Bose soundbars may be linked to television through various means, including HDMI, optical, and Bluetooth connections, among others. HDMI is the most effective and widely used approach available today when it comes to performance. It is important to pick the most proper method of association for your soundbar and TV, depending on the specifications of each device.
When it comes to streaming media, Bluetooth is a technology that is seldom used and is not always supported by the TV or the soundbar.
Audio sent through HDMI ARC is of very high quality. Thus it is always given priority. It is the recommended way in almost every audio system.
This essay will explore the HDMI ARC, optical, and Bluetooth connectivity options available.
Table of Contents
- Using HDMI ARC
- Using Optical Cable
- Using Bluetooth
- For Bose 500 and 700 soundbars
Using HDMI ARC
It is possible to link your TV and soundbar together if both devices support HDMI ARC. This will allow you to transfer audio from your TV to your soundbar.
Check to see whether your television has an HDMI ARC port. If your television does not support ARC (Audio Return Channel), you will be unable to hear the sound from your television via the soundbar.
If your television has an HDMI port, it will be labeled “HDMI ARC.” If you are unsure and not stated, you may get assistance from the owner’s handbook for your television or their customer service.
To connect via HDMI ARC, follow the instructions outlined below.
- Turn your television and soundbar off.
- Purchase an HDMI cable; the procedure is the same whether or not you are utilizing HDMI ARC.
- Connect one end to your television and the other to your soundbar.
- Turn on the television and the soundbar.
- Changing your television’s audio output may be done via the TV’s settings.
- Change the audio input on your soundbar from RCA to HDMI.
That may alter the settings listed above in various ways depending on the type of your television and soundbar. However, these are the only stages that must complete.
When you’re finished, you’ll be able to hear sound coming from the soundbar. Try resetting your soundbar and connecting again, as there may be some other settings interfering with the audio transmission and preventing it from being sent.
Using Optical Cable
If your television does not support HDMI ARC, this is the second option available. It is also a more current approach, and it is favored after HDMI.
Check whether your television and soundbar are compatible with an optical cable connection.
Continue reading to learn how to connect a Bose soundbar to a television using an optical cable.
- Buy an optical wired link.
- Interface one finish of the link to the Bose soundbar and the TV using the provided connectors.
- Go to the good result settings on your TV and choose optical cable as the audio source.
- Select Digital in from the audio source drop-down menu on your Bose soundbar.
Depending on your television and soundbar, the settings may seem different. Even though they appear different, the basic stages are the same for soundbars and televisions.
Using Bluetooth
Although it is seldom seen in either televisions or soundbars, it is a dependable approach. All televisions or all soundbars do not support this function. Many newer gadgets are equipped with it; however, older devices are not.
If a wifi connection is available, you may make use of it. By buying a wireless conversion kit, you may also make it accessible if not already available.
The sound quality given via Bluetooth is not as good as the sound quality delivered by HDMI and optical cable. However, it is handier since wires do not connect it.
We’re going to assume that both your TV and soundbar are Bluetooth-enabled. Consequently, follow the procedures to link them together.
- To begin pairing mode, press and hold the Bluetooth button on your soundbar or remote control for a few seconds. You may look up the handbook to indicate pairing mode to see what I mean.
- Navigate to the Bluetooth menu on your television and choose your Bose soundbar from the list of possible devices to connect.
- Pair it with this soundbar for the best results.
- Play anything on the television while listening to music over the soundbar.
For Bose 500 and 700 soundbars
In terms of soundbars, the most popular models made by Bose are the 500 and 700. These devices provide high-quality audio and may be connected through HDMI or optical cables.
Connecting the 500 and 700 Bose soundbars to your TV, which supports HDMI ARC, will allow you to listen to very high-quality audio.
By following the methods outlined above, you will be able to connect your Bose soundbar to any television quickly. If your television is not very old and does not have all of the newer capabilities, such as HDMI, one of the ways listed above may be ideal for you.
