Connecting the Music Studio to a Smartphone

Last Update date : Apr 17. 2026

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Connecting the Music Studio to your smartphone allows you to play audio wirelessly using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. You will be able to stream music, podcasts, and other audio directly from your smartphone to speaker. Find out how with the guide below.

1 Download and open the Samsung Sound App on your smartphone.
samsung sound app on the smartphone
2 Turn on the Music Studio. The app will automatically scan for device. When the Music Studio is found, press ‘Add’.
samsung sound app add device

If the automatic pop-up window does not appear, press the (+) button on the home screen to register the product. 

samsung sound app plus button to add device
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to register the device.
samsung sound app register device
4 Once registered, you can play audio from the smartphone through the Music Studio.

Note: Settings may vary by phone and software version. Images and descriptions support Android OS.

1 Download and open the SmartThings app on your smartphone.
smartthing app highlighted
2 On the home page, tap the (+) button and select 'Add Device'.
smartthing app add device
3 Under Samsung Devices, tap 'Add'.
smartthing app add device under samsung device
4 Select 'Speaker' from the device list.
smartthing app selecting speaker from device list
5 Turn on the Music Studio. The app will automatically scan for device. When the Music Studio is found, select the device.
smartthing app selecting detected music studio device
6 Follow the instruction for registration. Once done, you can name and add it the location and room of your choice. Tap 'Done' to confirm.
smartthing app selecting done after finish registering music studio
7 Once registered, you can play audio from the smartphone through the Music Studio.

Note: Settings may vary by phone and software version. Images and descriptions support Android OS.

1 Press the mic setting icon (Mic On/Off) button on the Music Studio for 3 seconds or longer.
mic on off button on music studio
2 Turn on and open 'Bluetooth' in the smartphone settings.
Turn on bluetooth in settings
3 Select 'Music Studio' from the device list.
selecting device in bluetooth in settings
4 Once paired, you can play audio from your smartphone through the Music Studio.

Notes:

  • Locate a new device within 3.28 ft (1 m) to connect by Bluetooth communication. 
  • If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. 
  • The Music Studio automatically turns off after 18 minutes in the Ready state. 
  • The Music Studio may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances: 
    •  If there is a strong electrical field around the Music Studio. 
    • If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Music Studio. 
    • If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions. 

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