Look for an HDMI port labeled “HDMI” or something similar on the back of your soundbar.
Then, find an empty HDMI slot on the back of your TV.
Connect the other end to the open HDMI port on the TV.
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Just be gentle when plugging them in to avoid bending the connectors.
These nifty devices allow you to connect multiple HDMI gadgets to a single HDMI port on your TV.
For example, thisfour-in-one HDMI switchgives you multiple HDMI options.
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After connecting the TV and soundbar, turn them both back on.
From this point onwards, the TV will send audio to the soundbar whenever it’s turned on.
No HDMI Cable?
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Or maybe your soundbar or TV doesn’t even have an HDMI port.
Locate the optical audio ports on the rear panels of both your TV and soundbar.
These ports are typically small, square-shaped jacks with a protective cover or flap.
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They may also illuminate a red light to help you identify them easily.
You’ll feel or hear a click when they’re securely connected.
RCA cables typically come in a pair with red and white (or black) connectors.
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Play some audio or video on the TV, and you should hear crisp sound coming through the speakers.
If not, double-check that everything is plugged in properly and crank up the volume.
Don’t Like Cables Hanging Around?
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Just plop the soundbar wherever you want and pair it wirelessly with your TV over Bluetooth.
The setup process is usually pretty straightforward.
On your TV, navigate the controls menu and find the Bluetooth section.
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Select it, and voilayou’re connected wirelessly!
You might think, “But won’t I experience audio lag or quality issues over Bluetooth?”
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