Did you own an iPhone and are worried about the low audio quality? The best Samsung Soundbars are here for the rescue. You can pair your Samsung soundbar to your iPhone using Bluetooth or WiFi to listen to your favorite songs at high quality. With the Dolby Atmos feature on Samsung soundbars, you can elevate the sound experience to the next level.
However, now everyone knows how to connect their iPhones to Samsung soundbars. If you’re one among them, we’re here to help you out. This article will provide you with the possible ways to connect your Samsung soundbar to your iPhone for an immersive sound experience.
Things to do Before you Connect Samsung Soundbar to iPhone
Before connecting your iPhone to the Samsung soundbar, make sure to put your soundbar in pairing mode.
1. Plug the soundbar into the power socket and turn on your Samsung soundbar.
2. Fetch the Samsung soundbar remote control and press the Source button.
3. Now, BT will display on your Samsung soundbar and be ready to pair with your iPhone.
How to Connect Samsung Soundbar to iPhone
Connecting Samsung soundbars to iPhone is easy as Samsung soundbars have both Bluetooth and WiFi features. There are two different ways to pair a Samsung soundbar to an iPhone.
Connecting Samsung Soundbar to iPhone using Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a simple and straightforward method to pair your Samsung soundbar to your iPhone. Since both devices are compatible with Bluetooth, you can use this method to connect the devices with ease.
1. Put your Samsung soundbar on Pairing mode.
2. Open Settings on iPhone and turn on Bluetooth.
3. Select your Samsung soundbar from the list of available devices and pair it up.
However, if you’re using an old Samsung soundbar that lacks the Bluetooth feature, you can purchase Bluetooth adapters to make the connection possible.
How to Connect Samsung Soundbar with SmartThings App
SmartThings is a dedicated app for Samsung appliances. So, you can install the SmartThings app from the App Store to pair the soundbar. Besides pairing, you can also control the soundbar using the SmartThings app.
Connect Using Bluetooth
1. Turn on your Samsung soundbar and put the device in pairing mode.
2. Download and launch the SmartThings apps on the App Store.
3. Click on the Devices tab to add a new device by tapping on the + icon.
4. Use the Scan Nearby button to connect with your device.
6. Now, click on your Samsung soundbar name to initiate the connection process.
7. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.
Connect Using WiFi
You can achieve a greater range with WiFi than compared to Bluetooth. Make sure your soundbar and iPhone are using the same WiFi connection and that WiFi is working properly.
1. Turn on WiFi on the soundbar by using the Source button on the remote or on the back of the soundbar.
2. Connect your iPhone with the same WiFi signal.
3. Download and launch the SmartThings app on your iPhone.
4. Select the Devices tab to add a new device and click the + sign.
5. Now, click the AV option and select By Brand.
6. You can select Samsung or Samsung Harman Kardon.
7. Click the Start button and select the appropriate location from the list.
How to Fix Samsung Soundbar Not Connecting to iPhone
There are various reasons for Samsung soundbars not connecting to your iPhone via Bluetooth. You can solve these issues by following some easy troubleshooting methods listed below.
- Unplug the soundbar from the power cord, leave it unplugged for a few seconds, then plug it back in.
- Bring the iPhone and your soundbar within the range (50-70 meters).
- Turn off all other wireless devices, or move the external devices away from your soundbar.
- Restart your iPhone and soundbar to eliminate bugs and glitches.
- Check the Bluetooth indicator of the soundbar and ensure it’s enabled properly.
- Delete the soundbar Bluetooth information on your iPhone and pair them again.
- Check if your soundbar supports both Receiver mode and Transmitter mode.
- Reset Samsung soundbar and try to connect your iPhone again.
FAQ
After connecting your iPhone and soundbar to the same WiFi network, you can easily connect both devices using the SmartThings app without Bluetooth.
Yes. After connecting your iPhone and Samsung soundbar to the same WiFi network, you can click the AirPlay icon from the music app and select Samsung soundbar to listen to your favorite songs.
