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How do I hook up my old Sony soundbar to my TV?

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Daniel Foster

Published Mar 14, 2026

How do I hook up my old Sony soundbar to my TV?

  1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
  2. Connect the other end to the TV OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar.
  3. Then, connect an optical audio cable from the TV’s Optical digital audio out to OPTICAL IN on your sound bar (this is necessary to hear the TV audio).

How do I connect my Sony soundbar to my TV without HDMI?

If you want to connect a soundbar to the TV without HDMI or optical, you have two options: go high-tech with a wireless connection or mid-tech with 3.5 mm aux or RCA cables. You can also use an auxiliary device to convert coaxial cables to another type of connection.

How do I connect my Bluetooth soundbar to my Sony Bravia TV?

Turn the TV on. On the supplied TV remote, press the HOME button. Select Settings → Bluetooth settings → Add device. The TV will be in pairing mode and a list of available Bluetooth devices will appear after a few minutes.

Do you need a sound bar for a BRAVIA TV?

So, to get a complete home entertainment experience from your Sony Bravia TV, you’d need to invest in a top-quality soundbar that pairs perfectly with your TV. Sadly, not all soundbars on the market are good matches for a Sony Bravia TV. And making the right choice can be a huge challenge.

How can I connect my sound bar to my TV?

Connect another device to your Sound Bar and TV using HDMI (without ARC) and an optical audio cable Connect your external device to the HDMI IN port on your TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the external device to your sound bar with an optical cable.

Can a Sony Bravia connect to a Bluetooth device?

Sony BRAVIA – How to connect to Bluetooth devices. – YouTube Sony BRAVIA – How to connect to Bluetooth devices. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What are the features of a Sony sound bar?

Notable features on the front of the bar are Sony’s logo, the touch-sensitive buttons, and a display that provides basic information such as input source, volume and whether the soundbar is receiving a Dolby Atmos signal. On the back of the soundbar, you will find four HDMIs, one ARC-enabled – all of which support HDCP 2.2 for 4K sources.

How do you connect a Sony sound bar?

Connect the subwoofer with the Sony Sound Bar. There is an included wire that is inserted into the back of the of the subwoofer. The other end of the cable is inserted into the connecting port on the rear of the Sony Sound Bar. Connect the red and white RCA cables into the “Audio In” port found on the back of the Sound Bar.

What does BRAVIA mean as in Sony TVs?

Bravia is a brand of Sony Visual Products Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation, and used for its television products. Its backronym is “Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture”. All Sony high-definition flat-panel LCD televisions in North America have carried the logo for BRAVIA since 2005. BRAVIA replaces the “LCD WEGA” which Sony used for their LCD TVs until Summer 2005. Bravia televisions and their components are manufactured in Sony’s plants in Mexico, Japan, and

What is BRAVIA Sync?

BRAVIA™ Sync (Control for HDMI) is a feature that enables interoperability of connected devices using the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification, which is part of the HDMI specification. Sony devices that support Control for HDMI will support this feature.