How do you update a q80r soundbar?
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 15, 2026
How do you update a q80r soundbar?
Update the Soundbar firmware via SmartThings Open the SmartThings app on your phone and select the soundbar to access its control menu. Tap the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen. Navigate to Information > Firmware Update > Update Now.
How to update firmware on Klipsch bar 48?
Download the latest firmware update file by going to and choosing Bar 48 from the “AVAILABLE FIRMWARE UPDATES” drop-down menu Enter in your soundbar’s serial number (found on the back of the soundbar or subwoofer)
How to update firmware on sound bar 48?
Unzip the file folder and move the “app.bin” file to an empty USB flash drive that is formatted to FAT32 and is 8GB or less in size Power on the sound bar with a short press of the power button on the sound bar Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the sound bar
How do I update my Dolby sound bar?
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the sound bar Hold down the power button on the top of the sound bar until the source LED on the top and front of the sound bar shuts off The DTS > DOLBY > ( (SUR)) > DIALOG > NIGHT LED’s will light up as the firmware update progresses
How to tell if my sound bar is up to date?
Once the sound bar restarts, the source LED on the top and front of the sound bar will be orange You should also see 3 white volume LED’s on the front of the sound bar to indicate the update is complete The subwoofer (and surrounds if applicable) will reconnect after the sound bar restarts Removed noise from surrounds in certain use cases.
Download the latest firmware update file by going to and choosing Bar 48 from the “AVAILABLE FIRMWARE UPDATES” drop-down menu Enter in your soundbar’s serial number (found on the back of the soundbar or subwoofer)
Unzip the file folder and move the “app.bin” file to an empty USB flash drive that is formatted to FAT32 and is 8GB or less in size Power on the sound bar with a short press of the power button on the sound bar Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the sound bar
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the back of the sound bar Hold down the power button on the top of the sound bar until the source LED on the top and front of the sound bar shuts off The DTS > DOLBY > ( (SUR)) > DIALOG > NIGHT LED’s will light up as the firmware update progresses
Once the sound bar restarts, the source LED on the top and front of the sound bar will be orange You should also see 3 white volume LED’s on the front of the sound bar to indicate the update is complete The subwoofer (and surrounds if applicable) will reconnect after the sound bar restarts Removed noise from surrounds in certain use cases.