Connecting via Bluetooth
You can play music files stored on a Bluetooth device, or run music apps to enjoy music with this product.
Customers who have inadvertently landed here while seeking help from experiencing neighboring devices attempting to take over control of the sound bar via Bluetooth are best advised to jump over to this article, titled
“Seizing (taking over) sound bar’s Bluetooth functionality” , addressing issue more precisely.
Please check the following first
- Bluetooth devices to be connected to the product should meet the following specifications :
- Version: 5.0 or higher
- Codec: SBC, AAC
- Steps to connect the device to the product may vary depending on the Bluetooth device type and model. For more information on how to connect the device, please refer to your external device’s user manual.
Select the [ Bluetooth ] from your smartphone's Settings menu.
Settings menu items may vary depending on your smartphone manufacturer and model.
- Turn on the product.
- Press the Bluetooth pair button. After a moment, “BT READY” appears on the status display.
- Tap the Settings button on your smartphone and select Bluetooth.
- Turn on the Bluetooth function. ( Off > On )
- You will see a list of connectable devices on your smartphone. Find and tap “LG_Speaker_SP9YA_XXXX” or the name you registered on the Google Home app.
- When the product is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, you will see the status display change from “ PAIRED ” → “ Connected Bluetooth device name ” → “ BT ”.
- If you cannot find the product “LG_Speaker_SP9YA_XXXX”, tap the Refresh button at the top right of the screen on the Android smartphone or turn the Bluetooth off and turn it on again on iPhone.
- Run a Music app and listen to music on the smartphone.
Note
- The closer the Bluetooth device is to the product, the better your connection.
- If you pressed the Bluetooth pair button of the product and selected the “BT” option, but could not connect to the Bluetooth device, you will see “BT READY” on the status display. Check the status of the Bluetooth device.
- When using Bluetooth , you should adjust the volume level to an appropriate level.
- In the Bluetooth name of this product “LG_Speaker_SP9YA_XXXX”, “XXXX” is randomly generated four-digit numbers and alphabets.
Connecting to a USB Storage Device
Enjoy high-quality sound by connecting a USB storage device containing music files to the product.
Connecting the product to a USB storage device
- Plug the USB storage device into the USB port on the back of the product.
- The product cannot play any devices connected via a USB storage device hub or a USB storage device cable.
- The product cannot be connected to any USB storage device, USB type MP3 player, or card reader that requires a separate device drive to be installed.
- Press the Function button repeatedly until “USB” appears on the status display.
- When the product is properly connected to a USB storage device, the number of music files in the USB device will appear on the status display. Press the Play/Pause button on the remote control to enjoy the music.
Note
- It is recommended that you purchase a separate USB gender changer to make it easier to plug in and out USB storage devices.
- Purchase a USB gender changer with a USB 2.0 extension cable.
- USB devices with a large storage volume may take several minutes to browse through files.
- LG Electronics is not responsible for any data loss. Please always back up the data on your USB storage device to minimize damage caused by data loss.
- Only FAT16/FAT32/NTFS formats are supported. exFAT format is not supported.
USB storage devices supported
This product may not recognize some USB storage devices.
Playable file specifications
Using the LG Sound Bar App
Controlling device functions
Run the LG Sound Bar app and tap the Settings button on the first screen.
You can easily set [Sound Effect] and [Night Time] and adjust the level of each speaker without a remote control.
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Using AI Room Calibration
This technology allows you to analyze the sound coming from the product and fine-tune the audio settings. Tap the Settings button on the first screen of the LG Sound Bar app and tap the [AI Room Calibration] from the list. Please note that, when you start AI Room Calibration, the product may make a louder sound than expected.
Using Chromecast built-in™
You can listen to your favorite music on this product using hundreds of Chromecast-enabled apps on your phone, tablet or laptop. Simply tap the Cast button from apps you already know and love. No new logins or downloads required. Use your phone to search, play, pause and turn up the volume from anywhere in the home.
For more information on Chromecast built-in, including a list of Chromecast-enabled apps you can cast from, visit g.co/cast/audio
To set up multiroom with other Chromecast-enabled speakers, download the Google Home app.
Compatible with Google Assistant
This unit can be controlled using just your voice with Google. If you have a Google Assistant-enabled speaker, simply add this device in your Google Home app. You will be able to play, skip, or stop music, and change the volume - just ask Google.
Requirements
- Google Assistant-enabled device (Sold Separately)
- This product must be connected to the Internet.
- This product must be registered in the Google Home app.
Works with Apple AirPlay
This product allow you to listen to the music from your iOS device through AirPlay.
Note
- Make sure that this product and your iOS device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Make sure that your iOS device is running iOS 11.4 or later.
- The AirPlay 2–Enabled Speakers are needed to stream to multiple speakers.
Wi-Fi network setting with iOS device
- Turn on the product by pressing the Power button.
- On your iOS device, select the Settings and then Wi-Fi.
- Select “LG_Speaker_SP9YA” on the SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER.
- Make sure your home router is selected. In this step, you can change the product’s name of your choice and also you can set up a password. After completing the settings, select the Next.
- Select Done.
Stream music through AirPlay
From the Control Center :
- Open the Control Center on your iOS device.
- Tap AirPlay.
- Choose your product to listen to music. You can choose one or more AirPlay2-enabled speakers.
From a music player app :
- Open a music player app.
- Tap AirPlay.
- Choose your product to listen to music. You can choose one or more AirPlay2-enabled speakers.
Note
Stream music, podcasts, and other audio to Apple TV, HomePod, or AirPlay-compatible speakers or smart TVs. Play audio across multiple speakers throughout your home in perfect sync. Or play something different in every room—all with AirPlay.
Spotify Connect
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
Works with Alexa
Alexa lets you use your voice to control this product by speaking commands through an Alexa Built-in device. Alexa Built-in device is sold separately.
Alexa setup flow
- Run the LG Sound Bar app and tap amazon alexa button on the first screen and then follow the instructions.
- Sign in to amazon.
How to use Alexa
- Explicit targeting : Through Alexa Built-in devices (e.g. Amazon Echo), you can ask Alexa to play music on your [LG SP9 Soundbar]. For example, “Alexa, play jazz on [LG SP9 Soundbar]”.
- Preferred Speaker : You can set one or more speakers so specific devices within a Smart Home Group plays music. You can set a speakers using the Alexa app.
- Multi-Room Music group : You can play music in different rooms or enjoy whole home audio with the same song across your compatible devices. To do this, you can use the Alexa app to create a Multi-Room Music group.
- Music casting from Alexa app :You can control music playback to your [LG SP9 Soundbar] remotely from the Alexa app. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Note
- This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time. LG does not assume responsibility for service availability.
- Amazon Alexa app screen is subject to change without prior notice.
- This feature may not be available in some countries.
- For more information, visit the web site https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202207000
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