Connect a Bluetooth device to your Samsung TV

Last Update date : Jul 03. 2024
A sleek Samsung TV mounted on a white wall above a modern soundbar, displaying a vivid sunset scene.

Enhance your home entertainment system by utilizing the Bluetooth capabilities of your Samsung TV. Most models allow for seamless wireless connections to a diverse range of devices—from soundbars that enrich your audio experience to headphones for private listening sessions. Additionally, the convenience of connecting Bluetooth keyboards and gamepads can transform how you navigate and interact with your content. This guide offers detailed steps on how to connect various Bluetooth devices across different Samsung TV models, ensuring you maximize your TV's potential no matter its year of release.

Note: This information is specific to televisions sold in Canada. Screen availability and settings may vary for models sold in other countries.

Your TV serves as the centerpiece of your entertainment setup, but its capabilities can be enhanced even further by connecting Bluetooth devices. QLED, UHD, and SUHD TV models allow you to connect a variety of devices, including:

   • Bluetooth headphones and hearing aids.
   • Bluetooth soundbars.
   • Bluetooth speakers.
   • Bluetooth game controllers.
   • Bluetooth keyboards and mice.

A modern Samsung TV displaying a vibrant, abstract art image, flanked by a soundbar and two speakers on a sleek surface. A modern Samsung TV displaying a vibrant, abstract art image, flanked by a soundbar and two speakers on a sleek surface.

If your Samsung TV came with a Smart Remote, it supports Bluetooth, as this is how the remote pairs with the TV.

If your TV has a different type of remote, you can still check for Bluetooth compatibility. First, select Settings on your TV, then All Settings. Navigate to Sound, then Sound Output. If you see Bluetooth Speaker List as an option, your TV is Bluetooth-capable.

Samsung TV Sound Output settings screen displaying options including TV Speaker, Receiver (Optical), and Bluetooth Speaker List. Samsung TV Sound Output settings screen displaying options including TV Speaker, Receiver (Optical), and Bluetooth Speaker List.

Note: On some older models, you can select Sound directly from the Settings menu. If this does not match with your TV and you are still not sure, you can always consult your user manual.

In this section, we'll walk you through the steps to connect a Bluetooth device to your 2024 Samsung TV model. The process is simple and efficient, designed to quickly pair devices like headphones, speakers, or keyboards, enhancing your viewing with seamless wireless connectivity. Please note, these steps are specifically for the 2024 model only.

1 Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device before attempting to connect.

Note: You may also need to authorize permissions on your device to connect to the TV. For specific instructions, please refer to your device’s user manual.

2 Using your remote control, navigate to the Settings menu and then select All Settings.
3 Navigate to Connection, and then select Bluetooth Devices.
Samsung TV Connection settings menu displaying options such as Device Name, Network, Bluetooth Devices, External Device Manager, Game Mode Settings, and Apple AirPlay Settings.
4 Select the device you want to pair from the Bluetooth device list.
Screen showing the Bluetooth Devices menu on a Samsung TV, with 'Bluetooth headphone' listed under Available Devices and labeled as 'Needs pairing'.

Note: Ensure your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode.

5 Select Pair and connect.
Bluetooth Devices menu on a Samsung TV screen showing 'Bluetooth headphone' listed as an available device with a 'Pair and connect' button highlighted for selection.
6 The connection with the chosen device will be established automatically within a few seconds. Once connected, it will appear as 'Connected' in the list.

In this section, we'll guide you through the process of connecting Bluetooth devices to your 2022 or newer Samsung TV model. These steps will help you quickly pair devices such as headphones, soundbars, or keyboards enhancing your entertainment experience with wireless convenience.

Note: If you have a 2024 model, there is a streamlined procedure available in the previous section (“Connect a Bluetooth device on a 2024 model”) that offer a faster connection method.

1 Press the Home button on your remote control. Navigate to and select Connected Devices from the left menu.
2 Navigate to and select Connection Guide.
Samsung TV menu screen displaying icons for SmartThings, TV, Camera Enhance, Workspace, Connection Guide, and Universal Control.
3 Using your remote control, select the category that your Bluetooth device belongs to.
Connection Guide menu on a Samsung TV showing categories such as Audio Device, Input Device, PC, and more, with options for connections like HDMI, USB, and Bluetooth.

Note: Not all categories offer Bluetooth connectivity. For most Samsung TVs, only Audio Device and Input Device categories will offer this option.

4 Navigate to and select Bluetooth.
Connection Guide menu on a Samsung TV highlighting the Bluetooth option, alongside other connectivity options like HDMI, Optical, and USB.
5 Instructions will be displayed on the screen. Press Right on the directional pad of your remote control to move to the next screen.
Screen from the Connection Guide showing the Bluetooth setup process for an audio device, with directional prompts and a reminder to set the device to pairing mode.
6 Ensure your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode. Then, select Set Up Now to begin the connection process.
Connection Guide screen on a Samsung TV showing the 'Set Up Now' button for connecting an audio device via Bluetooth.
7 Select the device you want to pair from the list.
Bluetooth Speaker List screen on a Samsung TV displaying available devices, both marked as needing pairing.
8 Select Pair and connect.
Bluetooth Speaker List screen on a Samsung TV showing a Bluetooth device with the option 'Pair and connect' highlighted.
9 The connection with the chosen device will be established automatically within a few seconds. Once connected, it will appear as 'Connected' in the list.

Connecting Bluetooth devices to older Samsung TVs can enhance your multimedia experience by allowing wireless interaction with a variety of devices. This section provides detailed instructions for pairing devices such as headphones, speakers, or keyboards with your Samsung TV models from 2021 and before.

1 Press the Home button on your remote control and navigate to Source (located at the bottom left corner of the screen). Then, select Connection Guide.
Screenshot of a Samsung TV interface showing the Source menu with options including TV, Connection Guide, and Universal Remote.
2 Using your remote control, select the category that your Bluetooth device belongs to.
Screen displaying the Connection Guide menu on a Samsung TV, with categories such as Audio Device, Bluetooth, HDMI, and Wi-Fi listed for device setup.

Note: Not all categories offer Bluetooth connectivity. For most older Samsung TVs, only Audio Device and Accessory categories will offer this option.

3 Navigate to and select Bluetooth or Bluetooth Device.
Screen displaying the Connection Guide on a Samsung TV with 'Bluetooth' highlighted as an option among others like Wi-Fi and HDMI.
4 Instructions will be displayed on the screen. All you need to do to proceed to the next step is to ensure your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode.
Connection Guide screen on a Samsung TV showing an audio device with indicators for Bluetooth pairing mode and instructions for setup.
5 Select the device you want to pair from the list.
Speaker List screen on a Samsung TV showing a list of Bluetooth devices, some marked as paired and others needing pairing.
6 Select Pair and connect.
Speaker List screen on a Samsung TV showing an option to 'Pair and connect' highlighted next to a Bluetooth device that needs pairing.
7 The connection with the chosen device will be established automatically within a few seconds. Once connected, it will appear as 'Connected' in the list.

If your TV does not support Bluetooth but you still wish to connect Bluetooth speakers or headphones, consider using a Bluetooth adapter. These adapters can be connected to a 3.5mm audio port or a standard left/right AUX audio port (using red and white cables).

For connecting devices like game controllers or keyboards, Bluetooth might not be an option if your TV lacks support. However, there are numerous wireless keyboards and controllers available that use alternative wireless technologies.

Bluetooth adapter with a 3.5mm audio cable connected, featuring an illuminated power button indicating RX and TX modes. Bluetooth adapter with a 3.5mm audio cable connected, featuring an illuminated power button indicating RX and TX modes.

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