Samsung Soundbar Reset Instructions - Get Back to Basics Quickly

What to Know

• To soft reset your soundbar, shut it down, unplug it, and wait 30 seconds before powering it back on.
• For a hard reset, hold down the power button for about 10 seconds.
• A reset can address many problems, like if the soundbar won’t connect to the TV or a Bluetooth device.

In this article, we’ll explain how to reset a Samsung soundbar. There’s only one button involved, and you won’t need any tools or technical know-how. These troubleshooting tips apply to most Samsung soundbars, though your particular device may work differently. Consult your manual or search for it online if necessary.

How to Soft Reset a Samsung Soundbar

To perform a soft reset on your soundbar means to reboot it. It may not seem like this can make any difference, but power cycling a soundbar in this way can resolve odd behavior or unexpected issues. Here’s what to do:

1. Turn off your soundbar and disconnect it from power. Make sure the device is fully powered down.
2. Wait at least thirty seconds.
3. Plug the soundbar back in and turn it back on. Once it’s powered back up, test it out and see if it’s working.

How to Hard Reset a Samsung Soundbar

Hard resetting your soundbar involves completely resetting the device back to factory defaults. Although it sounds complicated, it really just involves a single button press.

A hard reset will restore the software back to factory defaults. This means the soundbar will forget all its data, which includes paired devices. You’ll need to re-add Bluetooth devices after the reset is finished.

1. Turn off the soundbar using its power button or the remote.
2. Hold down the power button on your soundbar for about 10 seconds.
3. Release the button when you see the message INT on the soundbar. If there’s not a message, you might instead see a blinking red light.
4. Wait while the soundbar finishes up and prepares for first use.

Other Reset Methods

Here are a couple of other hard reset methods you can try if the above directions were unhelpful:

• Repeat the hard reset steps, but this time hold down thePlay/Pause button on the remote in place of the power button for step 2. After about 10 seconds, turn the soundbar back on and try using it again.
• Turn the soundbar on, press-and-hold thevolume up andvolume down buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds. Wait for the soundbar to restart.

FAQ

• Why isn’t my Samsung soundbar working?
  If your Samsung soundbar is not working, it could be due to faulty connections, settings issues, or hardware malfunctions. Tofix your Samsung soundbar , disconnect and then reconnect the soundbar, make sure the source is on, and ensure your TV is set up to use the soundbar as your default speaker.
• How do I reset my Samsung soundbar remote?
  If your Samsung soundbar remote isn’t working, remove the batteries, press any button for 20 seconds, then replace the batteries. If you’re still having issues, try different batteries.
• How do I connect my Samsung soundbar to a TV?
  The best way toconnect a Samsung soundbar to a TV is using the HDMI-ARC port. If you don’t have an HDMI-ARC port, use a regular HDMI or optical connection.

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