Can I use my Vizio TV remote to control my Vizio sound bar?

When enabled (On), you can use a VIZIO TV remote control to turn on the Sound Bar (using the TV Volume Up button) and control volume.

Can you control volume of a soundbar with TV remote?

As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV's remote.

How do I control my soundbar with my TV remote cable?

Once your devices are connected, you should be able to hear the audio through your soundbar. If not, use your TV remote to go to Settings, locate “TV Speaker,” and turn that off. Alternatively, you can select the HDMI ARC or digital optical setting options to activate audio.

How do I control my Vizio soundbar without the remote?

What is the code for Vizio sound bar?

The code 00165 will turn the power on and off.

How to control the volume of your soundbar with your Vizio TV Remote

How do I pair my Vizio remote?

Press and hold the TV and HIT THE MENU BUTTON TOGETHER for up to 10 seconds. When Vizio appears on your TV, release both buttons. Use number buttons to enter 0000 (four zeros) and press OK on the remote control. Once you do this, a new screen will appear with two options: TV and Cable.

Can you control volume through optical cable?

No, optical cable only carries the digital audio in one direction, no control of volume. Control of devices like an AVR from the TV's remote requires CEC which is an HDMI feature.

Do you use TV volume with soundbar?

Your TV speakers should be turned all the way down or off when you use a separate sound system such as a soundbar. Using them with the soundbar may cause echoes and the TV speakers do nothing to improve the sound.

How can I turn my soundbar on without a remote?

Another way to turn on the sound bar is to connect and sync it to the TV. You may use an optical or an HDMI cable to connect the two, then turn on the TV. Go to the TV setting and select CEC and enable the HDMI function. This will give the TV remote the control.

Why won't my Vizio sound bar remote work?

The most common explanation for a Vizio Sound bar remote not working is the signal not reaching the IR sensor on the Vizio sound bar itself. Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the front center of the Vizio sound bar and are not further than 10 feet away from the device when pressing a button.

Can I control my Vizio soundbar with my phone?

A. Yes you can. Just download the SmartCast mobile app on their device and follow the same steps.

Is it better to connect soundbar with HDMI or optical?

Soundbars like the Ray don't have HDMI inputs anyway, so the best way to connect them is directly from the source to the bar via optical, skipping the TV.

Why is my soundbar not in sync with my TV?

Change the audio format on your TV

In your TV's audio settings, see if you can change the audio format to PCM instead of Dolby Digital, bitstream, or passthrough. I've found this fixed the audio delay on all my TVs.

How do I get my Vizio soundbar to turn on with TV?

Turn your TV on, then press the Power button on the remote to turn the Sound Bar on. Turn off the TV Speakers through the Settings Menu on your TV. See your TV's user manual for more information. Press the INPUT button to switch between audio sources.

Can I leave my Vizio sound bar on all the time?

Can you leave a soundbar on all the time? Just like any other speaker, you can damage your soundbar if you leave it on all the time. It can get overheated, pose a fire hazard, and unnecessarily use up energy.

Does HDMI ARC turn on soundbar?

Using Anynet+ and ARC

Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar to your TV's HDMI (ARC) port. Set the soundbar to D.IN mode by pressing Source on the remote or soundbar. After about 2 seconds, the source will automatically change to TV ARC.

How do I connect my soundbar to my remote?

Are all Vizio remotes universal?

Can I Use Any Vizio Remote With My TV? Vizio remote controls are universal and work across other Vizio TVs via infrared.

What is Vizio code for universal remote?

Enter one of the programming code from the list 1169 1168 0081 0112 0143 1011 0050 1000 1222 1322 1189 0218 0219 0220 0221 0222 for your VIZIO TV (including LCD, LED and Plasma) device.

What is ARC in HDMI?

The Audio Return Channel (ARC) connects your TV and audio system with a single High Speed HDMI® cable and eliminates the need for an additional composite audio or optical cable. You can view the video that covers ARC and enhanced ARC (eARC) features or skip to the detailed information.