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How do I connect my Q70R soundbar?

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John Thompson

Published Mar 10, 2026

How do I connect my Q70R soundbar?

Turn on the external device and the soundbar. Press the Source button on the soundbar until “HDMI” appears on the display. Turn the TV on and change its source to the HDMI port where the soundbar is connected. Your TV will display images from the external device, and audio will play from the soundbar.

How do I use HDMI soundbar with Arc?

Follow the steps below to connect your ARC TV to the soundbar:

  1. Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on the back of the soundbar.
  2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the ARC HDMI IN port on your TV.
  3. Power on any external device connected to your TV, and then power on your TV and soundbar.

Is the Samsung HW q70r a good sound bar?

The Samsung HW-Q70R is another great soundbar from a company that has made some serious advances in the audio arena over the last few years. Bringing Harman Kardon into the fold has certainly paid dividends, with a soundbar and subwoofer system that’s extremely musical.

What do I need to set up my Samsung sound bar?

Most newer soundbars can do this, and Samsung soundbars 2017 650 series and above can. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the bottom of the soundbar. Connect a second HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar and connect the other end to an HDMI IN port on your TV.

What’s the name of the new Samsung sound bar?

In the last few years, the lab has helped the company put together the award-winning Samsung HW-M650, last year’s powerful, Dolby Amtos-ready Samsung HW-N850, and now, the Samsung HW-Q70R, a soundbar designed to keep up with the Korean giant’s 2019 QLED TVs.

Where is the HDMI port on a Samsung sound bar?

The connections are located in a recessed area at the bottom of the soundbar, and are composed of an HDMI input, an HDMI output with ARC, and an optical digital audio input. There’s also a USB port for firmware updates, and a connector for the AC power adapter.

How to connect multiple components to hw-q70r soundbar?

Since the Q70R only has one HDMI input and one HMDI (ARC) output, I’m wondering how to connect the multiple components to the tv and the soundbar? I have a cable box, FireStick, and Apple TV that I would like to connect.

Most newer soundbars can do this, and Samsung soundbars 2017 650 series and above can. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the bottom of the soundbar. Connect a second HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar and connect the other end to an HDMI IN port on your TV.

What happens when I update my Samsung sound bar?

Press the Play/Pause button on the remote for 5 seconds. “INIT” will appear on the display and then the soundbar will turn off. This means the update is complete. Note: If your soundbar fails to update or is experiencing problems, please visit a Samsung walk-in service center or you can schedule a repair service online.

Can a sound bar be connected to a TV?

10-13-2019 03:25 PM in ARC on the soundbar to ARC on the tv is the recommended set up and will give you access to all video and audio formats that the devices are capable of. However I would suggest connecting at least the cable box to the soundbar rather than the tv.