Is your Sony Soundbar not working all of a sudden? Then, reset the device to bring it back to normal. Though Sony soundbars are the best in the market, they do not warrant an error-free device. Even the best Sony soundbars might cause problems after a long use. Resetting the Sony soundbar is an effective solution to fix any kind of issues on the device. The steps to reset the Sony Soundbar vary for each model. If you are unsure of how to do it, go through this guide.
Do this Before Resetting the Sony Soundbar!
There is absolutely no need to do a hard reset on your Sony Soundbar for minor issues. A simple reboot or power cycle can fix minor bugs or glitches without deleting any data. Turn off your Sony Soundbar and disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet. Wait for 2 minutes for the remaining power to drain out. While waiting, you can also press the Power button on the soundbar to boost the draining process. Now, reconnect the power cable to the wall socket. Turn on the Sony Soundbar and check if the problem has been resolved.
How to Hard Reset Sony Soundbar
As mentioned earlier, every Sony Soundbar model has a different resetting method. Choose the one that suits your soundbar model to perform a hard reset.
Sony Soundbar HT-SF150
1. Simultaneously press the Volume Up button, Power button, and the Input Select button on your soundbar for about 5 to 10 seconds.
2. After that, remove the AC power cord from the soundbar, and after a minute, reconnect the power cord.
3. Now, your Sony soundbar will return to its original factory settings. Set up the device from the beginning and connect the Sony soundbar to your TV and other devices.
Sony Soundbar HT-RT4 and HT-RT3
1. Long press the Power button, Input button, and the Volume Down buttons for atleast 10 seconds on the soundbar.
2. Unlug the AC power cord from your soundbar.
3. After a few seconds, reconnect the power cord, and the device will be completely reset to its factory settings.
Sony Soundbar HT-S40R or HT-S20R
1. Turn on your Sony soundbar and hit the Menu button on its remote.
2. Navigate through the options using the Up and Down Arrow buttons and choose the Reset option.
3. Under Reset, select the All Reset option and press the Enter button.
4. Now, the Sony soundbar will return to its original default settings, and you can configure it once again from the very beginning.
Sony Soundbar HT-A3000, HT-A5000, HT-A7000, and HT-A9
1. On your soundbar remote control, press the Home button and choose the Setup option.
2. Open the Advanced Settings option and choose Resetting.
3. Under that, choose the menu that needs to be reset and press Start.
Note: If the Home button does not help, you can press the Power button on the remote or the control box for about 10 seconds on the HT-A9 model and the Power and Volume button for 5 seconds on the other models.
Other Sony Soundbar Models
Similarly, you can follow the below procedure to reset your Sony Soundbar models, including HT-ZF9, HT-XF9000, HT-X8500, HT-SD40, HT-S400, HT-SD35, HT-S350, HT-SF201, HT-SF200, HT-G700, HT-CT800, and HT-CT290.
1. On the soundbar, press the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. Unplug the AC power cord from your soundbar and connect it back again after a minute or two.
Why You Should Reset Sony Soundbar?
Here are some main reasons for resetting the Sony Soundbar.
- Issues connecting the Sony soundbar to the subwoofer, WiFi, Bluetooth, speaker, or subwoofer wirelessly.
- If there is no sound or there is an interference with the stereo.
- Connects to the internet but is not able to stream online music or through other music apps.
- The soundbar keeps disconnecting from the internet and Bluetooth.
FAQ
Yes. The process is the same for both HT-S100F and HT-SF150. You should press the Power, Input Select, and Volume Up buttons for 5 seconds and remove the AC power cord. Connect it back, and the reset process is over.
Yes, the HT-S40R, HT-S20R, HT-A3000, HT-A5000, HT-A7000, and HT-A9 models can be reset to their factory settings using a remote.
If your Sony soundbar is not connecting to the WiFi even after a hard reset, then get in touch with the Sony help center for further guidance and support.
