How to set up your Samsung Soundbar
Soundbars give a boost to your home entertainment system, with room-filling sound that takes your audio to the next level. Soundbars are versatile, and there are a few different ways that they can be set up with your Samsung TV. Each connection type has its own benefits, but some provide a better sound quality than others.
Find out more about the different ways to connect and set up your Samsung soundbar.
What audio formats are supported by each connection type?
|
HDMI-eARC |
HDMI |
OPTICAL |
BLUETOOTH |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dolby True HD (Including Dolby Atmos uncompressed) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Dolby Digital Plus (Including Dolby Atmos compressed) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Dolby Digital |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Connecting your soundbar via a Wi-Fi connection is considered to be the best way to connect your soundbar to your TV. To find out some of the benefits of using Wi-Fi and why it is recommended, read our FAQ on How to connect a soundbar to the tv via a wi-fi network.
Follow the steps below to connect your soundbar via Wi-Fi.
Please note: For the 2016-2018 TV models, if you select Wi-Fi mode when the TV is turned on, the automatic connection method will be displayed on the screen.
Please note: You can find out more information about how to connect your Soundbar via the SmartThings app in our FAQ on SmartThings and your Soundbar.
Please note:
- The SmartThings app is supported from the 2017 Soundbar, and older models are supported only by using the Multiroom app.
- Wi-Fi using the DPS channel cannot connect the TV and soundbar.
- If the 5 Hz Wi-Fi connection is not smooth, try to use the 2.3 Hz bandwidth.
If you need to update your Soundbar, find out how you can install updates using the SmartThings app.
Connecting your TV to your soundbar using an HDMI cable will ensure that you receive the best possible audio quality. HDMI connections transmit sound digitally and support high bitrate audio formats such as Dolby Digital Plus. When connecting using HDMI, you should use an HDMI cable that is labelled “High Speed” or “High Speed with Ethernet”. You could use the HDMI cable supplied with set top boxes like Sky Q, or games consoles like the Xbox Series X, as they are already certified.
How to connect your soundbar using HDMI
Please note: before starting, make sure that your soundbar, TV, and any connected devices are turned off.
Optical cables transmit sound in a digital format, just like HDMI. The biggest difference is that optical cables are unable to transmit some high bitrate audio formats such as Dolby Digital Plus.
How to connect your soundbar using an optical cable
Bluetooth connections don’t require any cables and can be very convenient if your soundbar isn’t next to your TV. If you’re connecting using both a Samsung TV and Samsung soundbar you will be able to use BT / TVSoundConnect / Soundshare. This feature helps you to pair your Samsung devices using Bluetooth and allows compatible TVs to control the soundbar.
How to connect your soundbar using Bluetooth
For troubleshooting tips for connecting your soundbar via Bluetooth or troubleshooting for audio issues then read our FAQ on pairing your soundbar to your TV with Bluetooth.
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