Polk soundbars are the best brand of soundbars to gain a blissful theatrical experience right in your living room. Meanwhile, if your Polk soundbar is outdated, it is mandatory to update it to the latest firmware version to experience new features and bug fixes. To update the Polk soundbar, you must connect it to a standard WiFi network. You can use apps like Polk Connect and Google Home to connect the Pok soundbar to your home WiFi.
Besides updating the app, you can also use a WiFi connection to pair the Polk soundbar to your TV or phone for a better sound experience. This article will guide you through the possible ways to connect your Polk soundbar to the internet in easy ways.
How to Connect Polk Soundbar to WiFi Using Polk Connect
Polk Connect is the official music application developed by Polk Audio. You can use this application to pair the Polk soundbar to your home WiFi network.
1. Connect the power cable to the wall outlet and switch on your Polk soundbar.
2. Then, press the WiFi setup button on your Polk soundbar.
3. Then, fetch your smartphone and connect it to your home WiFi network.
4. After that, open the app store on your smartphone and install the Polk Connect app.
5. Once installed, open the application and create a new Polk account. If you already have an account, click I have a Polk Account and sign in with account credentials.
6. After logging in, you can see a WiFi Network screen on your smartphone.
7. Click Next to connect the Polk Connect app with your Polk soundbar.
Finally, your Polk soundbar will pair with the same WiFi as your smartphone.
Connect Polk Soundbar to WiFi Using Google Home
Besides using the Polk Connect app, you can also use Google Home to pair your Polk soundbar to WiFi.
1. Ensure you power on your Polk soundbar and press the WiFi setup button.
2. Grab your iPhone or Android smartphone and install the Google Home app.
3. Make sure to connect your smartphone to a stable WiFi network.
4. After installing, open the app and sign in with your Google account.
5. Then, select Add New Devices from the home screen and connect your Polk soundbar.
6. Once the Polk soundbar connects with the Google Home app, it will also pair to the same WiFi as your smartphone.
Can I Connect Polk Soundbar to WiFi Using Polk Omni?
In the past days, users can easily connect their Polk soundbar and control the actions using the Polk Omni app. Unfortunately, the Polk Omni app is no longer supported on the App Store and Play Store due to certain reasons. Due to its inactivity, you can opt for the Polk Connect and Googe Home applications to connect the soundbar to WiFi.
Connecting Polk Soundbar to Internet using Ethernet Cable
Instead of connecting your soundbar to a wireless connection (WiFi), you can also use a wired ethernet cable to connect your Polk soundbar to the internet. Polk soundbars like Polk MagniFi Mini, Polk MagniFi Max, and Polk Audio Signia have a built-in ethernet port. So, you can use an ethernet cable to pair the Polk soundbar to the internet without a WiFi network.
If your Polk soundbar doesn’t have an ethernet port, we recommend you buy an HDMI to Ethernet adapter to connect the cable.
Polk Soundbar Not Connecting to WiFi – Best Troubleshooting Methods
If you’re unable to pair the Polk soundbar to your home WiFi network, check out the below troubleshooting guide.
- Unstable WiFi Network: If your WiFi network is unstable, restart the WiFi router and try connecting again.
- Use Ethernet Cables: If you have issues with the WiFi network, you can also use ethernet cables to connect the soundbar to the internet.
- Distance Between Devices: While connecting the soundbar to WiFi, make sure to keep the devices within a specific range (50 meters).
- Reset the Soundbar: You can also factory reset your Polk soundbar and try to connect to a WiFi network.
FAQ
Yes, the WiFi button is available on the Polk soundbar. You can press the WiFi setup button to establish a WiFi connection.
Yes, you can use Polk Connect and the Google Home app to connect your soundbar to WiFi without using a remote control.
