TVs are becoming more SMART every day, with many apps included.

Always sold and programmed the apps from the source device (blu-ray, roku, appleTV, etc.

In an AV system there seems to be a growing need to get TV app sound back to the AVR.

I use mostly Samsung and Onkyo or Integra. Will I have success using the ARC on the HDMI?

I haven't tried it. We do a Toslink to coax converter for every smart TV. We have been moving away from this and just using the BDP's redundant app feature set.

I agree, most Blu-ray players has the same features as Smart TVs.  I've a great success on a few with condition of using latest AVR generation.  However, I did not get feed back on one job using Dual Cat5 balun.

What input is used on a Denon receiver to get ARC. I haven't tried this or even looked at the manual but nothing seems obvious when I look at the menu.

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With all the HDMI problems that we have I think that adding another thing in the mix can only cause more problems.

I use either an ATV or a BluRay for all the apps.

Set ARC function ON in Denon's menu.  Using Denon's TV input for ARC.

We have really good results with Integra and Denon AVRs with Panasonic. Samsung usually works but seems to be a bit quirky sometimes. There is a few additional programming steps to work into the remotes, but no problem once you learn how it all works together. I have done a couple of Sony TVs also and they seemed to work properly as well.

I would say that 90% Panasonic we have connected to an Integra receiver AND the internet, has utilized ARC since it was an available option. And when it was not, it was because it was discussed and not used because the client would rather use another device for the apps....Apple TV, Roku, Google TV, etc.....

This is the direction I went with my personal setup. I have a new Samsung smart TV and the GUI and speed seem antiquated compared to Apple TV.

So the Integra.. when switching to the TV/CD input, grabs the ARC audio?

Thanks for the feedback, all excellent.

We use LG tv's with Denon AVR's.

HDMI 1 in on the TV.
HDMI 1 OUT of the AVR (some have two outputs)
Set AVR to TV.
Under HDMI control in the AVR turn on ARC.
Turn on SIMPLINK in the LG TV.

Off the top of my head that should do it.
Works just fine but as everybody else says, why bother? Easier to use a streaming device and the UI is usually better. Also the macro's for the switching between the tv's net features are a pain too.

Just for clarification, off air TV programs are much better than materials transmitted by Comcrap. I guess that's only reason I choose going thought all the troubles.

When using samsung network TV's, we have not found smart hub discrete codes. Therefore this can be a headache to make flawless. It gets confusing at times but well worth it to the customer to customize his network tv for him. Customer can be watching cable while seeing his/her Facebook updates or favorite sports team scores. Can't get that out of a bluray. It sucks to program but cool if your customer wants it. Better charge for a lot more programming.

 I guess it depends on the setup, but I prefer to just add a ATV2, Roku, Revue, Xbox with kinect or Bluray player to take advantage of these things. The few TV's I've messed with were very slow. The Revue is pretty cool piece for what it is. 

Why don't you use the discrete IR command from the OEM remote labeled 'Internet'...takes you right to the smart hub?