How do I connect my soundbar to my Samsung Series 5?
Andrew Ramirez
Published Mar 05, 2026
How do I connect my soundbar to my Samsung Series 5?
The best way to set up your Samsung soundbar
- Turn off the TV, soundbar, and external device.
- Connect the other end to the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar.
- Connect a second HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on your external device.
- Turn on the external device and the soundbar.
Why is my Sound bar not pairing?
If the pairing is not working, it is typically because it is being performed incorrectly, or the device may need to be reset, updated, or may not be compatible with the soundbar. Soundbars will only pair to a bluetooth device that plays audio, like a TV, tablet, or phone.
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.
Can a Bose sound system work with a Samsung TV?
Bose surround sound to the TV or the other way around. HELP PLEASE. The Bose system worked with my old TV. If both the Bose and the TV have ARC (audio return channel) then you have to connect the Bose to the HDMI input labeled ARC and turn that function on in the TV and maybe Bose.
What to do if your Bose speaker won’t connect?
Try these steps to resolve your issue: Make sure your speaker is discoverable. Press Bluetooth until the Bluetooth indicator slowly blinks blue Make sure you select “Bose Color SoundLink” in you device’s pairing list and that the connection is confirmed by your device Your Bluetooth device may be out of range.
How do I connect my sound bar to my TV?
If you’ve decided to go with an optical cable, connecting it only takes a few seconds. With the TV and soundbar turned on, connect one end of a digital optical cable to the OPTICAL OUT port on the TV. Then, connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the soundbar.
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.
Bose surround sound to the TV or the other way around. HELP PLEASE. The Bose system worked with my old TV. If both the Bose and the TV have ARC (audio return channel) then you have to connect the Bose to the HDMI input labeled ARC and turn that function on in the TV and maybe Bose.
If you’ve decided to go with an optical cable, connecting it only takes a few seconds. With the TV and soundbar turned on, connect one end of a digital optical cable to the OPTICAL OUT port on the TV. Then, connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the soundbar.
Why is my Bose Smart TV not connecting?
Many people have purchased new 4K smart TV’s and are having difficulty connecting to their older Bose Lifestyle system. Many times, the issue is connecting new digital devices using HDMI cables; other times, it’s connecting the audio of programs that are streamed directly to the TV.