How To Connect Yamaha Soundbar To TV | 3-Steps Guide

Yamaha soundbars can be connected to TVs via HDMI or optical cables. If your TV has Bluetooth, you can connect via Bluetooth; otherwise, you can purchase an adapter.

The Yamaha soundbars also support analog input, but it is not a recommended connection method due to the limited quality of sound. A 3.5mm jack cable connecting the TV to the soundbar does not deliver high-quality audio.

The HDMI and Optical options provide the best audio quality and are the most suitable available options. If you want to go wireless, Bluetooth is an option, but it does not provide the same level of quality as HDMI and Optical.

This article will discuss all three options. The choice is yours.

HDMI ARC

You can connect your Yamaha soundbar to your TV using an HDMI cable if your TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature.

ARC must be available on the TV. In most models, HDMI ARC is visible under the TV’s HDMI port. Check the manual to find out if the HDMI ARC is visible under your TV. To make the connection, you will need a TV that supports ARC. Otherwise, you will have to choose an optical connection.

Turn off your Yamaha soundbar and TV before beginning the connection.
Plug both ends of HDMI cables into your TV and soundbar.
Choose HDMI as the audio output on your TV.
In the Yamaha soundbar, select HDMI as the audio source.

Depending on which TV and soundbar you have, these settings may be titled differently. However, the basic steps will be the same.

When you connect your Yamaha soundbar using HDMI ARC, you will be able to control it via the soundbar remote, television remote, and if your soundbar has an app.

Optical Cable

This is another popular method found in nearly all modern TV models, and it is also very convenient. Most TVs today have an optical audio output.

The optical audio output also provides high-quality audio, just like HDMI ARC. Optical cables are easily connected.

Both devices should be turned off.
In order to connect an optical cable, connect it to the TV output and to the input of the soundbar.
Click on the TV source for audio output to select optical digital.
Turn on the soundbar’s optical input.
Enjoy the music.

The way you set these up will vary depending on the Yamaha soundbar and TV model. However, the steps are described above, and you can take assistance from the manual.

If you still cannot connect after following these steps, you can try to reset and connect again.

Bluetooth

Yamaha soundbars can be connected wirelessly to your TV via this convenient method. Wireless connection is more beautiful, and there is no need to see any wires.

It should be noted that the audio quality will not be the same as with HDMI or Optical connections.

If your TV and the Yamaha soundbar have Bluetooth features, the connection will be simple and direct. Most TVs do not have Bluetooth capabilities.

In this case, both devices would be compatible.

To get started, turn on Bluetooth on your TV and the Yamaha soundbar.
Enter your Yamaha soundbar’s Bluetooth name in your TV’s Bluetooth menu
Select the Yamaha soundbar from the menu and complete the pairing process
After pairing, your Yamaha soundbar is connected to your TV

You can buy a Bluetooth adapter if your TV does not offer Bluetooth. If your TV supports HDMI, optical, or any other option, it should connect to your soundbar and then transmit audio signals.

This was the best option for connecting the Yamaha soundbar to a TV. If you have a TV and soundbar that are the latest models, you can take advantage of all these features. Contact Yamaha support if you have any issues.