Pair a speaker to your TV using Bluetooth
While we do make great Soundbars that pair perfectly with your TV, perhaps you already have a wireless speaker you'd like to listen through. Generally speaking, connecting an audio device by Bluetooth is usually a last resort. It's often better to use Wi-Fi or even a wired connection like Digital Audio Out (Optical) or HDMI (ARC) for your audio if your device supports it. Bluetooth can save you some wires and hassle, though.
Read before using Bluetooth audio devices
Just remember that if you connect using Bluetooth:
You can only pair one Bluetooth audio device at a time.
You can't use Bluetooth devices and the Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup feature (also called Surround), or TV SoundConnect simultaneously.
Compatibility issues may occur, depending on the Bluetooth device. For instance, some Bluetooth headphones are designed for mobile devices exclusively and won't pair with a TV.
Lip-sync errors may occur.
The TV and Bluetooth device may disconnect, depending on the distance between them.
A Bluetooth device may hum or malfunction:
When a part of your body is in contact with the receiving or transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the TV.
When the device is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or office partitioning.
When the device is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency-band devices including medical equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LANs.
Pairing a Bluetooth speaker
Put the speaker into Bluetooth pairing mode and make sure it is discoverable. See the product's user manual for how to do this, if needed.
Navigate to the Bluetooth audio device list on your TV and select the speaker to pair with. The process is slightly different depending on what model of TV you have.
2019, 2018 and 2017 Smart TVs (R, N, and M models): Home > Settings > Sound > Sound Output > Bluetooth Speaker List
2016 Smart TVs (K models): Home > Settings > Sound > Expert Settings > Wireless Speaker Manager > Bluetooth Audio Devices
2015 Smart TVs (J models) - Samsung SoundConnect devices: MENU > Sound > Additional Settings > TV SoundConnect
2015 Smart TVs (J models) - Other Bluetooth audio devices: MENU > Sound > Additional Settings > Bluetooth Audio
2014 Smart TVs (H models) - Samsung SoundConnect devices: MENU > Sound > Speaker Settings > TV SoundConnect
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