Bose Soundbars are the best ones to elevate your viewing experience with immersive-sounding audio, clarity, and deep bass. To connect the Bose Soundbar to your TV, you can use HDMI, Optical, and Aux cables. If you aren’t interested in wired connections, you may prefer wireless connectivity via Bluetooth. You can choose the mode of connection based on the materials available, the connectivity ports, and convenience. Regardless of the Soundbar model, we’re here to guide you through the pairing process.
How to Connect Bose Soundbar to TV Using Cable
1. You can use any of the cables listed below to connect your Soundbar to the TV based on the connectivity ports. Based on the cable, connect them to the respective port on your soundbar and TV.
- HDMI
- Optical
- AUX
2. Turn on both the soundbar and TV.
3. Use the TV remote, head to Settings, and then Audio Output.
4. Change the option from TV speakers to the respective connectivity port to which you have connected your soundbar using a cable.
Note – If you want to connect your Bose soundbar to the TV remote, you have to enable System Audio Control from the CEC menu.
How to Connect Bose Soundbar to TV Via Bluetooth
If you want a wireless connection, you can pair your Bose Soundbar and TV via Bluetooth. However, we recommend you choose a wired connection over Bluetooth, as the wireless connection may often get disconnected due to connectivity issues.
Bose Soundbars have a Bluetooth connectivity range of up to 30 feet (9 m). Hence, be sure to place your soundbar within 30 feet of your TV to achieve a wireless connection.
1. Put your soundbar into pairing mode by pressing the Bluetooth button on the remote until you see the Bluetooth indicator on the soundbar blinking blue.
2. Head to the Settings menu on TV and then the Bluetooth settings page.
3. Select your Bose soundbar from the list of available devices.
Once done, your soundbar will pair with your TV, and you can stream the audio from your soundbar.
FAQ
There are various reasons for Bose soundbars not connecting to a TV. Some common reasons include the audio output option on the TV being changed; the cables are not in good condition, or temporary issues with your soundbar.
Using an HDMI cable is the best way to pair a Bose soundbar to the TV.
If your HDMI cable is damaged or your TV doesn’t have an HDMI port, don’t worry. You can connect the soundbar to your TV with an optical cable or Bluetooth for a better audio output.
