Replace your boring remote control and switch to Amazon Alexa to step into the era of the modern world. So, you can connect your Samsung Soundbar with Alexa and perform several actions to control the settings with ease. Give as many commands as you want and watch your assistant getting the things done for you. Alexa is more flexible in terms of range when compared with the regular remote control.
After connecting your Samsung soundbar to your TV, you can use Alexa to control your soundbar and perform actions. Meanwhile, this article covers the two different ways, including wired and wireless connections, to bring the voice assistant to your service.
Pre-Requisite
In order to connect your Samsung soundbar to Alexa, you need to get prepared with the following pieces of stuff.
- Amazon Alexa device
- An Amazon account
- A strong WiFi network
- A smartphone
- SmartThings app
- Amazon Alexa app
- 3.5mm AUX cable
How to Connect Samsung Soundbar to Alexa [Wireless Connection]
You can connect the soundbar to Alexa with the help of the SmartThings and the Amazon Alexa app.
1. Turn on your Samsung soundbar and enable Bluetooth.
2. Install the SmartThings app on your smartphone.
3. Launch the application and create an account for your Samsung soundbar.
4. Once done, tap the Add Device option and add your soundbar.
5. Now, install Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone.
6. Once downloaded, launch the application and navigate to Menu.
7. Select the Skills & Games option and search for Samsung Wireless Audio.
8. Click the Enable to Use button.
8. Enable it and enter the necessary Samsung credentials.
9. You will also be asked to choose a SmartThings location and permit the connection to your Samsung account.
10. The skill has been added, and tap on the Discover Devices option.
11. Your Samsung soundbar will be discovered automatically, and confirm the connection by selecting Done.
Note: You can use the SmartThings app to connect your Samsung Soundbar to WiFi.
How to Connect Samsung Soundbar to Alexa (Wired Connection)
If you find it difficult to connect your soundbar wirelessly, you can opt for a wired connection to get it done. In order to proceed with this, you need to buy a 3.5mm AUX cable.
1. Download the Amazon Alexa app on your Smartphone.
2. Launch the application and hit the Devices option.
3. Select your Alexa device by following the on-screen instructions.
4. Once done, tap on the AUX audio option and select Line In/Line Out.
5. Now, connect one end of the AUX cable to the Samsung soundbar and the other to Amazon Alexa.
6. Finally, your Samsung soundbar has been connected to Alexa to perform the settings as per your order.
Some Popular Alexa Voice Commands to Control Samsung Soundbar
Here, we have given some examples to let you know how to give commands to Alexa to control your soundbar settings.
- Command “Alexa, turn on the TV” and “Alexa, turn off the soundbar” to turn it on or off.
- Command “Alexa, set the volume of the soundbar to 40” or “Alexa, lower the volume” to adjust the volume settings.
- Command “Alexa, change channel to 45” or “Alexa, change to the next channel” to swap between the channels.
- Command “Alexa, change the input of my TV to HDMI” to make corrections to your source settings.
Similarly, you can give various commands in between, such as “Play,” “Pause,” “Forward,” and much more to control the settings.
FAQ
Yes, you can connect your Samsung soundbar to Alexa either by using wired or wireless connections.
Yes, after a successful connection, you can use voice controls to control your soundbar using Alexa.
Yes, you can connect your Samsung soundbar with Alexa by using a 3.5mm AUX cable.
