LG produces one of the best-selling soundbars to elevate your sound experience. But at times, they may also get issues. One common issue is that the LG soundbar Bluetooth is not working or not pairing with your device. If you are facing this issue, this article will help you resolve it and connect the LG soundbar to your TV.
Various reasons can make your Bluetooth not work as normal, like device glitches, Bluetooth traffic, improper settings on the soundbar, connectivity range interrupting or exceeding, and many more.
All of the common reasons are listed in the article to let you know in what circumstances this issue occurs. We recommend you use these troubleshooting methods below and enjoy your music by making your Bluetooth work.
Possible Reasons for LG Soundbar Bluetooth Not Working
Some of the possible causes for the LG soundbar Bluetooth not pairing issue are:
- The Bluetooth-connected device is out of range
- Improper power cable connections
- Outdated soundbar/TV software
- Improper audio output settings on your TV
- interferences from radio waves and other Bluetooth devices
- Hardware Malfunction
Fixes for LG Soundbar Bluetooth Not Working
Analyze your soundbar on all aspects and try to find out what exactly the issue is. After that, follow the respective method to sort it out.
Check if Your Connected Device in Within the Range
LG soundbars can be connected to any of your devices via Bluetooth if the device is in the range of 32 feet or 10 meters. Ensure your device, most probably a smartphone is within this particular range. If not, adjust your device accordingly. Moreover, if there is any obstacle between the connective devices, it may also cause your Bluetooth not to work as normal, even if the devices are within the range. Clear the obstacles and have a free space between them.
Note: After keeping the device within range, you can connect the LG soundbar to Amazon Alexa and control it using voice commands.
Ensure a Proper Power Supply to Soundbar
Improper power supply is also one of the most common causes that can likely make your LG soundbar Bluetooth not work normally. Check if there are any interruptions with the power supply. Due to an improper power supply, your LG soundbar or subwoofer will flash a green light. So, check the power supply and make sure to establish stable electricity.
Also, the causes may be due to reasons like loosened power cables and damaged wires. Look at the connections if the soundbar doesn’t connect to your device.
Update Your LG Soundbar’s Firmware
The next common reason that causes Bluetooth issues is using an outdated software version of your soundbar and the device you connect with. If you use a TV to connect with the soundbar, it is better to check if any update is available on your TV. If yes, update the LG soundbar immediately to fix those issues.
You can take the help of user manual instructions if you haven’t done any updates. The user manual is also available on the LG’s official website.
Check the Audio Settings on Your TV
When you connect your soundbar to your TV to stream the TV’s audio, you need to make the respective changes in the Audio settings on your TV. If not done, your LG soundbar will be found not to be working via Bluetooth.
1. Go to the Settings section on your TV.
2. Almost all TVs have Bluetooth options in the Remote & Accessories section.
3. Enable Bluetooth and select your soundbar device from the suggestions.
After doing so, your soundbar will connect to your TV via Bluetooth.
Interferences from Other Devices
The Bluetooth connection may not be well-established if there are interferences like radio waves from microwave ovens, medical equipment, etc. Therefore, LG suggests that you need to place your device at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from the home appliances to avoid these interferences.
Reset Your LG Soundbar
Resetting should be the last option that you can try if none of the methods work for your soundbar.
How to Soft Reset your LG Soundbar
1. Turn off your soundbar and unplug it from the source.
2. Wait a minute or two, then plug the cord again into the source.
3. Now Turn On your soundbar again.
Your Bluetooth must be working fine now. If not, then you need to try the Hard reset option.
How to Hard Reset your LG Soundbar
Hard resetting will erase all the customized settings like WiFi settings and others that you do. You can either do it using your remote or directly on the soundbar.
1. Turn on your LG soundbar.
2. Press and hold the Power and the Bluetooth buttons for 15 seconds.
After doing so, your soundbar will be reset to the initial stage with no trace of your customizations done by you. This should resolve your Bluetooth issue on your soundbar.
Contact LG Support
When none of these methods work, contacting the LG support team would be a better option. The team would be the best point of contact if you cannot resolve issues in any other possible way. The LG support team will find out the exact issue with your soundbar’s Bluetooth connection and will sort it out immediately.
Tip! Unfortunately, if customer support fails to resolve the issue, we recommend replacing the faulty one with a new LG soundbar. You can read our guide on the best LG soundbars and choose the one that satisfies you.
FAQ
You can check the latest software version on the LG’s official website.
Press the Bluetooth button on your LG soundbar to put it in pairing mode. While your soundbar is in pairing mode, enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or TV to establish the connection.
Distance between the devices is the major reason for the issue. So, keep the devices within the range (300 feet) to connect your LG soundbar to the subwoofer or speakers.
