Best Way To Connect Cable, Smart TV, Smart Blue Ray Surround Sound and Roku

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I have two HDMI cables. Should I put one from cable box to TV then another HDMI cable from Blue Ray Surround Sound to TV then plug Roku into TV? Or Should I plug HDMI from cable box to Blue Ray then Blue Ray into TV? Then what about the Roku? I'm confused on how to get the most out of what I have.
 
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Need to look at how many HDMI inputs you have on your HDTV. Unfortunately, many of them only have two inputs these days. The inputs are your limiting factor.

The cable box goes directly to the TV via HDMI. You then need to connect the bluray or the roku via the HDMI cable. If you want to hook both up you will need another HDMI cable, and if you run out of HDMI ports, an HDMI switch.

http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HD1831-3-Port-Switch-Pigtail/dp/B008GVOVK0/ref=sr_1_4?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1425528785&sr=1-4&keywords=hdmi+switch

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Need to look at how many HDMI inputs you have on your HDTV. Unfortunately, many of them only have two inputs these days. The inputs are your limiting factor.

The cable box goes directly to the TV via HDMI. You then need to connect the bluray or the roku via the HDMI cable. If you want to hook both up you will need another HDMI cable, and if you run out of HDMI ports, an HDMI switch.

http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HD1831-3-Port-Switch-Pigtail/dp/B008GVOVK0/ref=sr_1_4?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1425528785&sr=1-4&keywords=hdmi+switch
 
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