LG Soundbars are among the best on the market, offering high-quality sound and a theater-like experience in your home. If you own a Samsung TV, you can connect the LG Soundbar either wirelessly or through a wired connection. For a wired connection, you can use an HDMI cable, optical cable, RCA cables, or coaxial cables, depending on the compatibility of your LG Soundbar. Alternatively, wireless connectivity allows you to pair the Soundbar via Bluetooth. This guide explains both methods in detail.
How to Connect LG Soundbar to Samsung TV via HDMI
As we mentioned earlier, you can use HDMI cable, optical cable, RCA cable, and Aux cable for wired connections. Based on the compatibility of your TV and Soundbar, choose the cable you want.
1. Ensure that your Soundbar and the Smart TV are turned off.
2. Now, connect one end of the selected cable to your LG Soundbar and the other end to the respective port of Your TV.
3. Once connected, turn on your TV and the Soundbar.
4. Go to Settings on your Samsung TV and set the audio output to the respective source (Settings → Sound → Sound Output → Select your source).
How to Pair LG Soundbar to Samsung TV via Bluetooth
If you feel connecting your LG soundbar with cables is uncomfortable, you can use wireless connectivity options like Bluetooth.
1. Turn on Bluetooth on your LG soundbar by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button on the soundbar.
2. Then, navigate the Samsung TV’s home screen and open the Settings.
3. On the Settings page, go to Sound → Sound Output.
4. Choose the Bluetooth Speaker option from the list and select the TV to search for nearby devices.
After doing so, you will hear your TV’s audio from the soundbar.
Can’t Connect LG Soundbar to Samsung TV?
If you face any issues while connecting the LG soundbar to your Samsung Smart, try out the below solutions to fix the issue.
- Damaged Audio Cables: If you are connecting through HDMI, check for any cable damage at both ends. If so, change the cable and ensure you have made the required changes to your TV settings.
- Bluetooth Issues: If you use Bluetooth to connect, check if there are any other devices with Bluetooth turned on because it may cause Bluetooth traffic, and your soundbar doesn’t get connected to your TV.
- Outdated Firmware: Keep your Samsung TV and LG soundbar updated with the latest software version to avoid connection or any other issues.
- Remote Malfunctions: Check if the remote is working fine and the batteries are new because sometimes the issue may be due to your remote.
FAQ
No. You can only use the USB cables to transfer data and not to connect them to get output audio.
HDMI cables are the best option to connect any soundbar to any TV because they produce better sound quality, and you can operate your TV and soundbar with a single remote.
