Are you unsatisfied with the sound quality produced on your Vizio soundbar connected to the TV? If so, Vizio subwoofers are here to the rescue. You can connect the Vizio subwoofers to your soundbar to reproduce low frequencies to gain a better sound experience. Fortunately, you don’t need any extra pairs of cables or other accessories to pair the Vizio subwoofer to the soundbar. It will connect automatically once the subwoofer recognizes the soundbar.
Sometimes, your subwoofer will not detect the soundbar, and the pairing will be incomplete. In that situation, you can manually pair the subwoofer to the soundbar. Scroll a bit further to learn the step-by-step procedure of connecting the Vizio subwoofer to the soundbar.
How to Connect Wireless Vizio Subwoofer to the Soundbar
Most of the soundbars now have wireless subwoofers which can be paired to the soundbar using Bluetooth technology. Follow the below prompts to connect your wireless Vizio subwoofer to the soundbar.
1. Ensure both the soundbar and subwoofer are plugged in and turned on.
2. Place the soundbar and subwoofer as close as possible, not more than 8 feet.
3. Press and hold the Pairing button at the back of the subwoofer for about 5 seconds until the red light blinks.
4. Now press and hold the Bluetooth button on the soundbar for about 5 seconds. The LED on the soundbar will flash three times.
5. Your pairing is now completed. Play the sound through your speaker system to verify that the subwoofer is working.
After pairing the subwoofer, you can connect the Vizio soundbar to your TV or smartphone to listen to your favorite audio at high quality.
Connect the Subwoofer to the Soundbar Using a Wireless Adapter
There are some old-model soundbars that don’t have Bluetooth support. So, if you are wondering, can you connect a wireless Vizio subwoofer to your soundbar? Yes, you can. You can use a wireless Bluetooth adapter to pair your Vizio subwoofer to your soundbar.
1. Plug in the wireless adapter to the USB port of your soundbar. These transmit wireless signals from the soundbar.
2. Now press and hold the Pairing button on the back of the subwoofer for about 5 seconds until the red light blinks.
3. Then, the subwoofer will automatically detect the soundbar
4. You have now successfully paired your Vizio subwoofer to the soundbar.
Pair Vizio Soundbar to TV
After establishing the connection between the Vizio subwoofer and soundbar, you can connect it to your TV or smartphone for an enhanced sound experience.
1. Enable the pairing mode by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button on your Vizio soundbar.
2. Make sure Bluetooth on your TV is turned on and discoverable.
3. Select your Vizio soundbar from the Bluetooth pairing menu.
4. Now, the Vizio soundbar, along with the subwoofer, will be connected to your TV.
Vizio Subwoofer is Not Pairing with Soundbar – Causes & Fixes
There are various reasons for your Vizio subwoofer not pairing to your device. Some of the common reasons include
- Compatibility issues: While connecting the subwoofer, make sure the soundbar has Bluetooth connectivity.
- Loose connections: Check the power cables and ensure it’s connected properly to the wall outlet
- Outdated Soundbar Firmware: You can face issues while connecting a subwoofer with outdated firmware. So, use a USB flash drive or WiFi connectivity to update the soundbar’s firmware before pairing.
- Power Cycle the Devices: Power cycle both the soundbar and subwoofer by unplugging the power cable from the outlet and plugging it back in.
FAQ
Install the Vizio SmartCast application to connect your Vizio subwoofer to your smartphone.
Yes, using an AUX cable, you can easily connect your Vizio subwoofer to the TV without a soundbar. Anyway, we always recommend using a soundbar along with a subwoofer for better audio quality.
Yes, you don’t actually need a soundbar remote to pair the Vizio subwoofer to your soundbar. Just press the Pairing button on the Vizio subwoofer to establish the connection.
When the pairing process isn’t a success, your Vizio subwoofer will not connect to your soundbar.
