigger issue. Any ideas or update help would be appreciated.

[pairodice]

Which StarLink do you have? On my Standard there are network ports that I never noticed until last week - behind a rubberized cover on the router (not the dish). I ripped all my a/v receiver (old) and the tube TV out and replaced with a 32” LED TV. I’ve replaced the receiver with a newer one but really never use it. We stream music through the TV and sound goes through the soundbar below the front TV…

[Larry]

Hi Adrian we have the small rv Starlink. We used it on our previous RV and it worked great. I am installing 2 new Firetv’s but I am a bit reluctant to start charging out the tuners. The sound system is really nice and I think I can get the tv’s to go through the surround sound. What would you use the network port for if the tv is wireless? Is it to get a faster connection for streaming? Thanks for responding, it’s nice to hear what other people are doing before you dive in.

[folivier]

The network ports are if you want to use a different router than the Starlink router.

[Larry]

Yes that makes sense. Thanks for the info.

[Richard]

So. You need a newer av receiver with HDMI ARC capabilty. Run an hdmi cable from tv to receiver a d the remote on the tv will turn the av receiver on off and adjust volume. That way tv comes through the newell i stalled speakers

I did this on our new to us coach and ripped out miles of interconnecting cables and switching boxes.