Connecting a Sony soundbar to your TV brings a high-quality sound effect to your workspace. However, if you are looking for further enhancement in sound quality from the soundbar, subwoofers come to the rescue. It is possible to connect a Sony subwoofer to your soundbar, which can elevate the sound and get an immersive audio-visual experience.
Sony subwoofers also produce extra bass to enhance the sound. You can use both automatic and manual methods to connect your Sony subwoofer to the soundbar in the blink of an eye. This article gives detailed algorithms for connecting a Sony subwoofer to a soundbar without any errors.
Things You Know Before Pairing a Subwoofer
The LED light indicators play a vital role in pairing the Sony subwoofer to a soundbar. So, before connecting the subwoofer, ensure to check the LED lights for a successful pairing.
| LED COLOR INDICATORS | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Solid Red light | The subwoofer is plugged in but not paired (in standby mode) |
| Blinking Green | Pairing in process |
| Solid Green Light | Paired with soundbar successfully |
| Amber | Connected to the soundbar with Secure Link. |
| Blinking Amber | The subwoofer is trying to connect to the soundbar with Secure Link. |
How to Connect Sony Subwoofer to Soundbar Automatically
The auto-connecting procedure of a Sony subwoofer to the soundbar is simple. Just power on both devices to pair automatically without initiating further steps.
1. Plug in the Sony subwoofer and the respective soundbar into the power cord and turn it on
2. The LED light will glow red on the front of the subwoofer.
3. After that, the subwoofer is successfully connected to the soundbar, and the LED indicates a solid green light.
Note: While connecting the Sony subwoofer to the soundbar automatically, don’t press the LINK button at the back of your subwoofer.
How to Pair Sony Subwoofer to Soundbars Manually
If you’re facing issues connecting the Sony subwoofer to the soundbar automatically, you can opt for manual pairing. You can use this method to connect the Sony subwoofer to Sony soundbar models like HT-S400, HT-S350, HT-S400, and others.
1. Power on your soundbar and subwoofer and press the Menu button using your remote control.
2. The word SPEAKER will be displayed on the front panel of your soundbar.
3. After that, press the Up or Down arrow button on the soundbar remote to select the subwoofer.
4. Then, click Enter.
5. Further, select LINK from the soundbar and select the Enter button.
6. Select the Start option from the soundbar’s display and click Enter.
7. Now, you can view the word LINK displayed on the front panel of your soundbar.
8. After that, locate the LINK button on the back of your Sony subwoofer to initiate manual pairing.
9. The LED on your Sony subwoofer will blink green and turn to solid green after a successful pairing.
10. After the subwoofer is connected to the soundbar successfully, you can see DONE is displayed on your soundbar.
Note: Remember that if the word ERROR displays while pairing the subwoofer, then the manual process is incomplete. You have to start the pairing procedure again for a successful pairing.
How to Connect Sony Subwoofer to Soundbar Without Remote
You can also install the third-party remote app for the Sony soundbar on your smartphones to control your Sony soundbar to connect with an active Sony subwoofer without a remote.
1. Unlock your Android or iPhone and visit the respective app stores.
2. Search and install the Sony soundbar remote app from the App Store or Play Store.
3. After installing, launch the app and follow the prompts to connect the smartphone app to the Sony soundbar.
4. After that, you can use the navigation keys on the remote control to connect the subwoofer to the soundbar without a physical remote control.
How to Disconnect Sony Subwoofer from the Soundbar
If you want to add a new subwoofer to your soundbar, you need to unpair the existing one by following the below steps:
1. Switch on your TV, which the soundbar and subwoofer are connected to.
2. Open the Settings menu and choose Remote and Accessories.
3. Select the name of your subwoofer and click Disconnect.
4. Now, press the Volume Up, Power, and Input buttons simultaneously for 5-10 seconds.
5. After that, unplug the power source of the subwoofer to disconnect it.
Benefits of Connecting the Sony Subwoofer to a Soundbar
The main benefit of connecting the Sony subwoofer to a soundbar is to create a deeper and richer bass sound. This is because the subwoofer is designed to handle low-frequency sounds, which the soundbar may not be able to produce on its own. Additionally, connecting the subwoofer can help to reduce any echoing or buzzing sound that might be coming from the soundbar.
As a result, you will likely hear details in your music and movies that you were not able to hear before.
How to Fix Common Connection Issues on Sony SubWoofer?
- Make sure that the subwoofer and soundbar models are compatible.
- Connection power supply.
- Reduce interference if any.
- If the connection issue exists, reset the subwoofer and sounbar to factory settings.
FAQ
Due to system bugs and glitches, the subwoofer won’t connect to the soundbar. So, unplug the devices from the wall outlet and plug them in back for a simple restart. After that, try connecting again.
Instead of using a physical remote control, you can install the Sony soundbar remote app to link the subwoofer to the soundbar without a remote.
