How to adjust the sound output on your Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Nov 23. 2024
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Audio devices that are connected to your Samsung Smart TV, such as speakers, soundbars, or headsets, can be set as the TV’s main sound output device. You can use the Sound Output menu to select your desired audio device. Audio devices can be connected to your TV using HDMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or an optical cable as well.

You can select your desired sound output device using the Sound Output menu. Detailed sound adjustments can be made using Expert Settings.

1 Select Settings on the left side of the screen, and then select All Settings. You can also select Sound Output in Quick Settings if desired.
Samsung Smart TV interface highlighting the 'Settings' and 'Sound Output' options on the screen menu.
2 Select Sound, and then select Sound Output.
Samsung Smart TV showing the 'Sound' menu with 'Sound Output' selected.
3 When you select Sound Output, a list of connected audio devices will appear.
Sound Output menu on a Samsung Smart TV.
4 If you don't see your connected device in the list, or if it's the first time you're connecting a device, please refer to the next sections in this article.

Note: To connect a soundbar or speakers for the first time, you can use HDMI, Bluetooth, an optical cable, or Wi-Fi.

5 Select your desired device to begin using it as the TV output device.

Follow the steps below to connect an audio device to your TV using HDMI.

1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI TO TV (ARC/eARC) port on the audio device.
HDMI cable being connected to the port on a Samsung Smart TV.
2 Then, connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI IN (eARC) port on the TV.
Hand connecting an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN (eARC) port on the back of a Samsung Smart TV.
3 If the current sound output does not change automatically, navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Sound. Select Sound Output and select the connected audio device.
Samsung Smart TV sound output menu highlighting the HDMI-ARC option as the selected audio device.

Follow the steps below to connect an audio device to your TV using Bluetooth.

1 Navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Sound.
Samsung Smart TV settings menu with the 'Sound' option selected.
2 Select Sound Output, and then select Bluetooth Speaker List.
Sound Output menu on a Samsung Smart TV showing the option 'Bluetooth Speaker List' selected.
3 Make sure your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode, and then select your device from the list.
Samsung Smart TV Bluetooth speaker list displaying 'Soundbar Q9-Series'.
4 Select Pair and connect.
Bluetooth Speaker List on a Samsung Smart TV showing the 'Soundbar Q9' selected with an option to 'Pair and connect'.
5 Select OK to pair and connect your Bluetooth audio device.
Confirmation screen on a Samsung Smart TV indicating 'Soundbar Q9-Series is connected' with an 'OK' button.

To connect your audio device and TV using Wi-Fi, you will need to register your audio device with the SmartThings app on your phone. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network to proceed.

1 Navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone, and then tap the Devices tab.
Phone displaying the 'Devices' tab in the SmartThings app, with Samsung's Music Frame TV visible in the background.
2 Tap the Add device icon (the plus sign), and then tap Add under Samsung devices.
Phone screen displaying the 'Add device' menu in the SmartThings app, with the option to add 'Samsung devices'.
3 To connect a speaker, select Speaker. To connect a soundbar instead, select Soundbar.
Phone screen displaying a list of device types in the SmartThings app, highlighting options to add a 'Soundbar' or 'Speaker'.
4 Select your Wi-Fi audio device, such as a Samsung Music Frame.
Phone screen in the SmartThings app displaying device options including 'Music Frame' selected under Speaker category.
5 On your TV, navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Sound.
Samsung Smart TV settings menu with the 'Sound' option selected, showing various audio settings.
6 Select Sound Output, and then select your audio device.
Samsung Smart TV sound output menu displaying a list of Wi-Fi connected devices including 'Music Frame (Wi-Fi)' selected as the audio source.

Note: When the audio device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV, it will appear in the device list in the TV's Sound Output menu.

Follow the steps below to connect an audio device to your TV using an optical cable.

1 Insert the optical audio cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) port on the TV.
Hand inserting an optical audio cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) port on the back of a Samsung Smart TV.
2 Insert the other end of the optical audio cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the external device.
Optical audio cable connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on an external audio device.
3 Navigate to Settings, then select All Settings, and then select Sound.
Samsung Smart TV settings menu with the 'Sound' option selected.
4 Select Sound Output.
Screen showing the 'Sound Output' option highlighted in the sound menu of a Samsung Smart TV.
5 Select Optical.
Samsung Smart TV sound output menu with 'Receiver(Optical)' highlighted as the selected audio output option.

Notes:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you can check for available software updates, as these may contain a solution to your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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