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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Connect a Vizio Soundbar to a TV PDF download Download Article A quick and easy guide to connect your Vizio soundbar for optimal sound on your TV Co-authored by Adam Paris

Last Updated: March 10, 2025 Fact Checked

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  • Using HDMI ARC
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This article was co-authored by Adam Paris. Adam Paris is an AV Expert and the Owner of Bat City TV in Austin, Texas. With over five years of professional experience, Adam specializes in installing audio and visual equipment such as TVs and sound systems. Adam received his degree from Austin Community College. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 476,780 times.

This wikiHow teaches you how to set up a Vizio sound bar, and connect it to a TV set. You can use a variety of cables including a digital optical cable, coaxial cable, or an RCA cable, but HDMI is usually recommended as the best option. Some sound bars may also have a Bluetooth pairing feature, and allow you to set up a wireless connection.

Best Way to Pair a Vizio Soundbar to Your TV

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar. This will allow you to set up your sound connection via HDMI. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. This will allow your TV to send audio signals to the sound bar via the HDMI cable.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 4:

Using a SPDIF Cable

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  1. Step 1 Unpack your Vizio soundbar. 1 Unpack your Vizio soundbar. Take your sound bar out of its original packaging, and make sure you have all the cables, screws, mounts, and manuals in the package.
  2. Step 2 Remove the protective plastic cover on each end of your SPDIF cable. 2 Remove the protective plastic cover on each end of your SPDIF cable. This will allow you to safely plug the cable into your TV and your soundbar.
    • SPDIF cables are also called Toslink or fiber-optic cables. Make sure you have the right cable for your connection type here.
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  3. Step 3 Connect one end of the cable to the "OPTICAL" port on the back of your TV. 3 Connect one end of the cable to the "OPTICAL" port on the back of your TV. There are usually plastic doors covering the optical port to keep the dust out. Make sure the cable snaps in firmly and connected.[1]
  4. Step 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the "OPTICAL" port your soundbar. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the "OPTICAL" port your soundbar. This should be the same port as the one on the back of your TV.
  5. Step 5 Make sure your soundbar is powered on. 5 Make sure your soundbar is powered on. Connect your soundbar to a power outlet with the power cable, and press the Power button to turn it on.
  6. Step 6 Select the correct input method with your soundbar remote. 6 Select the correct input method with your soundbar remote. Press the Input button on the soundbar remote, and use the arrow keys to select Optical, Toslink, or SPDIF.
  7. Step 7 Press the menu key on your soundbar remote. 7 Press the menu key on your soundbar remote. This will open the VIZIO menu on your TV screen.
  8. Step 8 Select Audio on the menu. 8 Select Audio on the menu. This will open your soundbar's audio settings.
  9. Step 9 Toggle the TV Speakers setting to Off. 9 Toggle the TV Speakers setting to Off. Select the TV Speakers option with your remote, and use the arrow keys on the remote to toggle it off.
    • This will prevent echo effect from multiple sound sources.
  10. Step 10 Change the Digital Audio Out setting to Bitstream or Dolby Digital. 10 Change the Digital Audio Out setting to Bitstream or Dolby Digital. Select this option on the Audio menu, and use the arrow keys on the remote to switch it to a different setting.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 4:

Using an RCA Cable

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  1. Step 1 Unpack your Vizio soundbar. 1 Unpack your Vizio soundbar. Take your sound bar out of its original packaging, and make sure you have all the cables, screws, mounts, and manuals in the package.
  2. Step 2 Find the red-and-white RCA audio cable. 2 Find the red-and-white RCA audio cable. You can use this cable to set up an analog sound connection.
  3. Step 3 Find the "AUDIO OUT" port on the back of your TV. 3 Find the "AUDIO OUT" port on the back of your TV. This port should feature two red and white connectors labeled Audio Out on your TV.
  4. Step 4 Connect the red and white cables to the respective ports on your TV. 4 Connect the red and white cables to the respective ports on your TV. Make sure the red end of your RCA cable is plugged into the red port, and the white end into the white.
  5. Step 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the red-and-white "AUDIO IN" or "AUX" connection on your soundbar. 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the red-and-white "AUDIO IN" or "AUX" connection on your soundbar. This should establish an analog sound connection between your TV and your soundbar.
  6. Step 6 Make sure your soundbar is powered on. 6 Make sure your soundbar is powered on. Connect your soundbar to a power outlet with the power cable, and press the Power button to turn it on.
  7. Step 7 Select "AUX" as your input method with your soundbar remote. 7 Select "AUX" as your input method with your soundbar remote. Press the Input button on the soundbar remote, and use the arrow keys to select AUX.
  8. Step 8 Press the menu key on your soundbar remote. 8 Press the menu key on your soundbar remote. This will open the VIZIO menu on your TV screen.
  9. Step 9 Select Audio on the menu. 9 Select Audio on the menu. This will open your soundbar's audio settings.
  10. Step 10 Toggle the TV Speakers setting to Off. 10 Toggle the TV Speakers setting to Off. Select the TV Speakers option with your remote, and use the arrow keys on the remote to toggle it off.
    • This will prevent echo effect from multiple sound sources.
  11. Step 11 Change the Analog Audio Out setting to Fixed or Variable. 11 Change the Analog Audio Out setting to Fixed or Variable. You can switch between these two settings depending on your personal preference.
    • If you select Variable, the volume on your soundbar will automatically go up and down when you adjust your TV volume.
    • If you select Fixed, your soundbar volume will be controlled by your soundbar itself.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 4:

