If you are facing distortion issues or issues with Dolby Atmos on the Denon Soundbar, or if the Denon Soundbar is not working properly, it might indicate that your Denon Soundbar needs a firmware update. Updating your Denon Soundbar to the latest firmware will not only fix these issues but also improve performance and count new features to the soundbar. To update the Denon Soundbar, you must connect your soundbar to a Wi-Fi network and use the HEOS App.
How to Connect Denon Soundbar to Wi-Fi
To update your Denon Soundbar, you must first pair the soundbar to your Wi-Fi network and add it to the HEOS app.
Connect Denon Soundbar to Wi-Fi Using HEOS
1. Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router.
2. Now, turn on your Denon Soundbar and press and hold the Connect button on the Denon soundbar for 3 seconds.
Note: The Connect button is located on the back of the Denon Soundbar next to the ethernet port. If you can’t find the button, refer to your soundbar’s owner’s manual.
3. The LED status light on your Denon soundbar will flash green during the connecting process.
4. Once the Denon soundbar is connected to the Wi-Fi network, the LED status light will turn solid blue.
5. After connecting to Wi-Fi, download the HEOS App on your smartphone and add the Denon Soundbar to the HEOS app.
Once you add your soundbar to the HEOS app, you can proceed with updating the soundbar.
Connect Denon Soundbar to Wi-Fi Using Ethernet Cable
If you are unable to connect your soundbar to Wi-Fi using the above steps, you can use this alternative method to connect your Denon Soundbar to Wi-Fi using the HEOS App.
1. Connect your smartphone to the Wi-Fi you wish to connect your soundbar.
2. Download the HEOS App on your smartphone.
3. Take an Ethernet cable and connect your Denon Soundbar to your Wi-Fi router.
4. Now, your Denon Soundbar will be added to the HEOS App. Open the HEOS App to switch to a wireless connection.
5. On the HEOS app, click the Setting icon in the top-right corner.
5. Select the My Devices option and click on the name of your soundbar.
6. Click on the Network option, select your Wi-Fi network, and enter the Wi-Fi password.
7. Now, disconnect the Ethernet cable from your Denon Soundbar and wait for the soundbar to connect to your Wi-Fi.
How to Update Denon Soundbar Using HEOS App
Once you’ve successfully connected the Denon Soundbar to the Wi-Fi network, you can proceed with updating the firmware.
1. Turn on your Denon Soundbar before initiating the process.
2. Open the HEOS App on your smartphone.
3. Click on Settings at the top-right corner.
4. Select the Software Update option and proceed with on-screen instructions.
5. The LED Status light will blink in amber during the firmware update.
Once the soundbar has updated to the latest firmware version, you can restart it and start using it hassle-free.
FAQ
Yes. If they are connected to Wi-Fi, Denon Soundbars will automatically update to the latest firmware in Standby mode.
No. You cannot update the firmware of Denon Soundbars using a USB drive. You can only use the USB port to listen to music.
