Want to connect your JBL Soundbar to TV? Then you’re in the right place. Here, I’ve shared a complete step-by-step guide on How To Connect a JBL Soundbar To a TV with different methods like HDMI, Optical cable, Bluetooth, etc.
JBL Soundbars are designed for TV to provide the best sound experience while watching movies or TV shows. Connecting the JBL soundbar is straightforward, whether you’ve got the JBL 5.0 MultiBeam, JBL Bar 5.1 Surround, or any other model.
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Connecting JBL Soundbar to TV with HDMI
To connect the JBL Soundbar to your TV via HDMI, first check if your TV has an HDMI ARC port or a simple HDMI port. If you have a modern TV that supports HDMI ARC, you’ll not need additional audio or optical cables. Follow the steps to connect your JBL soundbar to the TV with HDMI.
- Power on your TV and JBL soundbar.
- Connect one end of your HDMI cable to your TV’s port and the other to the Soundbar HDMI OUT (ARC) port.
Once you complete the above steps, most TV connections are done correctly. But if still the audio is not coming from the soundbar, you need to configure some additional steps
- Get the TV remote and go to the audio settings.
- Find the audio output settings and select your JBL soundbar as the audio output device.
After these steps, your JBL Soundbar is connected to your TV using HDMI. You can test the same by playing audio on your TV; the audio will surely come from the JBL soundbar.
Connecting JBL Soundbar to TV with Optical Cable
Connecting your JBL soundbar to the TV via Optical cable works well. Also, the connection process is similar to an HDMI connection. If you can connect via HDMI or optical cable, go for HDMI. But if your TV doesn’t support HDMI or you want an optical cable connection, get an optical cable and follow the steps below.
- Get your optical cable and connect it to your TV and JBL soundbar.
- Turn on your TV and Soundbar.
- Now, go to audio settings in your TV, find the audio output settings, and select your JBL soundbar as an audio output device.
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Connecting JBL Soundbar to TV with Bluetooth
To connect the JBL Soundbar to the TV with Bluetooth, first, you need to check your TV to see if it supports Bluetooth connectivity. If your TV supports Bluetooth, you can move to the steps below. But if your TV doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth connectivity, you can get an additional Bluetooth adapter from an online or offline store and connect it to your TV. Now, follow the steps below.
- Get your JBL remote and turn on Bluetooth by pressing the Bluetooth button.
- Turn on your TV, go to Bluetooth settings, and turn it on.
- Now, search for the available devices; once you find the name of your JBL Soundbar, click on it to connect your TV to JBL Soundbar.
- If it asks for a PIN, enter “0000,” or if it is not working, read the manual you got with the soundbar.
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After completing these steps, your TV will be connected to your JBL soundbar. If not, make sure your TV and soundbar are nearby. Also, Bluetooth lets you easily connect your soundbar to a TV, but you’ll not get the best sound experience. It’s normal if you see any audio delay with a Bluetooth connection. It is best for you if you’re connecting your soundbar with your smartphone or Tablet.
Note: If you’ve set up the proper connection and the sound is still not coming from the soundbar, then make sure you’ve selected your JBL Soundbar as the default audio output device.
Conclusion
Above, I’ve shared a step-by-step guide for connecting the JBL soundbar to the TV with HDMI, Optical cable, and Bluetooth. These methods are easy, and you can pair any TV with your soundbar. Also, if you need clarification about which method to choose, you can select the HDMI connection method, as it is the best way to connect.
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