How do I pair my Samsung remote to my cable box?
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 28, 2026
How do I pair my Samsung remote to my cable box?
Press the “Cable” button on your remote so that the remote knows to sync with a cable box. If your remote does not have a dedicated cable button, press the “Mode” button on the remote. Press the “Set” button on the remote. This prepares the remote to accept the programming code.
How can I use my Samsung remote to turn on my sound bar?
Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings > Sound > Sound Output on your Samsung TV. 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. Note: Your TV menu may differ depending on the model.
What should I do if my Samsung sound bar is not working?
Ensure there are no objects between the remote control and the Samsung sound bar. You should have a clear path between the two devices. Try changing the batteries in the remote control. Alternatively, ensure that the batteries currently in the remote control aren’t loose.
Why is my sound bar no longer controlled by TV remote?
Because i am having the same issues with an HW-q80R soundbar and a Samsung UE55MU8000 tv. When starting the TV, the TV remote works, but when i change a channel i no longer can control the volume. Soundbar an tv are connector with HDMI ARC. 09-12-2019 11:32 AM – last edited 09-12-2019 11:34 AM ) in
How to control the sound on a Samsung TV?
1 Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings > Sound > 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. Note: Your TV menu may differ depending on the model.
Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings > Sound > Sound Output on your Samsung TV. 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. Note: Your TV menu may differ depending on the model.
Because i am having the same issues with an HW-q80R soundbar and a Samsung UE55MU8000 tv. When starting the TV, the TV remote works, but when i change a channel i no longer can control the volume. Soundbar an tv are connector with HDMI ARC. 09-12-2019 11:32 AM – last edited 09-12-2019 11:34 AM ) in
Can a Samsung TV remote be used to mute the sound?
Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings, select Sound, and then select Sound Output on your Samsung TV. Select your Samsung soundbar, and then select Close. Now you can use your TV remote to adjust volume and mute the soundbar.
What to do when your sound bar is not working?
No sound from the soundbar When you are not getting sound from your Soundbar there are a few things you need to check, but what you need to do depends on how your devices or TV are connected to the soundbar. This guide will show you what you need to do.