If you wish to max up the audio delivery from Polk Soundbar, I recommend connecting it to a high-quality subwoofer. As every Polk Soundbar model is compatible with a subwoofer and surround speaker, it is better to connect them all for an immersive audio experience. If you have a subwoofer at your home at rest and are wondering how to pair them, this guide is for you. In this guide, I have discussed how to connect your Polk Soundbar to a subwoofer automatically and manually.
As an additional, I also discussed how to pair the Polk surround speakers to the Soundbar with easy steps.
Tip! Before pairing, make sure to update your Polk Soundbar to the latest firmware version to avoid errors.
How to Connect Polk Soundbar to Subwoofer Automatically
Basically, a soundbar and subwoofer will pair automatically when connected to the power socket and turned on.
1. Connect the cables of the Soundbar and subwoofer respectively and turn them On using the Power outlet.
2. Then, press the Power button on the soundbar. You will see an LED indicator when your soundbar gets turned on.
3. Next, go to the back side of the subwoofer and press the Power button on it.
4. Now, the subwoofer will enter Pairing mode, and the LED will blink green.
5. When the blinking Green light becomes static, your Soundbar and the subwoofer are paired.
Most of the Polk Soundbar models will come in automatic pairing. If your soundbar doesn’t pair automatically, then follow the manual process below.
Tip! You can also connect your Polk Soundbar to Alexa to access the device using voice commands.
How to Connect Polk Soundbar to Subwoofer Manually
Sometimes, the subwoofer fails to connect with the Polk Soundbar automatically. In such cases, you must pair them manually.
1. Connect your Polk Soundbar and the subwoofer to the power outlet.
2. Hit the Power button on the Soundbar and turn it on.
3. Now, take the subwoofer in hand and locate the Bar Sync button.
4. Press and hold the Bar Sync button on the subwoofer to put it in pairing mode.
5. Now, press and hold the Bluetooth button and the Volume Up button on the Soundbar and enter the pairing mode.
6. Both devices will send signals and pair together automatically. When the devices are connected, you will hear a chime sound on your soundbar.
Note: Follow the above process to connect your Polk Signa S2 Subwoofer to its associated soundbar.
How to Connect Polk MagniFi Max Soundbar and Surround Speakers
1. Plug in the power cables and turn on the Polk Soundbar.
2. Similarly, connect your Subwoofer and connect it to a power outlet.
3. Now, go to the back side of the Polk Soundbar and push the Sync button for three seconds.
4. Next, press and hold the Bar Sync button at the back of the subwoofer for 3 seconds.
5. The Green light will blink constantly on your subwoofer.
6. When the Bar Sync buttons turn Static green, then your Polk Subwoofer is connected to your respective soundbar.
7. Next, press and hold the Sync button on each surround speaker to connect them to the soundbar and subwoofer.
8. Now, play any audio on your Soundbar and listen to the sound in unison from your Polk Soundbar.
How to Connect Polk DSB1 Soundbar to Subwoofer and Surround Speaker
If you need assistance connecting your Polk DSB1 Soundbar, Subwoofer, and Surround speaker, follow the steps.
1. Connect the power cable to your soundbar and subwoofer and connect both to a power outlet.
2. Now, press the SYNC button on the Polk Soundbar and put it in the Pairing mode.
3. Within a few seconds, your soundbar and the subwoofer will pair automatically.
4. After pairing the subwoofer to the soundbar, take out the Rear Speaker Dongle and connect it to the backside of your Soundbar.
5. Now, press the Sync button on the Dongle to put it in pairing mode.
6. Once the Dongle is in pairing mode, it will automatically pair the wireless surround speaker in the background.
7. Follow the above steps multiple times to connect the wireless surround speaker to your Polk Soundbar.
8. Once you have connected the subwoofer and wireless surround speaker to the soundbar, play your favorite music.
Benefits of Connecting Polk Soundbar to Subwoofer
Pairing a subwoofer or the surround speaker with a soundbar might come in handy to enhance the audio delivery at your household. Here are some benefits that you will avail by connecting the Subwoofer to a Soundbar.
- Boosted Volume: By connecting the subwoofer to the soundbar, you can increase the audio delivery of any content you deserve.
- Best surround sound experience: The subwoofer helps you deliver every sound tone. You can listen to the background sound and immerse in the best audio. Subwoofers are best suited for 3D and other Dolby details.
- Dolby: If you like to listen to the Dolby audio the way they are supposed to, you need to connect your soundbar to a subwoofer.
FAQ
If your Soundbar and the subwoofer are not connected to the AC outlet properly, or if there is a physical hindrance, the pairing won’t work.
Yes. Using a wired HDMI or WIFI network, connect the Polk Soundbar to the TV first. Then, pair the Polk Subwoofer to the soundbar and listen to the TV audio on the subwoofer.
