A factory reset is one of the basic workarounds that we do to get back any device to normal functioning. It is also helpful for your Yamaha Soundbar if you’ve faced any technical issues. Whenever you are facing any software issues with your Yamaha Soundbar, you can opt for a factory reset, as it has the highest chance of making your sound device work again. However, it is advisable to do this method last, as resetting would delete all the data saved on the device.
If you are a Yamaha Soundbar user and are facing similar issues lately, then follow this article. Here, I have explained the procedure to factory reset any model of Yamaha Soundbar. In addition to that, I’ve provided the procedure to soft reset the device.
Reasons to Reset Yamaha Soundbar
Resetting the Yamaha Soundbar is recommended when you are facing any of the below issues.
- When your soundbar refuses to pair with other devices.
- The soundbar is stuck on a particular setting.
- No audio coming out of your soundbar.
- Minor technical issues.
- Yamaha Soundbar is not connecting to the TV.
If you are facing any of the above-said issues or any issue related to this, then you can proceed to reset your device.
How to Soft Reset Yamaha Soundbar
A soft reset or power cycle of the Yamaha Soundbar restarts your device and removes all the residual electrical charges present in it. Doing this would solve minor technical issues, and it is advisable to do this before doing a factory reset. The procedure to soft reset a Yamaha Soundbar is given below.
1. Switch off the power supply to your Yamaha Soundbar and remove the power cable from the socket.
2. Also, remove all the wiring connected to your soundbar, like the HDMI, Aux, Optical, etc., and wait for a few seconds.
3. After this, press and hold the Power button on your soundbar for at least 20 seconds and release it.
4. Then, wait for a few more seconds and rewire all the connections that you have removed before.
5. Insert the power cable back into the electrical socket and turn on the power supply to your soundbar.
6. Now, turn on your device and start playing your favorite music.
If you can play music without any issues, fine. If not, then you need to factory reset your device, which is explained in the upcoming step.
How to Factory Reset Yamaha Soundbar [Hard Reset]
As mentioned earlier, a factory reset of the Yamaha Soundbar deletes all the data saved in it. This includes WIFI data, Audio Settings, etc. Also, it flushes out minor bugs and errors that have been causing any sort of problems to your device. The procedure to do this is as follows.
1. Turn off your Yamaha Soundbar by pressing the Power button provided on its front.
2. After this, look for the Volume Up button on the front of the soundbar. Press and hold the button along with the Power button.
3. Hold it until all the lights on your soundbar flash a few times and stop blinking. Release the buttons after this.
4. Now, your Yamaha Soundbar is reset to factory settings. After this, you can set up your device and connect your Yamaha Soundbar to a WIFI network to control the device using an app.
In most cases, the issues you have been facing before will be rectified after this.
Contact Yamaha Customer Support
If the issue you were facing couldn’t be solved after a factory reset, then you need to contact Yamaha Customer Support. You can contact them through their website or via their physical store; explain the issues to them and get it rectified. As they are experts and face similar problems daily, they can point out the issue exactly and will provide the necessary solution. In case of a hardware issue, replace the relevant parts as suggested by the technician.
FAQ
If you are facing problems with Yamaha YAS 209 soundbars, first restart your device. Then, try power cycling it by removing all its connections and pressing its power button for a few seconds. If that doesn’t yield any results, factory reset your soundbar as a last resort.
