When it comes to your home entertainment setup, a Soundbar can really make all the difference. It places you right in the heart of the action when you’re watching a film or a series, providing amazing 3D sound experiences. And Samsung has some great Soundbars to complete your viewing experience.
Soundbars: Sweden / Norway / Finland / Denmark
One thing that might be standing between you and mind-blowing audio is the thought of connecting the Soundbar to your TV. With all the different connection options on offer, it can be a bit daunting. But that’s where this Samsung Hack comes in! Read on to find out how to connect your Soundbar to your TV via HDMI, optical cable, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.
HDMI
Connecting your Soundbar using an HDMI cable will give you the best audio quality.
- Connect the cable to the HDMI (ARC) output of your TV
- Put the other end in the HDMI (ARC) input on your Soundbar
- Switch on the Soundbar and the TV
- Use the Source button on your Soundbar to select HDMI
- On your TV, go to:
- Menu
- Settings
- All settings
- Sound
- Sound output
For an HDMI connection, you have two options:
- TV + Soundbar: this will play the sound on both devices
- Soundbar (HDMI): this will play the sound on just the Soundbar
Optical Cable
Using an optical cable will give you reliable and consistent sound quality.
- Connect an optical cable to the output on your TV
- Connect the other end of the cable to the optical input on your Soundbar
- Turn on your Soundbar and your TV
- Use the source button on your Soundbar to set D.IN
- On your TV go to
- Menu
- Settings
- All settings
- Sound
- Sound output
- Select Receiver (Optical)
Bluetooth
With Bluetooth, you’ll get great audio quality with a wireless connection.
- Our your Soundbar, use the source button to select BT
- When there’s a connection, you’ll see “BT ready” on the display
- Press and hold the MIC button until “BT PAIRING” appears
- When it’s in pairing mode, the front light indicator will light up
- On your TV go to
- Menu
- Settings
- All settings
- Sound
- Sound output
- Bluetooth Speaker List
- Choose your Soundbar from the list of Bluetooth devices
- Select Pair and Connect
Wi-Fi
If you connect your Soundbar using a Wi-Fi connection, you’ll have a wider range than with Bluetooth. You’ll also be able to use multiple connections to your TV.
To be able to connect using Wi-Fi, you need to download the SmartThings app on your smartphone.
- Select WIFI on your Soundbar by pressing the source button
- Connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi as your TV*
*If your wireless router uses a DFS channel, you won’t be able to set up a Wi-Fi connection between your TV and the Soundbar. Contact your Internet service provider for details
- Open the SmartThings app on your phone
If you see a popup, tap “Add now” to connect
If a popup doesn’t, er, pop up:
- Tap “Add”
- Select “Device”, then “AV”
- Choose the brand of your Soundbar from the list, then tap “Soundbar”
- Tap “Start”, then select a Location and a Room
- Press the volume down button on your Soundbar
- Choose a name for your device
On your TV, head to
- Menu
- Settings
- All settings
- Sound
- Sound output
Here you have two options:
- TV + Soundbar will give you sound from both devices
- Soundbar (Wi-Fi) will give you sound from just the Soundbar
Once your Soundbar is connected, either via HDMI, optical cable, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi, you can change the sound output via Quick Settings.
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