Control vizio sound bar with tv remote

Sometimes there are just too many remotes to keep track of. You can simplify things by using one remote to control your Samsung TV and soundbar. As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV's remote.

Note: Your TV menu may differ depending on the model.

Setting up your TV’s audio output will allow you to control the soundbar’s volume using your remote. Once the output is set up, you can then choose to connect either a digital optical cable or an HDMI cable to the soundbar. After you do that, you'll be able to use one remote for both your TV and soundbar.

1. Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings, select Sound, and then select Sound Output on your Samsung TV.
   

2. Select your Samsung soundbar, and then select Close. Now you can use your TV remote to adjust volume and mute the soundbar. The soundbar should also turn on and off with the TV.

By default, Samsung TV remotes should be able to control Samsung soundbars. If it isn't working, be sure the soundbar is powered on, and then press and hold the WOOFER button up until "ON - TV REMOTE" appears on the display (about 5 seconds). Next, you'll need to choose between connecting with an optical cable or an HDMI cable.

Note: If your remote does not have the WOOFER button, check your user manual for how to turn on the TV Remote function.

If you decided to use a digital optical cable, activate the Auto Power Link feature which will automatically turn the soundbar on or off with your TV.

1. Connect a digital optical cable from your soundbar's optical port to your TV's optical port. Make sure to remove the plastic protector caps before using the optical cable.

2. Set the soundbar to D.IN mode by pressing Source on the remote or soundbar.

3. Press and hold the left direction on the directional pad on the remote to activate or deactivate Auto Power Link.

The soundbar will turn on and off when the TV is turned on and off. Make sure you also set the audio output on the TV.

Note: Auto Power Link only works with an optical connection and is turned on by default.

If you decided to use an HDMI cable, activate the Anynet+ feature which automatically turns the soundbar on or off with your TV.

1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar to your TV's HDMI (ARC) port.

2. Set the soundbar to D.IN mode by pressing Source on the remote or soundbar. After about 2 seconds, the source will automatically change to TV ARC.

The soundbar will turn on and off when the TV is turned on and off. Make sure you also set the audio output on the TV.

If you are having trouble with your remote for your TV or your soundbar and neither seems to be responding, you can try these steps to try and get your remote working again.

If the remote for your Samsung soundbar gets lost and you need to replace it, you can get a new one at the Samsung parts website. Just enter the model of your soundbar to find the correct remote.

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It actually depends on your TV, not your remote control. If your TV has an HDMI input that supports "Audio Return Channel" (ARC) then the Sound Bar will be turned on and off when your turn the TV on and off. Also, the volume of the sound bar will be controlled via the TV volume control. The HDMI input on your TV will b… see more It actually depends on your TV, not your remote control. If your TV has an HDMI input that supports "Audio Return Channel" (ARC) then the Sound Bar will be turned on and off when your turn the TV on and off. Also, the volume of the sound bar will be controlled via the TV volume control. The HDMI input on your TV will be labeled HDMI (ARC). You will connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI (ARC) input on your TV and the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT (ARC) input on the sound bar. Complete directions on how to accomplish this task is provided in the YAS-108 Owner's Manual (provided). If your TV does not have an HDMI (ARC) input, the are other Sound Bar control options described in the Owners Manual. Mine is connected to the TV HDMI (ARC) input and everything works fine. When you are not watching TV, the sound bar Bluetooth connection allows you to connect audio Bluetooth devices to the sound bar. I connect my phone and my Alexa Dot to the sound bar for excellent audio. see less It actually depends on your TV, not your remote control. If your TV has an HDMI input that supports "Audio Return Channel" (ARC) then the Sound Bar will be turned on and off when your turn the TV on and off. Also, the volume of the sound bar will be controlled via the TV volume control. The HDMI input on your TV will be labeled HDMI (ARC). You will connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI (ARC) input on your TV and the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT (ARC) input on the sound bar. Complete directions on how to accomplish this task is provided in the YAS-108 Owner's Manual (provided). If your TV does not have an HDMI (ARC) input, the are other Sound Bar control options described in the Owners Manual. Mine is connected to the TV HDMI (ARC) input and everything works fine. When you are not watching TV, the sound bar Bluetooth connection allows you to connect audio Bluetooth devices to the sound bar. I connect my phone and my Alexa Dot to the sound bar for excellent audio.

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Works fine with my VIZIO V405-G9, using HDMI ARC. Must change the audio setting to Dolby Digital (PCM if using optical cable) & in my case, had to restart both, then sound was flowing through. If connecting by HDMI, make sure to use the ARC port of both the TV & soundbar. Took some Googling to find this out, I had it r… see more Works fine with my VIZIO V405-G9, using HDMI ARC. Must change the audio setting to Dolby Digital (PCM if using optical cable) & in my case, had to restart both, then sound was flowing through. If connecting by HDMI, make sure to use the ARC port of both the TV & soundbar. Took some Googling to find this out, I had it right, other than the reboot, which also fixes many computer related issues for those running 24/7 or adding new hardware.

Just as KWH was stating, once paired with either HDMI ARC or optical, this & most any other brand/model will turn on & off with the TV.

Also, please don't dismiss non-4K HDR (HDCP 2.2) TV's as not having HDMI ARC. When removing my older VIZIO from the living room & placing in here, noticed the 2015 model E32-C1 (32" 1080p) has two HDMI ports, one being ARC. So it's possible for anyone with a TV & HDMI ARC port to enjoy this soundbar. If it were in my budget, would buy another, will be reusing my still perfectly fine working VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar, purchased here in early 2016 & still sold today (at a higher cost!).

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Couldn't get my TV remote to work with the soundbar and but I finally figured out I had to go into my TV settings and enable the HDMI(ARC) setting and enable the "standby" mode. After I did that now the TV remote works on the soundbar and turns both the TV and soundbar off when I'm done watching.

Chris

· December 30, 2018

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Not if you have a darned Sony.

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