How to connect Bluetooth headphones to my Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Mar 29. 2022

Samsung Smart TVs feature vivid large screens and rich sounds, but sometimes not everyone in the room wants to enjoy the same thing you do. With the Bluetooth headphones/earphones, you can enjoy TV shows, movies, and games without interrupting anyone else in the room. Make sure your TV supports the Bluetooth function. If it does not, follow the guide below for other options.

Check the following before connecting to a TV

 samsung smart tv bluetooth connection

Check 1. Bluetooth headphones made exclusively for mobile devices cannot be connected to your Samsung Smart TV.

Check 2. Bluetooth devices can be blocked by walls, corners, or furniture, which can lead to poor compatibility.

Check 3. Only one Bluetooth device at a time can be paired to TV.

Note: Samsung Smart TVs manufactured from 2022 can connect to two Bluetooth devices. Click the link to learn more.

Check 4. The connection between the Bluetooth device and your TV may be disrupted if the distance between the device and TV is too great.

Note: Each Bluetooth headphone model has different functions and may perform differently. Please refer to the user guide of the product you are trying to use for specific details.

Option 1. Quick Settings

Step 1. Press and hold the pairing button on the Bluetooth headphones you want to connect to.

Step 2. Turn on your TV and press the Home button on the remote.

Step 3. Navigate to Source > Connection Guide.

tv source menu

Step 4. Select Audio Device > Bluetooth.

tv connection guide bluetooth

Step 5. Use the Directional pad for the next step and then press Set Up Now.

Set your Bluetooth device to begin actively pairing.

tv connection guide bluetooth setup now

Note: Please consult the user guide of your Bluetooth device for more information.

Option 2. Settings menu

Step 1. Press and hold the pairing button on the Bluetooth headphones you want to connect to.

Step 2. Turn on your TV and press Home > Settings.

tv settings menu

Step 3. Select Sound > Sound Output.

tv sound output

Step 4. Select Bluetooth Speaker List.

tv sound output bluetooth speaker list

Step 5. When the headphones you want to connect to appear on the screen, press Select to complete the pairing.

Set your Bluetooth device to begin actively pairing.

tv bluetooth list searching

Note: Please consult the user guide of your Bluetooth device for more information.

Once paired Bluetooth headphones are turned on, a pop-up will appear on the TV screen asking whether to play the sound. When it is connected, the volume can be adjusted with the TV remote control. When your TV and an audio device are connected via Bluetooth, the sound from your TV will automatically be played on the audio device selected. If the sound output of the TV does not change automatically, please change the setting to Bluetooth in the Sound Output menu of the TV.

   •Select Home > Settings > Sound > Sound Output > Bluetooth Speaker List

When the Bluetooth headphones are powered off, the sound output setting will automatically change to the TV speakers.

Note: If you use wireless Internet, using a Bluetooth device and Wi-Fi in the same frequency band may cause the device to be disconnected and connected during use.

Note: 

  • 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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