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You can connect your LG TV and soundbar using an optical cable, HDMI eARC or ARC, or Bluetooth.
After connecting the TV and soundbar and setting the soundbar input mode, select the appropriate
sound output in the TV sound settings to play audio through the soundbar.
How to Connect and Set Up Your Soundbar
Step 1. Connect Your Soundbar and Set the Input Mode
HDMI connection: Connect the HDMI (eARC/ARC) port on your TV to the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar. Set your soundbar input to E-ARC or ARC.
Optical cable connection: Connect the OPTICAL OUT port on your TV to the OPTICAL IN port on your soundbar. Set the soundbar input to OPT.
Bluetooth connection: Press the function button on your soundbar remote until BT and Bluetooth appear on the soundbar display.
Step 2. Change Your TV Sound Output
Press the Settings button on your TV remote, then select All Settings, Sound, and Sound Out.
Select the sound output that matches how you connected the soundbar.
Step 3. Still Need Help?
If the issue continues, use the LG Chatbot on our website or request a repair service.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What Is the Difference Between the HDMI eARC/ARC Port and a Standard HDMI Port on the Back of Your TV?
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A. A standard HDMI port receives video and audio from an external device, such as a set-top box or game console.
An HDMI eARC/ARC port is a two-way connection that can send your TV's audio back to your soundbar.
You must connect your soundbar to the dedicated eARC/ARC port to play TV audio and control the power and volume with your TV remote.
- Q. Why Is There No Sound When I Connect My TV and Soundbar via Bluetooth?
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A. Make sure your soundbar is in pairing mode.
If another device, such as a smartphone, is already connected to your soundbar via Bluetooth, the soundbar will not play TV audio.
Disconnect your smartphone from the soundbar.
Then select Bluetooth Device in the TV menu and reconnect the soundbar.
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This guide is based on standard models. The settings menu may vary by model.