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- Connect the soundbar to Sony TV wirelessly in minutes using Bluetooth connectivity.
- If your soundbar doesn’t have Bluetooth support, use HDMI cables, Optical audio cables, or Analogue Audio cables & connect to Sony TV.
If you are interested in experiencing a theatre experience with your Sony TV while watching movies at home, connect a soundbar. This article’s instructions will teach you diverse methods to affix a soundbar to your Sony TV set.
How to Connect Soundbar to Sony TV Wirelessly [Using Bluetooth]
One of the finest methods to connect your Soundbar to a Sony TV at the moment is without cables through Bluetooth. Once you have verified the Bluetooth compatibility of your sound bar, proceed with the following steps. These steps are applicable for Sony Android/Google TV users.
- Get your TV remote and power on your Sony TV. At the same time, pick up the soundbar remote and turn it on.
- To establish the Bluetooth connection, you should put the Soundbar in Pairing mode. This can be done by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button on the top of the soundbar and the Input button on its remote for 5 Seconds. When the Bluetooth indicator on the Soundbar flashes, the process is successful.
- To connect your Soundbar to Sony TV, navigate to the TV Settings and select the Remote & Accessories option.
- Now, turn on Bluetooth and hit the Pair Accessory option. Choose the name of your Soundbar and tap the Pair option to get your Soundbar connected to Sony TV.
How to Connect Soundbar to Sony TV using Wires
Connecting a soundbar to the Sony TV with the help of cables will bring out the maximum efficiency of sound quality. Stick to the steps below for a hassle-free connection of your soundbar with Sony TV using three different types of cables.
HDMI Cable
- Make sure to turn off both devices. Then, connect one end of the HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI ARC/eRAC port.
- Now, connect the other end of the cable to the Soundbar’s TV OUT( ARC) slot.
- Then, change the input of the soundbar to HDMI with its remote. Then, pick the TV remote and proceed to the Settings menu.
- You can enjoy the audio of your Sony TV on the soundbar by switching the Audio Output to HDMI.
Optical Audio Cable
- Look for the OPTICAL IN cable port on the Sounbar and OPTICAL OUT cable port on the back of your Sony TV.
- Now, connect both ports using the Optical cable. Once you have connected your devices, turn them on.
- Switch the Audio Settings on your TV to Optical using the remote. Thus, the audio on TV will play on your soundbar.
Analogue Audio Cable
- To connect the Analogue Cable, find the ANALOG IN slot on the backside of the Soundbar. Then, find the Audio Output slot on the backside of your Sony TV.
- Use the Analog Cable to connect the Ports. You can also use the stereo mini jack to make the connection.
- Now, turn on the devices and use the Sony TV remote to change the Audio output to AUX.
From the above guidance, you can pick a method that is suitable for you and your Sony TV and successfully connect a soundbar. Then, you can enjoy maximized volume capacity and enhanced audio quality with advanced features like Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos on your Sony TV.