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Why is my sound bar not PaIrInG?

Author

Daniel Foster

Published Mar 11, 2026

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.

Why is my sw-8500s not pairing with my soundbar?

I am unable to get my rear speakers SW-8500S paired with the soundbard HW-360-ZA. The instructions state to turn off the soundbar and then press the volume button. ID SET should appear on the display but never does. The wireless receiver model just continues blinking blue.

Can a Samsung soundbar be connected to a wireless receiver?

Note: Only the wireless receiver module is wireless. The two rear speakers are connected to the wireless receiver module by wires. You can get truly immersive 5.1 surround sound by connecting your Samsung soundbar to a Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit.

Can a sound bar be connected to a soundbar?

When I got them, I connected the rear speakers to my soundbar and the soundbar to my TV, I also made sure that the blue LED on the receiver of the rear speakers was constantly blue. Then I wanted to test if the surround sound was working and by the life of me, I cannot make any sound come out of the rear speakers.

What’s the difference between SWA 8500s and sound +?

There are two Rear Speaker Kits available for purchase: the SWA-8500S Speaker Kit and the Sound+ Speaker Kit. Both will give you top-of-the-line sound quality; the only difference is the Sound+ version has speakers that are wall-mountable and have more enhanced sound quality. Both kits are compatible with a variety of different soundbars.

I am unable to get my rear speakers SW-8500S paired with the soundbard HW-360-ZA. The instructions state to turn off the soundbar and then press the volume button. ID SET should appear on the display but never does. The wireless receiver model just continues blinking blue.

Note: Only the wireless receiver module is wireless. The two rear speakers are connected to the wireless receiver module by wires. You can get truly immersive 5.1 surround sound by connecting your Samsung soundbar to a Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit.

How does Samsung swa-8500s wireless speaker system work?

Expand your existing sound system with Samsung SWA-8500S Wireless Rear Speakers. Enjoy the immersive, clutter-free experience and get great sound all around by easily connecting the additional speakers wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Bring a new dimension to your home audio experience and feel the power and depth of your favorite movies and TV shows.

When I got them, I connected the rear speakers to my soundbar and the soundbar to my TV, I also made sure that the blue LED on the receiver of the rear speakers was constantly blue. Then I wanted to test if the surround sound was working and by the life of me, I cannot make any sound come out of the rear speakers.