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How do I connect my Sonos Beam to my Samsung TV?

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Christopher Pierce

Published Mar 08, 2026

How do I connect my Sonos Beam to my Samsung TV?

Connect the supplied HDMI cable to the Beam, and the other end to the HDMI-ARC port on your TV. If your TV does not have an HDMI-ARC port, you can use the supplied optical audio adapter, and then connect to the digital audio out port (optical) on your TV.

How do I use HDMI-ARC on Samsung TV?

How to connect an HDMI cable

  1. Prepare an HDMI cable.
  2. Connect the cable to the TV’s HDMI IN (ARC).
  3. Connect to the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) port of the speaker that you want to connect.
  4. Turn the speakers on that are connected to the TV.
  5. The TV sound will be played through your external speakers.

How do I connect my Sonos arc to my Samsung TV?

Sonos devices That Can Be Connected To Your Samsung TV. Most Television sets come with two or four HDMI ports. One HDMI port will be labeled with Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connect one end of the HDMI to your Sonos soundbar and the other to the HDMI ARC port to sync your audio and pictures.

Does Sonos Beam work with Samsung TV?

Yes, the second one lists that the TV has both HDMI-ARC, and an optical output, either of which could be used to connect to the Beam. Probably the easiest method is via HDMI, just make sure you plug the Beam into the one marked ARC, and turn on AnyNet+, or whatever Samsung calls it in the TV’s settings.

Can you connect Sonos beam to TV wirelessly?

When using the Sonos Beam, you can wirelessly connect to your WiFi or hardwire to the router using an ethernet cable and when connecting to the TV you need to use the HDMI cable or optical audio adapter if your TV doesn’t have an HDMI-ARC input.

What is HDMI ARC port on Samsung TV?

ARC (Audio Return Channel) allows TVs with ARC capabilities and capable devices to transfer audio back and forth using one HDMI cable. This enables the TV to output digital sound using just the HDMI cable.

Do you get audio through the beam on Sonos?

Test 1: Unplug the TV, leave all the hdmi connections in place, wait a few seconds, plug the tv back in, turn on tv. Do you get audio through the Beam? Test 2: Unplug the TV, disconnect all the hdmi connections except the Beam, wait a few seconds, plug the tv back in, turn on tv. Do you get audio through the Beam?

What is the ARC port on a Sonos TV?

Most TVs have two to four HDMI ports, one of which is labeled ARC, which stands for Audio Return Channel. The HDMI-ARC port syncs audio and picture, plus automatically pairs your TV remote to Sonos Beam. If you’re unsure if your TV has an HDMI-ARC port, consult your TV specs with the manufacturer.

How can I connect my SONOS to my Samsung Smart TV?

You can do this by using the Sonos app installed on your mobile device. Make sure your Sonos and Samsung Smart TV are turned ON. On the Sonos app, click on the settings button to open a new window. On the new window, tap “Add a Sonos Component” on the top left corner.

Is the Sonos beam compatible with AirPlay 2?

Some of Sonos’ speakers, including the Beam, are now compatible with Apple’s AirPlay 2 protocol. In some ways, it’s not a huge deal – just another way of sending audio directly from a phone to a speaker.

Test 1: Unplug the TV, leave all the hdmi connections in place, wait a few seconds, plug the tv back in, turn on tv. Do you get audio through the Beam? Test 2: Unplug the TV, disconnect all the hdmi connections except the Beam, wait a few seconds, plug the tv back in, turn on tv. Do you get audio through the Beam?

You can do this by using the Sonos app installed on your mobile device. Make sure your Sonos and Samsung Smart TV are turned ON. On the Sonos app, click on the settings button to open a new window. On the new window, tap “Add a Sonos Component” on the top left corner.

Where do I plug in the optical cable for Sonos?

Be sure that you flip ON the switch of the wall socket only when you are done connecting the necessary cables. Next to the opening for the wall socket is a space for you to plug your optical cable.

Why is Sonos not working on my Samsung TV?

I get that a lot of people are saying Samsung is buggy, I won’t buy another Samsung TV but mostly because of all the junk apps they force on their TVs, they are one of the largest makers of TVs, this seems like more of Sonos issue. These posts re full of people with problems connecting to Samsung TVs, maybe Sonos needs to do better.