If the Vizio Soundbar remote has been lost or stopped working, you may think there is no way to connect a Soundbar to a TV without a remote. Luckily, there are some alternate ways to easily connect your Soundbar to a TV using an HDMI cable, RCA cable, Bluetooth, or a universal remote. For playback controls without a remote, you can use the Vizio Soundbar remote app.
How to Connect Vizio Soundbar to TV Without Remote
You can follow any one of the below techniques to connect your Vizio Soundbar to your TV without using a remote.
Use an HDMI Cable to Connect Vizio Soundbar to TV
One of the best options to connect the Vizio Soundbar to the TV is by using an HDMI cable. You can follow these steps to connect your Vizio soundbar to the TV without its remote.
1. Turn on your Soundbar and your TV.
2. Take a HDMI cable that comes along with your soundbar.
3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the Soundbar and the other end to the HDMI ARC port available on the TV.
4. Now you can turn on your Vizio Soundbar and the TV.
5. On the Vizio soundbar, change the connection to HDMI using the Input button.
6. Now you can play your favorite content and listen to them on your soundbar.
Note: If your Vizio TV remote is dysfunctional, you can change the input on Vizio TV without a remote.
Use an RCA/Analog Cable to Connect Vizio Soundbar to TV
RCA cables are widely used for connecting an audio device to the TV. If your TV has the RCA output port, you can follow the below methods to connect a Vizio soundbar to the TV.
1. Connect one end of the RCA cables to the Audio Out Ports on the Vizio TV.
Note: Make sure to connect the White cable to the White port and the red cable to the red port on your TV
2. And connect the other end to the AUX or Audio IN ports on the soundbar.
3. Power Up the soundbar and change the settings to AUX using the Input button present on the soundbar.
4. And, on your Vizio TV change the TV Sound settings to a variable output.
5. Once both devices got connected you can play and stream your favorite music or content on the soundbar without the remote.
Use Optical/SPDIF Cable to Connect Vizio Soundbar to TV
If your TV has an optical cable audio input port, follow these steps to connect your Vizio Soundbar to the TV. Make sure to remove the protective caps found on both ends of the SPDIF caps.
1. Connect one end of the SPDIF cable to your Vizio soundbar and the other end to the TV.
2. Change the TV’s output Settings to Optical or Digital.
3. On your Vizio Soundbar, use the Input button to change the audio source to the SPDIF.
3. From now onwards, you can listen to the audio using your Soundbar.
Use Bluetooth to Connect Vizio Soundbar to TV
Bluetooth is one of the most convenient options to connect any device to the TV wirelessly. Follow these steps to do so.
1. Power on the Vizio TV Soundbar.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth using the manual buttons available on the Soundbar.
3. Your Soundbar will start searching for pairing devices.
4. Use the physical buttons or any remote app to access the Menu on your TV.
5. From the Menu, select Settings and choose the Network & Accessories option.
6. Scroll down and select the Bluetooth Settings and turn on the feature to search and pair with your Soundbar.
7. Within a minute, it will connect your Vizio soundbar to the TV.
8. Confirm the connection and allow your TV to pair with your Soundbar.
9. You will see a blue light in some models of the Vizio soundbars once it got connected.
Use the Vizio Smartcast App to Connect Vizio Soundbar to TV
You can use any compatible remote app to control your Vizio Soundbar and the TV. VIZIO SmartCast Mobile is one such app that can use to connect your soundbar to the TV without a remote.
1. On your Android device, install the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the registration on the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app.
3. Upon successful pairing look for the Device option.
4. Select your TV from the shown list and tap the control icon to operate the TV.
5. Hit the Bluetooth icon on the TV.
6. Connect your Vizio Soundbar to the Power source and turn it On.
7. Turn on the Bluetooth on it.
8. Now your Vizio Soundbar and the TV will establish the pairing.
9. Once connected, you can listen to the audio of your TV from a soundbar.
Use a Universal Remote
There are a lot of universal remotes available offline and online on e-commerce sites like Amazon, Easy Buy, and Walmart. You can buy any universal remote which is compatible with your Vizio Soundbar and TV to control its functions. Below are some of the recommendations for you to buy the best universal remote which is compatible with both your Vizio Soundbar and the TV.
- Universal Remote Control MX-450
- SofaBaton U1
- Logitech Harmony Elite
- GE 33709 Universal
Contact Customer Support
If you encounter any issues connecting the soundbar with your TV you can contact Vizio Customer Support to resolve the issue. They will guide you with further steps to resolve the issues in the pairing process.
FAQ
Yes, you can use the Bluetooth feature to connect your Vizio soundbar to the TV wirelessly.
If your TV has a port for optical, HDMI, etc you can connect the Vizio soundbar or you can connect the soundbar to the TV wirelessly if it is Bluetooth compatible.
Yes, you can use the VIZIO Soundbar remote app to control your Vizio soundbar using an Android or iPhone.
