Question Getting my SoundBar to work

[MistralAstral]

I want my soundbar to work for all my devices which are currently on the following setup.


Is there anyway i can make my soundbar work, or i die die have to change my monitor to a TV =.=


* Existing Setup *

A - Devices
1 - Laptop
2 - PS4
3 - Nintendo Switch

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B - HDMI Switcher 4x1

4K 4-Port HDMI® Switch with Remote

4-Port HDMI Switch Connect up to four HDMI source devices to one HDMI display with IOGEAR's 4K 4-Port HDMI Switch. For easy access and convenience, this switch has one HDMI port on the front panel that can be used to connect your portable devices, such as laptops, tablets or digital cameras. The...

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A HDMI Input
Output HDMI to C

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C - Asus Monitor

MX279H | Monitors | ASUS Singapore

The new Designo MX279H sports an elegant and precision-crafted sundial design; it features an edge-to-edge frameless panel with 178° ultra-wide viewing angle AH-IPS A+ technology for incredible visuals. Additionally, built-in ASUS SonicMaster technology, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen...

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This monitor has inbuilt speakers, with the following slot:
2 HDMI
1 VGA
1 Headphone Jack
1 PC Audio In


* SoundBar Sony HT-S200F *
https://www.sony.com.sg/electronics/sound-bars/ht-s200f

The soundbar can only be connected via the following:
HDMI ARC
USB Type A
Optical-audio Input

 

[americanaudiophile]

Replace the HDMI input selector you have with one that has audio extraction. That will provide an optical audio output for all the sources.