How to connect an external speaker to a Samsung TV
Although the sound quality of the built-in speakers on the Samsung Smart TV is excellent, connecting your TV to a speaker or a soundbar can improve audio output for full immersion in movies and games.
You can check the below guide to find the best method to connect your Smart Tv with the external speaker.
Check the Sound Output
By default, the Sound Output is set to the TV Speakers.
Before changing the settings, check the connection method between the TV and the external audio device.
Step 1: On the remote control, press the Home button and navigate to Source.
Step 2. Select Connection Guide.
Step 3. Select Audio Device, then select the method you want to connect your device with.
Note:
- External speakers may not be controlled with the Samsung Smart Remote, and some sound menus are not supported.
- If the TV is set to use external speakers, many of the settings under Expert Settings will be greyed out.
Using A Wired Connection To The Tv
connecting with HDMI (eARC)
When the TV is connected to an external device, such as a DVD/BD player or a set-top box via HDMI, power sync mode will be activated automatically.
In the power sync mode, the TV continues to detect and connect external devices via HDMI cable. This function can be deactivated by removing the HDMI cable of the connected device.
Step 1. Connect the cable to the TV's HDMI IN (eARC).
Step 2. Connect to the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC/eARC) port of the external speaker.
Step 3. Press the Home button and select Menu.
Step 4. From Settings select All Settings.
Step 5. From Sound select Expert Settings.
Step 6. Change HDMIeARC Mode to Auto.
Note:
- You can connect an audio device that supports eARC via HDMI-eARC. Muting occurs temporarily during device connection.
- Select the Digital Output Audio Format. If you select the Auto option, the audio device automatically outputs in a supported format. If you select the Pass-through option, audio data is output with no processing
Connecting with Optical
Once you connect the external audio device to your TV using an optical cable, the Sound Output setting automatically changes to the connected device.
However, before you connect the optical cable, you must first turn on the external audio device.
Connect the Digital Audio In (Optical) port on the external speaker to the Optical Out port of the TV with a digital optical cable.
To manually change the Sound Output setting, do one of the following:
Step 1. Press the Home button and select Menu.
Step 2. From Settings select All Settings.
Step 3. From Sound select Sound Output.
Step 4. Then select Optical.
Using A Wireless Connection To The Tv
connecting via Bluetooth
You can connect your Samsung TV with various Bluetooth devices (speakers, earphones) easily and conveniently. Follow the steps below.
Notes:
- Check the Wi-Fi connection of your Samsung Smart TV.
- Check that the speaker you want to connect to is connected to a wireless network.
- Check that the TV and speaker are connected to the same wireless network.
Step 1. Turn on the speaker you want to connect to, then press and hold the pairing button.
Step 2. Power on the Samsung Smart TV.
Step 3. On the remote control, press the Home button, then select Menu.
Step 4. From Settings select All Settings.
Step 5. From Sound select Sound Output.
Step 6. Then select Bluetooth Speaker List and select the speaker you want to connect to and complete pairing.
Connecting via Wi-Fi Speaker
Using the Wi-Fi function, you can enjoy high-quality sound sources from Smart TVs without interruption or loss of sound. See below for details. This function is only available for Samsung TVs and Samsung Soundbars.
Step 1. Press the Home button and select Menu.
Step 2. From Settings select All Settings.
Step 3. From Sound select Sound Output.
Step 4. When prompted with a list of speakers in the same wireless network, select the device you want to connect to.
Note: This feature is available only for models after 2013.
Notes:
- If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you should always check to see if there are any software updates available as these may contain a fix for your problem.
- Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
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