A Short Guide to HDMI CEC

By RADIAL STAFF

WHAT IS CEC?

CEC, an acronym for Consumer Electronics Control, is an integral feature ingrained in the functionality of many HDMI devices. This feature facilitates seamless communication between interconnected HDMI devices, providing a convenient solution for those looking to consolidate control using a single remote.

To unlock the full potential of CEC and achieve effortless control with just one remote, it is essential to understand how to enable CEC control. Activating this feature might require navigating through the menu settings of each individual device within your setup. It’s a straightforward process, though the terminology can differ between brands. Taking note of these distinct terms in device menus becomes paramount to harnessing the advantages of HDMI-CEC across your entertainment ecosystem.  

NAMES DIFFERENT BRANDS USE FOR HDMI-CEC:

Sony: BRAVIA Link, BRAVIA Sync, Control for HDMI

Samsung: Anynet+

Roku: 1-Touch Play

Philips: EasyLink, Fun-Link

Panasonic: VIERA Link, HDAVI Control, EZ-Sync

Sharp: Aquos Link

Thomson: T-Link

Mitsubishi: NetCommand for HDMI, Realink for HDMI

Hitachi: HDMI-CEC

Funai: Fun-Link

Emerson: Fun-Link

AOC: E-link

Insignia: INlink

ITT: T-Link

Magnavox: Fun-Link

LG: SimpLinkSimpLink

Onkyo: RIHD, Remote Interactive over HDMI

Pioneer: Kuro Link

Runco: RuncoLink

Toshiba: CE-Link, Regza Link

Vizio: CEC

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