Mastering Soundbar Connectivity with Your Samsung TV

Enhancing your TV’s audio quality with a soundbar promises an immersive entertainment experience. But for those wondering how to seamlessly integrate a soundbar with their Samsung® TV, Asurion offers a comprehensive guide to alleviate any connectivity concerns.

Selecting the Right Connection

Choosing the optimal method to link your soundbar to your Samsung TV hinges on various factors such as available inputs, desired audio quality, and setup convenience. Whether opting for wired reliability or wireless flexibility, understanding these options ensures a tailored audio solution.

Cables

• HDMI: Provides the most robust audio connection, ideal for high-definition content.
• Optical Cable: Offers another reliable wired option for audio transmission.

Wireless Options

• Bluetooth: Enables cable-free transmission, though potential audio-to-visual delays may occur.
• Wi-Fi: Allows for a comprehensive sound system setup if both TV and soundbar are compatible.

How to Connect a Soundbar to Your Samsung TV

With diverse connection possibilities, follow these steps to seamlessly integrate your soundbar with your Samsung TV:

Connect with an HDMI Cord

1. Obtain an HDMI cable, ensuring it supports ARC (Audio Return Channel).
2. Connect one end to the HDMI ARC IN port on your Samsung TV and the other end to the HDMI ARC OUT port on your soundbar.
3. On your TV, navigate to Settings > Sound > Sound Output, and select Receiver (HDMI).
4. Power on your soundbar, press the Source button, and set the Source to D.IN for audio transmission.

Connect with an Optical Cable

1. Power on both TV and soundbar.
2. On the soundbar, set the Source to D.IN.
3. Connect one end of the optical cable to the Digital Audio Out (Optical) port on your Samsung TV, and the other end to the Optical In port on your soundbar.
4. On your TV, access Settings > Sound > Sound Output, and select Audio Out/Optical.

Connect with Bluetooth

1. Activate Bluetooth pairing mode on your soundbar.
2. On your TV, navigate to Settings > Sound > Sound Output, and select Bluetooth Speaker List.
3. Locate your soundbar among available devices and select it for pairing.

Connecting with Wi-Fi

1. Power on the soundbar and initiate the Source menu.
2. Ensure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV.
3. Download the Samsung SmartThings app and follow on-screen prompts to connect your soundbar.
4. On your TV, access Settings > Sound > Sound Output, and select Wi-Fi.

Mastering soundbar connectivity transforms your viewing experience, elevating audio quality and convenience. Whether opting for wired precision or wireless freedom, seamlessly integrating your soundbar with your Samsung TV is now within reach.