What to do if your sound bar is not working?

If you are getting no audio at all, do the following: Check the volume: Ensure the volume on the soundbar isn’t muted. Also, turn it up, if necessary. Assess the audio settings: Check whether your external device’s setting is set up to produce audio through a soundbar.

Are there any problems with the Samsung sound bar?

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Why is my sound bar not connecting to my TV?

Ensure that your TV and other boxes aren’t outputting in surround sound, again by finding the audio settings menus and ensuring they’re set to either 2.0 or 2.1. If you’re using a 3.5mm aux cable to connect to your sound bar, this is likely the culprit.

What kind of audio input do sound bars need?

Some cheaper sound bars may only offer a 3.5mm audio input. We’d only ever recommend using this connection if your TV or sound bar has no digital alternatives such as digital optical (Toslink), coaxial or HDMI. Our sound bars jargon buster reveals all the tech terms you need to know.

Why do I have problems with my sound bar?

Because of this, troubleshooting soundbars often means a lot of trial and error. However, knowing what to try first can save you some time. Most soundbar issues result from improper connection, an incorrect device setting, a poor physical arrangement. Most fixes are fairly simple, though some may require some time to troubleshoot.

What to do when your sound bar is out of sync?

Unfortunately, many TVs and soundbars only allow you to adjust it in one direction: delaying the audio. But if your audio is out of sync because the audio is behind the video—i.e. already delayed—delaying it further obviously won’t help.

Where does the sound bar go on a TV?

Verify the sound bar is connected to an ‘Audio Out’ port on the back of the TV. There are several different types of ports on a TV, most are inputs (they bring video and audio ‘In’ to the TV). We’ll need to connect the sound bar to an output (which sends audio ‘Out’ of the TV).

Why does my sound bar keep lip syncing with my TV?

In my experience, this lip sync problem is most common when sending audio from your TV to your soundbar using HDMI ARC or optical out. Your TV sends the audio to the soundbar, the soundbar takes a moment to unpack the signal, and sends it out after the corresponding video has reached your eyeballs.