Control your Samsung soundbar using your Samsung TV remote

Last Update date : May 15. 2024
Samsung Soundbar - Control your soundbar using your Samsung TV remote

Sometimes there are just too many remotes to keep track of. However, you can simplify things by using one remote to control your Samsung TV and soundbar. As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV's remote.

Note: The provided information refers to Samsung soundbars sold in Canada. The available settings may differ for devices sold in other countries. Your Samsung TV menu may differ depending on the model.

Setting up your TV’s audio output will allow you to control the soundbar’s volume using your remote. You can then connect either a digital optical cable or an HDMI cable to the soundbar. After you do that, you’ll be able to use one remote for both your TV and soundbar.

1 Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings, then select Sound, and then select Sound Output on your TV.
2 Select your Samsung soundbar, and then select Close. Now you can use your TV remote to adjust the volume and mute the soundbar. The soundbar should also turn on and off with the TV.
3 By default, Samsung TV remotes should be able to control Samsung soundbars. If it is not working, be sure the soundbar is powered on, and then press and hold the WOOFER button until "ON - TV REMOTE" appears on the display (about 5 seconds).
4 Next, you will need to choose between connecting with an optical cable or an HDMI cable.

Note: If your remote does not have the WOOFER button, check your user manual for how to turn on the TV Remote function.

If you decide to use a digital optical cable with your soundbar, you’ll need to activate the Auto Power Link feature. This will automatically turn the soundbar on or off with your TV.

1 Connect a digital optical cable from your soundbar's optical port to your TV's optical port. Make sure to remove the plastic protector caps before using the optical cable.
2 Set the soundbar to "D.IN" mode by pressing Source on the remote or soundbar.
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  • Press and hold the left directional button on the remote to activate or deactivate Auto Power Link.
     

  • Note: Auto Power Link only works with an optical connection and is turned on by default.

    4 The soundbar will now turn on and off when the TV is turned on and off. Make sure you also set the audio output on the TV.

    If you decide to use an HDMI cable with your soundbar, you’ll need to activate the Anynet+ feature. This will automatically turn the soundbar on or off with your TV.

    1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar to your TV's HDMI (ARC) port.
    2 Set the soundbar to "D.IN" mode by pressing Source on the remote or soundbar.
    3 After about 2 seconds, the source will automatically change to "TV ARC".
    4 The soundbar will now turn on and off when the TV is turned on and off. Make sure you also set the audio output on the TV.

    If you misplace the remote for your Samsung soundbar, you can purchase a new one from Samsung Parts. Simply enter the model of your soundbar to find the correct remote.

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