Using HDMI ARC

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  1. Step 1 Unpack your Vizio sound bar. 1 Unpack your Vizio sound bar. Take your sound bar out of its original packaging, and make sure you have all the cables, screws, mounts, and manuals in the package.
  2. Step 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar. 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on your sound bar. This will allow you to set up your sound connection via HDMI.[2]
  3. Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the back of your TV. This will allow your TV to send audio signals to the sound bar via the HDMI cable.[3]
  4. Step 4 Connect your sound bar to power. 4 Connect your sound bar to power. Connect the power cable to the Power port on the back of your sound bar, and plug the cable into a power outlet.[4]
  5. Step 5 Select "HDMI" as your input method with your soundbar remote. 5 Select "HDMI" as your input method with your soundbar remote. Press the Input button on the soundbar remote, and use the arrow keys to select HDMI.
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Method 4 Method 4 of 4:

Using Bluetooth

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  1. Step 1 Unpack your Vizio sound bar. 1 Unpack your Vizio sound bar. Take your sound bar out of its original packaging, and make sure you have all the cables, screws, mounts, and manuals in the package.
  2. Step 2 Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the side of your soundbar. 2 Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the side of your soundbar. This will put your soundbar in Bluetooth pairing mode.[5]
    • Alternatively, you can press the Bluetooth button on your remote.
    • If you have the VIZIO remote with the LED screen, press MENU, and find the BT Pair option in your settings.
  3. Step 3 Make sure your TV's Bluetooth is turned on and discoverable. 3 Make sure your TV's Bluetooth is turned on and discoverable. You will have to use your TV's Bluetooth menu to pair it with your soundbar.
  4. Step 4 Select your soundbar in your smart TV's Bluetooth pairing menu. 4 Select your soundbar in your smart TV's Bluetooth pairing menu. The Bluetooth pairing menu may slightly vary between different TVs, but you will usually only need to select your soundbar on your TV's Bluetooth discovery list.[6]
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Warnings

  • If you're not sure about the ports on the back of your TV, make sure to check your TV's official manual or user guide before proceeding. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 2
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Tips

  • Position your soundbar close to the ear level. For the best surround sound experience, place your sound bar below your TV near the ear level.[7] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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References

  1. ↑ https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-connect-a-Sound-bar-using-HDMI-Optical?language=en_US
  2. ↑ https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-connect-a-Sound-bar-using-HDMI-Optical?language=en_US
  3. ↑ https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-connect-a-Sound-bar-using-HDMI-Optical?language=en_US
  4. ↑ https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-connect-a-Sound-bar-using-HDMI-Optical?language=en_US
  5. ↑ https://support.vizio.com/s/article/How-to-connect-a-Sound-bar-using-HDMI-Optical?language=en_US
  6. ↑ https://cdn.vizio.com/documents/sb3830d0/qsg-sb3830d0.pdf
  7. ↑ Adam Paris. Audio & Visual Installation Expert. Expert Interview

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Adam Paris Co-authored by: Adam Paris Audio & Visual Installation Expert This article was co-authored by Adam Paris. Adam Paris is an AV Expert and the Owner of Bat City TV in Austin, Texas. With over five years of professional experience, Adam specializes in installing audio and visual equipment such as TVs and sound systems. Adam received his degree from Austin Community College. This article has been viewed 476,780 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 4 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 476,780 Categories: Audio Article SummaryX

1. Unpack your Vizio sound bar. 2. Connect HDMI to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port on the sound bar. 3. Connect the other end to the HDMI 1 (ARC) port on the TV. 4. Connect your sound bar to power. 5. Try a Bluetooth connection (optional). 6. Place the sound bar close to the ear level. Did this summary help you?YesNo

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