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How to connect Bose soundbar to TV? You will need to follow a few simple steps. First, you will need to make sure that your soundbar is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. Next, you will need to connect your soundbar to your TV using an HDMI cable. Finally, you will need to adjust the audio settings on your TV to ensure that your soundbar is properly working.
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How Do You Connect Your Bose Soundbar?
There are three ways to pair your Bose soundbar with your TV. Depending on your TV’s capabilities and the soundbar you choose, which one will depend on what you have.
Some TVs with a newer model may connect via HDMI cable (optical, HDMI connection labeled arc, or Bluetooth). If you have an older TV audio, adaptors can be purchased for these connections.
HDMI cable is the best method to connect your Bose Smart soundbar with your TV. It provides the highest audio quality. The optical audio cable comes in second. Soundbar support bluetooth is an option if you are okay with a muddy sound.
We’ll be discussing how to connect Bose soundbar to TV using each of these options.
Using HDMI ARC
You can connect your TV and soundbar if they support the HDMI ARC jack. Your TV will then be able to send your TV’s audio to the soundbar.
Your TV should have an HDMI port. You won’t hear the TV’s soundbar if it doesn’t support ARC (Audio Return Channel).
Your TV’s port will be labeled ARC. You can refer to your TV’s manual or best support if you are unsure.
Follow these steps to connect with HDMI ARC.
- Turn off your TV and soundbar
- An HDMI cable is the same as an HDMI ARC cable.
- Connect one end of your TV to the soundbar and the other to your TV
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- You can change the sound output settings via the TV settings
- Your soundbar can be used to change the audio input setting to HDMI.
You can adjust the settings in this article depending on your TV or soundbar model. These are the only steps that you will need to take.
Once the soundbar is connected, you will hear high-quality sound. Try resetting the soundbar and reconnecting again if you still don’t hear any audio.
Using Optical Cable
If your TV doesn’t support ARC, this is the second option. This is a more modern option than an HDMI cable box.
Make sure that your TV and soundbar can accept optical cable connections.
Follow these steps to connect Bose soundbars to TV via optical cable.
- Purchase an optical cable
- Connect one end of your cable to the soundbar, and the other end to the TV
- Select optical wire from the Audio Output Settings of your TV
- Select Digital in from the Audio Source on Bose Smart soundbar
Your TV and soundbar may have different settings. Although they may look different on TVs and soundbars, the basic steps are the same for all.
Using Bluetooth
This is a reliable feature, but all TVs or soundbars do not support it. Modern audio devices often have this feature, but older models do not.
If you have a wireless connection, you can use it. A wireless conversion kit can be purchased to make this connection available.
Bluetooth connection does not deliver the same sound quality as HDMI or optical wire. It is convenient and free from wires.
Bluetooth is supported by both your TV and soundbar, so we assume they are compatible.
Follow these steps to connect Bose soundbar to the TV.
- To enter pairing mode, press the Bluetooth button on your soundbar/remote and hold it down. The manual will show you how to enter pairing mode.
- Open the Bluetooth menu on the TV and pick your soundbar among the available devices.
- This soundbar is a great pairing.
- You can watch something on TV and listen to audio from the soundbar.
For Bose 500 Soundbar And 700 Soundbar
Bose 500 Soundbar and Bose 700 Soundbar are among the most loved soundbars from Bose. These soundbars have very high-quality audio, and both support HDMI and optical connections.
You can connect up to 700 Bose soundbars to your TV if your TV supports HDMI/ ARC.
How to Connect Bose Soundbar to Specific TV Models
Samsung TV
If you want to connect your Bose to your Samsung TV, the first thing you should try is to use an HDMI cable to connect the two devices.
Look for the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your Samsung TV, which will be labeled as such. Then, plug one end of the HDMI wire into this port and the other end into the HDMI or eARC input on your Bose Sound bar.
Once you’ve made the physical connection between the two devices, you may need to adjust the audio settings on your Samsung TV to ensure that the sound is coming from your Bose Sound bar.
To do this, go to your TV’s settings menu and look for the audio settings. Select the Sound Output or Audio Output option and pick your soundbar as the output device.
Sony TV
If you want to connect your Bose Sound bar to your Sony Smart TV, you should first check to see if your TV has an ARC HDMI port. If it does, you can connect your Soundbar to this port using an HDMI wire.
Simply plug one end of the HDMI wire into the HDMI/ ARC on your TV, and the other end into the HDMI port on your Soundbar.
LG TV
One way to connect Bose Soundbar to your LG Smart TV is to use an HDMI cable. Look for the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your LG TV, which will be labeled as such.
Then, plug one end of the HDMI wire into this port and the other end into the HDMI or eARC input on your Bose Soundbar.
Once you’ve made the physical connection between the two devices, you may need to change the audio settings on your LG TV to ensure that the sound is coming from your Bose.
To do this, go to your TV’s settings and look for the stereo settings. Select the Sound Output or Audio Output option and choose a Bose Soundbar as the output device.
If your LG TV doesn’t have an HDMI/ ARC or eARC port, you can still connect your Bose using an optical cable.
Simply plug one end of the optical cable into the optical output on your TV and the other end into the optical input on your Soundbar. Then, adjust the sound settings as described above.
Vizio TV
To connect the Soundbar to your Vizio Smart TV, first, determine which type of audio output your TV has. Most Vizio Smart TVs have either an HDMI ARC plug or optical output. If your TV has an HDMI ARC port, you can connect the soundbar to it using an HDMI cable.
Plug one end of the HDMI into the HDMI port on your TV and the other end into the input on your Bose Soundbar.
If your TV has an optical audio output, you can connect your Bose Soundbar to it using an optical cable. Plug one end of the optical cable into the optical output on your TV and the other end into the optical input on your Soundbar.
Apple TV
You can connect your Sound bar to your Apple TV using an HDMI cable. Plug one end of the HDMI into the HDMI output port on your Apple TV and the other end into the HDMI input port on your Soundbar.
Once you’ve made the physical connection between the two devices, you may need to change the audio settings on your Apple TV to ensure that the sound is coming from your Bose Soundbar.
To do this, go to your Apple TV’s settings menu and look for the audio settings. Select the Audio Output option and choose your Bose Soundbar as the output device.
Roku TV
To connect the soundbar to your Roku TV, you can use either an HDMI cable or an Optical cable, depending on the available ports on your devices.
If you are using an HDMI, connect the HDMI OUT port on your Roku TV to the HDMI IN port on your Soundbar, and then select the same HDMI audio input on both devices.
If you are using an Optical wire, connect the Optical Out port on your Roku TV to the Optical In port on the soundbar, and then select the Optical input on your Bose Soundbar.
Once you have connected the two devices, you should be able to enjoy improved audio quality from your Roku TV content through your Bose Soundbar.
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FAQs
Why won’t my Bose Soundbar connect to my TV?
Reset the HDMI connectivity using both the source device and the cables connecting between them. Turn off the Bose, source device, and TV. Unplug the Bose, source device, and TV. Securely connect components with two HDMI cables at each end by disconnecting them.
How do I get my Bose Soundbar to work?
- Install your soundbar
- Connect the power cord to the soundbar to a plug.
- Open the Bose Music app on your mobile device.
- Allow Location Service and Local Access Network permissions to the app if asked. You can also access the app via Location Service or Local Access Network permissions.
- Choose Speaker & Soundbar
Why is my soundbar not working with my TV?
Next, turn on the TV and then your audio device. Check that sound is being output by changing the TV’s stereo output setting from PCM to PCM. Reset your TV and audio device.
Note: For a factory reset on your Android TV (TM), refer to Resetting the TV.
Conclusion
Bose soundbars are excellent devices. They offer incredible sound, and beautiful designs, and fantastic TV connectivity.
Connecting them to your TV isn’t complicated at all, but you must know a few things about how they work before you can connect audio devices.
This article has taken the most time-consuming step out of the way so you can get back to enjoying your Bose soundbar with ease.
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